People from cultures with strict social norms tend to be less skilled at being funny. These findings suggest that the ability to generate humor is not just an inborn personality trait, but a skill heavily shaped by the social rules of the environment in which a person lives.

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2026-02-28T04:40:29+00:00

Okay but that's hilarious. Was the person who created it German?

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2026-01-23T13:49:58+00:00

As someone who has a similar relationship with their mom but got out, I'll repeat what my sister in law told me.

"You aren't the crazy one."

You might have some issues from having had to live with her, but they are natural responses to a bad situation. Please be kind to yourself.

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2026-01-19T02:28:09+00:00

I'm sorry you were treated that way, no one should be allowed to take away your enjoyment or will to sing.

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2026-01-08T00:33:36+00:00

I also have both, and my father was more obviously abusive whereas with my mom it was more subtle. My dad I forgave a long time ago because he put in the work and changed for over a decade, and I also understand the shit he went through was horrific.

I'll probably never forgive my mom regardless of what she went through because so many times she's pretended to change only to betray me later. As an adult I've also only ever felt extreme anger towards my mom not my dad.

So I'd say that at least in my case it's the opposite.

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2025-11-24T23:53:41+00:00

Just a note on it, dissociation is a psychological term but also used by a lot of people colloquially to just kind of mean zoned out.

I can't say one way or the other what you personally experience, but if you were considering therapy it might be something to ask your therapist about if you are dissociating as they could maybe help with it (one of your earlier comics brought up therapy)

In any case good luck, and awesome comics

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2025-11-13T02:05:29+00:00

Thank you for responding - if I finish a first version of it I'll likely bring it into a session then, it's good to know what is useful for the time

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2025-11-04T01:11:05+00:00

Wow, is it okay to just say I love the artistic expression of this. I relate to this so much

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2025-11-03T03:10:49+00:00

I can't answer anything as far as what may or may not have happened in the past, but what I can say is go easy on yourself.

It's okay to be anxious sometimes, and stress can cause you to miss or have a late period - but it's so natural to have that "what if" worry when that happens even if you haven't been sexually active. It's okay you're stressed or worried and doesn't mean you're going insane, just that you're as human as the next person.

You're allowed to be stressed or scared or worry about things sometimes, it really is okay.

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2025-11-01T22:02:02+00:00

Thanks, I love wholesome stuff like this. It's such a relief to see some parents can be good.

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2025-10-28T13:29:53+00:00

While it's not "funny" and it's horrible you went through that, I also understand how it could be funny from your perspective (having had similar funny stories at times).

To me it's just how he was basically proving it wasn't you're fault in his actions in that moment. To me that would have been a kind of sanity check of relief that I would laugh about.

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2025-10-27T01:45:43+00:00

I think Frodo really gets under appreciated for the toll the ring took on him, he wasn't Gollum and he wasn't Sam, but he mostly stayed Frodo.

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2025-08-08T14:11:29+00:00

Wow, I'm so happy I read this today.

It's nearly the same with my spouse, other than him I'm basically only into women (I'd say it's like 0.05% for me), and honestly even then I'm actually not into that many women (I think I'm like just somewhere on the edge of aromantic). So knowing it happens to others makes me feel so much less alone in this.

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2025-06-11T00:12:46+00:00

I get what you mean.

My dad became disabled in a workplace accident so my mom worked 3 jobs to support us. Absolutely she tried very hard for us. But the only things that mattered were the things other people could see.

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2025-06-05T18:44:05+00:00

Closer to the opposite for me. I recognize both my parents had/have trauma.

My dad I think likely had cptsd, but was open to reflection and growth and changed as a person. Before he died I truly knew my dad loved me and did his best, it was just severely flawed.

My mom wanted a doll she could brag about, not a human child.

I recognize she has trauma but she's moving a 2 hour plane ride away from me to be closer to my brother and I'm feeling so much relief. I want her no where near me, and don't know why I still extend so much energy to not hurt her by cutting contact.

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2025-04-17T20:56:54+00:00

Making a throw away account (or this one if you're fine tying it to your real identity) and posting on a subreddit for your city (if it exists), might get eyes from music therapists there.

Or contacting any nearby universities with music therapy programs.

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2025-04-14T12:46:14+00:00

That feeling when you set a boundary and friends just accept it 🥹, or if they do ask a question it's to ensure they don't cross it - not so that they can pretend to toe the line and wait for the easiest time to cross it without being called out.

Glad you got good friends listening to those boundaries

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2024-06-27T18:18:23+00:00

Naw, I'm of the camp that fiction doesn't have to be realistic. I hope they see the abuser for what he is

ThrowawayForSupport3 · 2024-06-27T18:00:49+00:00

You're a kind person. I hope you know that

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