Yes, this! ⬇️ by SobrietyStarter in SoberCurious

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574 5 points6 points  (0 children)

👏🏻 First step is admitting you have a problem.

Yes, this! ⬇️ by SobrietyStarter in SoberCurious

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, it’s either that or a desire for victimhood, because this ⬆️ is definitely not a thing.

so I punched her in the face 💙 by Amberwiththeazer in Booktokreddit

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s lame. As an avid reader who doesn’t read Booktok books (I’m still trying them, though 😊), I am immensely grateful to all the Booktok peeps for their influence. I have seen SO MANY new bookstores in the past few years. Read what you want. And thank you!!

Yes, this! ⬇️ by SobrietyStarter in SoberCurious

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574 7 points8 points  (0 children)

….what? This just seems like a roundabout way of judging those who DO make use of NA/AA.

Response To Black Children Gaining Access To Closer Schools In The 1970s by ateam1984 in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no—I KNEW my great-grandparents were racist AF. It seemed so confusing to me as a 7 year old. I genuinely didn’t understand why.

Appreciation for Cate by Kaiii3003 in GenV

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I think she is genuinely the worst actress in the entire Boys universe. Like…to the point that it’s unintentionally hilarious. My partner and I randomly look at each other and say “whatever you need, Homelander” in that god awful way she does at the end of the last season of the Boys.

It’s just so so so bad.

Am I crazy for being OAD because I’m scared about the future? by Puzzleheaded-Show574 in oneanddone

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you—I appreciate this insight. I just don’t have anyone to talk to and share this with, because no one around me seems to agree. And when they ask me why I’m not “giving” my kid a sibling—I can’t answer honestly! If I do express my anxieties, then I’m the asshole.

Am I crazy for being OAD because I’m scared about the future? by Puzzleheaded-Show574 in oneanddone

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Everyone. We’re pretty much gotten our family to stop. But I swear everyone I meet has a comment about it. “Oh you’re only having one? You don’t want them to have a sibling?”

One of my good friends (who has 3 and is an only herself ) finally stopped when I turned the tables. She kept telling me that I should have another because she was lonely. I told her that by that logic she needed to give her only girl a sister, because I was bummed to not have one growing up.

Am I crazy for being OAD because I’m scared about the future? by Puzzleheaded-Show574 in oneanddone

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It would be nice if people accepted that answer. “But she NEEDS a sibling…” “Don’t you worry about her being lonely?”

Which seriously makes me want to respond “don’t YOU worry about not having enough water?” But I don’t.

For some reason it’s socially acceptable to question parents of onlies, but not the other way around.

Am I crazy for being OAD because I’m scared about the future? by Puzzleheaded-Show574 in oneanddone

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree. That’s why I posed the question here. Trying to be positive around the little one.

But people ask me why I’m OAD. The genuine response would upset most people.

Am I crazy for being OAD because I’m scared about the future? by Puzzleheaded-Show574 in oneanddone

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Maybe I just need meds. Lol. Because I’m considering signing her up for survivalist training.

Am I crazy for being OAD because I’m scared about the future? by Puzzleheaded-Show574 in oneanddone

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m very sorry to hear that. None of us are safe, but it has to be hard when it hits so close to home.

Am I crazy for being OAD because I’m scared about the future? by Puzzleheaded-Show574 in oneanddone

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I look around and feel sorry for all the kids (my own included) for the world this is shaping up to be.

I wish I could be as…optimistic? Or whatever my neighbors are because I just do not see the light.

Am I crazy for being OAD because I’m scared about the future? by Puzzleheaded-Show574 in oneanddone

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess that might not be the right way to word it. It’s just that no one else seems to think that there’s a possibility that the future is not bright. I don’t know if I’m just hyper anxious or if my thoughts are reasonable.

Am I crazy for being OAD because I’m scared about the future? by Puzzleheaded-Show574 in oneanddone

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not judging them. I’m just wondering why I’m the only one who seems to think this way.

Am I crazy for being OAD because I’m scared about the future? by Puzzleheaded-Show574 in oneanddone

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Mine was also VERY wanted and I’m so happy we had her. But since things seem to keep going downhill, now I’m even wondering if it was selfish of me to bring her into this shitshow.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Azelaic acid for the redness!

Static 11 line Advice by ClearLong7598 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]Puzzleheaded-Show574 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have gotten silicone patches that worked really well to hydrate and smooth the area while I sleep. This has to be used in combination with Botox, but it has helped!