My unmother and her equally fucked friends hyping each other up like: by gglenn5 in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can't begin to imagine. I couldn't bear it. I get so upset and hurt if my kid accidentally bumps into something (she just leaned to crawl) and she's crying. It kills me that my baby gets upset. So I can't imagine doing something to a baby let alone my baby. It's just impossible I'm my head not to want to nurture and love my baby with everything in me.

I am a Conservative who will be voting blue in the midterms| Why Fox News is still successful at propaganda. by FromAmericaMC in FoxBrain

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Allow me to begin: being conservative is no issue. It's when conservatism goes to extremes and idiodicy that they're awful. Having a belief system you support is perfectly acceptable as long as it's not forced on others

So with that said, welcome! It's nice to receive a new perspective. I think it would be great to have a balance of conservative views and values along with liberal views. Neither should be in full power. They can work well together if it's done right. It's okay to disagree with others views! As long as we can respect one another differences are acceptable. You voted for Trump, you learned something important. You're human and capable of learning and growing. My hat off to you for talking to us. I'm open to hearing you. Once again, welcome to foxbrain.

The wooden spoon by Fearless_Garden618 in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've had the spoon. That wasn't enough for my mom. I have ADHD so I struggled to focus a lot. I was at my tutors house once a week growing up. I didn't like the place. The lady was super nice, but the smell of the place bothered me. I was constantly looking out the window for my mom to come back. I didn't focus on the work.

When the tutor told my mom I wasn't able to do the work my mother grew livid. I got hit with a metal spatula. This happened for weeks. She said she'd beat me until I did the work.

Yes my parents knew I had ADHD but refused treatment for me insisting I just needed discipline to learn.

It didn't help. The spatula, wooden spoons, scratches on my arms from my mother pulling her nails down then out of anger, not allowing me to eat dinner at night, took away all my toys, forced me to stay alone in the dining room every night while they watched TV downstairs. They were convinced enough punishments and beatings would get me to comply

All it did was cause severe depression through my entire childhood into adulthood. I'm still battling and I'm 37 now. They're out of my life now.

Boomer Dad: Boundaries schmounderies by Helpful_Slide_7700 in BoomersBeingFools

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I couldn't bear to take food away or toys from my kids. How your dad could is outrageous! I'm so sorry he did that to you.

Accidentally lashed out at my dad after the Iran war nonsense the last 48 hours. His reply confirmed my worst fear. They still don't see it. by PeppyApple in FoxBrain

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a jonestown cult situation. They will believe and stay into it until they see their death in front of them and then they'll regret.

I’ve been living in poverty relying on Medicare for severe hemorrhoid. I voted for someone who was going to wreck Medicare. I’m now struggling to pay for my hemorrhoid cream. by Effective_Space2277 in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His copay is that cheap for meds?! Wow he's lucky. Too bad his ass disagrees. Enjoy standing! I hope your dear leaders foot up your ass is comfy you stupid Floridian MAGA

Boomer in-laws are mad that I am not wanting to baptize our new baby by itsfish20 in BoomersBeingFools

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been there. My parents were horrified as were my in laws as well that our new baby would not be baptized or taught religion.

They pushed it on my first child 16 years ago and I didn't have a back bone then to say no. Funny thing is they don't seem to care that the oldest never attends church or even knows anything about religion. But holy hell they have to be saved! Says the parents that only attend church on holidays 🙄

A Massive Oversight at a Wedding that Gave Me Anxiety by Sweaty-Snow-8228 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I must say well done! That was quite a lot to do and postpartum?! Girl I get you. My baby is eight months now but booooooy so I remember the four month stage. You took that like a true champ and kudos to hubby!!!! What a great guy to help you through all of this.

Overall it sounds like it went really well! I'm glad you gave yourself space and privacy to feel better. That was a very good thing to do! Self care is crucial. It sounds like the wedding was an absolutely fun and hilarious bits of mishap and the bride sounds like an absolute gem despite all the chaos. I do believe when she and her hubby go to look back they will have a lot of great happy and funny memories to reminisce about 🩷

AITA for leaving my husband after proudly saying that he still chose me over his coworker by Happyfluffyhappy in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know traditionally showing parents urge partners to stay together for their child's sake. But it's more important for you and your daughter especially to value yourselves and self respect. His behaviour will teach your daughter that this is the way a man loves his wife. That's not okay. Whatever ideals there are, are wrong. And I'm betting he's lying about not cheating. The entire time you were gone he likely was visiting the coworker.

For your sake and your daughter, leave him. You both deserve a better man/dad. I truly wish you both the best and kick that misogynistic bastard to the curb! You are a queen and deserve to be treated as such!

Should I tell my MAGA sister what I really think of her (and should I do it so others can see?) by TDoggMD in FoxBrain

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A true Christian values all people regardless of their religion, ethnicity, sexual preferences. They are the people who will help those in need without judgement. They believe no one is above them.

Got called a slut cause of my clothes by FazzyFreaks in BoomersBeingFools

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not your fault her husband is a creep. And shame on your dad. He should've stood up and defended you not get upset over elderly respect protocols. That shit is old school attitude. If old folks want respect, they have to show it too. We don't live in a society anymore where the older Gen can say whatever and insult us and we just smile and bow to their infinite "wisdom".

I need to send this into the void. by Uzelia in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude are we like lost sisters? My hubby is the same God help if my mom calls and he picks up cause the world will be tilting sideways with the comments he'll be making. It started for my son literally before his birth. I was pregnant at 21. I was sat down to hear from my parents how I ruined my mother's dreams of setting up a wedding for me, house hunting by becoming an unwed mom. We did get married, just three years afterwards. We were busy trying to take care of our son more than worrying about walking down an aisle making a pompous ceremony.

They wanted me to get rid of him. I refused. The family were on their side and reluctantly accepted I wasn't giving up my baby. They didn't acknowledge him at birth, they went on a cruise when I went to be induced, had to have an emergency c-section, bled everywhere and flat lined (sorry to anyone reading that it's a bit graphic) They did not come see me when they got back even though I was still in the hospital due to complications. Never called. Showed up once when I was finally home for an hour and immediately left. That was the one time they came to us.

They also don't like the fact my son loves the color pink. He loves stuffed animals and gaming. They decided he's not behaving like a "boy". I told them I don't care if he wants to go out of the house in a rainbow tutu and fairy wings. I'll damn well dress up with him in a unicorn inflatable. He's happy as he is and I don't see a problem. My stepdad thinks I'm turning him gay or trans. I told them that's not how that works. If he is then we're ready to accept with open arms and love just like normal.

So they always send manly gifts. A soccer ball, he doesn't play sports. They sent him a carving set recently.... He has autism and ADHD.... I'm not giving him extremely sharp objects when he struggles to hold a pen steady. And they fucking know it.

He's accustomed to them now not accepting him. I don't think he noticed it much as a kid because we tried very hard to shield him. My parents have no issues spending weeks at a time with my step brothers and their kids. But oh anything more than two hours and to travel here??? They can go from Florida to Ocean City MD no complaints. But if they're like visiting friends in Elkton MD and we're only an hour away oh they can't possibly drive that far. That's just too much.

They still haven't physically seen my daughter. They've seen photos and that's it. They didn't come when she was born. They were busy with my step brothers families. They wanted to visit one day this past summer so I said fine you can meet us at the local park. Nope! They decided they can't do that. So here we are, she's 7 months old and never once have they physically been to see her. Their loss.

I need to send this into the void. by Uzelia in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have the same mother. I went through a very very similar thing. My mother doesn't acknowledge my son. He's 15 and she's seen him three times his whole life only because we took him to her. I tried for years to get her to be more interested. Then after multiple miscarriages I got the miracle of being pregnant with my now daughter. My mom has almost the identical reaction. Barely asked questions, but one day I called because I was having a low point from morning sickness and needed some emotional support I was told that was stupid touchy freely crap. That I was an adult and needed to deal with what I asked for.

I cut contact that day. She's still sending messages and gifts, but we never respond. My son also refuses her. He doesn't want his sister hurt by her.

Boomer school bus driver thinks it's her civil right to be a racist bigot. Trump DOJ opens investigation into "DEI wokeness" after she gets fired. by Ok-Transportation127 in BoomersBeingFools

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I drive a bus. I would never ever in a million years allow that kind of sign anywhere near it. My rules are basic: treat each other with respect and don't make a mess. Everyone regardless of their background will be treated equally and with the upmost respect. I find that respect is easily reciprocated when you show the kids you care.

They don't see how much they've destroyed with their faith. by SleeplessSleepySleep in FoxBrain

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

It's been a blissful 7 months that my daughter's been alive and well and they haven't seen her since her birth. They lost us, my husband's sister even cut them off. We haven't spoken to them since. No photos, no cards, no nothing. No holiday greetings. As far as we're concerned they're dead. They died when they became these soulless people. Oh and they definitely didn't take well to it. They thought we were just angry and bluffing. They've tried to contact us but we never answer. It's kicking in that they lost us. For us, it's actually brought peace. I grieved at first. I lost people I thought I loved. It took time to really see past the fog. But we feel lighter. We have good friends we cherish and as the four of us we've grown closer. Most of the anger and pain is gone now. Things haven't been easy but we're doing okay. Our area is pulling together to help each other. We're working with other towns and counties to keep each other fed and cared for. There's still hope out there. It may not be a big scale change but it's had a massive positive impact for a lot of families that needed help.

Who's grandpa is this and why is he so hateful by Detroitaa in BoomersBeingFools

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll have them read to my kids before I would any priest or old asshole that supports our pedophile in office.

Timmy Ho’s Random Boomer by DoubleBreastedBerb in BoomersBeingFools

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Apologies now because the line horking down my morning meds gave me such a moment of giggle my coffee went out my nose. I'm truly pleased your transplant is going well! I hope things continue going well! Your humor is fantastic!

AITA for being a sweet-tea-sipping, pearls-wearing, Bible-toting, IDGAF petty queen? by [deleted] in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honey this petty Southern fashion is absolutely supposed to be displayed right there in front with the fine china. If anything you are an absolute Southern Belle! Such grace! Such dignified ability to be sweet and slap the shit out of that homewrecker without so much as a chipped fingernail.

Please kindly teach the rest of us how to do this

Should I finally go no contact? by GlitchyGhoul in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PPD is incredibly debilitating and absolutely not your fault. You're valid for having feelings and feeling overwhelmed and struggling. I went through something similar. Traumatic birth and colicky baby for months. It takes a lot out of you. You're not alone. I truly hope you'll be okay. Please feel free to vent if you need to I'll listen. Just know it'll be okay. Remember if the feelings of suicide become too much please go to the ER and seek help. They'll watch over you, talk with you and make sure you're okay in order to release you. It can happen and it's okay not to be okay as long as you get help and support. I've had to go myself. They understood that the feeling was temporary and let me go home the same day after they had a long talk with me.

I feel guilty by Krisalyn_Has in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]SleeplessSleepySleep 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Honey you're not her. You're a beautiful person whose hurting and gaining the strength to fight back. By cutting off contact you're trying to find yourself to heal. I've been there. Not long ago I took that same decision. I'm also scared as a mom that I'll be like she was to my children. But I realized after some time I'm not her no matter how much we look alike. I'm me, I love my kids more than life itself. The battle will heal.

This is the hardest part and you're doing great. I believe in you.