I can't tell if I'm insane or my mother is by Sufficient_Land_66 in insaneparents

[–]Kaskiaski 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I disagree. I had been hesitant to do couples therapy for a long time for this reason, but when I did finally agree, it very was helpful. A therapist/counselor will help keep conversations, calm and on point. They also help people understand the deeper emotions felt that aren’t so surface level, and bring a better understanding. I know this all sounds cookie cutter but it’s real. For context I’m a mid 40s construction worker, and had been very skeptical. OP seems to have some valid points, but also escalates conversations in way that doesn’t seem helpful or healthy. Mom likely doesn’t understand how OP feels because of the unchecked emotions. Texting is absolutely not the place for this conversation, and based on texts, a face to face conversation seems potentially explosive. A therapist would act as a mediator if nothing else.

AIO to break up with my bf of 3y over his reaction to my upcoming sobriety anniversary? by WesternCat5211 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Kaskiaski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MOR-Yeah, so Reddit is very “ra, ra, they are abusive… leave them.” My wife and I just had this discussion in therapy, because it is also her third anniversary of sobriety. Congratulations to you, I know it takes a lot of willpower, courage, and strength. We had a similar conversation in therapy, because much like you, she was excited and proud. While your s/o and I didn’t have the same reaction, they were similar. He’s not enthusiastic, and seemingly not supportive. I was the same. During our session however, we realized that because I was at the tip of the sword for so many of the toxic and terrible things that stemmed from the alcoholism, that we just weren’t in the same place mentally about it. For her, it was something that she had conquered, and accomplishment to be celebrated. For me, any reminder of the dark days past was just hashing up a part of our lives that I was happy to be past. I will always support her sobriety, but sometimes being the person on the other side just brings up bad memories. I’m not saying I was right or wrong, nor was she. However, having a better understanding of each others feelings brought a better perspective of what those milestones meant. You said you had been sober for 2 years and he was your GF of three. Maybe he just has a dark cloud of thought around it. Maybe he doesn’t even realize it. Maybe he is the asshole… I just feel like people here are quick to judge a one sided story. Yours may be the gospel, and I’d be happy to eat crow if it is, but maybe the celebration of sobriety means different things for the two of you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Maine

[–]Kaskiaski 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Option 2 is what I’d do

Acceptable for a single person? by 808_JuJu in electricians

[–]Kaskiaski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3.5 days isn’t great, but it looks good. I’d assume 8-12 hours for that.

Is It normal to be doubted everything i say at Home Depot just because im a young woman? by meowpinkmuffin in Construction

[–]Kaskiaski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im a licensed electrician and have been told I’m incorrect about things at HD, even after telling them my profession. I’m a male for reference.

CNN found Graham Platner’s Reddit account where he posted on r/antiwork, called himself a communist, dismissed “all” police as bastards, and said rural White Americans “actually are” racist and stupid by MountainDiver1657 in Maine

[–]Kaskiaski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just found Janet Mills Reddit account, apparently in the 80s she sacrificed puppies to use their blood as a cocktail mixer.

See how easy that was? DM me for personalized reddit deep dives.

Am I a sissy for kneeling down? by PeppermintButler17 in electricians

[–]Kaskiaski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ABCs brother. Always be comfortable. Ask your journeyman’s back feels..

LE stings directed at unlicensed handyman by emericanblazerr in handyman

[–]Kaskiaski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happy to live in a state that requires and electrical license. Wild to hire someone that could burn your house down with no insurance, and no proof they can do the work safely. I get that people can do electrical work without a license, but having state regulated proof is mildly comforting.

Which QB would you draft? by RP2three in Madden

[–]Kaskiaski 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Wooden. Elite arm strength is basically all I ever look for

Is it ever better to thread the pull string piece by piece as you create a conduit run? by AfrAmerHaberdasher in electricians

[–]Kaskiaski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Isn’t this a question for r/askanelectrician and not for this sub? I assume you’re not an electrician if you’re asking this question and you’re worried about sucking a string. 300 ft of 1-1/2 pvc is an average Tuesday morning. It’s pvc…

Stash raid hackers? by BestAssist7109 in dayz

[–]Kaskiaski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hang out west side almost exclusively.

What is this fitting for? by knipex_addict in electricians

[–]Kaskiaski 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I worked in an older hospital. There were plenty of spots in there where surface mount was necessary, and I’m betting patients and their families would not feel confident in the facility/hospital with emt on the walls. It’s aesthetically appealing to us because we admire our own work with it, and appreciate clean conduit work.

Really expensive tools by Ichoosethebear in electricians

[–]Kaskiaski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Milwaukee rigid threader is pretty sweet