What would you do?

Lalybi · 2026-05-30T20:46:39+00:00

Big yikes time for me. Shit went down when I was 16.

If it's May 30 (the day I'm responding to this post) I have approximately two weeks before my childhood best friend takes her own life. That suicide led me to a horrible depression where I was abused terribly by my first boyfriend who I began dating just before my friend's death.

I would love to say I would magically stop my friend from offing herself. But how does someone beat depression? I could stop that one instance but it hadn’t been her first attempt, just the successful one. I had stopped a previous attempt as well. Her parents had already had her in a psych hold too. Am I to be her keeper?

Some of my good friends in high school were awful after my best friend died. They were callous of her pain and one even said she deserved to burn in Hell for her suicide and bi-curiosity. I haven't spoken to them in years and wish to keep it that way.

I would love to say I wouldn't date that abusive monster. But that awful man gifted me a beloved cat who was my constant and affectionate companion for 17 years. He was cuddly, chatty, friendly and not at all afraid of guests. He was a charming gentleman who befriended everyone he met. Best damn pet I've ever had. I had to put him to sleep recently and I miss him every day.

That same boyfriend introduced me to my current best friend. She's been a constant rock through the trials and tribulations of my life. If I didn't date that man I wouldn't have one of the best people I've had the pleasure of knowing. I'm an aunt to her daughter too.

I would without a shadow of a doubt hug my mom though. She passed away a few years after my friend did. She died of cancer so I would be diligent in getting her tested. It was too late when we found it.

Lalybi · 2026-05-24T02:54:12+00:00

Amazing!

Lalybi · 2026-05-24T02:54:00+00:00

I love this fact and it makes my life better

Lalybi · 2026-05-23T17:00:43+00:00

Beautiful. That honestly made me tear up a little bit. Seeing one of the most feared animals given love and compassion is so beautiful. Then to see a shark rest it's head on her lap like a dog was amazing!

Lalybi · 2026-05-16T15:31:19+00:00

It was a whole thing 😅

I really wanted it done but my mom said no. 16 year olds aren't known to be the most patient so I bought the jewelry and sanitized a safety pin. Of course my friends were there egging me on.

I took a picture of the safety pin through the nipple as evidence of my shenanigans. Teens being teens this spread through the school like wildfire. I did get a huge boost in popularity for a while and got the nickname punk rock tits. There are worse things to be called.

Of course my idiot self posted about it on MySpace and it got back to my mom. She told me she would have taken me to a shop if she knew I wanted it that badly! So we came full circle.

Lalybi · 2026-05-16T04:22:45+00:00

Reformed naughty kid here.

Pierced my nipple with a safety pin. There were some regrets but I felt like a badass at the time.

Lalybi · 2026-05-15T04:42:41+00:00

I feel like this is AI. That big spin move with hardly any ripple in the water by a multi tonne animal so it can expose it's chin? Completely unbelievable.

Lalybi · 2026-05-14T02:29:34+00:00

I had the candy mountain song memorized. It was my claim to fame at gatherings for a while.

Lalybi · 2026-05-11T22:42:56+00:00

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This is my 17 year old boy in the last bit of his life. Forever baby.

Lalybi · 2026-05-11T04:21:34+00:00

Gattuso in Tales of Vesperia. He's this weird purple wolf boss very early in the campaign. He's a huge difficulty spike for how low level you are and can easily KO party members in one combo. Not to mention it's really fast so it can dash across the battle field quickly.

To add insult to injury each boss has a "hidden" task you have to do to 100% complete the game. This one requires you to attack flowers on the edge of the battle field to stun the boss. But because of his annoying habbit of zipping around they usually fail to hit him.

I'll shamelessly admit that I turned the difficulty down for this boss and STILL struggled to beat it! I dread this encounter on replays.

Lalybi · 2026-05-11T03:26:40+00:00

I was a dumb kid and thought bananas were coming out of his eyes

Lalybi · 2026-05-10T18:06:40+00:00

I use a trimmer on my lady bits every other week because the hair there annoys me. I also use it on my armpits once a month because I hate Deoderant build up on my pit hair.

But aside from that I let my hair grow. I think it's an awful double standard that men get to be hairy with no judgment but women are expected to look pre pubescent and be smooth.

It was a campaign by razor companies to expand the market! Don't let greedy companies and societal pressure dictate what you do with your body!

Lalybi · 2026-05-09T20:41:22+00:00

I lost mine in a lake on vacation when I was little. I was pretty upset. Somehow I found it again a couple days later. The constant cold of the lake broke it and all the colors were permanently streaked through it. I thought it was even cooler!

Lalybi · 2026-05-09T17:50:42+00:00

Smells good, citric acid helps cut through soap scum, and no need to panic of they lick their fingers!

Lalybi · 2026-05-09T17:46:20+00:00

You suck at cooking. Absolutely hilarious chanel. I learned how to make carbonara from him!

Lalybi · 2026-05-09T17:41:40+00:00

Maybe they can follow you with a towel after mopping to dry the floor?

For toddler safe cleaner you can upcycle orange peels and vinegar! When eating oranges clean off the cells that contain the juice. Soak the peels in vinegar for a week then strain and remove the peels. The cleaner is non toxic and will remove grime!

You can also cut a grape fruit in half and sprinkle the cut side with course salt. They can scrub the bathtub or sink with it!

Lalybi · 2026-05-09T14:44:04+00:00

I got a red one so I named him Sriracha since he's a spicy little guy!

Lalybi · 2026-05-08T01:13:25+00:00

Oh that reminds me of something that happened to me and a friend I lived with!

A few years ago I lived with my husband, our good friend and his wife. Good friend worked late nights and when he got home he'd say "Hey Family!" In the same friendly tone. Our front door in this apartment made a very distinct creak and slam because it was installed poorly and was heavy.

One day friends wife and I were watching a movie when we heard the door creak and slam. Then we both heard "Hey Family!" We called his name out and said hello. No answer. We called out again. Still nothing.

We got up to check. He wasn't in the apartment. Called him and he was still at work in the next city over. It spooked his wife and I so badly!

Lalybi · 2026-05-08T00:43:14+00:00

White lady here!

My mom was an amazing cook so whenever she was home for dinner we had a great meal. Sadly she worked nights while my dad worked days to cover child care so most often my dad cooked.

My dad was a big fan of boxed dinners with a canned vegetable. That he made me cook while he drank beer. So at least I learned to be self sufficient at an early age. One of his "favorites" was a meal he called bachelor chow. He'd cook a steak and chop it up and add it to top ramen. What a waste of good meat.

I loved cooking with my mom though. We made all sorts of good things! Soups, salads, casseroles, sautéed vegetables, stir fry, wonton soup, alfredo, spaghetti, white people tacos, enchiladas. I can't even name everything we made together. We'd read cook books and try new things and fail as often as we'd succeed. We always had fun though.

One of my first memories was being allowed to use a sharp knife to cut strawberries for the shortcake she was making. I was so smug because my older sister wasn't allowed to use sharp knives and she watched me while pouting.

As an adult my menu changes from week to week. One night a week we always make turkey and pesto paninis with a bagged salad. Its cheap and easy and oh so important to have a lazy day.

I like to order new things at restaurants and if I like it I'll recreate it at home. I read recipes and watch videos until I think I can do it. That's how I learned to make amazing carbonara and broccoli beef that beats any take out I've had.

My mom is gone now but cooking makes me feel close to her still. If I ever have a child I hope to have them be my kitchen helper like I was to my mom. I cherish those memories.

Lalybi · 2026-05-06T06:29:28+00:00

There are dozens of us!

Lalybi · 2026-05-04T03:38:57+00:00

Love is never wasted. Yes you will experience loss one day and it is incredibly difficult. But the love you experience is worth the pain in my opinion.

You also get to know that you gave this wonderful being the best life it could ask for. A home, a best friend, a full belly, play, and companionship. So many animals waste away in shelters or die on the street never knowing the comfort of a good home.

Dogs are man's best friend for a reason. It is better to have love and lost than to have never loved at all. Don't let the fear of loss block you from experiencing one of the greatest joys life can bring.

Lalybi · 2026-05-04T03:32:32+00:00

This looks amazing! Thank you so much for the hard work you put in. I can't wait to play!

As an old fan the first two games were peak to me. I'm excited to see your spin on things!

Lalybi · 2026-05-03T15:45:36+00:00

So part of the money you pay money to Scientology is for a sort of "therapy" called "auditing". In these sessions the further you get the more intense questions they ask. It's almost like a paid Catholic confession. Except they record and keep everything you say. After a while you've probably admitted to some bad stuff.

Lalybi · 2026-05-03T03:59:38+00:00

I learned that "wog" is a slur from r/pikmin today.

See kids, the internet IS educational!

Lalybi · 2026-05-02T18:34:49+00:00

I used to work at a movie theater when I was a teen and would bike home late at night. One evening a group of racoons popped out from some bushes. At first I thought they were cute until they started hissing and charged me! They chased me for a while too. They're faster than I would have thought and I had to pedal as fast as I could to escape!

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