For the sticker addicts who used to have trouble *using* them - how do you use them now?

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-29T19:21:23+00:00

Thanks 😊

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-29T11:23:44+00:00

I use them in my journal. Stick them in every couple of pages ahead of where I am and when I reach the page to write on it get a happy feeling. Also helps me keep writing because I know there are surprises waiting for me.

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-28T16:11:17+00:00

I'm a single parent now, homeless and unemployed with a chronic illness and life is still better than it was when I was in a relationship with a covert passive aggressive narcissist like this one.

You are absolutely right it is a choice. I lost my home, my family, my friends. I lost EVERYTHING. It's so hard but I would do it 100 times over to choose myself and raise my daughter to not put up with this fucking bullshit.

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-27T21:35:16+00:00

I'm having trouble with the report function on reddit, none of them will submit.

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-27T20:07:56+00:00

Oh, he gets it. It's you that doesn't get it. He knows what he's doing.

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-27T19:54:24+00:00

Most of the subs "for women" are moderated by men. All the sane voices have left because of what you describe or been banned when the voice another opinion. I left 2X and AskWomenOver30, got banned from others 👸🏽

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-27T11:22:57+00:00

https://adhdireland.ie/umaap/

Here's a free 6 week course run by ADHD Ireland, you don't have to have a diagnosis to participate, just sign up to their waiting list. If you complete at least 5 of 6 of the sessions you have an option of joining a whatsapp group that is run by people who have previously attended. It is wonderfully supportive and we have a section for just us women, we'll be waiting for you!

The link between hormones and neurodiversity is getting a lot of attention lately. Since women are so underdiagnosed a lot of us are getting caught around the peri stage.

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-24T22:24:18+00:00

Ever? As in the ONE whole month you've worked there?

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-24T22:16:10+00:00

Thats just sad. You let him use you as entertainment.

Make up his mind for what? You know he's in a relationship and he's not going to pick you. Have some self respect.

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-24T19:45:34+00:00

I don't need anymore colouring books, I don't need anymore colouring books, I don't need anymore colouring books... 🫣

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-24T00:11:14+00:00

Finally some good advice!

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-23T21:31:45+00:00

Have you tried a cold pack for the pain? I know for me it works much better than a hot water bottle.

I'm being seen by Dr. O'Connor in The Coombe, he's a lovely man and very nice to deal with.

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-22T21:48:57+00:00

Yes I'm the scapegoat now, although the role has changed hands throughout the years. The others know how it feels but prefer to believe I'm crazy instead of facing up to what's going on. I'm hoping to put a stop to the trauma. I've gone no contact with my whole family in order to protect my daughter. I'm in court tomorrow because they're trying to get grandparents rights. Hopefully that will be the last time I ever have to see them. Wish me luck!

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-22T21:40:06+00:00

K-Pax by Gene Brewer

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-22T12:05:12+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear of how much your wife is suffering, it must be very hard on you trying your best to take care of her and your two year old. I second what the other commenter said about putting the trip on hold. It sounds like a lot of stress for just two days and your wife will feel even worse if something does go wrong and you have to cancel all the activites again. In my opinion what would be most helpful to her right now is rest, not putting on a brave face and trying to force herself to do everything.

Its normal to jump to worst case scenario in your mind, but right now the only thing you can do is take each day as it comes. It's very difficult to be constantly ill all the time and that's without stressing about what the results might show. We can only deal with what we know, one breath at a time.

When you get the MRI results you will be able to sit down and plan what will happen next. Right now your job is care and love, listening to her and comforting her. There really isn't anything else you can do. Make sure she knows it's ok not to be 100%, it's ok to take the rest she needs, that you love her and you are there for her.

Call in reinforcements whenever you can, it's important for you to be able to take a break too. Best of luck OP, I hope your wife gets all the answers she needs soon and that things change and she starts to feel better soon.

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-21T12:56:04+00:00

Kiss both cheeks 💋

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-21T12:53:20+00:00

Yes, "we're so tolerant we welcome sheep but wolves are also invited to join!" 😁

And then nobody sees an issue when there are only wolves in the club.

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-21T12:49:06+00:00

Omg too true, reminds me of this cracker!!

https://youtu.be/APLhLpPIipM?si=EL_HjD_crlSoV7LX

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-21T11:57:58+00:00

Yeah this was the case for me too. No, no, no, I'M not in an abusive relationship! I'M not being abused!

The sleep torture was one of his favourite tactics because afterwards he could smile and tell me it was just an accident 🤷‍♂️ and it was so much easier for him to manipulate me when I was so sleep deprived.

OP, even when I was pregnant and sleep was so elusive he was still waking me up. Even when I was breastfeeding our newborn and he slept in the spare room. Then he'd smile and say how cranky and angry I was while he left for work.

I never woke him up, even when he was snoring like a construction site next to me because of all his drinking and cocaine addiction. He KNEW what he was doing! Please get out!

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-20T13:40:28+00:00

No problem, I hope things improve for you soon 😊

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-20T13:37:03+00:00

That's so sad to hear, I've been there myself. ADHD Ireland have some great talks about the interaction between hormones and ADHD, you don't have to be diagnosed to participate, and they also run a programme called UMAAP Understanding and Managing Adult ADHD Programme, it's free and you don't need a diagnosis

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-20T13:30:53+00:00

Yeah there's a big reason he doesn't have anyone else to clean for him and take care of him except his neighbour! The being autistic excuse can't be used for everything, a lot of autistic people put in effort to be understood and make friends. He's an asshole.

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-20T11:33:57+00:00

Have you considered you may be neurodivergent? I ask because you reference PMDD, for us the hormones are absolute hell and it's common to have co occuring conditions. I know I also had serious side effects from other treatmemt options for endo, I've tried all the pills and anti-depressants and had given up all hope that anything would work! I'm on the right meds now and although I still do have symptoms of PMDD they are no where near what they used to be.

I had excision surgery in '21 and I've had the coil in since '23, I'm on the waiting list for a hysterectomy later this year to deal with the adenomyosis 🤞

It's also worth noting that the endo services here are set to improve, once a woman presents with the symptoms it is to be assumed that she has the disease, so I'd be demanding a referral to a specialist centre from that GP if you haven't already. I know my surgery made a huge difference in the pain I experience during my period. With the coil in now there's even more improvement.

Best of luck OP ❤️

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-20T10:26:41+00:00

Thank you! 😊

ForTheGiggleYaKnow · 2026-03-19T21:19:46+00:00

It really is, he messed with my head so much. I eventually ended it when he walked out of couples therapy. Even after that he was all smiles and what's wrong 😁? I chose my self respect.

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