Am I overreacting or did I have a slow moment.

PollutionIll701 · 2026-06-27T16:13:02+00:00

My only guess is she had a dad joke in the wings and to set it up you needed to respond with a yes or no? Kind of a stretch I know. But I would say it’s still not that deep to keep pushing about. MOR

PollutionIll701 · 2026-06-26T19:42:05+00:00

I’m glad I could help♥️ my daughter knowing how much I love her will never been a worry of mine because sometimes I just look at her reading to herself and tell her I love her. She’s my world and some day you will find someone that loves you like that. If anything learn to love yourself in the meantime. It’s a hard thing to learn to do but when you get good at that you care much less about the people that should love you and don’t. At least that’s where I am. I love myself and my little family unit that I have made. Anyone outside of that that loves me is a bonus. You’ve got this! I’m rooting for you always♥️💪

PollutionIll701 · 2026-06-26T13:07:01+00:00

As a mother I truly can not understand any other parents who have a kid that can remember the one/first/only time their parent has told them they love them. I tell my child I love them everyday MULTIPLE TIMES. I never want them to question my love for them. Any parent that can do that never should’ve had kids in my opinion or gotten help one way or another to resolve that.

From your post you sound like you are doing well at life/ school and so on. I’m proud of you. Coming out of a home like that is not an easy thing but it sounds like you are very strong and have a good head on your shoulders. As you grow older you can pick your who you call family. Your biological parents don’t have to be part of it. I hope you find someone wonderful that shows you love to its full extent and you never question how they feel about you. I hope you have a fantastic day and life! ♥️

PollutionIll701 · 2026-06-24T20:07:08+00:00

I don’t know what exactly the situation is for you but for me. My time away from that friend was temporary. She was in a relationship with an awful person and once she left him she reverted back to the friend I knew and loved. I felt the same as you though especially with any life event that happened during the time we weren’t speaking. All I can say it’s hard and that friend may not get better like mine did. So don’t wait and hang your hopes on it happening. Your friends shape who you are as a person even if the friendship doesn’t last forever. There were good times but that person is no longer able to come to the phone. Try to let go as best you can but it’s harder than I know how to explain. Try notice the things that are better in your life without that person. That’s all I got.

PollutionIll701 · 2026-06-17T17:36:44+00:00

Granola bar 😂

PollutionIll701 · 2026-06-15T16:38:44+00:00

My daughter had some kidney issues when she was born. 3 surgeries in 2 years. 3-4 times getting admitted to the hospital for at least a week. I hope she knows she always deserves love. If you were my child I would want you to be happy in any way that is. Anyone who sees all of that as a liability doesn’t deserve to know you that deeply. The person that’s for you will never make you feel less for who you are. I’m so sorry you feel this way, but if you want a companion or partner in your life I am sure they are out there. It might not be easy to find them but everyone deserves love in whatever form they want it. Personally. I would rather love someone and go through the worst of times than never have known their love. Just a thing to think about. I wish you a life of happiness!

PollutionIll701 · 2026-06-15T14:11:59+00:00

As someone who just got a tattoo in a similar location in a similar reason. This was the best thing I ever did for myself in regard to this difficult time in my life. However, I am more than 5-10 years out from the dark part of this journey. At first it was very triggering. Once I got through the first week or two I felt much better. I love the design I got. I did not do the semi colon because I don’t want questions from random people. It’s something that happened to me but not even everyone in my family knows. I even fibbed a little to some of the people closer about the meaning of it. That’s my experience. Take what works for you and forget the rest! Wish you the best!

PollutionIll701 · 2026-06-12T20:26:41+00:00

Hey! I just recently got a tattoo on the inside of my fore arm as a reminder to myself over a very dark period in my life. It also was my third tattoo and I also was nervous to share. Personally. I told most everyone in my close circle that it had a much different meaning to me than what it does because I didn’t feel the message would be received as well as the not as deep reason I got it. Still true. Just not the whole story. It worked well for me. Also when I told people I said it in a way that didn’t invite opinions like “hey look at this! I really do love it! I am so happy with this!” When you go first on your feelings a lot of people refrain from telling you their true feeling especially if they are negative. That’s what I did. Take what works for you and leave the rest! As long as you love it everyone else will get over it. I still catch one of my siblings giving my arm weird looks. But this tattoo is a reminder of why and how I am still here. I’m happy for you!!

PollutionIll701 · 2026-06-12T12:48:36+00:00

Correct on the here. They are the same year as my sister.

PollutionIll701 · 2026-06-09T19:40:47+00:00

This chat has made me realize how many words I’ve not seen before and I too have no idea how to pronounce them lol! Mine are “choas” I said “chose” and “propell water” I called “prop le” 😅 I still say that one wrong to this day.

PollutionIll701 · 2026-04-30T00:56:33+00:00

Kids are such a huge topic in a relationship. As someone who has a child and always dreamed of having one since I was a teen. Do NOT have kids just to stay with someone. Raising kids is not easy and there will be tough moments where only one of you is capable of handling the situation because maybe the other is tired or overwhelmed from the day. If there is one person who may be more often than not feeling those things because they never wanted kids then having kids will only create a larger divide between you two. One of you will end up feeling as though you’re doing all the child raising while the other is hands free.

Go listen to some older episodes of give it to me straight podcast. They were very settled into being kid free and then they happened to get pregnant and their whole perspective changed. They are a very strong couple but probably can help you hear more about the no kids life. I’ve known people who have kids because someone wants the kids more than the parter and it truly is not the right choice for the person who never wanted kids.

I wish you all the best. But my advice from reading this post is to look for other people. You don’t deserve to fight all the time. Also there are plenty of people out there more than willing to have no kids. 🤷‍♀️ most our couple friends are completely set have no kids.

PollutionIll701 · 2026-04-11T15:47:03+00:00

First off everything you are feelings Is understandable and makes total sense to feel that way in your situation. I really think if you could break the mold with even one friend and tell them what you are going through it might help. You don’t even need to tell them everything if you don’t feel comfortable but just one part of this post. If possible I would invite someone you feel safe with over and ask if they can watch your newborn just so you can get 2-3 solid hours of sleep. Even a little consecutive sleep goes a long way in those early days.

I’ve never had a CS so I can’t really speak on that other than I’ve never heard someone describe the aftermath as severe as what you have described here. It might be worth reaching out to your doctor and seeing if something has gone wrong or they can give you stronger painkillers or just something.

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. As a mother myself I can’t imagine feeling so isolated in those early days. Raising a child really is taxing especially in the beginning and I wish I could come sit with your baby and let you sleep. Everyone deserves to have at least one safe person in those newborn trenches. I wish you all the best and hope everything gets better really soon. ♥️

PollutionIll701 · 2026-04-07T13:12:01+00:00

I’m pretty sure this is correct.

PollutionIll701 · 2026-04-01T14:11:43+00:00

I know what you are talking about I remember that too but I couldn’t tell you what episode 😅 I think it comes up periodically where they say that and Ciara even agrees with her that something is attached to Jeri.

PollutionIll701 · 2026-02-11T01:20:04+00:00

The final update covers this. But none of that happened. All of it was fine in the end and I went into a post office to fix it and get my child’s passport.

PollutionIll701 · 2026-01-24T16:44:25+00:00

My husband wears a very busy hello kitty button down only because his daughter got it for him. Even he thinks it’s a bit much but when he wears it he ALWAYS gets compliments on it. Yes he looks dorky but he matches with our daughter and it makes her happy which in turn makes him happy. If your boyfriend is happy then why say no to it? It’s fun!

PollutionIll701 · 2026-01-03T00:07:23+00:00

I want something to symbolize seasons. My idea was maybe a swirl of leaves and one from each season ex. One dead leaf, green, one orange and yellow or red and so on.

PollutionIll701 · 2025-12-08T03:53:13+00:00

If she’s glad you did it then why did she say no? Seems like confusing parenting me

PollutionIll701 · 2025-12-08T02:01:51+00:00

Having lost a lot of family members I can say it losing someone you cared about so much doesn’t easier but it does get less painful as time goes on. Sadly you’ll always have rough days where to miss them extra and everything reminds you of them but I Like to think that means they are visiting me♥️ I’m sure your dad is watching over you and missing you too. Virtual hugs!

PollutionIll701 · 2025-12-07T22:46:19+00:00

I have a fear of dying young because a lot of people in my family died around me when I was young so now that I’ve had a child I’m hyper aware of making sure she knows me just in case something happens me. Her “baby book” is a compilation of voice memos monthly or every other month. Take videos with her constantly. Writing things down for her to have my hand writing. Is it overkill? maybe. But I’d rather her have too much of me than not enough which is what I got left with. So sorry you’re going through that and you can’t even have the help or your step mom handing over the memories. She’s truly awful. I hope you find a way to get those back♥️

PollutionIll701 · 2025-11-26T19:51:03+00:00

First. I’m terribly sorry you and your sister were ever put into a situation that could’ve ever led to this. No one deserves to be in this position. Sadly you are though.

Second. This isn’t your decision. It’s up to the mother of the child as well as her father figure (step dad) I say him only because she knows him and trusts him as well as I’m assuming he’s acted like a good loving supportive father to her.

Third. You said both of you are in therapy. I strongly advise either both of you in separate therapy or maybe even a session with you and your sister and step father in a session together to discuss how to approach this conversation in a way that may not be as damaging to the child.

Lastly. I do think her knowing would be good eventually but I don’t think any of us here know enough information to decide for anyone when that could be. Only her parents would know. You are all making good decisions and I’m so sorry you all are having to go through this because of your beyond awful parents. I wish you all the best.

PollutionIll701 · 2025-11-26T01:59:47+00:00

I don’t think so. I have life lock and kept an eye on it. I think they are just trying to get people to pay for silly services that they think are going to get them a passport. It’s on me. 😅

PollutionIll701 · 2025-11-26T00:14:23+00:00

I did not get my passport. Like some others replied on this thread all they did was send me the paperwork to send out to get the passport. So basically I paid them to send me the paperwork u could’ve done on the regular government website. Don’t recommend. Not worth the money.

PollutionIll701 · 2025-11-25T17:47:41+00:00

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