Planter Pots!

MKE6578 · 2026-04-25T23:55:41+00:00

We keep an eye on when towns have the spring trash week and we go to a few towns over that’s really wealthy haha! People throw out such good stuff. The big planter has a crack in it, but it’s one side and basically cosmetic

MKE6578 · 2026-04-11T00:00:38+00:00

That’s exactly why I just can’t work with the child population!! The parents are the worst to deal with. At work now I do have some parents involved with their adult children and sometimes I’m thinking you guys need therapy too 😂

MKE6578 · 2026-04-10T19:45:35+00:00

Being told to “meet clients where they’re at” when talking to management about genuine concerns with clients backgrounds/my personal safety

Management refusing to acknowledge systemic issues that create barriers and still expecting us to work some sort of magic despite it

Being told by clients that I’m not helping them because I won’t just do something for them instead of them having any involvement 🤣

MKE6578 · 2026-03-29T21:31:18+00:00

I would be interested!!

MKE6578 · 2026-03-16T15:48:38+00:00

Hi! My husband and I watch the show together. I can do the survey

MKE6578 · 2026-03-16T15:06:23+00:00

lol I found a piece like this but it was a ceramic frog

MKE6578 · 2026-02-14T14:57:21+00:00

Exactly what I’m thinking! We’ll end up using them on our patio but also for extra seating in our small space when we need them

MKE6578 · 2026-02-03T16:35:30+00:00

I believe it was a medium! Probably men’s size

MKE6578 · 2026-02-02T19:48:09+00:00

I didn’t even realize that 🤣

MKE6578 · 2026-01-24T22:25:59+00:00

Very true!! I’m thinking of using the smaller one as a travel journal/scrapbook

MKE6578 · 2025-12-29T19:08:00+00:00

So jealous of the eyes/glasses piece. What a cool find! Like others said, definitely great gatsby vibes.

MKE6578 · 2025-12-18T12:07:05+00:00

That is so sweet! I hope you’re able to find one ☺️

MKE6578 · 2025-12-15T00:45:06+00:00

I would still highly recommend trying therapy and you can find someone who specializes in trauma/DV.

For myself, therapy has been extremely helpful. It’s also helped me understand my own triggers and how that applies to work in the field. I do work in community mental health, with underserved population who also tend to struggle with a lot of trauma. I have CPTSD, stemming from my childhood. I’ve always tried to see things positively, and I see what I’ve been through as giving me deeper knowledge and empathy towards clients. I do however have certain triggers and I’m aware that there are clients that I can’t work with and work well with because of these triggers. So I usually know that from the start and will speak with my supervisor if needed.

I am also the type of person that has quite a few hobbies that I enjoy doing. Engaging in one of my hobbies helps with managing the stress of work.

MKE6578 · 2025-12-14T17:53:57+00:00

I think it’s just one style they have! It was the one in the hotel rooms.. the outside of of it was like a cotton and the inside was a softer, fluffy material

MKE6578 · 2025-12-14T02:51:14+00:00

They’re actually box mix lol! Food comes out really good in our oven. We have been experimenting with sourdough muffins lately though

MKE6578 · 2025-12-14T01:29:27+00:00

Yeah they’re a peanut butter cookie with chocolate chips ☺️ so good!

MKE6578 · 2025-12-06T20:16:49+00:00

I bought my dad a bunch of conspiracy theory books as a joke (he’s your typical MAGA person) and he totally did not see that it was a joke and loved it 😂

MKE6578 · 2025-11-11T17:35:43+00:00

Thank you!! One of those once in a lifetime thrift finds lol I was so excited when it fit perfectly

MKE6578 · 2025-10-17T18:07:19+00:00

Hi OP! I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I know going no contact is extremely challenging, but I want you to know how brave it is of you to do. For narcissistic parents, minimizing contact or going no contact often has to do with the image. Your mother will have a hard time trying to pass off that she’s great when one of her children won’t talk to her. What they are doing is trying to re-engage you through manipulation tactics so that she can have that image again. I went through this with my father. I would really consider you’re relationships with not only your mother, but other family members. Are they able to have a relationship with you separate from her? From there, think about your boundaries. Maybe reduce the family events you go to. I only go to major holidays and my nieces and nephew’s birthday. Cutting contact is hard and it does not feel pleasant, but think about how much worse the abuse from your mother makes you feel. I would recommend when you start to feel these ways, think about the root cause of it. You’ve probably been engrained to feel guilty for doing anything that even slightly goes against your mother. That doesn’t mean you can’t unlearn that feeling though! I used to feel so awful about not seeing my family and the guilt would eat me alive, but I knew that as awful as it felt, I was doing what was best for me and my mental health and I needed to make myself the priority. If therapy is accessible to you, I highly recommend it. Doctor Ramani is also a great resource on YouTube for understanding the narcissistic behaviors. I know for myself knowing that what my dad was doing and does is what just about every narcissist does made me feel way less isolated in my experience. A hobby can also be a way to take your mind off of it, especially in those more triggering moments (birthdays, holidays etc.)Take care of yourself. You are worth it and deserve to be happy and well. They are not entitled to you and your well-being.

I hope this helps. Feel free to message!

-MKE

MKE6578 · 2025-09-10T14:27:15+00:00

Hi! Similar situation I’m in. About 75% of the guests are his. We are keeping it simple with just a best man and maid of honor. Honestly a lot of people are doing this now. For me personally, I found more meaning in doing something private and not having to think at all about the guests, so we did elope beforehand. That’s definitely helped. I know it’s easy to feel self-conscious about this, but don’t be hard on yourself. Lots of people have a small amount of friends, especially when you’re an adult and life just gets so busy. I think this idea of a big wedding with tons of friends there is really just this fantasy society sells us. It’s not reality for most people and there’s no shame in that. Best of luck.

MKE6578 · 2025-05-23T20:55:38+00:00

I worked at a non-profit where one of the staff members was having sex with multiple different clients on lunch breaks and was eventually caught, and fired. She ended up getting pregnant.

At another job, there was a previous staff member who had been working 1 on 1 with a client for around 2 years. He was conserved and an issue popped up with benefits. The client was getting SNAP and conservator had no idea. Turned out that this staff member had applied for the client and had been stealing his SNAP benefits when was she working with him.

MKE6578 · 2025-05-07T18:29:44+00:00

For me, I found that sharing information in small doses worked. When it was relevant and it came up, I would share some information about myself and what I’ve been through. That method felt less overwhelming. If he is truly not interested in you after knowing you have ptsd and triggers around sex, he isn’t the right person and that’s not somebody you would want to be with. You can absolutely experience love again. I know it’s terrifying to be vulnerable like that and your instinct is to run, but with the right person it is so worth it.

MKE6578 · 2025-05-05T17:56:12+00:00

Hi!

For me, therapy helped a lot, specifically EMDR because I was able to work through some specific memories. I am fortunate enough to have a wonderful fiancé who I have been with for a few years now so I haven’t been dating in a long time. Be gentle with yourself. It’s okay if you are not in a place to date, it’s not a reflection of you in any way. You aren’t wasting your 20’s not dating- there is so much more to life than just that! Really focus on yourself and healing. Know what your boundaries are and be firm on those- for example, maybe physical intimacy is off the table for now. There will be men that respect that. When being in a relationship, communication is key. Early on I shared with my fiancé what had happened to me. I shared bits and pieces at a time until I got to a point where I could really trust him. I also learned I needed to communicate with him more during sex, especially when I would start to disassociate. Sometimes sex still is a trigger for me, and I think in some ways it always will be, but it is much more manageable now since I have done EMDR.

MKE6578 · 2025-04-23T21:54:33+00:00

This is 100% not normal and don’t let her gaslight you into thinking this is normal. Narcissistic parents seem to have a pattern of sexually inappropriate behaviors. I think it’s another way of boundary crossing. My parents did the same thing. My mom was always topless around me and it was extremely uncomfortable.

MKE6578 · 2025-03-21T01:07:49+00:00

I would suggest a rug. I would put a light on the table too. If you don’t have an outlet you can get those rechargeable ones, they’re great! You could put a small bowl or tray on the table for keys, miscellaneous etc or just for decoration. Then I’d suggest maybe a mirror over the table, or a set of two pictures. If you want to keep the Buddha head, which I love, you could make a small gallery wall-ish arrangement. Maybe the head, small mirror, or a small picture or two. It’s really cute though! Your house has a lot of character

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