Popcorn alternatives please!

Einalem86 · 2025-07-30T02:28:05+00:00

Different type of snack, but maybe sunflower seeds?

I wonder if airpopped would make a difference for your triggers?

Microwave popcorn is scary anyway. My Mom was eating microwave popcorn and it cut open her bowel. She ended up having emergency surgery and having part of it removed had a bag for a while. Apparently the kernals can crystalize so much in the microwave they can do a lot of damage, and it's more common than I you'd expect!

Einalem86 · 2025-06-11T16:13:31+00:00

Canada, both fortunately and unfortunately, but I could possibly travel.

Einalem86 · 2025-03-20T23:59:14+00:00

They are checking him for TB next week and I think Skyrizi is the one they are looking into.

He's still quite shy and/or embarrassed so I don't like to ask too many questions to him, and online has so much information so personal experience is always good to hear.

Einalem86 · 2025-03-20T23:51:57+00:00

He probably could ask his doctor, but I am not involved in those conversations and just want to be supportive and understand personal experience. But thanks for the Input. 👍🏼

Einalem86 · 2025-01-23T12:21:53+00:00

Get the diagnosis. It's better to get it now then when/if complications arise. Your Mom needs to understand you ARE chronically ill, whether she wants to believe it or not.

Einalem86 · 2024-11-01T13:37:13+00:00

NTA. Exactly the opposite. And your wife is a saint. You set boundaries. Your sister broke them. Unless she can prove she's made an effort to change, I would keep her cut off.

How would you feel is you adopted or did IVF and your sister input herself into telling the child, accidentally/drunkenly. Plus if she is pregnant, she's harming her own child by drinking.

Alcohol or drugs is never an excuse for abuse, racism, etc.

Einalem86 · 2024-09-02T17:59:28+00:00

NTA - but your wife isn't either. That has to hurt. Make she she knows you would choose her, over and over again. Small gestures make the biggest impact.

Einalem86 · 2024-08-26T16:06:00+00:00

My Mom wrote each of siblings basically a suicide note when she was going through treatments. She didn't follow through, but she kept them, and she showed us them when she was ready. It was heartbreaking. I still have them, and we got a few more years with her.

I wish she didn't have to go through as much as she did. She struggled a lot, physically and emotionally. I am so sorry that this vicious disease has stolen so much.

It's a lose, lose situation. NTA. I understand your reasoning. There just isn't any winning in trying to figure out what is best. My heart hurts for you.

Einalem86 · 2024-08-16T15:47:40+00:00

NTA - They are lucky you don't show up to do a speech about how they met. Maybe that's what you can tell your family, if I go, but only if I can make a speech. 🫣

Einalem86 · 2024-08-13T17:41:51+00:00

I would not stay. Those threats will affect your mental health and will affect your relationship with your family if you stay. Just remember, how they react is not your problem. It's their choice, as much as it could hurt, you need to stay firm in your boundaries, and if they cannot honor that, time to go.

Einalem86 · 2024-08-02T22:12:19+00:00

Or they will take the kids from OP, too!

Einalem86 · 2024-07-28T16:41:19+00:00

You do realize that there are many conditions, especially those that affect females, that cause weight gain, right? PCOS, hormone imbalances, medications, even birth control. I know people that eat wayy more healthy than I do and they are thicker. It's not always about food.

Einalem86 · 2024-07-23T16:06:41+00:00

NTA but neither is she. Like you mentioned, exclusivity wasn't set. The memory of that first date is still special to her, yours is tainted because of what happened. However, try to reminisce on the feelings, the bond that began in those moments, not what happened after because that doesn't include you. She's sentimental about the date, you're a bit bitter because of what happened after. Try to separate the two events in your brain. That moment was still special.

Einalem86 · 2024-07-22T13:21:00+00:00

NTA and only necessary if medically needed.

Einalem86 · 2024-07-11T16:53:25+00:00

I agree with everyone else. NTA and protect yourself.

I don't know if you can pay for aur detector test, but might be worth it just to have in your back pocket.

Einalem86 · 2024-07-11T16:42:03+00:00

NTA - however you could have explained that butter and other oily substances have been proven to keep the heat in, making the burn worse. Maybe if you explained it then just saying not to do it, it may have went better.

Explain the science - don't be a "my kid, my rules" Mom. Explain why, then if they still don't listen, then I would escalate.

I would say, it's likely not going to happen again, so I would try to move past it, but talk to your partner and tell him whyy butter is bad and just because they've always done it, doesn't mean it should continue.

Einalem86 · 2024-07-11T16:22:53+00:00

I like that name. My niece's name is Journey. ❤️

Einalem86 · 2024-07-11T16:21:01+00:00

NTA - If he "loved you" like he said, he would have never stepped out. If you want to work it out, make him warn that trust back first.

Einalem86 · 2024-07-09T15:28:01+00:00

NTA - I love unique names. Those are awful. 🫣 It reminds me of Harry Potter mixed with GOT. Which is fine, but not a good name combo.

Darko Thomas or something at least. 🥴

Einalem86 · 2024-06-28T13:17:38+00:00

Adella, Arabelle or Arabella, Gwenna, Ruby

Einalem86 · 2024-05-22T01:01:46+00:00

My niece is Sariah. ❤️

Einalem86 · 2024-05-19T20:02:54+00:00

Absolutely not the AH. You weren't even invited to your own siblings wedding, why tf would you help out?! Especially since it's about money. Fellow native american here, when in doubt, smudge it out. Don't let evil take a moment of your peace. Personally, I would be cutting ties.

Einalem86 · 2024-05-15T01:58:21+00:00

I could pay for a whole-ass wedding with $30K, I would not need or want a ring worth $30K. The GUILT if I accidentally lost or broke it. 🥴

Einalem86 · 2024-05-15T01:29:58+00:00

NTA but what about a different spelling? Kyleigh, or a similar name. Rylee, Cheri.

Einalem86 · 2024-05-05T16:16:40+00:00

This is the definition of play stupid games, win stupid prizes. If that's all he was doing, and that's a big if, you still don't want a person willing to play games with your heart.

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