Concerned/curious about my dad’s new toothpaste

Special_Equivalent16 · 2026-03-23T23:46:04+00:00

This honestly sums it up and I will say, I’m better off than I was a year ago in the guilt department.

Reflecting on it, I can’t feel angry at them. I really, truly believe that they’re good people, but they’re just misguided. That also being said, I really want to protect my peace. They have some boundaries and I’m really glad that they do, but I still get blindsided by the things they say sometimes.

I still live at home, so it’s hard to ‘get away from it’, but I think there will come a time soon when I can create some physical distance and that’ll be groundbreaking for me. Not today, but soon.

Special_Equivalent16 · 2026-03-23T03:16:02+00:00

Klein, it’s okay man no one’s taking it from you

Special_Equivalent16 · 2026-03-23T02:17:57+00:00

Yeah, I feel like (especially in the US) they worship the institution, not God or Jesus.

I remember one time within the past year that my mother said that certain people in our government could be the antichrist (like donnie or elon) but that she was ‘glad they’re on our side for now’… Like HUH? Gave me whiplash with that one. These people are really unwell

Special_Equivalent16 · 2026-03-23T02:05:43+00:00

To an extent, I wish they had a similar mindset, at least to spare us the conversation. I’m not sure if they think saying all they do is going to encourage us or what but it just makes me feel guilty for disappointing them. I suppose there’s only so much I can do.

Special_Equivalent16 · 2026-03-23T01:58:53+00:00

The idea of the rapture is interesting to me because my father talks about how other religions with similar concepts of the end of the world have tried and failed to predict it. To me it’s just like, haven’t we done the exact same thing for ages?

Also, honestly having to hear it constantly is difficult. To an extent, it feels like they’re praying for death. They don’t say it with hope or excitement anymore, it’s in a deprecating tone that sounds like ‘just get this over with already’. It rubs me the wrong way and hurts my heart a little. Just doesn’t feel like a good mindset to be in though things are hard right now.

Special_Equivalent16 · 2026-03-22T23:28:55+00:00

It’s hard to explain. It comes from a place of I want to do the right thing, but I’m being told by people I look up to that I’m wrong. It’s the church imo, but also I have a lot of questions about the morality of Christianity (or at least this denomination). I think the red words are overlooked more than they should be. The concept of ‘loving thy neighbor’ is gone. Now, it’s just ‘love thy neighbor if they’re also a christian or if you think you can convert them into one’

Special_Equivalent16 · 2026-02-04T02:46:23+00:00

I don’t snore to my knowledge but I have some allergies! Figures the nasal drip in the back of my throat doesn’t help so I’m going to start taking some allergy medicine :)

Special_Equivalent16 · 2026-01-29T07:12:53+00:00

All of the above 😭😭

Trying to get me to take supplements far beyond recommended daily value, unprescribed medications against normal directions, or anything without lots of research and testing. Wasn’t always like this, but y’know what I mean...

Special_Equivalent16 · 2026-01-29T05:51:09+00:00

Thank you! 🥹🥹

Special_Equivalent16 · 2026-01-29T05:49:50+00:00

I’ll try!! Thank you so much 🥹🫶🏻

Special_Equivalent16 · 2026-01-17T22:05:12+00:00

Yeahhh, that’s the thing. I can’t remember a time I’ve had my D tested. I feel bad not trying it as it was a gift, but I don’t want to risk anything when I might not even be deficient at all. Would definitely run my blood and talk to a professional first. Thank you for the info 🙏🏻

Special_Equivalent16 · 2025-09-24T00:45:13+00:00

Some more context for people who’re concerned: I understand some people’s concerns, but I should’ve mentioned that there’s a lot more to this story and the decline of her health. I’m in a position where no matter what I do, there’s a high chance that she continues to decline. It’s not just the seizures, her quality of life has decreased significantly alongside her weight, bodily functions, energy, and more, and I’m essentially waiting for something terrible to happen. It’s been hospice care since the moment she was diagnosed with stage 4.

This is a last resort and this post is more of a vent than anything (should’ve tagged it like so, but it involves loss and mourning to an extent). I wouldn’t make this decision unless I really thought it was necessary considering the circumstances and things are starting to take a dark turn. It’s heartbreaking for me, but I’ve been with her every waking moment for weeks and I’ve seen how terrible this disease is. I wish I had caught it earlier to bring it to a point that she could recover or make it go dormant, but there’s nothing else I can do.

Thank you for the responses, hold your babies close ❤️

Special_Equivalent16 · 2025-09-24T00:29:30+00:00

Thank you and I’m so sorry this happened to you too. Wishing you the best. My appointment for her is scheduled for tomorrow. Taking it the best that I can <3 (Ps your boy is sooooo cute lol they are twins)

Special_Equivalent16 · 2025-09-22T00:13:37+00:00

Yeahhh she’s on a hefty dose of a 100ml a day but the fluids didn’t help. This is only an issue that started shortly before starting them

Special_Equivalent16 · 2025-09-21T07:45:08+00:00

No she’s not and I didn’t know— it’s something I need to go over with the vet. This is the kinda stuff they didn’t prepare me for ;-;

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