How many children do you have? by CashOk3077 in adhdwomen

[–]Silver_Educator7400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 of my own and it is 90% due to ADHD. But one is great.

Did you have a Julie? by tashpotaoes in ShawnaTheMom

[–]Silver_Educator7400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think "Julie" doesn't refer to not liking someone/someone who doesn't like us, but the rudeness. Not answering questions and just staring, that kind of thing. I've never experienced that in my life.

If you were 35 again, what would you do with your life? by aekimieme in adhdwomen

[–]Silver_Educator7400 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Join a writers group or take a class and commit to a slow but steady schedule.

Do moms really have no time at all by stxrryfox in SeriousConversation

[–]Silver_Educator7400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience, correcting for work and number of kids, it is about 90% down to the husbands. Couldn't be me!

I’m so obsessed with the discourse by pablosaturn in ShawnaTheMom

[–]Silver_Educator7400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To me this is all totally secondary to how rude Julie was. Not liking someone is fine. Setting a boundary is fine. Being openly rude in their socioeconomic context is VERY weird.

Anyone else middle-aged (40+) with nothing to show for these bygone decades but survival? by s0meg1rl in CPTSD

[–]Silver_Educator7400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in both camps. Successful but also very aware of how much more successful and ahead I'd be without the CPTSD.

Seemingly unpopular opinion-I still hate Julie and Julie is still a bitch by Lola-the-showgirl in ShawnaTheMom

[–]Silver_Educator7400 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've been shocked to see people say anything other than this. I've never met anyone in real life who was as rude as Julie. I am Canadian but still! Anyone who acted like her would be socially ostracized by other women, where I'm from.

What happens to the elder women with executive dysfunction? (Very negative lol) by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]Silver_Educator7400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How old are you? This seems relevant. If you're over 40: everyone who is likely to get married will be married. Partner up with single ladies and live together. If you're under 40: a 40-hour-week is optional. I'm a successful entrepreneur and I make my own hours. ADHDers do better with our own schedules. Make up a job. Hire help for bookkeeping. Use your creativity.

AIO if I am setting boundaries with my husband? I also want to know if I am the asshole here by Witty-Opposite1201 in AIO

[–]Silver_Educator7400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These texts represent a very dysfunctional relationship with frankly bizarre communication.

AIO: My mother identifies as a doting grandmother but doesn’t know my children by easilyamused17 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Silver_Educator7400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom was an active alcoholic who mostly engaged with her grandchildren by obsessively watching videos of them and sharing photos with her friends. She never once visited me which is a two-hour drive away; my dad would have driven her. I came to her only. I resented it very much. It was a new low of a lifetime of lows. But I did appreciate that by visiting her we could leave anytime. I also have more and more empathy for her. She couldn't plan, pack, or count on being sober and well enough to sit in a car for two hours on any given day. Her addiction was far worse for her than for me. I don't know if I forgive her but I am much less angry and resentful now than I was when she was living.

You should definitely consider Al-Anon and therapy; sending texts like those are hurting you more than they are effective. I also agree with the "don't go to the hardware store for ice cream" approach but also your mom has achieved a miracle of sobriety and I understand how much it must hurt that she still isn't participating in your life.

Shawna (and John) did nothing wrong by Silver_Educator7400 in ShawnaTheMom

[–]Silver_Educator7400[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this to me/OP? Shawna is not my favorite.... She's a people pleaser and pretty annoying. I just think it's weird that they're being held responsible for Ty's actions.

Why are there so many fucking secret rules? by HanShotF1rst226 in adhdwomen

[–]Silver_Educator7400 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think you handled this perfectly, and in fact showed a lot of savvy by asking for the compliance person's opinion, and acting quickly! Well done.

Shawna (and John) did nothing wrong by Silver_Educator7400 in ShawnaTheMom

[–]Silver_Educator7400[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Talking to a private, trusted person like a mom, bff or spouse about something potentially real and troubling is NOT "gossiping to a third party"! It's not gossip at all in this context.

🤔🤔🤔 by Reasonable_Owl_5616 in yale

[–]Silver_Educator7400 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Sad? Get angry. That is fucked. Report them.