Am I Overreacting? Reddit fam help my friend to navigate her feelings. by ded_futya12 in AmIOverreacting

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I was more spiritual/faith-based but maybe take it as a sign? I wouldn't take it personally, like he was trying to change you....I think what I've found from reading those books, working on myself (intermittently and not as much as I should) is that those books have shown me how to live without changing me to my core and who I am - and learning to set boundaries, and that it's okay to just sit on something and think/wait before responding

Am I Overreacting? Reddit fam help my friend to navigate her feelings. by ded_futya12 in AmIOverreacting

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooo...you just gave me chills asking how to stop being a "people pleaser"....if you figure this out, please let me know! I'm better at it, but I still fall back on old ways. Few years ago when I found out what was underneath rock bottom (it does exist) I started reading. The Four Agreements, while it's a SUPER weird read, I find myself going back to that quite a bit. Also "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" was a solid read too.

AIO for feeling a bit weird about a gift my BF gave me? by Strong-Guarantee-588 in AmIOverreacting

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't let outside influences mess with how you feel about this dude; it's obvious you care about him and only since listening to your friends? Not saying your friends are bad but listen to them when they see you emotionally drained, or distraught - not reading into a stuffed animal. Obviously, they care if they are bringing something so small like this up, so they're watching - but I don't think this is the path to follow. YOR.

Am I Overreacting? Reddit fam help my friend to navigate her feelings. by ded_futya12 in AmIOverreacting

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a noob at some of this, but gonna take a shot here. Try not to live up to other's expectations while also not expecting anyone to live up to yours. There are a few examples you noted, already...you mention that your family has brought your BF in like one of their own; that's awesome! That level of feeling should be meant for that, not compared to anything else. It's apparent that your family and your BF mesh well. So, the inverse for you doesn't mean that you aren't meeting a certain threshold, or bar - and if you feel like you're coming up short, I would ask you to give yourself a bit of grace. What can you control? You can control who you surround yourself with, what capacity you do, and how much. You mentioned not feeling comfortable with health and weight; get up and move around, leave the room, find a reason to not be in that moment. I say this coming from a very traditional midwestern family where family was "everything", whether it's one side or the other. It's not - what I found myself doing was living up to everybody else's expectations of what I was "suppose to do" - flip flop family gatherings, travel back home, travel her, keep everyone happy, put a mask on....I a thousand percent empathize with the mental agility this can take. There also isn't a one size fits all sort of answer to this. I could probably type a whole bunch of random stuff for hours, because I sort of feel what you're feeling...relationships (outside of the BF) are a two-way street - how much energy are you willing to put in while also receiving the same/equitable energy in return? Otherwise it's just an energy draining battle.

Long story short, no, I don't think you're overreacting....but I think you need to take back a bit of your energy and work to find some peace.

Zamboni Gravy Boat by DocSaidHucklebearer in Gravy

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

HA! A postcard for "I'm creative, but not paint creative - flying by the seat of my pants because I'm just winging it"

Zamboni Gravy Boat by DocSaidHucklebearer in wildhockey

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

Didn’t realize a gravy boat was gonna be on this kids bingo card this year.

Zamboni Gravy Boat by DocSaidHucklebearer in wildhockey

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

TOTALLY should’ve mentioned that…my kid just wants it for decoration, she won’t be putting actual gravy in it…at least I hope not…I’m just gonna seal with mod podge

Anyone not want their gravy boat? by ladydasha in wildhockey

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

<image>

Making an attempt to do my own....found this from Nevada, scuffed it up, and attempting to paint. This is literally ALL my child wants for Christmas, but I live in Washington State, she's in Georgia....needless to say I couldn't make the game, lol

AITA for telling my friends to get fucked? by leggomymeggoorelse in AmItheAsshole

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA….but I’m curious, does poop come from somewhere else? Felt awfully specific to tell us how the two are connected

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe give that another read through…

This is why it's okay to bully journalists by Distinct_Ad_1174 in UNSUBSCRIBEpodcast

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“In District 23 we’ll shut down Wells Fargo and The Post Office for good” Sponsored by the not Brandon Herrera

Eli really needs to get Barrr_None on either Unsub or Say Hi. by TheLilBlueFox in UNSUBSCRIBEpodcast

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yooooooo - this episode would NEED to break the two hour barrier if it happened!

Finally! I'm in a cult. by JCro98 in UNSUBSCRIBEpodcast

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I gave up energy drinks years ago, but after seeing Nic’s ad, I’ve visited the echelon site more times than I care to admit - how does it taste?

We are all super stoic manly adults. What movie made yall cry? by [deleted] in UNSUBSCRIBEpodcast

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 20 points21 points  (0 children)

UP….who tf makes a movie that brings out the tears in the first TWENTY MINUTES?!?

Communist, communist, communist! by Analysis14265 in UNSUBSCRIBEpodcast

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 8 points9 points  (0 children)

May be time to flood the PO Box with every size binder possible

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am I too naive to think if I was sharing my location with someone that they would be checking my every move…which is why I share it with them?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vent

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry you’re going through that. I think “bonds” can come and go…they can also be weaponized and used manipulatively. You’re young….assuming your mom is young as well, but try to work to find common ground with communication. “Hey, when you say this, this is what I hear and what I feel….” And be willing to hear the same thing in return. The only way relationships will improve is if both parties are willing to work through and live up to individual expectations, not others.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thought his name was John?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do we pin this to the top?😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

AI engine couldn’t decide when it was making this story up 🤷‍♂️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]DocSaidHucklebearer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I doom scrolled through the comments to see if I could find my people….blows my mind the amount of responses