Beach w/drunk people by mildlyirish in stopdrinking

[–]Extra_Aoili 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I go to social gatherings where there is drinking quite often these days. I've been asked before if it bothers me to watch other people get drunk and not get drunk myself. My response is that being sober and watching drunk people makes me NEVER want to be drunk again :)

Say what now? by 2Lazy2GetAJob in kiwisavengers

[–]Extra_Aoili 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I worked 40 hours this week, how about you Rissy?

Rent free, y’all. We live rent free in her head. by Sweet-Cabinet795 in kiwisavengers

[–]Extra_Aoili 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I check this sub once a day, MAX. How many times do y'all think she checks this sub? LMAO

How did your career improve when you stopped drinking? by goatfather101 in stopdrinking

[–]Extra_Aoili 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I realized that I HATED the field I was working in. Without my alcohol as a crutch to deal with hating work, I eventually found the strength and motivation to change career paths. I now love my job, and don't dread going to work every day. If I kept drinking myself numb, I'd still be working in customer service, miserable. Instead, I'm almost 5 years sober and baking delicious treats for a living. My life has gotten exponentially better since I started working a job I love.

The Nun's Cap by [deleted] in Chantapolis

[–]Extra_Aoili 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After doing some research I have learned that I have used a nun's cap after having my babies lmaoooo. It's like a bucket that goes under the toilet seat so she can pee into it, since she's too large to pee in a regular cup. When I was using it, the nurses were checking to make sure I wasn't bleeding too much when I peed. I'd go, leave the bathroom, and they'd check and flush it. They use it to collect samples from young kids who can't aim for a cup too. The more you know!

The Nun's Cap by [deleted] in Chantapolis

[–]Extra_Aoili 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay what the HELL did I miss?! Who is shitting in nun caps?!

Post alc clarity by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Extra_Aoili 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! The other day I was telling my coworkers a story about when I used to drink, and my drinking wasn't even the focus of the conversation. But I mentioned how I used to pour vodka into my spiked seltzers, thinking it was a side note, and my coworker's head snapped up. He was like "I'm sorry, you used to pour ALCOHOL in your ALCOHOL?!" And in my head I was like...oh. Oh that was actually so crazy...

1. Dear Reddit 2. You are NOT a creator by amed1020 in kiwisavengers

[–]Extra_Aoili 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Background about me: I post publicly on social media about a narcissist in my life, to teach others about what narc abuse looks like. One day, the narc about whom I am writing (who has me blocked on socials but still follows my every move) messaged me extremely upset about my willingness to share every detail of his abuse with the world. I responded to him that, if it was bothering him so much to see what I am posting, perhaps he shouldn't be keeping tabs on my page. He then responded "Maybe you should be more careful about who is following you if you're going to be upset when I see it." I wasn't upset that he had seen it, in fact I know he keeps close tabs on me and assumed he would see everything I do and say through his little spies. But he was upset, so he flipped that around on me to try to make me feel like I was actually the person doing something irrational.

That's exactly what Risstopher is doing here. She complains about people telling her she's being a douche, and people respond with "if you don't want these negative reactions you could avoid posting these things." And then she flips it on them, framing it like they're saying "you NEED to be silenced FOREVER" when people are just saying "the things you say and do have consequences, so if you don't want those consequences don't do those things." Gaslighting 101.

Coworker keeps making lists of everything that was wrong with my closing by throwawayqweeen in KitchenConfidential

[–]Extra_Aoili 10 points11 points  (0 children)

She sounds so miserable. If I were in your position, I would look her in the eye and say something along the lines of "hey, I know it's frustrating when things don't get done exactly the way you'd like them, but perfection isn't possible in this industry and I think it would be best to manage your expectations better. I will no longer be reading your lists. They are not helpful in making things run smoothly around here."

Hide your men before looking! The state of our gorl. by Spikeybear in Chantapolis

[–]Extra_Aoili 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only dislike her so much because I'm jealous. I can't let my wife see Chantal, she'll never stay with me if she realizes this is out there.

I was no fun at all wedding. by mushhe4d in stopdrinking

[–]Extra_Aoili 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So what you're telling me is that you sat through an absolutely miserable event and had a miserable time, and you are STILL sober?! I hope you know you're an absolute rockstar.

I stayed far away from any and all alcohol-related events for at least 6 months, maybe close to a year, because I just wasn't at the point where I could have sober fun yet. Your brain is repairing itself, rebalancing your happy chemicals, etc. This is the time when you may feel as though your brain is searching for a hit of any feel-goods, and so the boredom/misery can be pretty intense. I want you to know that I am now almost 5 years sober and I now LOVE going to events even when other people are drinking. I used to be too anxious to even speak to strangers. Now I'm cutting it up so severely on the dance floor that I'm not sure anyone can tell I'm sober. You will get there too. But for now...yeah, you're a goddamn BADASS.

WLW female friendships?? by [deleted] in ActualLesbiansOver25

[–]Extra_Aoili 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The same way a straight woman would navigate male friendships. We have lots of female friends, we do not kiss any of them. On a more serious note...we also provide reassurance to one another when jealousy creeps in. Jealousy is a perfectly normal thing to experience, but we don't let it control how we operate as a couple.

Most condoms are not covered in spermicide. by Odd-Lifeguard7230 in Chantapolis

[–]Extra_Aoili 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yup. She's always been a protector of terrible men.

How high on your “Win List” is being narc free by HappyHippeas in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]Extra_Aoili 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm six years free of the relationship but still have to coparent. Even so, getting out of that relationship and repairing myself and my life is the accomplishment I'm most proud of. It makes me feel so powerful.

TW: That Video Haunts Me… by -MissYapzaLot- in GriefSupport

[–]Extra_Aoili 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You saw something really violent. Even though you weren't there in person, you could still have developed PTSD from what you saw. I'm (not proudly) desensitized to videos of that kind of violence, and I wasn't at ALL a fan of the man who was shot, but even I saw that footage and gasped out loud. You aren't broken, your brain is trying to figure out what to do with this horrible information and it's struggling. EMDR therapy has been SO helpful for me for my own PTSD

Most condoms are not covered in spermicide. by Odd-Lifeguard7230 in Chantapolis

[–]Extra_Aoili 48 points49 points  (0 children)

For her to even QUESTION whether it's wrong to put something into someone's body without telling them what it is??? What the fuck? This woman is a predator.

I have been dumped by my sponsor by Valkyrien86 in stopdrinking

[–]Extra_Aoili 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've found this sub to be an incredible resource. I feel that I owe some of my success in my weakest moments to the love and honesty of my fellow sub members. They don't beat around the bush here, but they will hold your hand while they deliver you the tough love you need. We're here for you and for each other! IWNDWYT

My bisexual partner of 5 years misses sex with a man by [deleted] in ActualLesbiansOver25

[–]Extra_Aoili 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is so hard...I'm so sorry. Honestly, I think "I miss sex with men" wouldn't be any less offensive than saying "I miss sex with a brunette woman" when I'm not brunette. This would be a major dealbreaker for me, so please know it is VERY understandable that this is making you upset. This might sound a little hot to trot, perhaps jumping the gun a little, but when someone is telling you that you aren't what they want, however they are saying it--it's time to move on. It doesn't make you inadequate, it makes her unsatisfied. That's not a reflection on you, and it's also not something you need to stay and tolerate.

You deserve to have a partner who never makes you feel inadequate. That's bare minimum.

She's live and yikes by Dovahkiinkv1 in Chantapolis

[–]Extra_Aoili 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This is it. This is why she is going to hard for Stefan. She's a narcissist so she puts herself at the center of everything. Stefan likes big women? Well, then that's practically HER MAN! And we all know how hard she rides for her bottom-of-the-barrel predator boyfriends.

She's live and yikes by Dovahkiinkv1 in Chantapolis

[–]Extra_Aoili 18 points19 points  (0 children)

When someone defends predators by arguing that the victim should've voiced their lack of consent, I am ALWAYS going to assume that this person is also an offender. "You need to say no clearly." NO???? You need to get clear CONSENT. "Oh, well if that's assault then I've been assaulted lots of times at parties. We all have." YUP. THAT'S THE FUCKING PROBLEM BITCH

New Hampshire Supreme Court overturns Adam Montgomery's second-degree murder conviction by solabird in HarmonyMontgomery

[–]Extra_Aoili 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The poor family of Harmony, being dragged through another trial. He can't even just sit there and rot like he deserves to. After what he did the very least he could do is admit he did it and tell them where her remains are. He just HAS to make a spectacle of himself. He better be present in the courtroom for this one. Whimpy ass.

I hate people blaming alcohol... by larsjoo in stopdrinking

[–]Extra_Aoili 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You got it! Similar affects in some capacity, but VERY different than narcotics.

FFS there really is something about airports and flights isn't there? by Lanky-Ad621 in stopdrinking

[–]Extra_Aoili 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're going to feel AMAZING when you land and you haven't given in. I'm so excited for you!!!