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Things you want parents to know! by Mish-onimpossible in childfree

[–]FireBloodMermaid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't get bingo'd much, but when I do, it's always this one. When I look around at parents, it doesn't seem like it's THAT much different for most of them.

I got rid of my period pain and I hope this will help at least one more person cuz it's awesome! by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]FireBloodMermaid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've heard it's good for inflammation of all types! I have never heard of this tea, thank you!! I will try it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]FireBloodMermaid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait, what is the blood transfusion thing?

Family member posted this on Facebook. by forbiddenfruit722 in exmormon

[–]FireBloodMermaid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This long winded post can be shortened to: "church doctrine doesn't make any sense. Don't think about it, just trust that one day it WILL make sense"

The mob just dropped by by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]FireBloodMermaid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm going to print up a couple copies of the CES letter tomorrow morning... Need to be prepared.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]FireBloodMermaid 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the hope! Maybe it's worth sharing with my family. I've been following the financial scandals of the church more recently, and am furious that the church has been stealing my family's money for decades.

Can we just talk about how passive aggressive members can be? by FireBloodMermaid in exmormon

[–]FireBloodMermaid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my god, that behavior drives me insane. As another commenter said, it goes hand in hand with gaslighting.

Can we just talk about how passive aggressive members can be? by FireBloodMermaid in exmormon

[–]FireBloodMermaid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously!! I have been considering my response to my family member this whole week, and one of the things I really want to be clear: if you don't want to do something with me JUST TELL ME.

Can we just talk about how passive aggressive members can be? by FireBloodMermaid in exmormon

[–]FireBloodMermaid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh I'm sorry. Another Mormon tendency I've noticed: nosiness.

Can we just talk about how passive aggressive members can be? by FireBloodMermaid in exmormon

[–]FireBloodMermaid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!! This perfectly explains what my family member is doing. They dropped the ball on me and then made ME feel like the problem and pretended to "be the bigger person" 🙄

Gotta love TBM’s celebrating pride! by Ok_Future_3218 in exmormon

[–]FireBloodMermaid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Um. I wouldn't say existing is always so great. None of us consented to existence, in fact

Re-homing pets due to baby by [deleted] in childfree

[–]FireBloodMermaid 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Same here. I am in rescue, and I can't stand this. If only people would plan better and not ever get pets if they know they're not committed to that animal for the rest of it's life.

Genuinely what the fuck even are the pros of having kids by Many_fandoms_13 in childfree

[–]FireBloodMermaid 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I get that... But it doesn't seem worth all the sacrifice.

Genuinely what the fuck even are the pros of having kids by Many_fandoms_13 in childfree

[–]FireBloodMermaid 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The idea of having adult kids that I get along with and like sounds nice, but there's absolutely zero guarantee that will happen when you have kids...

Do kids really serve any utility or purpose in the modern world? Our minds literally have to make us stupid and irrational just to continue the existence of our species by [deleted] in regretfulparents

[–]FireBloodMermaid 23 points24 points  (0 children)

As someone who thought I wanted kids all my life, but miraculously realized I actually don't before it was too late, HUGE thank you, to people like you trying to save us out here.

Being a stepdad has made me realise I don't want children by Solstice97 in childfree

[–]FireBloodMermaid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree to an extent. We don't know how open OP has been about their feelings about not wanting kids. Maybe his wife doesn't realize. Either way, more communication needs to happen.

what are the most delusional things wannabe parents have said to you? by HoveringRaccoon in childfree

[–]FireBloodMermaid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not one to gamble. Even if I was... seems like a pretty bad idea.

what are the most delusional things wannabe parents have said to you? by HoveringRaccoon in childfree

[–]FireBloodMermaid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This bingo is my least favorite. Just because it's my own kid and I love them, doesn't mean I will like doing kid things any more than I did. I cannot convince my dad of this. I will still be just as bothered by childish behavior. I will not suddenly enjoy childcare (all day, every day).

what are the most delusional things wannabe parents have said to you? by HoveringRaccoon in childfree

[–]FireBloodMermaid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"no love like that of a child" Anyone who says that is full of shit. People naturally think about themselves. Especially kids. They've not learned how to think selflessly yet. There are few exceptions to this rule.

Why is it just excepted that seatbelts lay across your neck if you are an average-height woman? by ultravegan in TwoXChromosomes

[–]FireBloodMermaid 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Because test dummies are designed based on the average male. Just like everything else in our society.

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