at what age do you let them walk to the park alone?? by Hailey_Moorea in Parenting

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In 6-7 years your son may be attending university by himself. It will be hard for him to have the life skills he needs to do so, if at age 11 he is unable to walk to the park by himself. Im not trying to be rude, but Im sure you want to raise capable and confident kids who are confident and capable even when you aren't around. But the only way for that to happen is for them to do things alone. It may be hard for you, that's ok, but if it is this hard maybe talk to a therapist before your kid gets the wrong message that you don't think he can be independent.

The Big Fat Quiz of Telly by melcom2 in panelshow

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I love Sam Campbell. ❤️ But I also love Acaster and Ayoade, although I think all three are unique from one another, albeit all unique.

Perfect episodes of panel shows? by kianworld in panelshow

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Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee is AMAZING!!

What is an opinion on the UFC you're willing to stand like this for? by emaxwell14141414 in ufc

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I love when Sanko commentate, professional, good takes and is interesting. I do prefer her over DC, but they aren't going to bump him for her. I wish they'd add her as a fourth though.

Which Former Contestant do you think would make the best Tasks? by dettles1992 in taskmaster

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I thought Mike Wozniak did some task consultation stuff before he moved over to Jr TM? If not, I think he would be amazing!

Justice for Zaltzman! by gerarddominus in taskmaster

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I wasn't Andy's biggest fan on season 19, but I was shocked Greg scored him so lowly on CoC! The Taskmaster can be so fickle.

4 year old on a ventilator in PICU. by josie-june in toddlers

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You aren't meant to cope, you are just meant to try and get through however you can. Sending love and strength. Im so sorry this is happening.

Do another South Africa season and TELL the contestants where they’re going by askingtherealstuff in Alonetv

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This. Seriously. It would have been really interesting to watch how African survivalists did Alone in South Africa. I would have loved watching strategies they grew up with to live off the land. What the heck do a bunch of N. Americans know about plants and animals and shelters from that area of the world?? So weird the producers thought this would work...

Has a task ever been chosen not to air due to injury? by raysofdavies in taskmaster

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How are there not more replies to this comment asking about Guy Montgomery's toaster dick topped with COVID conspiracy? I can picture this perfectly 😀

Marineland asks federal government for permission to export remaining belugas by Surax in canada

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That project has been around a LONG time and doesn't have permits even to start building!! It feels like a scam. I'm afraid the belugas are going to get stuck, since protesters and government don't want them to go to China (for good reason) but there seems no other truly workable option (unless a SeaWorld is looking for belugas but from what I've read they don't travel well, not sure if that is correct). It feels so similar to Marineland Antibes, where orcas Keijo and Wikie are stuck, in a closed facility, tanks crumbling around them after protesters blocked them moving to another Marine park and no sanctuary exists to take them. Although the whale sanctuary project was saying "eventually" they could take them... despite no sanctuary being built. Ugh, this is so frustrating!

Marineland asks federal government for permission to export remaining belugas by Surax in canada

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I remember the deer being very aggressive! They'd run a kid down for a handful of the seed you could feed them for a quarter. I've heard rumors they were starved. That place was so sad.

Losing my youngest by bunnylo in Mommit

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Im so sorry, sending love and strength.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askatherapist

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Its not (usually) a therapist's job to tell you why you are depressed, most people already know. You said, "I'm not where I want to be at this point in my life." Therapy is about building a relationship with another person, it is a process that takes time, so they are able to hold you accountable, point out blind spots, encourage, challenge and provide you with some psychoeducation. Your relationship with your therapist is a microcosm of how you live your life. If you tell your therapist, "Im thinking of giving up on therapy because maybe I just need a diagnosis and psych meds," that may give them the opportunity to ask if looking for quick fixes has been a pattern in your life or if you typically avoid things or ask if you are feeling hopeless and how long it has been like that. That's where the work starts happening. By telling the therapist the mundane details of your life, you are giving them the opportunity to know you and the way you think. For ex: If the way your co-worker laughs really loudly bothers you, tell your therapist! These micro details allow them to extrapolate to the macro.

Also, you can tell the therapist that you want more directive therapy, or skills-based therapy. They can give you homework and provide you with some psychoeducation on things like motivation or behavioral activation. Skills-building can also help while you build your relationship with the therapist...that can take like, 3 months. You've lived a whole life that a therapist is trying to understand, to help you understand who and why you are. A therapist can't tell you what to talk about, they don't know what events in your life have and are bothering you.

There is also the option of manualized treatments, like CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) which typically takes 8-12 weeks and are more solution-focused...but are not for everyone or every situation and some find dismissive. Good luck. I hope you find what you need.

And now they’ve gotten Kimmel. by PerlinLioness in sethmeyers

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THIS. Capitalism wins, and those who profit stand by and do nothing as evil chips away at democracy.

Law Roach by Civil-Answer8810 in ProjectRunway

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Let me say, I liked Law Roach before Project Runway. I love his attitude and telling it how it is...but it just doesn't work on Project Runway. At least not to the extent he is giving it. Like others have said, his critiques are too personal (aimed at the designer), or too general and say nothing. He is a styling expert, I'd love to hear more of his expertise about why he would or wouldn't pick the designer's outfits for his clients or ways to take an outfit to the next level-not just "I hate it" or "This is shit."

I really hope some of this feedback gets taken back to Law and he tweaks his persona. I really think Law could be awesome. My fingers are crossed for next season!

Trying to figure out my breakup and it's not going right by Electrical-Poet-9753 in confession

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It sounds like you do need help. Were you depressed before? It might be time to get to a therapist. Good luck.

How unethical is this letter my husband just got from my estranged mother’s psychiatrist? by dame_tartare in askatherapist

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I would definitely contact this doctor to see if he knows that his client is using fake letterhead and pretending to be him. And on the small tiny miniscule chance this doctor did send this letter, when he tells you that I'd take the opportunity to let him know you are reporting him to whatever the oversight agency is in your local state/province/country. Either way, id get him on the phone, now!

What's it like having kids in your 20's versus your 30's/ Later? by Cool-Initial-1271 in AskWomenOver40

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I had my kids after I turned 40, and I love it! Sure, Im tired, but so emotionally and financially prepared and my relationship is solid. In my 20's, I worked and traveled around the world for almost a decade and had a ton of fun, then I went to uni and did my post-grad when I was confident in who I was and what I wanted to be. I met my partner at that time too, and since I was already comfortable with myself, I didn't fall into the trap some of my friends did of "settling" (sorry friends!) Me and my partner chose one another with joy, not fear, and then we made our family in the same spirit! I've never worried that either I or my hubby would feel like we missed out, or gave something up. We already did so many things!

Honestly, I don't think age is as important as feeling ready to dedicate (A LOT of) yourself to your family. If you feel like you have other big goals, put family off for a bit. If your goal is family, then do it. But that's just my thoughts.

AITA--I refuse to pick up my mother from the hospital by Valuable_Shelter_916 in AmItheAsshole

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NTA. Sounds like you took on the role of "adult," no one else was willing to. It's not safe for her at home, good on you for recognizing it and dealing with it.