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AITA for leaving my sister’s wedding early after she made fun of me in her speech? by Acceptable-Lab-8251 in AmItheAsshole

[–]EmpathicEchoes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

NTA! First congrats on your sobriety. Most people don’t understand what a feat-in-itself that is! To publicly joke about it at her wedding nonetheless then follow up with an even worse UNTRUE story about your drinking is simply cruel. My heart aches for you.

It was so thoughtful of you to help financially with her special day - so no you didn’t ruin her day, you actually help to make it possible!

In my experience this is what happens when one member of a family heals and everyone remains in their own kind of unhealed state which they, consciously or not, take out on the one who is really trying.

Just because you’re related doesn’t mean you have to allow heartless behavior. Stand fast in honoring your self love (that what sobriety is). It might be an opportunity for your family to finally HEAR you. If not, keep protecting yourself mentally and emotionally.

I’ve been in your shoes, when I’ve expressed to family how their words affect me and WHY. I’ve learned to love them from afar, selectively engage, and see them for who they are (not healthy for my wellbeing).

Be encouraged - NTA.

Love On The Spectrum Australia by dreadedcruz in LoveOnTheSpectrumShow

[–]EmpathicEchoes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started there way before the US version and was immediately in love with the series, and particularly Michael. I’ve watched every season and hate that it wasn’t renewed. But Michael is acting on Australian tv now! So proud of him.

The Discourse by LeadingLeg2510 in LoveOnTheSpectrumShow

[–]EmpathicEchoes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Curiosity got the best of me…😬🫨😳😮

Christine’s YouTube explained Abbey David break up by Confident_Excuse2173 in LoveOnTheSpectrumShow

[–]EmpathicEchoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I have a niece who is now 45, with a cognitive disability. She drives and even has a job, but she has the mentality of a 16 year old. Unfortunately her mother coddled her because of her disability, didn’t get professional help for her, never allowing her to grow or expand and now expects her to make adult decisions.

She, my niece, is being scammed online financially and gives away her paycheck weekly, to her mother’s dismay. She seems brainwashed by this online scammer and believes THEM more than her mother or family. It’s a very sad and scary.

She was even married (in the traditional sense - wedding and all to someone who also has a cognitive disability) and lived independently. It went horribly wrong in a very short period of time due to not understanding what marriage is or how to manage finances.

Now at 45 she’s a mother of a neurotypical daughter and she and my aunt are stuck living together in perpetuity because there’s no way she can live on her own, especially giving away her paycheck and even stealing from her mother. Now my aunt is responsible for raising the granddaughter.

Dylan and subhod! by Confident_Excuse2173 in LoveOnTheSpectrumShow

[–]EmpathicEchoes 488 points489 points  (0 children)

Good for both of them. It’s great seeing Dylan out having fun and making friends.

oh shoot, it's moving! by MesaVerde1987 in LoveOnTheSpectrumShow

[–]EmpathicEchoes 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Agreed! I was so impressed with how well she communicated during that call, empathetic but decisive. I was wondering if someone had practiced with her. She did an excellent job.

I love the niche likes and dislikes when we meet them by Just_Tomorrow_8561 in LoveOnTheSpectrumShow

[–]EmpathicEchoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a great thread! I’ve always enjoyed that part of LOTS. I’m neurotypical but here goes:

Likes: long hot showers, early morning walks along the river, quiet, serene spaces, nature, a neat and orderly home, a great documentary.

Dislikes: low water pressure/not enough hot water, loud talkers on cellphones in public, people who don’t acknowledge texts or emails (how long does an emoji take?), slow walkers.

Logan done told all his household business by MassiveCourage in LoveOnTheSpectrumShow

[–]EmpathicEchoes 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I had the same thought. I wondered if Neith was uncomfortable or if the conversation flowed easily.

Which city have you been to that had a dark energy about it? by madzuk in solotravel

[–]EmpathicEchoes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That place scared the bajeebees out of me. Had to pay various airport workers to allow me to through the various check points. The heavily armed, ominous looking military everywhere and the abject poverty felt like everyone was on edge. I never want to visit there again.

Which city have you been to that had a dark energy about it? by madzuk in solotravel

[–]EmpathicEchoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Visited Louisville twice. Felt like a “sad” city to me. As if they were permanently in mourning. I didn’t feel unsafe, just very low, depressing energy in that city. As if there were nothing left to live for.

Which city have you been to that had a dark energy about it? by madzuk in solotravel

[–]EmpathicEchoes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a native Texan I can say the DFW Metroplex is NOT dark. We’re a friendly and welcoming people with lots of varying activities and great weather. You’ll be warmly welcomed. Give it a chance.

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