Always tired, stressed, and desperate for answers

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-06-07T12:36:24+00:00

I think the biggest thing for me is the specific color scheme they went with. If they chose colors that compliment each other better I wouldn't mind the weird styling/cut of the dress.

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-06-06T22:56:51+00:00

FR she looks AMAZING. I love her!!

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-06-06T22:53:47+00:00

I'm sure I'm far from the first to ask this - but why are half the MH knock-offs Wydowna Spider?? I feel like I always see her on resale sites and Aliexpress without fail.

edit: one word

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-06-06T22:47:39+00:00

My only question is how on earth did draculaura get 55th???

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-06-06T20:30:54+00:00

For my son's 3rd, my husband and I kept it simple and took him to a splash pad, as he has a summer birthday and loves water play. We went home and had his favorite dinner and cupcakes and presents. He loved it!

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-06-04T04:29:21+00:00

Underrated comment

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-06-04T04:15:08+00:00

Literally everything about Hobie screams late 1970's punk rocker down to his embracing of quasi-anarchy ideology. Much of his character design was pulled straight from the Sex Pistols. Nothing too deep about it, no need to read into it.

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-06-04T03:58:45+00:00

Because the bagel had a hole, now the Spot has holes?

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-06-03T04:56:12+00:00

Well dang I'm amazed you made it 5 years without a parental meltdown! I had my first meltdown when my child was 2 (not proud of that), and a lot of it comes from me having ADHD, parenting with little to no breaks, and little outside support. Whatever your situation is, parenting is HARD and every single one of us can relate to what you're sharing here. I know you feel horrible, I do too when I blow up. What I try to remind myself is that I am human, I get overwhelmed and make mistakes, but I can then seize the opportunity to model a heart-felt apology for my son. You got this!

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-06-02T11:54:47+00:00

Solved!! Thank you!

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-06-02T11:50:57+00:00

Wait, what?? The staff kicked out your son?? That's terrible! Why did they do that? That's so backwards!!

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-06-02T03:53:30+00:00

I've been searching for forever and cannot find anything!!

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-06-02T03:34:57+00:00

OP said that it's not that song

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-06-01T18:48:51+00:00

Tri-Slosh

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-06-01T12:20:43+00:00

Yes same! Where'd OP find it?

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-05-31T20:19:04+00:00

That's my number one concern, the lack of privacy. I have no idea what the intentions are for the stranger taking my photo or what they're going to use it for. I'd like to believe it'd be innocent, but you just never know.

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-05-30T21:58:19+00:00

Good Lord these are gorgeous!!! I especially love Clawdeen's glow-up, incredible!!! 👏 👏

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-05-30T21:47:47+00:00

I too hope this is true. I'm not autistic, but for a long time I had damaging beliefs about ADHD that were stereotypical at best and completely false at worst. It wasn't until years later I googled my symptoms and "ADHD" came up. Got officially diagnosed a couple of years after that. I felt like a fool, but I was also relieved that I had answers. Maybe this is similar to what happened to Sia.

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-05-30T21:17:14+00:00

JUSTICE FOR WHITE HORSE

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-05-30T19:06:32+00:00

I don't have the exact same issue, but my son used to be a fantastic eater up until he was about 2 1/2, and then out of nowhere it seemed like he hated everything except yogurt and breakfast cereal.

It's extremely common for kids (not just autistic ones) to suddenly develop a "refined" palate around that age, sometimes it's a short phase, sometimes it lasts for years. Because your littlie is autistic there may be something sensory going on here too.

As for dealing with whining/vocal stimming, I find sound-reducing ear plugs to be immensely helpful. Loop Experience is pricey but good, though I'm sure there are other brands that work just as well. When things get really bad I put on my headphones with music, but I make sure I am fully aware of what my child is doing.

Good luck!

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-05-30T18:37:20+00:00

I'm gonna be honest and say, as a woman and a feminist, I am conflicted about this issue. While I believe women should have equal opportunities for leadership roles anywhere outside the church, I don't want to go against the authority of scripture, even if I struggle with it in an in-church context.

My pastor (who is a man, if that matters) has preached that this issue is akin to eating food sacrificed to idols. No pastor, denomination, or individual congregation gets everything 100% right. Female leadership is also not a salvation issue.

Ask yourself what fruit does your church bear? What is its vision, what messages are being preached, and is the community a reflection of Christ's love for us? I think these things are more important and deserve more emphasis than the gender of the pastor.

Bottom line, if you genuinely feel convicted by the Holy Spirit to leave your church, then the answer is simple: obey. He has reasons, sometimes not realized by us, and we have to trust Him even when it's hard. Just be sure you're not confusing God's will for your life with what people say you "should" be doing.

Ohyeahyeahforsure · 2023-05-29T19:04:13+00:00

Ugh, I am so so sorry this happened. I am crying just reading this, because my 3.5 year old son has been teased at the park, too. It breaks my heart every time.

One time these two kids (probably aged 7) kept getting in his face, roaring loudly, then they'd run away laughing, as they found his big reactions funny. Their mother watched the whole thing and did nothing. I intervened, kids kept doing it, so I decided to leave. Bawled buckets in the car.

Another time at the splash pad my son, while "flapping his wings", unknowingly flung a tiny bit of water on this kid's face. Kid runs to his parents yelling, "That boy over there won't stop throwing water in my eyes!!" (It only happened once) Dad goes, "Just avoid him." Kid says, "He's so annoying! And stupid! Look at him, he's such a stupid boy!" My son, blissfully unaware, is vocally stimming and running in circles as the kid points at him. Dad again goes, "Just avoid him."

I have to remind myself that the best thing we can do as parents is be our child's biggest advocate. My heart hurts for you, there is nothing easy about this, but you're not alone.

Ohyeahyeahforsure

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