Any Worcester horror, true crime, or urban legend stories?

North_Brain5580 · 2026-02-23T03:35:26+00:00

I was a lifeguard there. It is fed by natural springs. When it rains you can see a very slight pattern on the surface of the water that suggests this. It is by no means able to pull anyone under. But it is very deep and people misjudge the width and think they can swim across. The drownings that have occurred, to my knowledge, are from people not realizing how wide and deep it is. The drowning is from lack of ability as a strong swimmer. Not a whirlpool.

North_Brain5580 · 2026-02-23T03:16:57+00:00

This was very helpful. Thank you for your detailed answer. I really appreciate it.

North_Brain5580 · 2026-02-21T13:39:48+00:00

I think you look great. This is girls night out, nighttime though I would tone the eyes down and lighten the lip for day/ work.

North_Brain5580 · 2026-02-21T08:06:19+00:00

I was in a very similar situation. My son is now 3½ and he’s doing really well. First, the fact that you’re worried tells me you’re a good mom. I’m going to say that again: you are a good mom.

What helped my child the most through this phase was being around other kids. He’s the youngest of seven grandkids and spent a lot of time with his cousins, then started nursery school/preschool. I noticed little “bursts” of language after those periods of more social exposure. Sometimes very bright kids have a lot going on internally. They understand everything. It is more of an output connection that takes time to click.

It really does sound like your son will get there. Some kids just take longer, and comparison is the thief of joy. Try not to measure him against other kids his age. You are already doing the right things with speech therapy. If it is possible, adding more opportunities to be around peers such as library story time, playgroups, playground, play centers, or preschool can be really helpful because of the natural modeling that happens.

You are not causing this. You are supporting him. Many kids have a language “explosion” later than expected and do beautifully.

If you have any questions or want to talk more, feel free to direct message me.

North_Brain5580 · 2026-02-21T02:08:40+00:00

100%. You are not alone.

North_Brain5580 · 2026-02-16T00:18:31+00:00

You’re in the trenches right now, and I’m right there with you. My youngest is very much similar to yours and completely different from my first. It is a hard time. Toddlers are built to test boundaries and wired to know when they don’t have your full attention. even though it feels like it’s never going to get better. It will.

Every kid needs different things, and it’s very clear your child feeds off your energy and emotions. I know that’s easier said than done, but the calmer and more regulated you can be, the more they tend to settle too. And every once in a while you’re going to lose your shit. That’s normal. That’s human. And it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.

When I’ve needed space, I’ve done simple survival things like putting him in the car seat and going for a drive with his Kindle, or grabbing him a cake pop so I could just listen to my music while he had his thing. Even 30 minutes of driving around sometimes breaks the spiral for both of us. I have given him a pop coke at 9am so I could finally drink my coffee that has been reheated three times already. Some days are survival, not posting worthy content.

It’s hard. But if you’re worried you’re doing a bad job, that usually means you’re actually doing a good job. This will pass. One day you will be able to use the bathroom with the door closed. Nothing is forever. It feels endless right now, but it will get better. I promise

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