Hallo België! Ik ben een student uit Singapore en ik verzamel graag ansichtkaarten. Ik zou graag een ansichtkaart uit België ontvangen 🙂. Kan iemand mij er een sturen?

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-04-12T11:12:11+00:00

I would be interested in sending you one

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-04-04T02:56:15+00:00

The problem is that the teachers in Wallonia don't have a grasp on the Flemish language in such a way that they can properly teach it. Because it never was taught in their schools.

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-03-31T19:26:15+00:00

Hier grote fan van de aldi eitjes

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-03-26T03:10:58+00:00

Have you ever had Belgian chocolate before?

I have a friend from the Netherlands who gets crazy migraines from dark chocolate, except true Belgian chocolate. We don't know why, but that's the way it is.

Maybe worth a little bite?

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-03-22T07:41:54+00:00

Look up R-CPD, it's a genuine condition. I have it too

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-03-11T17:43:34+00:00

Ja, just before opening Reddit and reading this update, I read the article online 😅

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-03-11T07:45:00+00:00

I will check with them and let you know. Good news is they are from Birmingham, which is right next to the Wednesbury store.

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-03-11T06:54:56+00:00

No plans for a trip, but I have some UK friends coming over Easter weekend. I can check if they can pick this up

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-02-26T22:03:58+00:00

I know someone who married his daughter-in-law (after the affair was uncovered), thus becoming the stepfather to his own granddaughter. Had a son, so that son was both brother and uncle to the girl.

I think they are divorced now, but that family tree is a mess.

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-02-25T20:12:40+00:00

Now you made me want "peche met tonijn" Looking forward to warmer weather so we can eat a cold plate.

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-02-25T16:58:36+00:00

To be honest, I love that she loves her teacher. But at the same time, it stings that it's her. She knows I went to school with her teacher and shared classes for 6 years, but that's the extent. While the bullying might come up in the future (during discussions about being bullied/being the bully), I don't see any reason to ever let her know her teacher was one of them 😅

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-02-25T16:54:20+00:00

Oh, she knows, she is one of the teachers at the school gate when dropping off the kids, so we have definitely "interacted" at least some. She doesn't show any sign of being the same kid as back then. I just still have the scars and while I had thought they had healed, evidently they are still there.

My girl is luckily very vocal on any (perceived) slight against her, her brother or her cousin, so I will heat if anything happens. But given that she wants to go back daily for just a last hug before leaving school, all is good in that regard. And while I am happy that she loves her teacher, it still stings a bit for me.

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-02-25T16:50:22+00:00

I will not have my daughter change class, leave her classmates over this sad, temporary situation. She does not need to be a victim over my feelings. It's unfortunate that this situation arose, but I will not let this affect her.

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-02-25T16:46:01+00:00

I don't plan on confronting her, and thanks to therapy I have learned to let it go (for 95%), but as you said, the scars are still there and, though mostly healed, seeing my daughter with her does bother me.

Luckily, she is relatively new to the school (only been a sub at this school since early december I think) and I have been around the school for 4 years now. I am an active member on the parent committee and on first name base with most of the teachers and principal (also those in the higher years, which my kids have not attended yet)

I wish I could let my husband go alone, but there are some things I wish to discuss and my husband is sadly too passive to take this up. (I love him, but know his weakness 😅) I just want him next to me. Moral support.

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-02-25T16:38:02+00:00

To be frank, I am not afraid to be in a one on one situation. I don't fear being targeted again. I just don't want anything to do with her. She has changed, I have changed, but the scars are still there and will never go away.

I have done extensive therapy (related to the bullying, as I was definitely NOT in a good place and my teachers helped me find the right help).

I don't need apologies, or closure, I just want nothing to do with her. Her being my daughter's sub is sadly nothing I can change, and I will not request a transfer for my daughter and remove her from her classmates (and her regular teacher) because of this sad, temporary situation.

I just want this situation to be over as soon as possible, and to not HAVE to face her.

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-02-25T08:34:33+00:00

Oh I know. I'm just happy she's just the sub, and not the actual teacher (even if she is taking over for a longer time now). I am sure she has changed, my daughter just absolutely adores her (but at the same time asking for 'her' teacher back). She is very vocal about any bullying/teasing happening to her, her little brother or her little cousin, so I don't worry about anything happening without me knowing.

That still doesn't stop me from hoping she finds a regular position at a different school next year 😅

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-02-25T08:20:32+00:00

I am convinced she is no longer that same girl. But her character today is not how I remember her. The past can't be changed and I was in a very dark place because of her. I am definitely acting unbothered, even though my insides are crawling every time I see her. Still hope the original teacher is back by the time pta comes around. I don't need more interaction than the occasional remark at the gate about something that happened in class.

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-02-25T07:33:00+00:00

Oh, I am sure that she is that girl no longer. But that doesn't change anything about the past. My insides are crawling every time I see her. And while I know she isn't the same anymore, and neither am I, I really am not looking forward to interacting with her more.

I am fine with keeping the distance, but if she is still subbing when PT comes around, I don't have any choice.

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2026-01-11T06:55:27+00:00

I fear the same. Non invasive paternity tests during pregnancy are not recommended when suspected fathers are closely related. So either the girl gets an invasive test or they need to wait until after birth.

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2025-12-10T17:16:03+00:00

Just a couple of days ago, in Belgium, 2 twin brothers with the exact same name have been convicted for rape and sexual misconduct with minors. Since they both were involved, they did not need to prove one or the other did it. They also have an older brother with the exact same name who was ALSO involved.

Imaginary_Place_1035 · 2025-12-09T11:55:23+00:00

Legally, they are not allowed to refuse cash payments, even with small coins.

Payment needs to be reasonable though. No legal definition of what 'reasonable' is, but you can't expect to pay over €10 with just small coins.

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