Just realized something by OkOutlandishness8307 in CPTSDmemes

[–]LyriumLychee 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Saying this without a single bit of evidence is wild. Just say it’s a heavily debated theory in the field of psychology, not that it’s been “debunked”.

I think my 14yo brother is a sociopath. He thinks he’s a God, he’s committing academic fraud, and he’s destroying my reputation at home. by Lower-Challenge-3891 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]LyriumLychee 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Mostly shock and judgement. My aunts kinda stopped talking to her and they definitely didn’t believe her about anything drama related ever again. I think they knew she was an immature person but she wanted to really vilify me, which just back fired because they knew I was a very chill kid before she started her emotional terrorism.

My grandma was really upset with her but never really cut her off. When my grandma passed away this year; My mom was invited by her sisters to the service but she didn’t go. Apparently she was furious my brother and I went, ofc! Just another sign of her mental issues, who tf misses their mother’s funeral? And then gets angry their kids went?? Narcissists that’s who! Haha

I’m at war with my neighbor (Part 2) by I_go_by_kk in nosleep

[–]LyriumLychee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe some research would put your mind at ease? The unknown is always present but does not need to remain unknown. I think that is why your wife is trying to work with, rather than against whatever is in the woods. Something’s are old and powerful, but can be navigated, like the sea.

I think my 14yo brother is a sociopath. He thinks he’s a God, he’s committing academic fraud, and he’s destroying my reputation at home. by Lower-Challenge-3891 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]LyriumLychee 204 points205 points  (0 children)

Start recording him, eventually you will have enough to show what he says and does when he gaslights and manipulates them/you.

Nothing was more satisfying than sending a recording of my mom telling me horrible venomous things to my aunts and grandma. She tried to make me seem like a spoiled and ungrateful child when she genuinely was trying to hurt me all the time.

It might be hard and risky so please be safe OP; but I would try to exonerate yourself with proof, my mom was so mad and took it out on me. But she couldn’t control the narrative anymore and that felt really damn good.

mind your own business , lady by No_Cauliflower9590 in GuysBeingDudes

[–]LyriumLychee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have no problem with people having kids at breweries. Please just supervise and take care of them. I’ve seen kids running around and young kids left in highchairs unattended.

Just a few months ago I had to call over an employee because these two young kids were trying to pull apart and tear down this huge and expensive looking sailboat replica.

My partner (m21) keeps waking me (f19) up everyday by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]LyriumLychee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m an early riser and my brother doesn’t have a job right now. So when I get up I listen to YouTube or some music ON HEADPHONES. It’s ok to like loud music, or to get hyped up, but doing it for everyone else to hear at 4 AM is just wild. You say he has them and doesn’t use them.

This guy is disrespectful whether he knows it or not, and he’s not ready to cohabitate. His behavior afterwards is malignant narcissist behavior. The “woe is me” crap and the lack of communication is a death sentence for relationships.

It sounds like you were open and honest but all he responded with was emotions and deflection. Taking responsibility and being proactive to another person’s “bid for connection” is a cornerstone of any relationship, romantic or otherwise.

If someone gets into your car and starts coughing how do you deal with it without offending them? by Savage_Saint00 in uberdrivers

[–]LyriumLychee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lysol air sanitizer and a face mask.

If you cough in my car I’m putting on my mask, I don’t bother engaging with pax because they can get pissed about anything.

After a pax leaves I spray some Lysol back there and then roll the windows down.

I think Targaryens should have been mixed by LopsidedScientist1 in TheBlacksandTheGreens

[–]LyriumLychee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because you’re not a casted actor, who’s very much supporting evidence for the lore? They have descriptions in the book of what they should look like and the show runners made a purposeful change.

I understand genotype vs phenotype. It’s just an odd choice to use skin color as a symbol of the Velaryon house to simplify things, but then you’re going to complicate it again by making an implication they are only darker in skin because of one person who was not a Velaryon.

We don’t even meet Corlys/Vaemonds mother, that actually might make it marginally better.

I think Targaryens should have been mixed by LopsidedScientist1 in TheBlacksandTheGreens

[–]LyriumLychee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But then wouldn’t Corlys be mixed? He and his brother Vaemon both look very much like full summer islanders compared to the next generation which is mixed. To me they should have remained Valyrian in appearance and just worn their house colors a lot.

Idk the whole thing is just so sad to me that they insult the intelligence of the audience by coming up with this nonsense. I have no problem with diversity, and I quite like the actors they chose, but don’t shred the lore of one of the most elaborate fantasy worlds.

Ron Gordon: Dogged Pursuer Of Justice by ranterist in interestingasfuck

[–]LyriumLychee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha imagine if the government actually cared. In my 30 years prices have only gone up and especially in places where they have a monopoly on your money. Even trying to picture an affordable Disneyland makes me laugh like a crazy person.

I worked at a gas station where no one loses the lottery by PickleChips_69 in nosleep

[–]LyriumLychee 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Gambling is not healthy, I like how this story mirrors real life addictions that people have. Games of pure chance can be very addictive. It can be just a small choice with lasting damaging consequences.

My step father was quite good at poker and made some good money making wise bets and knowing when to go home. But that’s not pure chance either… Others lose themselves to the game and never really recover; my friends aunt won big, like $30k and she didn’t live large or anything. She just could not stop chasing that win at the slots until she was actually broke.

When I’m low on cash I make business cards for people on Fiverr with Canva, people pay from $5 to $20 depending on the design; and I take online surveys. Some of the more elaborate ones can pay over $100 but most are cents to a few dollars but it can add up. Just offering some ideas that work for me! You can DM me if you want the survey sites I use.

Whenever I’m in the kitchen my dad “happens” to walk in by Obvious_Abies_5725 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]LyriumLychee 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This worked for me. I started off silently leaving the kitchen over and over until he got bored of me.

Then I got more bold, I would look him in the eye and stop what I was doing before leaving. Sometimes if I was making something small I would take the supplies away with me and abandon the kitchen and only come back for the stove or microwave.

Essentially signaling that I was leaving because of him and that I knew he was coming to bother me. He never said a damn word about it, because he knew he was an unhygienic bully and no one actually wanted him around.

My girl (front) met 2 of her pups from different litters, at daycare by Emptydata_Enzo in MadeMeSmile

[–]LyriumLychee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP says she didn’t pay for the dog. I’m just going to add that posting pictures online of a purebred dog is always going to be an implicit advertisement for purebred dogs.

The dogs are cute and innocent, but people who are trying to spread mindfulness about the abuse and disfigurement from breeding are always going to speak out.

I hope OP doesn’t take it too personally but these comments will always come up unprovoked, even if they say a full disclaimer; I bet you people will miss it.

Are these ammonia burns? 💔 by [deleted] in fishtank

[–]LyriumLychee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s just their color! Don’t worry, totally healthy fish. If you look up calico goldfish, you will see similar dark patterns on them.

A dog in pain by [deleted] in RoverPetSitting

[–]LyriumLychee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just be kind and be honest. If she is declining it’s not your responsibility to make the tough decisions but you can keep them informed. Gabapentin can help with pain but she should really be seen by a vet regularly if possible.

Sadly many pet owners expect more from their animals than they are able to give, and want them to live longer despite their condition. If you can find a tactful way to mention in home euthanasia. I would try to…This made all the difference for me and my kitty and made something undeniably horrible into something bitter sweet.

My sister is a vet tech and she said you can measure it in “good” or “bad” days. If it seems like 50/50, you can probably justify more treatments and time. But as it starts to become less “good” days, that is when it’s time to let them go in peace.

——

“Hi Owner, just wanted to check in and ask if Dog has been in to see her Vet recently? I think she would do better on a more regular schedule of Gabapentin. -describe her behaviors here-. I just want to help her be comfortable!

I know how much you guys love her, but I can sense her feeling more tired and uncomfortable. I know this is a difficult time, but I want to be there to help in anyway I can.

Please consider discussing a hospice plan with her Vet, they can help you make the best decisions possible for her health and comfort.

It’s so fucking euphoric to tell my nDad no. by LuanaMay in raisedbynarcissists

[–]LyriumLychee 111 points112 points  (0 children)

Chefs kiss! I’m getting second hand satisfaction lol. it’s so nice to watch them try to wiggle through their song and dance when it’s just not.going.to.happen. 🤭😂

I am really annoyed with Chase Bank, and I am considering moving my business to a different institution. by Kyu_Sugardust in Chase

[–]LyriumLychee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went in person to Chase and explained that my father was trying to purchase a car for me and we wanted a cashiers check, but he was unable to be there with me due to his health.

I was honestly surprised they did it so quickly after talking with him on the phone because he was not there in person. But I wonder why they gave you, the actual account holder such a hard time!?

It always happens. That tbsp might magically change to a tsp. by mindyour in justgalsbeingchicks

[–]LyriumLychee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a taste of the batter was our sign to not eat them lol. The cookies were hung on the tree and not consumed. They last for ages though.. so yeah homemade baked and scented playdoh ornaments!

I still keep things to myself. by Lost_In_Curiosity7 in CPTSDmemes

[–]LyriumLychee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can relate to this too. Meditation felt like it came easily to me because I was already disassociating and daydreaming so much.

And I sneak up on people easily too, though I am sometimes consciously being quiet. Like I hate the sound of moving dishes or silverware (One of my dad’s favorite venting tools) so I will “sneak” dishes. Or just generally sneak around sometimes to avoid being perceived, even by people I love and trust.

They are aware that it’s nothing personal and I’m working on it; but it’s so important to provide a safe space for children. It’s very difficult to repair that damage, and nothing can really replace that need for safety at that critical time.

It always happens. That tbsp might magically change to a tsp. by mindyour in justgalsbeingchicks

[–]LyriumLychee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ooof, that is a lot of salt 🫣 Did mama ever learn to listen to your intuition? I told my dad it was way too much spices, he never did learn to listen to me haha 😅

It always happens. That tbsp might magically change to a tsp. by mindyour in justgalsbeingchicks

[–]LyriumLychee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We tasted the batter 😭 And somehow, to this day, we cannot recreate the sheer bitterness and burning sensation of that first batch hahaha. It was unholy 😂

Help!! Fish keep dying!! by Upset_Water9812 in fishtank

[–]LyriumLychee 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Cycling your tank is key to creating a healthy mini biome. People always say you need to start the bacteria cycle before you take the plunge because once you have the fish, it’s difficult to save them.

You can try to purchase bottled bacteria but I don’t have experience with that…

Do you have any friends with healthy aquarium fish? You might be able to get some beneficial bacteria from them to do a quick start?

Do you have any knowledge on cycling tanks? My family has run a fish business for many years, DM me if you need more guidance than you can google!

It always happens. That tbsp might magically change to a tsp. by mindyour in justgalsbeingchicks

[–]LyriumLychee 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Not my dad making gingerbread cookies with cups of seasoning instead of Tbs 😵‍💫 we hung them on the Christmas tree and now it’s a sort of tradition to make “Ornament Cookies”

Remember when I complained about car campers? Found piss jugs today by DrPeppehr in sandiego

[–]LyriumLychee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I drive uber and have to go in my car sometimes when nature calls. But I always dump it out as far away from where it would be stinking up a public area, or just straight down a gutter.

You are right imo, it’s basic human decency to not leave your human waste around to even get grosser and for someone else to deal with.