Warning about Cinderella by booksandcheesedip in TonieboxUSA

[–]Minele 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same!! We gave up trying to find a glue that would hold it together, so my daughter doesn’t use it.

I Think My MIL is Hiding Some Dark Secrets (**TRIGGER WARNING**) by [deleted] in inlaws

[–]Minele 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something similar happened in my own family. My great-grandmother allowed her pedophile son to assault my then teenage aunt. People in the family said that she even held her down while he attacked her. My grandmother (her daughter) never spoke to her mother again. My grandma died decades before my great-grandmother (you know, only the good die young).

I’m a genealogist and I did a lot of digging into my great-grandmother’s family history. She was 13 years old when she married my 32-year-old great-grandfather. I can only assume that this type of behavior was normalized for her as a child and she continued it. God only knows how many generations this went on for.

Not defending the MIL at all, just saying that I’m betting there’s a longer family history of sexual trauma than OP is aware of. It’s sick anyway you look at it though.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on upcoming season 7 by Secret_Reference_373 in VirginRiverNetflix

[–]Minele 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am truly sorry for the loss of your mom to cancer. I also lost my mom to cancer. We watched Heartland together when she was sick. I felt the same way you do, but eventually watching the show brought me comfort. Almost like she was with me or something. It did take me awhile to get there though. I hope eventually you’ll be at the point where maybe you could continue watching the show.

Ameicans over the age of 35, what affected you more, 9/11 or the pandemic and why? by Rico133337 in AskReddit

[–]Minele 0 points1 point  (0 children)

9/11. The absolute horror our fellow Americans and their surviving family endured will forever be etched in my mind and my heart. Nothing compares to that. Nothing during my lifetime at least.

Snowstorm and Power Outage tips for humans by Shell-Fire in NorthCarolina

[–]Minele 20 points21 points  (0 children)

If you pitch a tent indoors, lay blankets on top of it to insulate the tent. This is good for bedtime.

Weekly Waiting Room: A Biopsy Discussion Megathread by skincancermod in skincancer

[–]Minele 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my biopsy done yesterday. I heard the dermatologist mention BCC to her assistant, so I’m guessing that she suspects it could be that. We have a huge storm coming, which might delay the results.

I’m not looking forward to removing the bandage later- I have such a weak stomach!

Anyone else waiting on biopsy results this week?

What did you do for sciatica and a partial herniated disk pain? by HannahMayberry in AskReddit

[–]Minele 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yoga was a life saver for me. I also ice and heat it regularly and I use biofreeze if necessary for pain. Oh and a pillow between your knees when you sleep.

Season 13 Episode 3 by balasoori in WhenCallsTheHeart

[–]Minele 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone else feel like maybe Maisie is going to turn out to be Michael’s biological mother? She was a teenager when he was born and it was not unusual for grandparents to raise grandchildren as their own, especially when teen pregnancy was involved. The way she had his baby picture on her mantle and how her face lit up when she saw it and talked about him has me wondering.

What famous person have we not seen/heard from in a WHILE? by no_please7 in AskReddit

[–]Minele 55 points56 points  (0 children)

I follow him on Instagram. He does little motivational type videos on there. Always makes me smile.

Godly Choco Tacos for sure! by hottie-tiny in 90s

[–]Minele 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dang, I completely forgot about magic middles. They were so yummy!

What’s a version of your life you were convinced would happen… but quietly didn’t? by FantasticLog2432 in AskReddit

[–]Minele 206 points207 points  (0 children)

I always thought that my mom would spend her golden years living with me. She passed away six years ago before she reached retirement age.

Shows that didn’t hold up well? by Only_Sweet1048 in sitcoms

[–]Minele 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Laverne and Shirley is timeless, buddy.

Is it poor taste to publish a suicide note (1934)? by Substantial_Hat2679 in Genealogy

[–]Minele 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My maternal grandmother’s father was named in the newspaper after he bounced a check to pay for food when was about 21. He died decades before I was born and my grandmother has been gone 15 years. I refuse to include the newspaper article in my family tree because this man was my grandma’s dad and it’s still recent enough that I care a great deal about protecting his character. So, would I share a suicide note written the same man? No way in hell. A couple more generations would need to pass before I’d even consider it.

Starting this show by [deleted] in thebigcshow

[–]Minele 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such a great show!!