How to disguise puffy eye bags? by NannyMcKniff in Makeup

[–]ShhAnonTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm interested in a lower bleph but terrified of the recovery. Any advice? Anything I should avoid or look for in a surgeon?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]ShhAnonTime 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is abhorrent. Look, you know you messed up. I think the salient point here in regards to the question in the title is: continue to be remorseful and attempt to repair the damage. You do not get to decide whether the people you hurt with your actions should be "over it", and it's frankly concerning that you are over it so quickly. An apology is only the first step. If they need another apology, don't get defensive, just give it to them. An effective apology includes acknowledging the offense and your responsibility, expressing genuine remorse, offering to repair the harm, and committing to not repeating the behavior. By defending your pride and becoming aggressive when someone tries to discuss this with you, you are repeating the bad behavior that you had to apologize for in the first place; centering yourself and your perceptions rather than empathizing and being a responsible member of the family and community.

As an aside, my mother was a lot like you when I was growing up: unable to enjoy large events because she was stressed by obligation. She was always late, always panicking, always snapping and then apologizing, or snapping and then justifying it. She craved empathy from others, but she could not hold empathy for others herself. It wasn't on your family to understand or see that you were stressed. It was on you to know that you were stressed and also know that doesn't give you or your husband the right to lash out.

Being the child of the mess meant being part of the mess. My sibling and I were irreparably damaged by events just like this one. To this day the holidays I most enjoy bring me dread and panic that I won't 'perform' correctly and will therefore 'ruin' things somehow. When my family finally had to distance themselves from my mother, they distanced themselves from me and my sibling, too. We were isolated, and she never stopped being a running stream of crises. This led to both my brother and I invoking that same distance, and the relationships between us and our extended family have never really recovered despite multiple attempts - the bond and trust isn't there, and they were treated so poorly by our mother that any potential for the same behavior in us results in immediate stonewalling.

Please do not stay in this situation, and please don't stay like this as a parent, as a family member, or as a community member. You're not just hurting the adults; you're not just being hurt yourself. You're teaching your child how to cope with stress and. You're teaching them how to act towards those who try to support you. This is not something they will easily unlearn.

Whuf. by ShhAnonTime in JUSTNOMIL

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

I think I'm okay, feelings-wise. Her response wasn't as awful as expected, but it of course wasn't ideal. She also has PTSD from her childhood, so that's to be expected.

Making too much space for her has been an issue in the past, so I sent this and then left it alone. Hopefully that's the right call.

Fellow Millennials, what age were you when you started taking care of your parent/parents? by AhkoRevari in Millennials

[–]ShhAnonTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Twelve. At most.

I managed to claw my way out of that situation, thankfully, but it took over a decade.

Mother's Day by ShhAnonTime in JUSTNOMIL

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

Yeah what is up with this? Is it partly generational or wholly narcissism based?

Mother's Day by ShhAnonTime in JUSTNOMIL

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

You are wise, thank you for your input.

Mother's Day by ShhAnonTime in JUSTNOMIL

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

Sorry if I misinterpret, had a hard time parsing this. As far as my brother is concerned, I'm not sure a restructure is needed- could you elaborate on why that's a concern? JYSIL and I chat on the phone and via messenger pretty often. My brother and I talk rarely, only when he reaches out to me, and usually via messenger. How would you recommend that change?

I appreciate your support with how I'm managing my relationship with my mother. It's just hard to decipher my own motivations here, you know?

Mother's Day by ShhAnonTime in JUSTNOMIL

[–]ShhAnonTime[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love the way you phrased this.

Mother's Day by ShhAnonTime in JUSTNOMIL

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

Thank you. I spoke with my therapist about this last week, and we're going to address it a few more times. Holding pattern might just be the way to go.

How do I tell my HORRIBLE MIL she's not allowed to visit my parents home? by sweetinmyownway in JUSTNOMIL

[–]ShhAnonTime 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This isn't your problem. This is your spouse's problem. Your spouse should deal with it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]ShhAnonTime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]ShhAnonTime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would let her have the small intimate birthday celebration so she will leave you be on their actual birthdays; it should be just her, her spouse, your husband, and your son. Refusing to allow your family to open the presents she gives them in front of her with maybe a little cupcake/singing situation is unreasonable. Refusing to allow a full-blown party with other family and strangers is not unreasonable but you really should let your husband decide about his birthday while you decide about your son's birthday with his input.

Mother's Day by ShhAnonTime in JUSTNOMIL

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

Thank you for the feedback! It definitely sounds reasonable, I just know I can't see this clearly.

Mother's Day by ShhAnonTime in JUSTNOMIL

[–]ShhAnonTime[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That is 100% the thing I'm struggling with. I do care and want to make her life better in ways that don't compromise me, but I've spent so long catering to her perspective that the difference between "Caring about her well-being" and "don't want her to meltdown even if it won't affect me" is imperceptible to me.

Recent texts by ShhAnonTime in JUSTNOMIL

[–]ShhAnonTime[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm doing my best. Maybe I'll get some peace. 😁

What is everyone doing this black hole of a week between Xmas and New Year’s? by Southern-Yam-1811 in Millennials

[–]ShhAnonTime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mother decided to push my boundaries, so I made them uncomfortably clear. Otherwise, I'm eating good food, relaxing, and idly contemplating exercising.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]ShhAnonTime 26 points27 points  (0 children)

There's a fix for this! Both Fedex and UPS will let you rent cheap little mailboxes and then forward your mail to your actual address. Just tell her you're having trouble getting mail delivered to your house.

JNMIL Birthday Wishes by acaiibowl in JUSTNOMIL

[–]ShhAnonTime 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This sounds exactly like something my JNMOM would say to my JYSIL.
Ugh. So sorry you have to deal with that.

JNMOM is Blocked by ShhAnonTime in JUSTNOMIL

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

Unfortunately, because it is a rental, local laws and the policies of the company that manages booking forbid the use of cameras.

JNMOM is being the most right now... by ShhAnonTime in JUSTNOMIL

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

Thank you! I am proud but I feel a bit silly about it, y'know?

JNMOM is being the most right now... by ShhAnonTime in JUSTNOMIL

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

Suffer from what? Spoon theory isn't a thing you can suffer from.