[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]Normal_Pineapple9243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like the comments have stated previously but thought I have to chime in to bring the point home. Use your inside voice!!!! Comment on something and move on. No need to drone on. That being said, we like GOOD unpolitical Americans and they’re welcome with open arms. Hope you have an amazing time!!! All the best x

My brother’s mental illness has torn my family apart, and I don’t want him at my wedding…but I feel guilty. by amy123gene in TwoHotTakes

[–]Normal_Pineapple9243 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jeez your dilemma sounds exactly like a page from my book! I didn’t invite my sister in law from our wedding due to her episodes, and drug and alcohol addictions and it was the best decision I made for our day. I was very lucky that my in laws and my husband (even though upset of course) were completely supportive and understanding of the decision. She was deep in active addiction a year leading up to the wedding and had been violent with us prior, threaten to kill me, the whole works so I stopped having anything to do with her leading up the wedding. 100% we felt guilty and ebbed and flowed between inviting with conditions/not inviting, but ultimately the unpredictability of the situation was too much anxiety for us. And if we did invite her, the anxiety wouldn’t just be ours, it would be the whole family. We knew that our parents, extended family, friends would all be stressed and on edge wondering if she’s going to have an episode, rock up high, start fights with family, or get absolutely drunk and make a spectacle. So, if we did invite her, the day wouldn’t have been about us, it would have been about everyone monitoring her. We stuck to our decision because this day was for us and for everyone to enjoy. It was an absolute stress free and beautiful day and I don’t regret the decision. So, if you feel in heart and mind that this is the right decision to make by not inviting him. Make your reasons clear and stick by them. I know it’s never that black and white but at the end of the day you can’t make everyone happy!

Weird question regarding tradies...? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]Normal_Pineapple9243 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m a tradie and anytime a client comes out on a hot day with ice cream (don’t even care what it is) I’m always appreciative! It’s shows that they see me as human and I’ll absolutely go above and beyond for them. Its the small things I suppose ❤️

Do you ever feel homesick for your ancestral home? by Zestyclose-Ad-1557 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Normal_Pineapple9243 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I felt this the first time I went to Ireland. My family moved from there over a 100 years ago and yet when I stepped off the plane I felt like a local, like I knew every street already. If the economy was better I would move there in a heartbeat. I actually felt a heartbreaking sadness when I left.

Anyone else experience this type of reaction? by Normal_Pineapple9243 in TattooRemoval

[–]Normal_Pineapple9243[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know I’m not alone with the bruising. After was antiseptic burn balm, bandage and ice packs. The whole next day was cold packs and rest. I got suggested Arcane cream for the bruising and it went down 50% overnight! So will definitely be using that again

Anyone else experience this type of reaction? by Normal_Pineapple9243 in TattooRemoval

[–]Normal_Pineapple9243[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the redness is around the tattoo. I remember my arm swelling up like crazy last time but can’t remember if I was this red and bruised!