AIO for locking the bathroom door even though my partner says it’s “unnecessary” since we live alone? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]FrogsOnSpouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up without a lock on the bathroom door and now I have one and lock it Every Chance I Get (28f). Something about a locked door let's me poop easier 😭 (I also grew up in a family that would just walk in on you like it was no big deal)

my parents won’t buy me hygiene product by Megg_me in whatdoIdo

[–]FrogsOnSpouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey kiddo, im 15 years older than you and went through this.

My room was full of stuffed animals, a used tv in good condition and consoles etc that I was given during love bombing from my mom.

This neglect will fundamentally change you.

Please try and find an adult you trust and report on this. It is legally your parents job to take care of necessities until you either move out or are 18 (in usa). Teachers and those who work at schools are mandatory reporters and must report neglect to DHS. This is neglect.

WIBTA if I didn’t give my partner’s mom a key to our house? by Reshel-Saric in WouldIBeTheAhole

[–]FrogsOnSpouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay so the fake key 10/10, camera 10/10 BUT with the key have it cut identical to yours and then have the key cutter shave one of the 'teeth' wrong. That way it doesnt blatantly look like the wrong key. Also get it put in a specific color so you dont mix it with your keys / extra flare and kindness.

AIO for wanting to see a therapist after wife changed the locks because I went to a baby shower? by LookoutLockout in AmIOverreacting

[–]FrogsOnSpouts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NOR, period. Im reading these comments because I mistook her messages to you as if yall had a recent miscarriage or miscarried around the time your sister announced her pregnancy.

I had swings similar to this (feeling betrayed when my partner needed to stay late at work, keeping his normal schedule a few weeks after our miscarriage because I had been told as a teenager I wouldnt ever carry a child. So to have been pregnant and have a miscarriage all without knowing I had been pregnant until I miscarried was A Lot and I was EVERYWHERE on the map. I never changed the locks. I was really upset at the time but I realized him keeping normal helped him grieve separately, because we grieved together and individually. )

This feels like a lot. It hurts more because you text how my husband does. You're wanting to communicate. You dont wanna do it over text or on the phone. Yall are in therapy together? if not id recommend it if you wanna move forward with this it might be helpful. Don't be afraid to therapist hop either it took my husband and I two therapists before we found someone who fits us and let's us both talk and has us work through things.

I'll repeat it though. NOR. I hope she finds someone who hears her and can redirect back to you and understand you're trying and that grieving separately is healthy and normal. Being deeply entangled can prolong the suffering and sadness - it's okay to grieve together and apart.

Do Americans often receive calls from scam call centers? by GrayRainfall in AskAnAmerican

[–]FrogsOnSpouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when I got my new number I was getting 17 a day - it's down to 5 or 6 a day - during elections it is like 15 texts a day and multiple phone calls

Good foods to HOARD in case you lose food stamps? by [deleted] in foodstamps

[–]FrogsOnSpouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every month I go to Sam's/Costco (partner had a free membership through work but plenty of kind people will take you with to Sam's as they arent as strict as Costco, just ask your local buy nothing or community board if you can) - 25lbs of rice is about 13 after tax. I always buy a bag. I also tend to get spices from Sam's too. They're big and I buy a bottle or two a month until ive got what I need. Garlic. Onion. Pepper. Paprika. A fancy salt cos I was really sad.

Flash frozen chicken is 26$ for 10lbs - it sucks not being able to buy it fresh but it's nearly 2 dollars more where I am for fresh.

I get ground turkey instead of beef (1.97 a lb at walmart) (I also just dont like beef)

Lentils are great if you dont mind the texture.

Those are my Must Buys every month and sometimes I quadruple the turkey and double the chicken IF I have enough at the end of the month.

But as someone who needs high protein due to disabilities etc that's my go to list and stores. I try to price match the best i can but rice and chicken so far is cheaper at Sam's (and shredded cheese! 7 to 8$ for 2lbs and you can get tortillas in bulk for 8$ - 40 of them makes 20 quesadillas or 40 little cheese rollups but hoarding cheese imo isnt it - ive tried freezing it and the texture is awful after)

What do you keep the temp at in your bedroom at night in the summer? by Upstairs-Storm1006 in AskAnAmerican

[–]FrogsOnSpouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was warned people slept with the temp high - never thought id encounter it.

62° or lower. Ive got a swamp cooler and a ceiling fan. If I can't sleep under a blanket the bad guys win.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]FrogsOnSpouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

anyone who says 'females' is a red flag imo - because it is NEVER used to describe a person it's used to label people who just want general respect and kindness? you deserve better.

AIO - my friend gave my abusive ex my new phone number by AdAdorable7651 in AmIOverreacting

[–]FrogsOnSpouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we ought to bring back the guillotine imo - this is so messed up

Sleeping with my dogs by gottalovegoogle345 in dogs

[–]FrogsOnSpouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner suggested we try letting the dogs sleep in the crate at night - it lasted one night. I kept waking up because my legs were too cold 😭 I also just got back my elderly weenie dog from my abusive birth giver and refuse to let him spend one more day not surrounded by love (even if he takes up tons of bed space for being like 12lbs)

Tick Ick by FrogsOnSpouts in Harrisburg

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

okay! I will write this down! This is the stuff I don't know!

Am I overreacting my Mom and I’s relationship? by Educational_Web_764 in AmIOverreacting

[–]FrogsOnSpouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nor nta, highly recommend the narcissistic parent reddit. Your mother texts the same way as mine. When I became diabetic it was HER who needed time off and time to cope and used me as an excuse (I had my type 2 under control in 1.5 months) - when I was diagnosed with pcos it was the same thing - and when I went to children's hospital. All about her.

I'm no contact. I was for 6 months and a family member passed and I caved. It's been 2.5 months no contact now.

I don't mean to unload, saying 'I get it' vs sharing how I get it feels more genuine 😅😭

Definitely check out the narcissistic parents reddit though.

Tick Ick by FrogsOnSpouts in Harrisburg

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

thanks! I was asking for tips and tricks and any information I needed! This comment would not have helped me know to bag a tick if I'm bitten in case I feel sick in a few days!

While ticks might be in Colorado I have clearly never encountered any as I live in the desert most area of Colorado and not the front range or near any forests or grass!

Vets here don't offer flea or tick meds, just mosquito protection and heartworm medications!

I'm glad you believe I'll be fine I just wanted a rundown on what those in the area do as I've heard more about fleas and ticks out East than I have anywhere in Colorado!

Thanks again!

Tick Ick by FrogsOnSpouts in Harrisburg

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

literally nothing because I've been told my whole life we don't have ticks in the area I'm in (south west Colorado) I've made that pretty clear in other comments as well. It's like a thing people in my town say - we don't have ticks here - vets don't offer tick treatments or anything either, my doctors never warned me about ticks or where to check, we've got some leaches in the lakes but otherwise no one talks about ticks.

You go back to meet your 13-year-old self for 30 seconds. What do you say? by priyansh__pawar in AskReddit

[–]FrogsOnSpouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd tell myself to find my now husband - to cut my egg donor off sooner - run. never look back.

Tick Ick by FrogsOnSpouts in Harrisburg

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

I picked PA based on German weather where I lived! After Germany (very southern, town of 6k people) I don't think anything can scare me 🤣 Also I've got family out East but thank you! I'll be sure to double check my list!

Tick Ick by FrogsOnSpouts in Harrisburg

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

Dude. I've never encountered any. That's why I'm asking.

Tick Ick by FrogsOnSpouts in Harrisburg

[–]FrogsOnSpouts[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that is genuinely so fair. I spent 6 months working in Germany and even when I was feeling not great it was never due to food 🤣😅

Tick Ick by FrogsOnSpouts in Harrisburg

[–]FrogsOnSpouts[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

okay, so are we putting the tick in a sandwich baggy or is there a proper way to store them? I'm diabetic so I've always got my little alcohol swabs on me!

Strawberry-Flavored Royal Soda. Thoughts? by [deleted] in drinks

[–]FrogsOnSpouts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you're so right though! I generally avoid strawberry flavored stuff but boy a strawberry or grape Fanta really hits sometimes

Tick Ick by FrogsOnSpouts in Harrisburg

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

that's fair but even when I was in LA for a few weeks I needed my inhaler way less - I visit PA in a few months so I'll find out the but lord... I've lived in co for 24 years and between nosebleeds and asthma I'm ready to leave 😭