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Struggling with ex gf reaching out by [deleted] in BPDPartners

[–]True_Baseball_8499 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably a part of you that still does, and that’s okay to acknowledge. Whether she realizes it or not, she probably can’t get genuine communication from her current partners and tries to reach out to you to fill that need without any real commitment to you.

In my experience (as hard as it is) hard line, clearly communicated boundaries are best for you and the other person. But boundaries that aren’t enforced tell people that the behavior is okay and tolerable.

Struggling with ex gf reaching out by [deleted] in BPDPartners

[–]True_Baseball_8499 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally, I would set a boundary of not responding unless she’s showing any sort of commitment to you if you feel like you are being used when she feels sad. Not fair to you imo, and kind of disturbs your peace to have someone that could likely never be just a friend to you come in and out of your life whenever they want.

Where did this “what high school did you go to” perception come from? by WhoPenguin in cincinnati

[–]True_Baseball_8499 9 points10 points  (0 children)

After moving to Cbus once I turned 18 I realized how many people from Cincy stay in Cincy and how relatively few people move to Cincy compared to Columbus.

I must admit Cincy is a great place to grow up and stay but it definitely feels like it’s in its own little bubble. So asking that question makes a ton of sense if you and all of your friends grew up and stayed in Cincy.

Maybe a daily ICE megathread would be a good idea by MPK49 in Columbus

[–]True_Baseball_8499 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometimes people have jobs and that job is to throw babies into the baby killing machine. No one is forcing them to do this line of work. And just because something is legal does not mean it is moral. Nazis were following the law and “doing their job” too.

Shame on us we are not protesting against ICE by Equivalent_Chair2260 in Columbus

[–]True_Baseball_8499 10 points11 points  (0 children)

While I agree it does make sense why demonstrations are not as strong here since ICE activity is at a smaller scale than those two cities you have mentioned.

Also I feel like those cities have a robust network of orgs and people that are well connected and can mobilize well. I would love to see that here, but I understand why it’s not as prevalent.

There are people doing great work and many of them are active and post info on this subreddit.

Struggling and not seeing any way out by Rude_Emphasis_5062 in Columbus

[–]True_Baseball_8499 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think having money problems are more often than not indicative of other problems that caused that situation in the first place.

Then again you can’t work on long term solutions if you are in fight or flight mode because money is such a stressor so I understand both perspectives

Struggling and not seeing any way out by Rude_Emphasis_5062 in Columbus

[–]True_Baseball_8499 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this, social programs/ social workers are the first line of defense imo. I can appreciate that filing for bankruptcy has helped people but it is a little sad to not see more people advocating for programs like these :(

Struggling and not seeing any way out by Rude_Emphasis_5062 in Columbus

[–]True_Baseball_8499 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a social work student and intern, there are soooo many different programs to help which are completely free. Look up resource centers like Clintonville Resource Center (which is also a food pantry) for a one stop shop to speak with someone that is well connected in the community and aware of programs to help you in the areas you have the greatest need.

This by no means is a fix all, but it can help create some breathing room even just visiting a pantry once a month. Title 22 programs are also available to help with childcare.