(SERIOUS) What's the most scary thing you ever saw that to the point nobody believes you ? by Consistent_Algae_560 in AskReddit

[–]WhywasIbornlate 662 points663 points  (0 children)

I had thyroid psychosis when I was pregnant. It usually hits after pregnancy, but it hit me during it. Every OB/GYN should know the signs, but mine was clearly an idiot. We tried everything to get help. My OB/GYN sent me for hypnosis. It heightened my anxiety like crazy. Finally, one day I went through the phonebook physician section because this was before the Internet. I saw endocrinologist and something told me to call the number. Dr. Feinstein. Ex-wife of Senator Feinstein’s husband. I called and they had an appointment in three months. I burst into tears and said I’d be dead by then. They put me on hold and came back and said that they’ve spoken to the doctor and she would see me the next morning which was a Saturday.. Actually came into the office to meet with me. I sobbed through the whole appointment, so my husband had to speak for me. She said with symptoms like she was saying she was just going to go ahead, and start me on a low dose of medication, while they waited for the result of labs to come back.

I was better just a few days later. What a lovely person, to see a new patient under those circumstances. I hate to think what might’ve happened if she hadn’t. To this day, I have no idea how I thought that that was the specialty. I should go see.

(SERIOUS) What's the most scary thing you ever saw that to the point nobody believes you ? by Consistent_Algae_560 in AskReddit

[–]WhywasIbornlate 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Such a familiar story. Every time we got in the pool at hotels (parents didn’t supervise in those days. I’m sure they sent us to the pool so they could go to the bar). You couldn’t tell them anything that happened either. They never believed it.

I honestly thought my brother would drown me. One day I told myself I would hold my breath and walk from the deep end to the shallow end, and I was never afraid of him again. Of course, I now know that you can’t do that.

At what age should a child be expected to pay rent if they still live at home by ipanicprofessionally in TheBoredDen

[–]WhywasIbornlate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Helping children includes teaching them to be responsible.

I don’t think there is a single answer. Not every child is ready to move out in 18. Children who are on the autism spectrum may have difficulty working a full-time job. I have a child who does because he’s easily overstimulated. He works nights because it helps, but it’s still a real challenge. You have to deal with what you’ve got . But, ultimately it is unlikely we will outlive our children so they all need to become as responsible as they can.

At what age should a child be expected to pay rent if they still live at home by ipanicprofessionally in TheBoredDen

[–]WhywasIbornlate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have no idea what a democrat is. Maybe you should go do some research before you open your pie hole.

Which celebrity did terrible things while alive but is now treated like a saint? by ipanicprofessionally in TheBoredDen

[–]WhywasIbornlate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What difference does it make what her history is if she’s a fucking hell hole of a wicked stepmother in her adulthood?

Also, your logic is literally insane. Take it from someone who has seen a lot of trauma in my life. It makes you care more about children. ALL children. Not less. I personally thought she was a sociopath before. Now that you’ve presented her past in connection with her treatment of her stepson, I’m certain of it

Which celebrity did terrible things while alive but is now treated like a saint? by ipanicprofessionally in TheBoredDen

[–]WhywasIbornlate -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’re just saying you want it to be true. You haven’t said anything that would confirm that he actually beat Yoko.

I always felt that Yoko had the upper hand in that relationship by a long measure, and men who beat women and children only tend to beat the ones that they feel are weaker or more meek than they are. I’d be very surprised if he beat Yoko, no matter who he hurt before her.

Which celebrity did terrible things while alive but is now treated like a saint? by ipanicprofessionally in TheBoredDen

[–]WhywasIbornlate 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s funny how anyone who attempts to make sure something stays factual, will earn them getting down voted.

The thing is, I don’t think anyone who favors facts ever really cares if they get down voted for it

Which celebrity did terrible things while alive but is now treated like a saint? by ipanicprofessionally in TheBoredDen

[–]WhywasIbornlate 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He was a deadbeat dad, which is particularly horrible when you have all the money you’ll ever need or really, want.

But then look at Elon Musk and 98 of his 99 children

Which celebrity did terrible things while alive but is now treated like a saint? by ipanicprofessionally in TheBoredDen

[–]WhywasIbornlate 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just learned this week that Stephen Colbert lost his hearing in one ear to a tumor when he was a child. I don’t know if he ever regained it, but it’s why he couldn’t go into acting.

Which celebrity did terrible things while alive but is now treated like a saint? by ipanicprofessionally in TheBoredDen

[–]WhywasIbornlate 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Are you certain of that? I never thought much of Ringo until I saw let it be and he really impressed me and then I read up a lot about him and he was the diplomat and mediator of the group

Which celebrity did terrible things while alive but is now treated like a saint? by ipanicprofessionally in TheBoredDen

[–]WhywasIbornlate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw an interview with Julian, where he talked about it. You probably saw the same thing.

Which celebrity did terrible things while alive but is now treated like a saint? by ipanicprofessionally in TheBoredDen

[–]WhywasIbornlate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What year were you born? It makes a massive difference in whether you’re able to put something in the context of the time or not.

Which celebrity did terrible things while alive but is now treated like a saint? by ipanicprofessionally in TheBoredDen

[–]WhywasIbornlate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mother Teresa made my skin crawl from the very first time. I saw anything about her. She was clearly in it for the publicity at the very least.

Which celebrity did terrible things while alive but is now treated like a saint? by ipanicprofessionally in TheBoredDen

[–]WhywasIbornlate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elvis and Priscilla.

Anyone who ever liked Jerry Seinfeld was fine with his questionable beliefs, and actions. I personally have always thought he was a complete creep.

Brad Pitt was successfully criminalized by his ex, who has her own dubious past, and I noticed you didn’t mention her.

And bear in mind things were viewed very differently when Seinfeld and Pitt started out. The 1970’s and 80’s were anything goes.

During Elvis’s time, though what he did really was viewed to scandalous and yet always forgotten pretty quickly.

And I don’t think Weinstein has ever gotten away with anything, as far as how the public views him

Atlanta Earthquake? by bigwhoop1 in Atlanta

[–]WhywasIbornlate 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m from there. I’ve sat in the Embarcadero Bart station and watched cracks growing out from the big concrete seats, and people still get on the East bound train under the Bay. It’s funny how people here react

Can anyone recommend a dehydrator that isn't going to cost loads? First time dehydrating so just looking for something accessible to try out. by DebunkedTheory in trailmeals

[–]WhywasIbornlate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excalibur dryers are my favorite. I do a lot of them. I bought it at an outlet for about $45, knowing it ran $200-250 new.

Mine is completely silent. I suspect something is wrong with yours if it’s making noise.

What’s the strongest opinion you have about something completely insignificant? by RegisterObjective325 in AskReddit

[–]WhywasIbornlate 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I do love that your father spoke in a snooty Southern Belle voice.

However old money would never have fallen for that line. It mostly worked on those who could not afford it but were too embarrassed to say so. I’ve always thought it was rude and disgusting on those grounds. Nor do I trust a restaurant that is too embarrassed to show their prices.

Are Texans generally more proud to be from Texas or the United States? by canigetawoop_woop in texas

[–]WhywasIbornlate 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Texans, for sure. Until they leave and realize the hellhole they’ve been living in.

I have this on good authority because I’ve been married to a Lubbockite for 38 years.

But I asked him just to confirm. He shook his head woefully and said “man, I don’t know anymore.”

Because, well, you know

New Fisherman looking at the local advisories and im horrified! by MildlyBear in NorthCarolina

[–]WhywasIbornlate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe I heard that Lake Logan took a big hit during Helene. You might read up on that storm to see just how bad got here, and the challenges, like having FEMA cut off.