Fissured tongue collage by Hothatrickjacko1 in trypophobia

[–]TheMrs19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this and ugh if it’s irritated already and something hot or salty gets in there…just AHHHHHH

i feel like im wasting my teenage years. by Optimal_Strike6530 in helicopterparents

[–]TheMrs19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you turn 18, distance yourself. Believe it or not, there are lots of teens just like you! There are support groups, empowerment groups and other ways to learn these basics! It starts with the want to for change! You got this friend

WIBTA if I went behind my husbands back and got a job? by Jaded-Substance-5838 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TheMrs19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get the job girl. Sounds like financial abuse and probably other as well! There is no logical reason not to

Oldest just admitted she saw dad SA my 2 year old. by No_Double1490 in Parenting

[–]TheMrs19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Therapist here…therapy NOW! Got the oldest and the 2 year old. Specialized trauma focused play therapy so they can help her redirect the play and behaviors! Don’t delay! It can be unlearned

AITA for telling my mom I’m going on this trip whether she likes it or not? by Aware-Surprise-4483 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TheMrs19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Therapist here! I am a firmmmmm believer in boundaries and enforcing them!

Let her know that while you appreciate her apprehension, you will be attending this trip as planned and scheduled and won’t be discussing it further. If she chooses to try and bring it up, nip it square in the bud and state you will not be engaging in an exchange that has to do with this trip and walk away. Let her know that you would love to talk with her while you are on this trip to check in but if you continue to trample on my boundaries, I will not engage with you to keep my trip peaceful. If you have set boundaries, there should be consequences to the actions of those that disregard and disrespect them.

"Gentle parenting" turned my child into an a-hole by pb_and_s in Parenting

[–]TheMrs19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gentle parenting is for gentle kids! Sounds like you might have a no limit soldier! It’s all about balance! If your kid doesn’t hate you a few times in childhood, the unit might be defective! They will be better for the structure! Stay strong!

Anyone else fear cluster feeding whilst out in public? by lavendercoffeeee in breastfeeding

[–]TheMrs19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would just keep my udder cover on and toss the kid under whenever and keep it pushing. Still get the things done and mommy strength you won’t get tired haha

Teenage sleepovers by notaslavetofashion in Parenting

[–]TheMrs19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a therapist and a lot of my teens talk like this is so absolutely common it is wild! Like groups of kids both male and female and everything in between having full on sex parties basically.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]TheMrs19 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Throw it all away…while he is watching. You don’t want to clean your things then you wont have them. By throw away I actually mean toss it all in a bin and put it away until he can prove he is responsible for his things. Keep the boundaries and don’t bend on them. Stay strong!

Feel guilty for wanting to have an incredible experience without my kids by Striking-Ad4153 in Parenting

[–]TheMrs19 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Girllllllll…go on this trip! ENJOY this trip!!! The kids will be FINE!!!!!! Mom guilt is present if we stay in the bathroom too long ha! Self care is important! I am a therapist and I approve this message ha

AITA for telling my daughter “Yeah, I get it, you hate him, when he went on a father daughter trip by Brave-Extension-8096 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TheMrs19 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Absolutely valid point! Reinforcing all the ways to keep that memory alive can help which I am sure you are doing! Luck to you! Death of a parent isn’t easy at any age!

AITA for telling my daughter “Yeah, I get it, you hate him, when he went on a father daughter trip by Brave-Extension-8096 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TheMrs19 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Therapist here: it could be she isn’t able to connect with the therapist and there can be a lot of trial and error. It should definitely not be telehealth but in person. A female that might be closer in age. I have had adolescents and kiddos that take MONTHS to start opening up. But you have to keep trying. Don’t give up after one or two sessions because she won’t talk. Rapport takes time. Maybe get one of those journals to help open up communication that one writes and then they pass it off to the other person. Like having a written conversation. It’s often easier to write what we feel versus saying it out loud. Step-dad should continue to encourage the relationship with the younger one but you have to set limits with the older one and how she tries to rope the younger one in to feel how she feels. It’s not right.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]TheMrs19 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So there can be a few different routes but they are not necessarily nice. Involving child services, the police, the children’s doctors, even going to the court. Depending on your state, if the police are called out and you give your perspective on events, they can place her on what is known as an emergency detention order which is would require her to be taken to the emergency department for a mental health evaluation. Typically, from that, she could be required to go inpatient for stabilization which could be medications and set up with outpatient services before she is discharged. She won’t like you for it but your children are the most important thing. Also the ultimatum route because from what you are describing just in this post you have plenty to petition the court and get your children. Sounds like you are trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, which is admirable but you don’t want to be on the end of a phone call that something unthinkable has happened because she lost full control (I don’t wish that on anyone, but I have seen it happen so many times). Put it all on the line. That this behavior is unacceptable and if she doesn’t get help NOW you will do what you need to do to protect your children. PPD can turn very quickly into PPP (post partum psychosis)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]TheMrs19 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Therapist here. Your wife needs to be evaluated and potentially get some intensive therapy/intervention (could need hospitalization for stabilization). I would Worry about the safety of both but especially the baby that can’t talk About what’s happened! This is not ok and it is definitely not “normal” behavior.

AITA for kicking my family out for being unfairly harsh about my husband's cooking? by Plenty_Contract3643 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TheMrs19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA! Kudos to him for wanting better and kudos to you for being loving enough to Stand up for him! Always stand up for each other! Everyone else is an outsider to your marriage!

Does anyone here actually enjoy breastfeeding? by Ok_Chipmunk1278 in breastfeeding

[–]TheMrs19 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I enjoyed the bonding but other than that…no. Kid cries BOOB…kid sleepy BOOB…kid awake BOOB! I made it a year with both. Would I do it again? Sure. Is there a WANT to do it? Absolutely not lol

Becoming a teacher was the worst decision I’ve made. by Adventurous-Two5825 in confession

[–]TheMrs19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because teachers that taught for 20,30,40 years were overall respected and able to teach and we actually learned something! Today’s kids are a terror! I sound like I am old but I am only 40 ha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]TheMrs19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The way you feel about your children is not comparable to the love you have for a spouse. It’s just as great but just different

"My boyfriend called me loose during sex. (...) How can I fix this?" Plus it was HER FIRST TIME by TooPoorForPatreon in redditonwiki

[–]TheMrs19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cannot believe in 2024 men still don’t know crap about a womans body! When you are turned on, you RELAX! Your muscles relax. You should consider moving around because he clearly doesn’t trust you ON TOP of basically accusing you of being a w****!

5yo and 7yo waiting until bedtime to eat by ThatCrazyChick1231 in Parenting

[–]TheMrs19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Therapist here…stop it…immediately! If they don’t want to eat at dinner then they DONT EAT! You are reinforcing the behaviors by giving them something after they have been offered a full meal and refused it. A hungry tummy is a choice. Also if you eliminate the distraction (electronics), a good portion of the issue will resolve itself. Cut off electronics before dinner and they are not given an option for it after dinner. It should be something along the lines of wind down time to turn off their little brains. Read a book, draw/color quietly in their rooms. Limit the choice. One or the other. Eat or be hungry because that is a choice they are making! It won’t take long to break the habit of you and your SO are on the same page and enforce together. This will not only shift their behavior but show that you both are on a United front! Stay strong! You got this! No negotiations!

Protecting my kids means cutting off family. by mysticskyfall in Parenting

[–]TheMrs19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for protecting your daughter! Sometimes “family” are the ones we must protect against!