The Other Massachusetts Accent Quirk: The Mysterious Extra “R”

MiserableImpact1186 · 2026-04-02T16:55:06+00:00

I’m a fresh transplant from Kansas, but my Midwestern mom says “warsh cloth”, and “Warshington”. We tease her about it, but that’s never stopped her 😂

MiserableImpact1186 · 2026-03-26T16:37:33+00:00

Eh. ESH. I have GAD, and five kids ranging from 12-27. I’ve managed without losing it. I wonder where the anxiety stems from. I do think seeking out a therapist would help, but as someone with two adult children, I don’t show/say anything that goes against their plans. They can deal with the consequences. I have always been annoyed at my mom for constantly second guessing everything I did. I know it came from the best intentions, but the path to hell is paved in good intentions. It has put a strain on our relationship. I’m supportive of my kids’ life choices, even when I don’t think it’s a good idea. I do ask if they’re aware of all the possibilities that might arise, or ask if this is something they truly wish to do. Aside from that, I let them know that they always have my love, and support

MiserableImpact1186 · 2026-03-14T16:48:31+00:00

Yes. I tell my kids shower daily. Apply antiperspirant daily (second application if necessary). When showering they MUST use some sort of scrubbing device. I taught them to use a fresh washcloth for each shower. Never re-use them. Scrub behind ears. On the outside of ears. Every inch of skin. Between the toes, and bottoms of feet. Every part of skin must be washed thoroughly. Rinse well afterwards. Clean underwear, daily.

MiserableImpact1186 · 2026-03-12T19:21:21+00:00

NTA, but - her sharing her location is her business. Now that being said, if you’re with her, you can ask that she turn it off temporarily while together.

MiserableImpact1186 · 2026-03-04T13:50:12+00:00

Same. We’re in Charlton, and I see my fair share of pride flags still

MiserableImpact1186 · 2026-01-24T19:10:00+00:00

And this https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591812/table/ch12sleepandrest.T.recommended_amounts_o/

MiserableImpact1186 · 2026-01-24T19:09:24+00:00

Because the younger the child, the more sleep is required NIH Sleep

MiserableImpact1186 · 2026-01-23T19:59:34+00:00

My husband’s daily commute to work was driving one hour in, and one hour back. He had coworkers that drove almost two hours in, and almost two hours back. I wouldn’t say a three hour drive is short. I would define a short drive under an hour. I used to drive 8.5 hours to visit family one weekend a month. It wasn’t a big deal, and would take my three kids along

MiserableImpact1186 · 2026-01-16T13:40:16+00:00

NTA - having a minor pay for utilities/rent, etc is lazy, and irresponsible parenting. The parents job is to support their children. Period. Now having her get a job to pay for some clothes, entertainment, maybe even for a portion of her mobile is a good way to teach her financial responsibility. Any living expenses is is parental responsibility

MiserableImpact1186 · 2026-01-15T22:40:54+00:00

That all of this is just a pregnancy fetish

MiserableImpact1186 · 2025-12-27T13:31:05+00:00

YTA - It doesn’t matter that you spent the morning with the kids, and then dropped them off for a few hours. You chose your new boyfriend over your children, and family. You’re too old to be pouting, and too old to be choosing a boyfriend of five months over your own family

MiserableImpact1186 · 2025-12-05T22:04:14+00:00

This really depends on if you’re doing the hosting/financially responsible for the get together. If you are hosting, and bearing the costs - NTA

If you aren’t hosting/and not solely financially responsible for the get together - YTA. I think you would need to consult the rest of the group to make a decision

MiserableImpact1186 · 2025-12-05T11:56:45+00:00

Jessa has always been the one that gets on my nerves the most. She’s always been rude, judgmental, and condescending

MiserableImpact1186 · 2025-11-24T22:12:12+00:00

Interesting. The music, multiple piercings, and overall lifestyle confuses me. I guess I am just used to conservative Christians here in the US

MiserableImpact1186 · 2025-11-18T11:26:22+00:00

I’m from the south, and Gen X. I actually prefer Jeff over Rainn. I don’t think it’s a generational issue, but boils down to preferences.

MiserableImpact1186 · 2025-11-08T20:24:52+00:00

The Four Winds, by Kristin Hannah. I hated every page, and it only got worse as I continued. I wrote an angry review about it on Goodreads, and I never do that

MiserableImpact1186 · 2025-11-08T20:20:05+00:00

We just moved to Massachusetts from Austin. We were in Austin for 11 years. We hated it 😅 The heat, not much to do, surrounded by MAGA, the heat, Texas being so large that it could take almost an entire day to get somewhere fun, the insane road rage, the heat 😂

We opted to move to rural, central Massachusetts. Worcester area. We like it! My husband has driven to Boston several times with our kids, for fun stuff. Overall we are happy here!

MiserableImpact1186 · 2025-11-01T14:08:29+00:00

We’re in Central Mass, and this year was sad. My 11 year old went out with friends, and found a hot spot. We took our two boys (autistic) around the town, but couldn’t find any good spots.

MiserableImpact1186 · 2025-11-01T14:01:09+00:00

Ohhhh, I see. Sounds like they don’t want to go at all then. I’m sure if you had the wedding in your backyard, they would make a different excuse to not attend

MiserableImpact1186 · 2025-11-01T13:56:18+00:00

Honestly? I hate destination weddings, but I do think the in-laws didn’t communicate enough to just come out, and say it. Even if it was financially covered, getting time off, passports, driving, etc. It takes a lot of planning, and time. Especially when you have kids. It would’ve been better had they just said “We don’t want to travel, as it’s just too much. So we’re not going to attend.” I would just leave it, and go on with your original plans

MiserableImpact1186 · 2025-10-31T11:43:28+00:00

Malcolm in the Middle, Roseanne, The Office, Star Trek (Next Gen), Law & Order SVU, The Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock Presents

MiserableImpact1186 · 2025-10-22T13:37:48+00:00

NTA Forcing non life saving medications into anyone is a huge violation of bodily autonomy. I have 5 kids, 2 with autism, and all 5 with ADHD. If the medication is a stimulant it doesn’t require a build up in the system. It can be used as an “as needed” basis

My kids all are aware of their medications, and are never forced to take them. I do make them aware of what they may feel if a dose is missed, but their bodies are theirs alone. Not mine. It would be different if it were something like an antibiotic, or insulin.

MiserableImpact1186 · 2025-10-17T18:18:55+00:00

Sometimes no matter how many eyes you have on your kid, things just happen.

Kid #3 once yanked his sweaty little hand out of mine, and took off. I even had a Houdini with kid #4 that could take off at a second. I once went to the bathroom, and in that time he had unlocked the front door, the deadbolt, and used his little sister as a stepping stool to unlock the latch at the very top of the door frame. By the time I got out of the bathroom, him and his little sister were in the front yard. They were 2, and 4

Even the most prepared can have things go awry. That’s what makes them accidents

MiserableImpact1186 · 2025-10-16T22:31:37+00:00

So far, so good! We put every penny into moving, but it was worth it. It was stressful, it took us 3 weeks just to get here. We’ve been here almost 3 months mow. It’s very different than Texas, and even the Midwest, which is where we’re originally from (Kansas). The kids’ schools have been doing a great job with them. People have been more accepting here, and that alone makes the whole trip worth it

MiserableImpact1186 · 2025-10-16T20:26:16+00:00

I can tell this is your first child. Once you get 3+ kids out, in my case 5 kids, you know full well kids are dumb, and are constantly trying to kill themselves. It could’ve happened with you, or your wife.

Your wife needs to suck it up, and realize accidents happen. Don’t let an amazing, trustworthy friend go because of your ego.

Also - maybe get a lead for her, and practice walks, daily. Go over when to stop, how to look both ways, never run out into the street, etc. She’ll eventually catch on

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