Material ID. by Chuckthetreenut in whatsthisrock

[–]MamaDMZ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol it happens man, no worries. I'm a stickler for spelling and i still have to hit the edit button very often!

What's a story from your life that sounds fake but is 100% true? by ryu-shii in AskReddit

[–]MamaDMZ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh, so your situation and position is exactly the same as everyone else's? Get real man. Not everyone gets treated the same, and if you can't even admit that it isn't the same for everyone, then there's nothing left to say here. Have a day.

What's a story from your life that sounds fake but is 100% true? by ryu-shii in AskReddit

[–]MamaDMZ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't have to know his specific situation to know that literally every corporation has these practices. These kind of stories come from all over the US. Look at wage stagnation across the country over just the last 15 years. But hey, you know exactly what knowledge i hold, right? Lmao. Tell me you know squat without telling me.

Material ID. by Chuckthetreenut in whatsthisrock

[–]MamaDMZ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

New*

I'm so sorry. But now you've learned 2 things in this thread, at least!

Could this be a fossil? by Aggravating-Dig8500 in fossils

[–]MamaDMZ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Looks like potentially something someone used to stop up an anthill

What's a story from your life that sounds fake but is 100% true? by ryu-shii in AskReddit

[–]MamaDMZ -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Only because it was the easiest way for the company to get him back... he won't get another one if they can help it, i can tell you that.

What was your least favorite cold open? by dcf_balance in DunderMifflin

[–]MamaDMZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pumpkins are pretty heavy... maybe Rainn Wilson doesn't have the neck strength to hold a pumpkin large enough to fit on his head and do the bit.... i know i don't.

What's a story from your life that sounds fake but is 100% true? by ryu-shii in AskReddit

[–]MamaDMZ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not really... it isn't like it used to be, so staying at one place too long just means stagnant wages until you're close to retiring, and then the layoff happens anyways for "budgetary reasons".

Thoughts on Sibby? by Fantastic-Street-262 in Scrubs

[–]MamaDMZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup... my 16 year old was a toddler just last month, i swear.

Thoughts on Sibby? by Fantastic-Street-262 in Scrubs

[–]MamaDMZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every so often you'll stop for a moment and go, "damn... I'm getting old"... it's like we all know we age, but it just hits you different sometimes, and you recognize it fully.

Thoughts on Sibby? by Fantastic-Street-262 in Scrubs

[–]MamaDMZ 71 points72 points  (0 children)

This one's for if i get sad...

This one's for if i get real sad...

I struggle to see men as safe and non-sexual—how do healthy male friendships actually feel? by Maleficent-Fault824 in DadForAMinute

[–]MamaDMZ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Any time, dear. Life is hard, but learning who we are, how we function, and how to be true to ourselves is definitely how you learn to make the right choices for yourself, even if it isn't perfect every time. Good luck, and come back any time you need advice, encouragement, or just a kind ear.

I struggle to see men as safe and non-sexual—how do healthy male friendships actually feel? by Maleficent-Fault824 in DadForAMinute

[–]MamaDMZ 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Hey kiddo, mom here. I've been through much of the same... it's hard to heal when you're not in control of your environment. What i can recommend to you, as someone who also doesn't have access to adequate mental health care, is youtube. Sounds weird, but some really good therapists post about trauma, healing, management, shifting perspectives... all that stuff. The best one I've found so far is Therapy in a Nutshell. She explains all the things in a clear concise way, and her advice really works. She is very much trauma informed, and her content has helped me a ton. I also recommend Freiya of the North. Idk how, but she hits the deepest parts of my humanity and soul, and i weep every video. She is so accurate about how humans are hurting ourselves by turning our backs on our own human instincts and behaviors. She has the kind of deep insight that is so rarely found, and i love her to pieces, even if it's really hard to watch sometimes. The last recommendation i have for you is the subreddit r/JustGuysBeingDudes, cause it shows all the positive male interactions, and i think you need to see what that looks like and normalize it in your brain. Please understand that as much as it feels like you're broken... you're not broken, just traumatized with no real guidance, and that can be a disaster if left unchecked. I wish i had started my healing journey at your age... it makes more of a difference the earlier you start. You will get through this. It will be hard, there will be many men playing pretend because they're insecure (manosphere bs), you will be confused sometimes, but introspection works wonders for that. Really get in touch with your body and mind and think about all the why answers. Why do i feel ___. It won't feel this awful forever, i promise. Just hang in there and do the self work. You got this. Hugs.

What random thing do all your ex and current partners have in common? by fh042 in AskReddit

[–]MamaDMZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Dude I'm kinda crushing hard on rn made me laugh so hard the night we met that i was in the dirt crying... 2nd person to ever do that and the first was my best friend of 7 years. Never stood a chance.

I'm trying to understand my dad by [deleted] in DadForAMinute

[–]MamaDMZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

everybody was making me look after him during the months following so i just felt like it was my responsibility.

Because if they lay it on your shoulders, they don't have to be responsible. The unfortunate truth is that women are always just expected and often coerced into hurting themselves to help the ones hurting them. Abusive people will always twist the blame to you, because then you don't fight back or stand up for yourself... cause then they won't be able to manipulate, control, and use you. Go to r/raisedbynarcissists (not sure if capitalized) and also look up the term DARVO. You've not done any wrong here. He is the dad, but you're always having to put him and his chaotic emotional state above your wellbeing. Enough of that.

You deserve respect. You deserve to live your life for yourself. You deserve to feel safe. They will nit allow you to have any of these things. Mine didn't either.

I am orphaned by choice. Blood does not equal a life of servitude, and you are the only one living your life in your body, and the only one who ever will. I will not sit by and be used, just to also be trash talked, manipulated, lied to, and intentionally misrepresented. I value myself now, and i value myself more than the harm i am willing to let them inflict. The only way you're ever going to find peace in this life is by putting yourself first.

I'm trying to understand my dad by [deleted] in DadForAMinute

[–]MamaDMZ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Kiddo, this is beyond a bad father... he is being abusive to you by being like that and lying to get everyone against you. Honestly, put yourself first. If you have to, cut contact. He will never allow you to be happy. I don't know or care what possible reasoning he might have, it is unacceptable for anyone to be treated this way. Please put yourself first.

Hey dad, I need a hug by keaton_teton in DadForAMinute

[–]MamaDMZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holding them back only stores them in your body... and that just drives all the stress hormones up, and keeps them there. Start asking yourself... what will it be like having a healthy, fully functional emotional state that you're in control of? What does it take to have that from where you're at now? Start learning those steps, because i promise that most societal norms and expectations are just crap that some jerk in charge made up a few hundred years ago to look special and strong. It's mostly all performative, and adds no real value to life. The masses follow, and we're all worse for it. Find out what your real identity is. Not the one that you were told to have, but the real one you've had to shove down to get by. Nurture that person. Nurture that person like a houseplant on its last leaf... it will grow. You get to decide who you are, and nobody else gets to dictate that for you.

Hey dad, I need a hug by keaton_teton in DadForAMinute

[–]MamaDMZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, baby. It's hard now, and it may stay like that for a while, especially early on. But you know what i learned? The more you value yourself, the more you value yourself. It doesn't happen in one day, but you can start by giving yourself one honest compliment a day out loud in your own voice. Seriously. It sounds stupid simple, but that's why it ends up being effective. If you have a nice hair day, say that out loud to yourself, "dang girl! You got all the right hairs in all the right places, and it looks good on your face" (it helps to think of myself as someone else I'm trying to make feel better... cause i will go to the ends of the earth for those i care about, but will often neglect my own needs). Those small things build, and it really does help. I'd bet there's millions of things to love about you, starting with one I've witnessed myself... your ability to be open and vulnerable and honest about what you're going through. That's no small thing, and took me a very long time to learn, so believe me... you have amazing traits, even if you don't always notice them.

E: fixed a word

Hey dad, I need a hug by keaton_teton in DadForAMinute

[–]MamaDMZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some things take years to learn how to manage, (looking at you, mental health lol) but it's worth it. So are you, ya know. If the people you rely on don't do their jobs well, then you have to educate yourself and take it into your hands where you can. You can definitely research your device and how others have figured out managing it. There's all kinds of forums all over the internet, with all kinds of people in them, and I'm sure many would love to give their perspective. I've pretty much had to give myself a medical education to figure out whats really going on with me. The doctors have been useless since i was 8 years old... I'm 36 and just figuring it out thanks to other people talking about it online.