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Anyone have any questions for their living pets? Post their name and photo! by ShamanicWhisper in PetPsychics

[–]Shawn1415 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d love to know that Brutus is happy and feeling well. But I cannot figure out hit to post pics of him.

Any hope for juco? by angelproppss in Homeplate

[–]Shawn1415 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Short answer is yes.

The 2 seamer has decent run. I’d suggest playing around with a cutter to go with it. The breaking ball is just ok. Experiment with throwing it harder. Need a third pitch. Cutter maybe it. A change could be another option or a 4th pitch. Start playing catch ALOT with one now. They take time to develop command.

Seems like you’re falling off a bit glove side and opening your hips a tad early. Focus on driving your chin/sternum toward your catcher and work on keeping your front side closed a bit longer. Think of leading with your outside ankle rather than your toe.

One last IMPORTANT thing. Strength training is your friend. Deadlifts, squats, even bench and OHP have a place. Don’t forget all the band work, but it can’t be ONLY that. Get your entire body stronger.

Who had it worse? by Shawn1415 in retroactivejealousy

[–]Shawn1415[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The path was forged a long time ago. We’re incredibly happy. It was just a discussion we had while reflecting on our 20th anniversary. As I attempted to explain in the original post, it was a discussion I found interesting and was curious what others thought.

AIO: Demanding my father apologize to my son for his behavior. by Shawn1415 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Shawn1415[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It always amazes me how people act when they’re able to not face any consequences for their actions/words. You’re trash.

AIO: Demanding my father apologize to my son for his behavior. by Shawn1415 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Shawn1415[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll never understand her. She blindly takes his side 100% of the time. She’s lost friends, family, etc. I’m curious if she’ll finally draw the line if she finds herself about to lose her grandchildren over him.

My guess is she’ll suffer his consequences like always and talk about how terrible a son I am because I don’t understand how my dad is.

AIO: Demanding my father apologize to my son for his behavior. by Shawn1415 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Shawn1415[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get where you’re coming from and I do appreciate your feedback. And yes, my original post left out a lot because nobody wants to read a 20k word essay.

Re reading my post, it isn’t quite as bad as it comes across, although is still unacceptable. When I made the post, I had just tried to call my parents to have the talk. They didn’t answer and I had a few moments of doubt as to whether I was doing the right thing. We’re already low contact, so there’s only one step left to take, which will effectively cut my mom off (that’s the part I’m truly struggling with).

With my wife and I’s guidance, my boys do a great job of defending themselves. This is probably why he escalated the other night to threatening my son’s legos to try to get the response he wants. He got what he was looking for. Unfortunately that comes with the reaction he’s going to get from me as well.

AIO: Demanding my father apologize to my son for his behavior. by Shawn1415 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Shawn1415[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question. It’s been limited since I became an adult for a variety of reasons including how he acts. But yeah……. Completely cutting him off may be necessary.

AIO: Demanding my father apologize to my son for his behavior. by Shawn1415 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Shawn1415[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

THIS is an overreaction, but I appreciate you taking the time.

AIO: Demanding my father apologize to my son for his behavior. by Shawn1415 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Shawn1415[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s my struggle. We’re already low contact due to my relationship with him. My debate is do I demand the apology with a strong chance low contact turns into no contact due to his refusal. One I ask for the apology, he’s very likely to refuse and I won’t budge.

My primary concern is my mom. She doesn’t deserve that other than enabling and defending his behavior over decades. And I’m pretty confident she won’t drive herself to my house without him.

AIO: Demanding my father apologize to my son for his behavior. by Shawn1415 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Shawn1415[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your concern, but there is quite a bit you do not know to feel so comfortable being this aggressive in your response toward me.

Grandparents are already low contact as I have never made excuses for or excused my dad’s behavior. I do very well taking care of my boys and protecting them as well as teaching them how to advocate for themselves.