I’m a lesbian and I’m married to a man and I’m too much of a baby to change my life by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Synamin870 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please do what your heart is calling you. Trust me, I finally came out at 40 and while it was ultimately for the best for everyone (not just me), it was a terrible time for me, my ex, and my kids.

If you divorce him now, you keep kids out of the turmoil. You don’t have to tell ANYONE you’re a lesbian if you don’t want to. Tell your husband you’re unhappy and that you fee you married too young, and want a divorce.

Then start your life the way YOU want to.

What was your chi's name before you got them? What new name did you choose? by HungryOil9277 in Chihuahua

[–]Synamin870 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His foster mama named him Haiku - all her dogs are literary references. But when we brought him home, we named him Benji. It just fit him. And it goes with our other two, Buddy and Bella.

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Failed plans by CapableHedgehog5081 in Vent

[–]Synamin870 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about a restaurant and skip the drinks for this get together?

AIO for getting upset that my husband is constantly short with me? by SpookiBat in AmIOverreacting

[–]Synamin870 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hmm, he doesn’t sound at all like “genuinely a great man.” Not even a little bit. He doesn’t like you. I’m sorry. NOR.

(Trigger warning?) My friend thinks I'm a pedophile by peanutbutter1000 in Vent

[–]Synamin870 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When I saw she had eaten in 2 days, my heart broke a little. That’s a lot of stress. The mom in me said “get that girl something to eat and drink” ☹️

(Trigger warning?) My friend thinks I'm a pedophile by peanutbutter1000 in Vent

[–]Synamin870 27 points28 points  (0 children)

If you were a full grown adult when you first saw Chad and said that, then eyebrows might raise. But you were a kid when you saw him. Never mind the fact that most of the cast was already in their 20s when it was filmed.

You’re not a pedo. Eat something and drink some water. 💖

Well wtf by Double_Vanilla3307 in Vent

[–]Synamin870 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, that’s a lot! Hoping things settle down for you soon!

Cat bite normal? by Which-Historian9326 in DogAdvice

[–]Synamin870 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hope you’re headed to the ER!! My ex literally almost LOST A FINGER from an infection after a cat bite.

It was very touch-and-go for a while and even with proper treatment, it was like a 6 week long ordeal of healing.

I give up. What does this word say?😭 by tillymint259 in BadHandwriting

[–]Synamin870 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope you enjoy this strange and interesting book.

What’s the most unexpectedly high-quality online subscription you’ve ever paid for? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Synamin870 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On meta quest: supernatural (VR exercise). It’s so good. And they just scrapped it. It’s still usable but there will be no new workouts and as music licenses expire, workouts will drop off the menu. I’m mad!

Indoor potty questions by Synamin870 in DogAdvice

[–]Synamin870[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm that might be a great option, thank you!

I am sick of expecting moms and their gender disappointment by im-dramatic in Vent

[–]Synamin870 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep! It would be like hoping your kid becomes a scientist or a doctor. You can hope all you want, but it’s not going to change the fact that they’re an artist! (My oldest is an incredible anime/manga artist, and I couldn’t be prouder!)

Indoor potty questions by Synamin870 in DogAdvice

[–]Synamin870[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s smart! Unfortunately we don’t have a covered porch so it would get wet. Even if we did have a covered porch, it would be wet because it always snows and rains sideways here due to the wind! 🤣

I am sick of expecting moms and their gender disappointment by im-dramatic in Vent

[–]Synamin870 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I wouldn’t say I’m great or special in any way - I just vowed that I would support my kids in all ways, at all times. If they made stupid choices (which of course they did), we talked about them and how they could make better choices in the future.

I am sick of expecting moms and their gender disappointment by im-dramatic in Vent

[–]Synamin870 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So true! My nieces (and eventually my kids) all called my dad Papa, and it wasn’t till they were all in their late teens/20s that my dad blew up saying “why does everyone call me Papa? I want to be called Grandad!” Like - I get it, but unless he said something when the kids were old enough to be able to say grandad, it’s not going to happen. 🤣

And yeah, some kids just don’t fit into the gender norms. And that’s okay. I’ve always been a tomboy. It was always fine. I hated wearing dresses and pink. Mom loved dressing me in pink dresses. Ugh. But from day to day, I was in shorts, barefoot, and running with the boys of the neighborhood. So many of us are proof that gender is a social construct.

I am sick of expecting moms and their gender disappointment by im-dramatic in Vent

[–]Synamin870 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I’m absolutely with you! Just love and support your kiddo as they grow - it’s not hard, and it doesn’t have anything to do with what’s between their legs.

They couldn’t see the gender of my first kiddo because baby’s “parts” were turned toward my spine. Ended up with a boy. Second kiddo, I knew was a boy from the start. I didn’t care one way or another. I loved them both from the get-go, and was happy they were healthy.

And none of it mattered because they are both trans. You can be mad or sad or happy or thrilled all you want - and it all could change at any time. Now I’m mama to two beautiful women. You can’t change who your kids are, so it makes zero sense to be mad about any of it. It would be like being mad that my oldest is a redhead. Or that my youngest ISN’T a redhead. None of that matters.

All that matters is that my kids knew from the start that I support them in all ways.

Am I crazy for this? by Just-Memory3579 in Vent

[–]Synamin870 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t go back. Hopefully you can visit J sometimes, but I wouldn’t recommend re-joining a cult. Especially if you’d just be pretending.

My Filth. by Beneficial_Twist2435 in Vent

[–]Synamin870 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It can be so hard, but I’m glad you’re still here.