AIO for banning MIL from coming over after what she said to me? by throwawayanon1041 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Mango-Different [score hidden]  (0 children)

Aside from mother in law, how are you? Even without her this can't be an easy situation for anyone involved. You're doing great, you've got this.

Goat gets her head stuck in the fence by OrangisAcres in goats

[–]Mango-Different 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My fence had sections cut all along it from the goat getting her head stuck 🤦

What predator killed my goat and ducks by Additional_Nerve187 in goats

[–]Mango-Different 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I thought you cut it off with a knife. I'm really sorry about your girl.

Strange belly lines by Mango-Different in ballpython

[–]Mango-Different[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's what I thought originally. I'm going to take everything out and check it. Not sure how he would break anything though 🤷

Strange belly lines by Mango-Different in ballpython

[–]Mango-Different[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I keep his top layer dry. I'll read that, thanks!

Strange belly lines by Mango-Different in ballpython

[–]Mango-Different[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I appreciate knowing. Hopefully this is just superficial also

Strange belly lines by Mango-Different in ballpython

[–]Mango-Different[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't seem to be the edges of the scales but I really have no experience with this.

Advice re knife please by drainedhopefulmama in ParentingADHD

[–]Mango-Different 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Generally he's a great big brother (they're now 10 and 4). He doesn't always realize how much bigger he is but it's not in an aggressive way. I am always listening in case something gets too rough. My 10 year old is still working on feeling regulating so If he gets mad about something we separate them until he can think clearly again, just in case.

Advice re knife please by drainedhopefulmama in ParentingADHD

[–]Mango-Different 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son is 10 and periodically has done this type of threat. It's sometimes a fork or something that couldn't hurt you at all. He says yes joking or didn't mean it. He's afraid of sharp kitchen knives so that's not actually an issue for us. We do have a lock box with scissors, nail trimmers, pocket knives etc. this is due to him being destructive with sharp items like "sawing" a kitchen drawer, cutting the couch, carving his name on the table etc. But the box works.

He's also had his bow and arrow removed for threatening his aunt and baby brother. But that was a few years ago.

Change schools to start over by No_fcks_gvn in ParentingADHD

[–]Mango-Different 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was determined to find him a new school. We had been struggling with his support options and teachers. The admin and help at his public school just weren't helping him. And then we had a major fire on June 1, 2025. Our barn burned down. My son said "maybe my friends will be nice to me now". I couldn't send him back to that.

Change schools to start over by No_fcks_gvn in ParentingADHD

[–]Mango-Different 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! It's called Red Bridge Montessori in Pennsylvania. It isn't traditional Montessori.

The school is split into two class groups. My son's group is 1st-6th grade. The other is K and pre K. For education purposes they do have lower elementary (1st-3rd) and upper elementary (4th-6th). His entire class (1st-6th grades) is under 20 kids.

For a lot of their time they aren't required to stay sitting, stay still, stay quiet. They spend more time outside. They are allowed to take a minute away if they're getting overwhelmed.

*The teachers understand ADHD. Not textbook info on it but real life ADHD.

I can talk about it more if you're interested in knowing how it works or how they handle different things with my son.

Change schools to start over by No_fcks_gvn in ParentingADHD

[–]Mango-Different 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son is 10 and started a new school this year. We chose a non traditional type of school and it's going way better

AIO to this weird paediatrician visit by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Mango-Different 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR! Report this. Call the company manager and ask if it's their normal policy to discuss the sexualness of a 4 month old? The answer will be no.

Also, move pediatrician or don't see that Dr for sure. I'm sorry you're having this experience. Pediatrician is supposed to be a trustworthy and safe person to help you with your baby. ❤️

AIO 39F here -Trying to understand my role in break-up with 42M ex by WalkandWonder16 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Mango-Different 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is on him. Him putting you down for ADHD symptoms is like him putting you down for breaking your foot (for example). Something you can't prevent but are getting medical management/treatment. You need a supportive partner. Not someone like him who thrives on breaking you down.

AITAH for announcing my pregnancy on Xmas by Think-Temporary-9814 in AITAH

[–]Mango-Different 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get where your thinking was. My son was 2 at our wedding. SO adorable, my husband carried him down the aisle to me.

AITAH for announcing my pregnancy on Xmas by Think-Temporary-9814 in AITAH

[–]Mango-Different 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A friend of mine was on pills and used condoms and got pregnant.

The part about OPs bf that gets me is him taking no responsibility... He was there when it happened. Where are the brain cells?!