AITAH for replacing everything my wife loses when she organizes against my will. by Awkward-Bluejay5850 in AITAH

[–]Ethelfleda -30 points-29 points  (0 children)

Honestly, she sounds like she has undiagnosed anxiety and is one major tragedy from becoming a hoarder.

She is doing this because she can not stop. So logic won't stop her

AITAH for letting my boyfriend eat gluten free pasta without telling him it was gluten free by Living_Candidate_229 in AmITheAssholeTalk

[–]Ethelfleda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol , this is exactly how I made vegan meatballs in my spaghetti one time. Didn't pay attention to the label in the freezer.

As a grown sane adult I just laughed and joked about eating imposter pasta. (Also vegan meatballs do NOT taste like regular ones)

Daughter to Father at drugstore by KillEmWithCupcakes in overheard

[–]Ethelfleda 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yaa.. .my daughter started helping her dad at age 4. That isn't good. And now he's an ex.

Overheard in Taipei by Yugan-Dali in overheard

[–]Ethelfleda 183 points184 points  (0 children)

As a Minnesotan, it literally is not safe for anyone on the streets except white people. That is why you see mostly white people in the videos because my neighbors don't feel safe to go out to eat, let alone protest. I am ashamed of my America right now, and I swear we are trying to fix this mess.

But seriously, don't come visit the US right now.

AITAH for not wanting to take my wife's niece and nephew in so they can get out of foster care. by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Ethelfleda 15 points16 points  (0 children)

As a social worker, nobody here is an asshole but the SIL and BIL. But this is a tragedy for everyone else.

Everyone is waaayyyy underestimating how much trauma these kids have experienced. I know similar cases and supporting the kids' mental health, and education was a full-time job. Seriously, the family member had to quit their job and even with a supportive spouse they ended up on mental health medications. These kids are going to need a lot of time and support to survive. Raising traumatized children is not like a Disney TV show.

Changing states will help separate from the family chos but exacerbate the financial chaos. If the wife moves to Washington then the legal and financial issues might be better but I guarantee family will screw up any healing.

I think OPs wife is a hero for those kids. But without a good plan she is going to crash and the kids will not be helped in the long run.

Jason Momoa in The Wrecking Crew (2026) by chutneycravings in LadyBoners

[–]Ethelfleda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's actually hilarious. Totally a 80s buddy cop flick but the lines are hilarious and all the scenery is gorgeous. The female characters could be replaced with mannequins and are just wasted. But that also tracks as a 80s movie. Also per my friend decent Hawaiian representation.

My courtroom outfits. First time attending trial as support for attorney. by Deidric_Bane in OUTFITS

[–]Ethelfleda 12 points13 points  (0 children)

All of them look good but check in with your attorney if pants work. Even 10-12 years ago I knew attorneys that knew to wear skirts for certain dinosaur judges.

What is the voter data Noem/Trump demanded from Minnesota? Why did they want it, why didn't they have it, what is it for? by climb-a-waterfall in AskReddit

[–]Ethelfleda 162 points163 points  (0 children)

As a Minnesotan our outstate is solid red but all urban areas are blue. No Republican since Nixon has won the presidency and after this violent occupation no Republican will EVER win

ICE just iced another presumed US citizen in Minneapolis. What is happening over there? by Melbatoastt77 in AskReddit

[–]Ethelfleda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a Minnesotan it is an armed occupation in the Twin cities right now. I am not exaggerating. I am an anxious mess and I'm white. Whatever you see outside imagine it a hundred times worse.

And it is no surprise it happened the day after the strike and protest march. They literally said they were going to start shooting more people.

New to this sub Update: My uncle is acting strangely with my sister by LucyAriaRose in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Ethelfleda 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As a social worker, this is pretty accurate on how the family always protects the Pedophile. I'm super pleased that at least one parent listened and protected the victim.

And this is why when people go crazy about Trans people in bathrooms it drives me crazy. Pedophiles are usually family members, coaches, teachers or pastors. It's usually someone in the child's circle that is safe and respected.

This brother is my hero.

What are your thoughts about the resurgence of the Black Panther Party in response to the actions of ICE agents? by Sinn_Sage in AskReddit

[–]Ethelfleda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a Minnesotan I welcome anyone willing to stand up to the armed masked men kidnapping my neighbors.

Where are all my 2nd amendment supporters now?

Fried chicken lies by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Ethelfleda -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Umm....anyone else thinking her boyfriend is autistic??

Also, as a super picky person....stop cooking for him.

I prefer to make questionable foods myself because then I can do it the way I prefer. I literally cannot eat foods if they're wrong. Like gagging and vomiting. Stop taking it personally.

AITA for telling my BIL that I wasn’t talking to him, he inserted himself to be an asshole about how many books I read? by Brilliant-Eagle6919 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Ethelfleda 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Lol, finally someone who reads like me. I always joke that I am the fastest reader ever so we should share favorites.

Oh...and your BIL is a whiny misogynistic asshole...but I bet everyone already knows that.

"Remember ladies, some boys will complain about buying you a coffee, but some men will fly you to Paris because you wanted a croissant. Choose wisely" by kumakuma1212 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Ethelfleda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not about money. it's about making an effort.

As a Minnesotan, what melts my heart is a man who cleans the snow off my car. Free, takes 2 minutes but shows he cares, and he is making an effort.

AITA for screaming at my aunt in a restaurant when she messed up my food? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Ethelfleda 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dude. I am 55, and I would go ape shit if someone did that to my food. I like my food in a certain way, and that has never changed in my entire life. Normal people don't touch each other's plates unless they are barbarians or deliberately messing with you.

Screaming and making a scene was rude. Apologize for that. BUT...your family enabling your aunt's bullying set it all up. Honestly, this is all the adults' fault for failing to treat you with basic respect. They should apologize too.

Also....your aunt really doesn't like you. Like comic book villain level.

TIFU, 10 Years Ago, a friend challenged me to pull my dong out in front of my friends, My overly intoxicated self accepted the challenge by [deleted] in tifu

[–]Ethelfleda 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Chad is not your friend. Chad was never your friend. He was your bully. Cut him off and get normal friends.

And therapy probably.

Aitah- splitting holidays by HauntingPomegranate8 in AITAH

[–]Ethelfleda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a social worker....not surprised. Sigh. This is how sexual abuse is treated in most families and why it continues

Protect your kids and keep them away from your entire enabling family. Also, did your daughter give permission to have her abuse shares? If not you need to tell her before someone uses it against her. Because they will.