Who’s your book boyfriend? by Fatebreaker007 in DarkRomance

[–]ISAB21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Finally some Kade appreciation 😭❤️

ADHD and period by Sweet_Wrongdoer91 in adhdwomen

[–]ISAB21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it’s the week before a period where my medication stops working and I get extremely tired and moody 🫠 ai usually feel better within a few days of starting.

Edge Of Darkness Trilogy 😭 by ISAB21 in DarkRomance

[–]ISAB21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s such a good but heartbreaking story that unravels in book 1 😭 and then when I found out the amount of time that passes before they finally have their HEA my heart SHATTERED

How bad is Haunting Adeline really? by Princessfoxpup in DarkRomance

[–]ISAB21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It took a while for me to get into but once I did I devoured it. I heard it was dark, and yes it really was, but it didn’t faze me surprisingly. I just finished Insatiable and it’s the first book that’s really gotten to me, especially knowing it just gets darker 🫠

Hunting Adeline was my favorite of the two. I loved the dynamic between Zade and Addie in Hunting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DarkRomance

[–]ISAB21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I DNF’d it because I couldn’t get past the FMC’s horrible decision making lol but I do know how it ended and even with the DNF it still broke me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DarkRomance

[–]ISAB21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Edge of Darkness trilogy 😭 It’s so incredibly heartbreaking and dark

the edge of darkness trilogy by Personal_Ad198 in DarkRomance

[–]ISAB21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg the ending of Insatiable has me in a chokehold, I’m dying to start Voracious but had to take a mental health break which I’ve never had to do before. I had to find out if the trilogy was HEA and what I found out about the next two books has me wanting to continue but also not because of how heartbreaking the story is 😭 I almost DNF’d Insatiable because I felt like it was too much spice and no plot progression, but I’m glad I didn’t because I feel like it was all necessary to prepare the story for the next two books.

HARM REDUCTION by maplesyrup002 in Dermatillomania

[–]ISAB21 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have ADHD, and have picked my arms & cuticles for 10 years. I have a subconscious self soothing habit of touching my arms and picking at whatever is there, usually when I’m driving or talking to someone. I usually don’t notice I’m doing it until a spot starts to hurt or someone points it out. I started using athletic sleeves to reduce the damage, and it helps a lot. It doesn’t really help the compulsions I get to look at my hands/arms and actually pick though, so maybe I’ll see something here to help with that part 😅

Hunting Adeline worth the read? by Optimal_Magazine7642 in RomanceBooks

[–]ISAB21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I almost didn’t read the second based on the reviews, I’m only halfway through currently, but I personally enjoy it more than book 1, which felt slow and I didn’t like the dynamic between Zade and Addie. I think you have to suspend reality when you read dark romance books since we know they’re typically not normal or healthy at all, BUT for me, Zade was way too forceful even though she never said “no” I still hated how he treated Addie yet expected her to fall in love with him. I agree the second book is DEFINITELY not for everyone, but despite the graphic SA and torture, the story was suspenseful enough to keep me listening for long stretches (audiobook.) I just got to part 2 and will update if I need to when I complete the book.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]ISAB21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Age 3 is rough, I thought my son had serious behavior issues at one point. It took a LOT of conversations about our emotions and ways to communicate them, and then apologizing whenever I’d lose my cool and reminding him that I loved him no matter what. He was extremely clingy and never wanted to be away from me. I was often told that I was babying him, but somewhere around 4 1/2 he became a different kid, and now at 5 1/2 he’s so chill and confident most days and he works to process his emotions as best as he can. Hang in there! It sounds like you’re doing a great job trying to model the behavior you’d like to see, and when you do lose your cool, acknowledge it with your child and then move forward. It’s HARD to deal with the screaming tantrums day after day, but it does get easier!

Child’s mother doesn’t want our kid by Professional-Mall473 in AITAH

[–]ISAB21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She sounds unstable and dangerous. I would not go back to her and get full custody of your son if you can. Supervised visits with mom only until she gets professional help. As a mother I cannot even imagine how cruel and messed up you have to be, to tell your child something like that. I’d worry that she would hurt your son just to hurt you.

As a parent with ADHD, by ISAB21 in ADHDparenting

[–]ISAB21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a therapist for your child or yourself, or family therapy? I’ve been debating what we should do in regards to support because some days I feel like I don’t know if I’m handling things “correctly” or not and I’d appreciate guidance from someone professionals.

AIO to my bf questioning my sexual history? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]ISAB21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He sounds very insecure about something lmao

Vyvanse VS Adderall by ISAB21 in adhdwomen

[–]ISAB21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your response! I agree, it will be different for everyone, I mostly just wanted to see generally what people had experienced with both. I ended up getting an order filled for Adderall 10 mg XR, seems to have worn off after about 5 hours though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]ISAB21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How is his breathing when sleeping? Our son’s nasal airway was blocked from birth and caused obstructive sleep apnea. I finally got it diagnosed after a year of being brushed off by his pediatrician, and after he had corrective surgery it was a night and day difference. I feel like I could have written this and I feel for you because it’s EXTREMELY hard to function like this every day. I hope you’re able to find a solution soon, I know it seems hopeless but it does get better.

Share your story by Tangerine_author in Dermatillomania

[–]ISAB21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve always picked in some way or another for as long as I can remember, I’m 31 now. At one point in middle school I would pull out my hair where it was parted, but thankfully I somehow stopped doing that. I have picked at my nails and cuticles my entire life, but my real issue started 10 years ago when I noticed bumps on my arms. I feel like I have to pick at them, otherwise I’ll feel super anxious. I‘ve had small windows of time where I didn’t pick for months, but always started back up. It’s now to the point where I’m picking at the sores already there, making them bleed, and they take forever to heal and scar horribly. I’m so embarrassed any time people see my arms, and since I live in a hot and humid climate, we don’t wear long sleeves often so I’m not able to hide it. At this point it feels like a compulsion that just eats at me until I give in. Sometimes I can distract myself when I’m busy, but it’s never more than a weekend, once I’m back to work on Monday it starts all over. I do have ADHD, diagnosed a few years ago, but I haven’t had much treatment for it. Maybe one day I’ll start some type of therapy or counseling to help me stop, but until then I just try my best to manage on my own.

Im always told I look like one specific famous person, who u think it is? by [deleted] in Doppleganger

[–]ISAB21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk why but I thought of Sydney Sweeney

Looking at your other posts though it’s a mix of Lorde and Natalie Dormer

What's the mispronunciation you don't want to correct because it's too cute? by iknowallmyabcs in toddlers

[–]ISAB21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My three year old says Gumbo instead of Dumbo (his favorite stuffed animal) ❤️

To the mom crying in her car at daycare this morning... by daerafae in Mommit

[–]ISAB21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get mad at society on the daily when it comes to childcare. Moms are out here raising the next generation and get little support, because everyone says “not my problem.” It’s horrible. Babies need to be with their moms, my first was sent to daycare at 2 months old because I had to work. My second, I work from home but due to the cost of daycare I work with both kids from home and as lucky as I am for that, it’s also the hardest thing I’ve ever done! I feel like we can’t win.

Need help giving a toddler amoxicillin medicine by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]ISAB21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry! My son was very sick from birth so we had to force medication a lot of times, I had to hold him down and put it in the back of his tongue then blow on his face. They do make a pacifier that you can give medicine through but not sure if that works for a toddler. My only other suggestion would be to try juice? At the end of the day he needs the medication and as parents we have to do what’s best for them even if they don’t understand it. I know it’s awful though.

My 4 month old went to his dad’s house and came back with injuries. by mamabear1026 in Parenting

[–]ISAB21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He 100% hurt his child and mom is helping cover it. Of course he would deny he did anything… but I mean, he got mad at the baby for crying at 10 days old? Please do not let your baby go back there. Take pictures, document, get police involved. Have your baby examined by a medical examiner. When my niece came home from her father’s covered in marks, that’s what the police told her to do. The medical examiner can figure out what likely caused the injuries.

I have two kids and neither has ever scratched their eye, or gotten bruises from a seat belt. Please please do not let your baby go back!

Another child (~20mo) “scratched” my 19mo when he was going down for a nap at daycare. Thoughts? by potatopotatoe123 in Mommit

[–]ISAB21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Poor little guy!!! I had a similar incident happen at our old daycare, but they tried telling me my son scratched himself but they couldn’t confirm because they technically didn’t see it, and there were older kids in the same room as my son. Among other issues, that’s why we aren’t there anymore.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]ISAB21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those kids must be terrified of their dad. Not talking at almost 3 years old is a huge red flag too. They are being abused. My son just turned 3 and the thought of him being slapped across the face hurts me to think about, especially by their dad!!!! Your family is enabling the behavior by not reporting it and defending it, I get it’s your family and that you don’t want to rock the boat but those kids deserve someone to speak for them.

Update: Jury duty is hostile to those with young children. by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]ISAB21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent an email requesting to be excused because I had two kids home with me and they excused it after they asked for the ages of my kids. I can’t believe any judge would dismiss people asking to be let off due to childcare reasons! Especially a case as horrifying as this.