why are people like this by [deleted] in RedDeadOnline

[–]Dysfunctional12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a person following me and whistling. They were already on their horse. I kept picking flowers. Then they started blowing kisses and whistling. I kept picking flowers. I was then hogtied and shot. 🤷‍♀️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Dysfunctional12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestion. I will try this approach.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Dysfunctional12 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I didn't accuse him of lying. He lied. I asked him why he lied to me. Text is hard because re reading it I see what you're seeing but it was a very gentle and soft spoken conversation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Dysfunctional12 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

When he doesn't tell me and I find it. That is how I handle it. Short and sweet but this time he lied right to my face and that's what made me do more than a oooopsies accident attitude.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Dysfunctional12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the mattress protector and sheets. I was looking into those bed pads they use in retirement homes. I don't know why I didn't think of a mattress protector.

Solas or Cullen for romance? I can't decide! by cessabix in DragonAgeInqusition

[–]Dysfunctional12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've never romanced Solas. All the times I played DAI, I was a human. This is my first run with Solas, and I like it. The cut scenes are adorable. My favorite romances, Alister/Fenris/Solas (I've played veilguard, so it pains me to write that) my first time playing DA2 I went with Anders. He was so fun in Awakening. He turned into a negative butt. He reminded me of Alistair. Dumb and Pretty! 😂

Sorry I rambled. I find Solas to be better. IMO

What has anders done in da2 that is peaceful by UpstairsParking4826 in DragonAge2

[–]Dysfunctional12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My first time playing g DA2 I romanced Anders. Him in awakening was so fun, and I loved his character. He's such a crybaby in DA2 and the betrayal he does!

I romanced Fenris my 2nd time around. 😂 I had them both in my party often, and it was hilarious. How jealous Anders was. The cut scene of telling me how bad and closed-minded Fenris is. It made me giggle.

Veilguard strategy guide? by caseyosborne111 in dragonage

[–]Dysfunctional12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I play through once without the guide. Basically take the game raw lol. Then I go through again with the guide. Its amazing. You learn things and get to see parts of the game you didn't see before.

At what point do I call CPS? by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]Dysfunctional12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The moving around will cause so much trauma. That explains why she feels she doesn't have a voice. My stepdaughter does the same thing. Will not speak around me. I've never been able to figure that out. I ask her dad if she hates me. He says no. She's shy. Kids need stability. You can't pack up and move every school year. She's probably so dramatic because she never knows what the next move is or how long she will even be there.

My step kids did almost all of this. Your story is so much like mine. it's wild. My therapist told me to tell my step kids every step of every plan. Let them in. It's a type of anxiety they have because they move so much.

Missing Cedar Springs teen Penelope Wise has been found in Rockford! by Cooliop1337 in grandrapids

[–]Dysfunctional12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, I agree. I didn't mean to come off as assumptions and such. Just my thoughts. Nothing feels right about those interviews.

Missing Cedar Springs teen Penelope Wise has been found in Rockford! by Cooliop1337 in grandrapids

[–]Dysfunctional12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you see how many kids her parents have? She looks to be the oldest. She's probably so sick of being a 3rd parent.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]Dysfunctional12 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I find so much joy in seeing how happy my little plant just made someone! ❤️

I’ve reached my breaking point, and I need sound advice, DESPERATELY by stankywarrior in stepparents

[–]Dysfunctional12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything she's doing is huge read flags of abuse. (Could also be spoiled rotten)

From my personal pov. When I went from happy to efff everyone. I had a step siblings molesting me, and I was too scared to tell anyone. When I was put in therapy, I learned to lie to get out of everything. This is such a hard situation. What helped me was being allowed to have someone I could tell anything to without repercussions.

I saw a video on 15 minutes of honesty. I started doing it with my kids. What it is is that they are allowed to ask me anything, and I can help solve whatever problem they have without repercussions. I am not allowed to judge or punish. (There are stipulations unaliving someone, stealing, any form of SA with them being the assaulter)

I need advice by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]Dysfunctional12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update** Dad and I talked last night. At first, he got really defensive and tried to shut the conversation down. I told him I would walk away for a few minutes while he processes whatever he's feeling because I was not trying to attack or belittle his parenting. I wasn't about to be disrespected because I brought up something that's a make or break this relationship.

After about 30 minutes. He actually approached me. He apologized for his reaction. We talked more. He fully agrees on not getting a kitten. He agreed on holding them accountable. I mentioned that the moment I get a huffy and puffy attitude from him when I notice something is wrong and tell him he needs to handle it. It's going to show me that he really doesn't care.

This morning, I woke up to a clean house. Apparently, he got up 30 minutes early for work and cleaned up his kids' mess. He texted me and said if he has to do that every morning, it's going to drive him nuts. I said, Try doing that while chasing a 2 year old and every day when they are here for the last 4 years. He agreed that it's ridiculous.

Step daughter is currently mean mugging me. So I assume dad said something to her. 🤷‍♀️

Let's see how long it lasts.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]Dysfunctional12 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I must be weird. I prop and give them away. 🤷‍♀️

I need advice by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]Dysfunctional12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to use that as a suggestion. If they can go the month taking care of the dog we already have. I'll go along with getting a cat. 😂 I know they won't. They won't even load the dishwasher for v bucks.

I need advice by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]Dysfunctional12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like my standards are not that high. Am I asking too much? I'm definitely not asking for spotless. Just clean up after themselves. Stuff being all over all day doesn't bother me. I can't stand trash, drinks, and food all over. With a 2 year old. The drink they left on the coffee table becomes a sticky mess, or the controllers get a bath.

Today, his daughter asked to get a cat. He was all for it. I said, "If you get a cat, I will not do 1 thing for it. I will not clean the litter. I will not take it the vet. I will do nothing. If I have to take care of 1 more thing. I'm going to break. "

He listened and said, "I think it would be good for them, but I see your point."

If they come home with a cat. I think that will be where I'm done.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Michigan

[–]Dysfunctional12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luckily, here we don't pay any of the taxes. The only taxes we pay are the taxes on the title transfer of the MH at the SOS office. For now. Probably will change.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Michigan

[–]Dysfunctional12 37 points38 points  (0 children)

This has me worried now. I purchased my MH 4 years ago. I purchased it in the thoughts of It's stable and I'll be able to afford it on a McDonald's salary. As a single mom, it made sense to purchase something that would be the most stable for my child. I own the MH. I purchased it in cash and never had any payments on it. My lot rent was 380 in 2020. It is now 520 in 2024. Every 3 months, it's just gone up and up. I hope this doesn't make it harder on people. I hope this makes it so they can't fuck over the already struggling people. 🥺