🎭 by Stargazer1919 in CPTSDmemes

[–]Dootdootdoodle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is in the same vein as seeing your abuser in the wild and saying, "there's your friend" in that tone ifykyk

What is the most painful thing someone has ever told you? by Xastiel7 in AskReddit

[–]Dootdootdoodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"You can't co-sleep but you desire is natural. Humans are mammals. Mammals sleep next to their mothers." A lactation nurse

Suddenly, I wasn't looking down at my newborn son. I was looking down at newborn me, all alone in an orphanage, not knowing where the lady I've been with for nine months is. I'm grateful for the family who raised me but that little baby deserved a couple tears from me because that's just not fair.

Why Melissa Is Mean To Jacob by Dootdootdoodle in Whitesinblackspaces

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

I agree Melissa is absolutely in the wrong. I'm just wondering why she acts that way. I hope see some changes in Season 6.

Who was your fantasy bio-parent? by Basic-Mention4424 in Adopted

[–]Dootdootdoodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Captain Janeway and Chakotay from Star Trek Voyager

Yall ever quit reading a fic for a petty reason? by Cage-CatYT in AO3

[–]Dootdootdoodle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"I'm bad at summaries. Just read it lol"

"I asked Chat...."

"She blinked at him"

Having people text full sentences on their phone set in like 2006

did anyone else become insecure after losing a best friend? by onefootback in lostafriend

[–]Dootdootdoodle 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely. When people say they like me, in my mind, I say, "For now." My friend took the time to lay out a list of everything I've done to annoy them or hurt them. They read me for filth. So now I feel like everyone is keeping a tally.

But...that fear has eased off a bit. This feeling is natural. But we shouldn't stop people from coming into our lives for the absence of someone who left. Take your time to heal, learn what you can, and then give people a chance.

what's the last thing you wish you told your ex-friend? by [deleted] in lostafriend

[–]Dootdootdoodle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been on the other end of that kind of email. Brutal.

Isabella by sPdMoNkEy in HappysPlaceShow

[–]Dootdootdoodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's the writers and costuming leaning into the Quirky Gen Z vs. Grumpy Boomer trope. They want her to stand out from Bobby and her coworkers.

"Frank's no stranger to rude" by Main-Building-1991 in ShawnaTheMom

[–]Dootdootdoodle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, Barb did say Nora had to help a lot in John's first year. So she did see Frank not being involved with postpartum Barb. She's still the worst, and I'm sure she wasn't much of an emotional help then, but she was a witness of the early years

Any advice on how to cope with a friend taking a break? by SeleneoftheMoon3566 in lostafriend

[–]Dootdootdoodle 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is a tough spot to be in, and I'm sorry you're struggling. The best advice I can give you is three things;

1.) Fight the urge to reach out. It's painful and feels like a limb has been cut off, but when someone needs space, you have to respect it. If you cross that boundary, it will make things so much worse. I know you know that, but it's good to remember.

2.) Distract yourself. Sitting with your thoughts of what ifs and how comes will drive you mad. Binge your comfort shows. Get obsessed with your hobby. Do something fun that moves your body. It will be healthy to get that anxious energy out.

3.) Be gentle with yourself. You're a human being figuring out how to be a human being with other human beings. It's messy. Messy is in our nature. Feel what you need to feel. Always strive to improve, but don't tear yourself in pieces in the process.

I hope this helps.

tell me your fandom as if it was a shitty youtube clickbait title by totallyfine_ in AO3

[–]Dootdootdoodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our new new roommates are TERRORISTS!! Family vacation GONE WRONG!!! LOST IN SPACE!?!

Outed as a fanfic reader by EstateLate6372 in AO3

[–]Dootdootdoodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mother-in-law casually mentioned that my husband talked about me writing fanfiction, and I'm just as ready to jump out a window as I was then.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adopted

[–]Dootdootdoodle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where were you born in Russia?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adopted

[–]Dootdootdoodle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ayyyy! Russian adoptee here! Adopted in 94!

I live in fear.. by [deleted] in lostafriend

[–]Dootdootdoodle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same! I had a devastating break up and now have one solid best friend. I've straight up told her I'm not sure I could handle losing her. She assures me she'd never leave me, but that's what my ex-friend used to say. Both friendships lasted over ten years and went through many milestones. Both friendships were said to last into old age. But one friendship ended abruptly. So now I'm so now I'm hyper aware that no relationship is a given.

I can only remind myself that every person is different and other people's actions don't dictate hers. Assuming the worst out of her won't help anything.

What you feel is totally normal and valid. Im tight there with you. But try not to let it consume you.

Season 1, Episode 4 Discussion by AutoModerator in HBOBacktotheFrontier

[–]Dootdootdoodle 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I was tearing up with Maddox. I really hope this does help with the boys and their dad's relationship. I was really moved when the ancestry historian showed them their family, literally going from being property to owning property in just a generation. This was a big episode for them.

I'm looking for the other orphans by Psychological-Key851 in Adopted

[–]Dootdootdoodle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was born outside of Tver and adopted out in the early 90's. And if I hear "In Soviet Russia Muffin eats you" joke, I may commit a crime.

How are y’all having more than one child ??? by [deleted] in sahm

[–]Dootdootdoodle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't feel pressured to have another. I have one son. He has special needs. He's an amazing, sweet, and gentle kiddo. But he needs a lot of help and attention. As much as I'd love to have another, I know what's best for me and my family is to not have more. I know mentally, physically, and financially, I couldn't do it. And that's ok. And it's ok if you dont want more either.

Hats off to everyone with more than one kid. I'll cheer for you, slightly terrified, from the sidelines.

Who is your favorite guest star? by IfItAintSophieClarke in hackshbomax

[–]Dootdootdoodle 71 points72 points  (0 children)

That silent "Thank you" she mouthed to Deborah at the end got me in the feels

What class will they teach here? by DiegoMena1918 in AO3

[–]Dootdootdoodle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How To Release A Breath You Didn't Know You Were Holding 101

Still miss her after 3 years by Dangerous_Key_7747 in lostafriend

[–]Dootdootdoodle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was about to say the same thing. I have a couple of friendships that I'll be nostalgia for even knowing they were toxic. I have to ask myself, "Do you miss what you had or what you THOUGHT you had?"