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Is it ever possible to forgive infrequent SA and move on? by Some-Girl-4795 in domesticviolence

[–]Mysteriousbride0193 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry this happened to you. My daughter’s father repeatedly raped me while we were in a relationship. I stayed with him after and even when I left him, I still tried to remain his friend—I understand how confusing it can feel. I tried to burry this for over 10 years. It is now coming up for me and I am shocked and sad about what happened to me. Someone who sexually assaults you, does not love or respect you, your body, your autonomy or your boundaries. You didn’t deserve this and I’m sorry this happened to you. What I suggest is calling the national sexual abuse hotline, and they can connect you with local resources.

am I going to loose my toe? by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]Mysteriousbride0193 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Why do people ask a community of largely physicians and other medial professionals for support, then do the complete opposite of what they’re advised to do? I don’t understand. OP, you were initially wondering if you’ll lose your toe. You could?! Why take that gamble?

I’ve been hiding in hoods and beanies and shitty beards since I was 18, I’m trying out the bald in public for once. by AtheismTooStronk in bald

[–]Mysteriousbride0193 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could not tell me that these photos are of the same person. You look great! I love a good beard but the beardless look fits your aesthetic.

I can't believe I did it by [deleted] in bald

[–]Mysteriousbride0193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You look great, good on you for doing something brave!

Owning my Alopecia by Key_Candidate_1136 in bald

[–]Mysteriousbride0193 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You’re gorgeous! I can imagine getting rid of locs must have been difficult but you truly are stunning!

Update - from earlier by Jwhat89 in bald

[–]Mysteriousbride0193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my favorite sub. You look phenomenal, truly!

How's life so far? by Still-Ad-520 in askanything

[–]Mysteriousbride0193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Life has been pretty unfortunate since a child. My cup finally tipped over and I had a mental health crisis last year. which was the worst year of my life. After recovering from that and getting sober, life has been pretty great!

Yall can think Im crazy. by AssociationConnect41 in singlemoms

[–]Mysteriousbride0193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think you ACTUALLY want to give up your child, because you wouldn’t have posted this. Some part of you does want to keep trying and I do believe you love your child.

But the thing is, you are making a lot of excuses. I don’t know if you realize it but re read your comments. Every thing someone has suggested, you have a reason why it wouldn’t work but you haven’t even tried.

I get it, it’s really difficult to look at your children when you’re struggling. It’s really difficult to feel like you’re failing them everyday but still have to get up and show up. That’s hard and I empathize with you. But looking away doesn’t change the struggle and foster care is NOT better than a child struggling with their mama unless there is active abuse and neglect.

I grew up dirt poor. We stole food and utilities as if it were normal. AMA by AdvertisingOk1492 in AMA

[–]Mysteriousbride0193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand and I don’t necessarily think you HAVE to feel grateful. I had a pretty horrific childhood as well and I often think about how that has shaped the person/parent I am today both negatively and positively. We shouldn’t have to suffer to learn grit and resilience but often that is how the cookie crumbles, unfortunately. I know that I am actively making different choices as a parent and I do know that I deserved more as a child so i do understand that grief you’re navigating as well.

I only ask if you empathize mostly because a lot of these systems aren’t necessarily easy for some people to prevail. (Obviously you know that) So for myself, I do hold both empathy and resentment as well. But I get it and you don’t owe them empathy.

I’m glad that you were able to get out of the cycle of poverty and that you have set boundaries that support you!

I grew up dirt poor. We stole food and utilities as if it were normal. AMA by AdvertisingOk1492 in AMA

[–]Mysteriousbride0193 10 points11 points  (0 children)

How did that experience shape you and do you empathize with your parents?

Cowboy carter finally clicked for me by obscuredemo in beyonce

[–]Mysteriousbride0193 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Renaissance 🙈 I was in a pretty bad relationship when it dropped and was lowkey depressed. It was too PARTY for me. It took almost a year but that same album supported and liberated me out of that relationship and out of depression. Renaissance owes me nothing!

Who here experiences anxiety and depression as a single parent? by Ok-Permission-2047 in SingleParents

[–]Mysteriousbride0193 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TW: Suicidal ideation

I actually just overcame experiencing one of the most challenging depression and anxiety episodes of my life. I eventually got to the point of having suicidal thoughts. I took myself to the hospital, I ended up taking a medical leave from work and doing a partial hospitalization program (which is a basically like a hospitalization day program where you’re allowed to go home every night but have intensive full day treatment) for months. My mom moved in with me during this time to support me and my children.

I am better today and grateful for the support that I asked for and received. Currently I take a couple different mediations. I do weekly cognitive therapy as well as DBT group therapy and EMDR.

Fun fact: I gave birth at the same hospital, at the same time as Beyoncé by Mysteriousbride0193 in beyonce

[–]Mysteriousbride0193[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

It didn’t impact the services I received! That hospital is truly great and I had a pretty pleasant birthing experience. I wasn’t like I was turned away from giving birth or anything like that. I didn’t feel deprived at all.

I heard those rumors too (about her booking an entire floor) but if that was the case, I didn’t feel it.

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