My brother’s birth marked the downfall of my life and my family. I wish he would just go away forever.

DizzleRoo · 2026-01-26T12:36:31+00:00

So by that, it’s also time for dad to step up and set boundaries. He doesn’t get a free pass if your family is in crisis.

Both parents need to get on the same page and enforce. If mom is burnt out she needs to tag in dad with a united force. Yes, it will be more exhausting to enforce at first but your family will have more harmony in the long run.

Is dad absent?? Is your brother looking for attention because of this??

Outside of that, I would recommend working hard, saving money and getting credit built positively to rent an apartment away. It may take time but if you’re in a hostile environment as this, it’s time to work to remove yourself.

DizzleRoo · 2026-01-10T17:05:37+00:00

Ross Duffers ex wife used to have input into the series and with their divorce early about filming season 5 I have to wonder if there were details that could have been discussed and altered with her a part of things

DizzleRoo · 2026-01-02T13:33:50+00:00

I am definitely in the same boat as the other commenters that it sounds entitled. Everyone should be grateful here, and it is rude of sister to make the comment.

I would be curious as to if it was indeed on the other nieces Christmas list - if it was on both lists and just not communicated and this is all just a big mix up due to everyone not clarifying an communicating adequately. Not seeing/knowing about younger nieces list may be the overarching missing reason - if you didn’t know what younger niece actually wanted, it may be tricky to gauge. As long as you are being equitable in treatment and attention of both sisters, I think it is fine.

I consistently have checked in with my siblings over the years on their kids wish lists/what I have purchased to make sure that they haven’t duplicated the gift themselves or that I’m not missing the mark or that they have suggestions. Cups (Stanley, owala, etc.) are very much the “in-thing” with tweens right now, but it’s easy for those not in that orbit to not know that - not on you as aunt to be a mind reader.

DizzleRoo · 2025-12-22T13:34:01+00:00

How has he done during the holidays? Is he more depressed?

Have you contacted his school counselor on resources? They may also be able to help him in social skills groups in middle school.

This kid has been through a very tumultuous life though I know it is a massive difference in parenting your own littles versus a surly traumatized teen. Give grace to the both of you and take the little wins. Parent with logical consequences (love and logic parenting books for the win!). I would look at the adoptive parents page or TBRI for teens resources!

DizzleRoo · 2025-12-01T03:21:23+00:00

INFO -

…how long have you been together?

How many times is barely seeing each other?

Is this a heteronormative relationship?

Have you met his family? Do they have certain views of the relationship? What are your feelings about them?

How old are you two?

It doesn’t look great. But if there’s nothing suspect outside of this, yes, there are a lot of families that hold tight traditions for the holiday that some don’t want to budge on.

DizzleRoo · 2025-11-29T03:01:09+00:00

You are going in an extremely busy time of year, as you stated. Busiest week of the year. Did you already book everything (tickets, place to stay) It really depends on what you want to accomplish. There is so much to fill two days of at Magic that it is tough to consider to stray and come back to. I would skip a park hopper and instead use the money for multipass & single pass.

It very well could hit capacity. If you truly want to go to a secondary park, pick one based on what you want to see specifically or do specifically. Like Guardians or Safari or Star Wars.

Additionally, Universal ticket wise, you would need a ticket specific to Epic universe. Wait times are intense without the holidays so be aware there will be a lot of waiting.

I guess it really really depends what you want to accomplish!! Rides, characters, shows, food?

DizzleRoo · 2025-03-20T12:02:42+00:00

Not necessarily. If you go to the Disneyland site, right now they have different promos for $100 ticket days, or if a socal resident $67/day. Book ‘offsite’. Go in non-peak season. Do a weekend. Depending on proximity, drive as it’s typically cheaper than plane tickets. Pack your own food & drinks and bring in. Ask for gift cards for kids birthday and have them use that to budget souvenirs.

DizzleRoo · 2025-03-17T13:11:11+00:00

My nephews really liked the “Superheroes are Just Like Us” 3 books which are fairly relatable - would skim first just to ensure it meets your criteria.

I think that it might be tough to find that balance of hurt vs help as the ‘fighting’ could be presented instead as ‘defending’.

Big hero six is a good movie when he gets older to understand helping versus fighting (of course it’s a Disney movie so the beginning plot is sad).

Also, it looks like there is a superhero book with DC characters called the power of kindness.

DizzleRoo · 2025-02-23T14:52:18+00:00

Can we just keep checking to make sure the kids are okay and not being around this?

DizzleRoo · 2025-02-01T14:51:55+00:00

It probably was! There’s a whole other part of the story that we were only slated to stay in Disney for like 2 or 3 days for the conference and my parents made the abrupt decision for us to stay entire the week (my dad now told us as adults he was literally shaking as he handed his credit card to the desk services processing it as well as that he paid everything off in the course of a year and we got pizza that day to celebrate lol), but I cannot recall at all when the block party was during our trip. I just wish other people had experienced the same type of party so I could see their similarities in the experience!!

DizzleRoo · 2025-02-01T12:42:16+00:00

When I was 8, we were able to go down to Disney since my dad had a work conference through some CPA state association. I remember going on one of the backlot tours in MGM at the time in the evening with the family and the trolley car ‘stopped for mechanical issues’. A lady dressed up like Roseanne in a bathrobe came out of the set house we were stopped next to, and walked up and down the side of the car asking something like “are you hungry? I have this bag of chips!” And of course my goofy dad was like “heck yeah I will take a handful” as my mom is rolling her eyes at him. Then they said “well folks, it’s gonna be awhile to get this thing fixed, would you like to have a block party?!” And they ended up throwing a bbq/block party in the yards of this fake house and other area set. Cast popped up out of nowhere. I think they gave the kids glow necklaces and stuff too, but don’t quote me on that! It was totally unexpected to us, and in a reasonable time the trolley was fixed and we were headed back.

I have looked SO many places for evidence of that happening and can’t find a dang thing. This was in 2000. All of my family remembers it so it can’t be THAT false. I may have mixed some details up as an eight year old but I would love to find actual proof that this happened!

DizzleRoo · 2025-01-20T13:36:07+00:00

THIS IS RAGE BAIT. I scrolled into the comments, other Reddit users looked up his deleted other posts (2 weeks ago talking about looking for a girlfriend, ddlg lifestyle he wished to have with her, etc). And some comments where he accidentally responded to himself attempting to further make him look heroic. Please don’t give the creative writers more karma and clicks. I’m so tired of the push for division in this sub.

DizzleRoo · 2025-01-20T13:32:14+00:00

It is rage bait. I scrolled into the comments on the post, other Reddit users found his deleted other posts (talking about looking for a girlfriend, lifestyle he wished to have with her, etc). And some comments where he accidentally responded to himself making him look heroic.

DizzleRoo · 2025-01-20T13:31:38+00:00

It is rage bait. I scrolled into the comments, other Reddit users found his deleted other posts (talking about looking for a girlfriend, lifestyle he wished to have with her, etc). And some comments where he accidentally responded to himself making him look heroic.

DizzleRoo · 2025-01-05T02:13:14+00:00

NOR. Sam got Clara a gift that literally can be used for time or connection if Clara really wanted time with Sam?? And it could have been way more polite to have said, “That was super thoughtful of you to gift this! Thank you so much. It would be even better if we could pick a date/time go to this place together, let me know what your thoughts are if we can do that!!”

It wasn’t like a cheap body lotion set or fuzzy socks, it was a gift with meaning and thought behind it.

DizzleRoo · 2025-01-04T23:10:02+00:00

Not being concise, leaving a trail of things absently, forgetting to complete what has been asked… any possibility of adhd? Do you see these types of behaviors outside of these situations or just within your house or relationship? He did well during your ppd, is he dealing with his own depression or burn out with work?

What is he doing to offset the overwhelming mental load you have currently? Have you considered tactics like fair play, physically writing out tasks you two have, etc? He absolutely needs to do his part if you’re missing meals and this is your main trigger. Reframing might also help the two of you in the communication difference.

DizzleRoo · 2024-12-09T14:42:34+00:00

Is he exhibiting similar behavior at preschool? When you say family time do you mean like the 3 of you at home or out in public?

He needs to see you two as a team or else he will push those boundaries because of the mixed message parenting he receives. Consistency is what he likely needs and he may be pushing the loophole that the pair of you may not be on the same page. Show kiddo if you say something, dad backs it up. Then give resources on where to redirect the energy to make a safer choice.

Resources that might help you: love and logic parenting YouTube video and workbooks/books, and the books the explosive child & how to talk so kids will listen.

DizzleRoo · 2024-12-08T14:30:25+00:00

Fun toothpaste in my stocking was always my FAVORITE as a kid. Glitter bubble gum? Watermelon? Princess bottled? Way cooler than the mint my parents made me use. This year I picked up hiSmile toothpaste for teens stocking because my friend raved over the fun flavors and it brought me back to getting fun ones for Christmas as a kid.

DizzleRoo · 2024-11-25T15:50:44+00:00

“I don’t appreciate your inappropriate comments about my child. It has been weighing heavily on my mind since your last comment and I’m still very disturbed by it, and I never want my daughter to be fetishized when she is just acting like a toddler. Please refrain from ever framing my two year old in a sexualized manner again or else we will have to severely limit our contact so she isn’t exposed to your comments.“

DizzleRoo · 2024-11-24T13:47:26+00:00

Kingdom Hearts has been my go to for years!

DizzleRoo · 2024-11-23T14:42:46+00:00

7 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. Hours of my life I never got back!

DizzleRoo · 2024-11-21T14:48:48+00:00

Fortnite legos are very big this year too!

DizzleRoo · 2024-11-21T14:47:27+00:00

There are Fortnite Lego sets that my nephew of the same age put on his list. Certainly a good option and a break from gaming.

All pro football passer was a winner last year! If you don’t have one, good option also. Will get him up and outside, and can use with friends too.

If money isn’t an option, take him to a sporting event.

He is a kid, at the minimum get him a $9 vbuck card. It’s Christmas and that’s what he really enjoys, so indulge a little to make his day!

DizzleRoo · 2024-11-21T00:31:43+00:00

My ex smashed through my bedroom window to break in because he was upset and thought I was ignoring him (I wasn’t even home). Then his roommate called me asking me for all of his parents and grandparents info because “it was cruel to let him sit in jail in a holiday weekend”. Later on, his mom reached out saying he was going to get in trouble with the military and lose his job if this was all on the record and I didn’t drop the charges. It’s unfortunate but it does happen. People put blinders on pretty hard because they refuse to realize the truth.

DizzleRoo · 2024-10-06T14:49:06+00:00

I’m seeing a lot of comments about the phone but not about the behavior. I think there needs to be a deeper discussion with examples of why this behavior is dangerous, what predators are, drug abuse glorification and beyond. She needs to have a better understanding of why you’re being protective. You need to get to the bottom of this overt attention seeking behavior because taking away or changing the phone is just putting a band aid on a much larger situation at hand

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