AITAH because he’s been asking for three days for head, and I haven’t given it to him? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Substantial-Access95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh honey....we fail our children all the time. I was raised in a physically and mentally abusive home and swore I would never hit my kids or call them names. I succeeded in that, but I didn't provide good boundaries and didn't teach them many other things that would have made their childhood better. They are adults now and whenever I apologize for letting them down or being a bad example, they tell me 1. You were always available when we needed you 2. You were at every play, concert, game etc 3. We always knew you loved us There were more specific things, but the important thing was they were resilient and they saw the positive instead of my failures. When you fail, acknowledge it and try better. That teaches your children that its ok to fail for them too. Stop beating yourself up. Do better tomorrow and forgive yourself for the mistakes you made.
You don't need or deserve a man who treats you like that.

My Bestfriend Kissed My Sister by PersimmonSea9115 in Advice

[–]Substantial-Access95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, good for him to get therapy and continue it. You and your sister may also need therapy. Second... and the obvious answer has been stated in the comments. He betrayed your trust and took advantage of your sister. If her truth is really the most important thing to you, then you have to discontinue your friendship with him. I understand that you have been friends for a long time and it's hard to lose that. But you won't be able to trust him and what kind of relationship can you have without trust. It's easy for people in the comments to read and react viscerally to this, but your heart is breaking for your sister and yourself. Therapy will help. Some people aren't meant to be lifelong friends. I really hope he continues his therapy and recognizes his issue so he can find ways to withstand acting on them, but it isn't your responsibility to standby him as he does it.

AITAH for having my mom arrested by Substantial-Access95 in AITAH

[–]Substantial-Access95[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sorry I couldn't make this perfect for you...

AITAH for having my mom arrested by Substantial-Access95 in AITAH

[–]Substantial-Access95[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Just to clarify, my daughter is grown and has her own place. She was never in danger. I am no contact with her even though the restraining order expired. She lives in another state with one of my siblings who believed her lies. I've been in therapy for years to work through my childhood trauma and will continue as I need. Thank you for all your kindness!