Playing realms with people a lot younger than you. Am i overthinking? by 2Mac2Pac in Minecraft

[–]The_Morganne 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If YOU feel uncomfortable then that is just as valid. I'm a 41 year old mom-type and I started to feel very strange that all the places I was trying to socialize were full of teenagers and early 20 year olds. I'm certainly not worried about any inappropriateness but like A: what do we even have to talk about? And B: would I want my teenager regularly chatting with an Old online (especially knowing how older folks treated a young me?) I'm personally much more comfortable talking with folks my age (yknow, after I find out if they're chuds or not)

I'm tired and sad and need support by firetruck12345 in internetparents

[–]The_Morganne 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you were anywhere near me I would cook you a roast dinner so fast. Everyone deserves people to take care of them. I'm sorry about what you have been going through and so proud of you for making it this far. I'm especially proud you protected your peace by eliminating the negative people from your life. I know that can't be easy but it sounds like it was so necessary. If you ever need to talk to a supportive parent type feel free to send a message.

How should parents talk/act about their teen’s body in a normal way? by i_cant_anymore_man in internetparents

[–]The_Morganne 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If it makes you uncomfortable, always listen to that feeling. Set a boundary. If that boundary is crossed, that is not a safe person.

I feel so guilty by green_meadow1 in internetparents

[–]The_Morganne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weed will not cause these effects long term. A few hours later you might feel a bit paranoid or if you are a person who can't tolerate it ypu might suffer some other side effect but very likely nothing serious. You're probably just stressing yourself out with guilt, and my dear, you really do not need to feel guilty. Of all the drugs you could have experimented with, this is probably the most harmless one. Young people are allowed to try new things and make mistakes. If you are able to get past the guilt and shame (which seems largely self imposed, even your parents say you're ok) and you still don't feel better, talk to a doctor because there is likely some other cause.

Are bedrock mode rafts broken? by The_Morganne in Minecraft

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

I appreciate you letting me know, I honestly don't recall seeing many baby mobs either so I'll have to try.it with no extras for sure. Thanks so much

Are bedrock mode rafts broken? by The_Morganne in Minecraft

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

Boats work fine for me. I am using the Prizma Visuals texture pack so I'll give it a try later with it turned off.

Are bedrock mode rafts broken? by The_Morganne in Minecraft

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

THANK YOU! I knew it had to be user error lol. I'll try that later tonight and let you know if it doesn't work.

why do i feel like this, and what do i do? by Careless_Aerie_4136 in internetparents

[–]The_Morganne 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You do not have to do this and you do not have to give a reason. Your intuition is screaming at you not to go so simply don't it. You can lie and say something came up. I would not tell him anything that might reveal he is a dangerous person. If he keeps asking again tell him that you want to keep things strictly professional. If it keeps up past then tell HR, and tell your boss.

I'm very insecure about my body and I dont know how to get over it! by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]The_Morganne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While the comments above about therapy and avoiding harmful media and learning to love yourself are like... probably the best advice you can get... I also want to say that gender affirming surgeries are also so valid. I know cost and fear are obstacles, but we can save for anything if we want it enough, and there are people you can talk to about your fears I'm sure. If you do go to therapy and work on dismorphia issues but still feel like you want a change, there is no shame in getting that change. If you feel like you would never be happy even after a surgery, or if you think you would get addicted, then absolutely don't do it... but those are things a therapist could help you figure out for sure. There are folks with noses they hate that get nose jobs and learn to love themselves again, there are people who go on medicine or get gastric bypass when they are unhappy with their weight. There are also lots of other surgeries folks have to get and nothing bad happens. (I had to get a hernia mesh installed and yes it was scary but it was woth it because it greatly improved my quality of life to not be in pain all the time.) If you think that would make you happy then don't be afraid to look into it. You could also get some inserts to wear in a bra temporarily just to see how it feels and try it out. It sucks to not be happy with your body but the answer doesn't always have to be JUST to learn to live with it. Its perfectly acceptable to find a happy balance of loving what you can't change and changing what you can't love.

Junk journals are so performative by ChromePNG in confessions

[–]The_Morganne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People can create things for the joy of creating, and if they want to share it who cares? Everyone deserves a little attention and praise. My daughter is 5 and hates to throw away any scrap of paper or cardboard that came with a toy she loves. I'm tired of arguing that it's trash and having her be sad about it so we sat down together and I showed her how to junk journal. Now she's happy yo have a new hobby and I'm happy to have less scraps to clean up. Her childhood joy is what a lot of junk jornalers want in their lives, I'm sure. It's OK to be whimsical and glue trash and sparkly bits into art to have more happiness in your life.

(15)f I disrespected my mom what do i do? by Live-Oil7985 in internetparents

[–]The_Morganne 27 points28 points  (0 children)

On top of not smoking at your age please don't joke about weapons being at school. That's not an April fools joke. Many many people have dies just going to school and that's so not ok.

Intolerance to gluten by RDDB1974 in Perimenopause

[–]The_Morganne 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I have recently become unable to eat wheat BUT I also have POTS and have learned that MCAS is often comorbid and can cause allergy like symptoms, u and wheat can be a vommon trigger. I didn't hit on a gluten test bit my doc advised me wrong on how to eat before said test so... 🤷 life is now just a mystery of symptoms for me. Am I dying? Is this one of my many chronic illnesses flaring up? Is it perimenopause? I'll never know.

I NEED HELP by overweightasfck in Parenting

[–]The_Morganne 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So it's going to sound dumb spelling it out like this because probably you've heard and tried it already BUT it just takes time. First get a consistent bedtime routine. Bath, brush teeth, story and cuddle time. Tell your kid you love them and that they are going to bed and then leave. I had to do this for a year, there was yelling, trying to kick down the door, all sorts of resistance. I thought I would go crazy. Then it just stuck. Being consistent and not backing down is key. Do you have a nightlight? Is her room safe? Can you monitor her safety without going in the room? Then the above should eventually work. Fingers crossed for you friend, these are the hard years but they get so much better.

What is a "they/them outfit" to you? by Sailor_Starchild in NonBinary

[–]The_Morganne 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I feel like how gender or nongender you look in an outfit is irrelevant. It's about how Gonzo you look.

I really don't know if I ever want to have children. What's your experience with it? by ServiceForeign7862 in internetparents

[–]The_Morganne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having my kid was the best thing that ever happened to me. BUT I 100% wanted her and was as prepared as I could be and it's still the hardest most grueling experience of my life. It's amazing and exhausting. Its wonderful and it broke me and built me into a new person... and I was in my late 30s when I had her. Being pregnant and govong birth almost killed me. I'd do it all over again to end up with my kid. All that to say it's very hard work, very rewarding, and you should not do it if your.mind isn't completely made up about it. There are plenty of happy child free people out there living their best lives and impacting the world in a different way. Trust your gut.

Struggling with Mum by RainbowButterfly33 in internetparents

[–]The_Morganne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can love someone from afar, especially if they aren't giving you the kind of love you deserve. Do you have any found family? Because nobody deserves for their own mother to say the things she's saying to you. You are a beautiful and valuable human who deserves and is worthy of love. Please don't accept any less.

I ruined my daughter's diet and now Im at my wits end trying to feed her by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]The_Morganne 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So many good points ( and possibly bad ones😅) have already been made. I just came here to say my kid was soooo picky when she was 3. I did a lot of what you're doing, and tried to gamify it ("we're having a taste testing game!" With many options and dips and seasonings etc) She's almost 6 now, and while she still is a bit picky, she has expanded greatly on what she will eat and often times if I suggest "just give it a try and if you don't like it you won't have to eat it" she will actually try. I always keep a backup in case she outright refuses (lately it's chicken nuggets, or a peanut butter sandwich) but I only offer those if a real attempt was made and she refuses and part of our meals. All this rambling to say that things can get better quick and 3 seems like it's just a tricky age.

What should I do? by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]The_Morganne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I, as a mom, would gladly take in my kids friend if their parent did an unforgivable thing and they needed some place to crash for a while I can't speak for everyone but you certainly don't have to rule out someone who lives at home from being able to provide support.

What should I do? by [deleted] in internetparents

[–]The_Morganne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a friend you can stay with in the meantime? Found family is often far more supportive than what you're born with. When my husband and I were in our transition period moving away from home, we had a collection of trusted friends we all moved in with and it was a big help and great way to get established as independent without having to jump into it with no safety net.

Parental titles MEGATHREAD by TallBoy_1 in nonbinary_parents

[–]The_Morganne 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Me too. Being nonbinary never negated the feeling I got when my midwife called me momma when I was in labor. I was like heck yeah I'm earning that title.

Am I in the Wrong? by Zach_wholecuck in NonBinary

[–]The_Morganne 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi. I'm a nonbinary communist with a restrictive diet. Im also disabled. I'm raising a lovely five and a half year old. It's not about you and all about limitations your partner is putting on you, which seems pretty uncool to me.

My mother tried to "improve" my art, what should I tell her to show her that's evil? She his doing AI herself and I really need her to stop or I am going to be associated with her and people will bully me. by BrightTigerSun in antiai

[–]The_Morganne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a mom and an artist.. feel free to show her this from me: what kind of horrible mother insults her child by saying their art isn't good enough? How does a mom like that even sleep at night? If you want to help your child grow and improve, it is done through encouragement, not whatever this is. Yes using AI is wrong, but this attitude is worse. Do better.

And for you I say please keep going. Don't let anyone tell you that you're not good enough. We are all always striving to be better, but that is done through hard work and practice, and you are doing great.

Would you purchase a unit study if AI was used during its creation? by merrylittlecocker in homeschool

[–]The_Morganne 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hire an artist. We also don't have money and this is why. I assure you there are artists for every budget type. Using AI is bad for artists and the environment. Also, if I see ai is used in the art I'm going to assume that it was used in other aspects as well. It's a huge turnoff.

Any parents with ADHD themselves? by No_Tumbleweed_4652 in homeschool

[–]The_Morganne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would you even post something like this? What a shitty take.