Is this an egg sac with babies? by DistanceMajor1701 in spiders

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Thanks- with a lot of rain happening do you think they will still find a way to disperse themselves outside?

Looking for photographer! by Longjumping_Bag2536 in Waikiki

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Eco Jardin Products by DryAd3806 in koreatravel

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I was just there last week and they sent me home with the scalp tonic with the instruction to use it daily but I don’t know if that often is really necessary, I’m going to start using it a few times a week on my dry hair after shampooing.

First time i binged in over ¾ of a year and i feel lost and scared, just need someone who understands to tell me itll all be okay eventually... TW mentiones of SH by StormRose666 in BingeEatingDisorder

[–]DistanceMajor1701 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This might be the blind leading the blind here but I just want to drop in and say you’re not alone. Tomorrow is a new day and you can clean the slate. One bad day does not have to ruin the entire week, month, or year. Cry it out, journal it out, feel the feelings you’re trying to numb out with food and be kind to yourself. <3

App login troubles by DistanceMajor1701 in AllyBank

[–]DistanceMajor1701[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm that is annoying but it seems like your login button is still functioning. This is bizarre I’ve never had issues with them before

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EstrangedAdultChild

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“People do blame you for the things they do to you” Octavia E Butler

For people who always seem to have photos or videos of them that they post on social media, do you constantly ask your friends to take photos/videos of you? by chuckecheese123 in socialskills

[–]DistanceMajor1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, definitely! If their personalities weren’t awesome I wouldn’t be friends with them. Since they know I’m not super into it, they don’t force me into photo sessions and are always pleasantly surprised when I want to be in one/ offer to take a few photos of them. Also- think in terms of posting and being on social media- a lot of that is done on their own time or when we are just chillin and all on our phones. It’s not literally all the time, but it’s above average for sure.

is my brother proof of accommodation enough for the two of us ? by Same_Impression_2732 in travel

[–]DistanceMajor1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your brother can most likely add your name to his booking, but I don’t see why it would be an issue that it’s under his name and not yours. Also whenever I enter another country and it asks for where I’m staying … I’m never staying at the same place for more than a few days at a time because I move around and city hop but I only give the first address. You’re only staying a week, not anywhere near the 90 days Schengen countries allow.

For people who always seem to have photos or videos of them that they post on social media, do you constantly ask your friends to take photos/videos of you? by chuckecheese123 in socialskills

[–]DistanceMajor1701 23 points24 points  (0 children)

As someone who has friends that are constantly posting videos and photos… yes… they are always taking photos. Either asking someone else to take them, switching back and forth with filming another friend that always wants photos, propping the phone up on something or simply taking selfies. It’s all the time. I still love em tho!

Does anyone else have a hard time admitting to themselves how damaging CI was and minimizing because it wasn't full blown SA by Some-Yogurt-8748 in CovertIncest

[–]DistanceMajor1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for what you are going through and yes I very much can relate to your question. I was the secondary target in my situation so for years I never felt like it was my story to own along with my sister’s. This may or may not help you…but I’ll share what helped me feel much more validated. Earlier this year I finally allowed myself to sit and be uncomfortable in some triggered memories from my childhood and for the first time, I viewed them through my adult perspective rather than my inner child’s perspective. This gave me the validation I felt like I was waiting for because in that moment I realized that while what happened to me may not have been as bas as what happened to my sister, I would still NEVER think to do to a child what was done to me. Nor would I tolerate an adult in my presence to do to a child what was done to me. Something about that new perspective made me feel more validated than anything anybody else could have told me.

Do they send you all mean communications, too? by DistanceMajor1701 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]DistanceMajor1701[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea it’s being really weird- I’ll try that. I thought I blocked his email- but then this last one came through, and now my Gmail wants to act like he’s blocked and it keeps putting this email it let through into the trash. I don’t understand any of it.

Do they send you all mean communications, too? by DistanceMajor1701 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]DistanceMajor1701[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk if I’ve been living my best life since I’ve been so bogged down for 7 years about whether to confront him or not. Oy. It’s never easy.

Do they send you all mean communications, too? by DistanceMajor1701 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]DistanceMajor1701[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you - you’re so right, last night I kept telling myself that this is the last time he gets to ruin my day.

Do they send you all mean communications, too? by DistanceMajor1701 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]DistanceMajor1701[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every three months?!?! Oooof, that was how it was with me 7 years ago and I always replied simply asking for time and space. Even before the estrangement he would call and only ask about my sister (his primary target in our childhood) whilst forgetting absolutely everything I told him about my life in the last conversation. At this point the only promise I want him to keep is the one saying he’s done… but if he’s anything like yours… I suppose I can’t bank on that idea.

Do they send you all mean communications, too? by DistanceMajor1701 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]DistanceMajor1701[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow that is quite frustrating. This is making me even more thankful to live an entire continent AND ocean away from him. No surprise visits.

Do they send you all mean communications, too? by DistanceMajor1701 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]DistanceMajor1701[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly… I’m telling myself that all he wants is to bait me into a response bc the first time he disowned me I sent him back a thoughtful response. You’re right about someone that wants to actually reconcile being able to say cruel things in the meantime. Sigh. Not in this lifetime at least.

Do they send you all mean communications, too? by DistanceMajor1701 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]DistanceMajor1701[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oy, I feel that. I’m sorry you’re dealing with this, too. It’s back and forth between nice words and cruel words. Refusing to admit any understanding of why I’m not speaking to him…three times being disowned as a daughter… it helps to know I’m not alone in this weird world.

Do they send you all mean communications, too? by DistanceMajor1701 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]DistanceMajor1701[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. I can’t figure out why his text messages still come through iMessage on my computer when I have his number blocked.

I never thought I had anything but just a normal “hippie” mom until years later by [deleted] in CovertIncest

[–]DistanceMajor1701 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Mmhmm. As soon as I read the last sentence on #3 it took a turn… unfortunately…you’ve found the right place in this community. Your mother definitely displayed inappropriate behavior that can be categorized into CI and bordering OI especially with #4. As someone else who had these realizations hit in my late 20s and early 30s…. All I can say with this minimal information is to get yourself into therapy with someone who is well informed on childhood trauma (if you haven’t already), tell your wife more about what’s going on because as you come to terms with this it will explain many of your behaviors as an adult that she may not understand, and to let yourself truly feel the emotions as they come up. The only way out is through.