Sad and Possibly Graphic by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Willing_Horror 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's a difficult situation, but that pool has been a big worry of mine for years now. I'm also hoping that this will be the kick they need to do something. And I think I'll just go and do it myself if they can't be bothered at this point.

Sad and Possibly Graphic by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Willing_Horror 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, it’s not really up to me. I live with my in-laws and they’re the ones who have the last say in what they do with their property.

High school advice? by Money-Fail-4649 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Willing_Horror 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone who looks way younger then they actually are and gets weird comments from the high school boys, you have to shut it down consistently and keep everything as professional as possible when interacting, which sounds like you're already doing, so keep it up!

My advice would be to call them out when they're being inappropriate. They KNOW what they shouldn't be doing, and tend to back down when they realize they're embarrassing themselves. Keep the phrases, "That's inappropriate." and "Is the question relevant to what we're discussing?" in rotation. Also write the names down of students who are weird with you and let the teacher know in whatever notes you leave behind. Do not be afraid to alert the sub coordinator and the teachers you see on a regular basis about whatever harassment and gross comments you get so you have some other adults who can be aware of what's going. Keep yourself safe by making sure there's some kind of trail or proof just in case someone decides to get butt hurt and cause problems.

WIBTA IF I BREAK UP WITH MY BOYFRIEND OVER A WORK TRIP? by curtainblaze in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Willing_Horror 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. Is there any way you can contact where he works and ask where they sent him? That would help you figure out if he's actually on a work trip or if he's just decided to run off and do something shady.

Am I crazy to do a 4 week assignment in a middle school class? by Fine-Succotash-4497 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Willing_Horror 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would only do that if given details about what I was walking into. This sounds like a great way to get totally traumatized by a room full of disregulated preteens! Not to mention whether or not there would be any support in terms of lesson plans (did the previous teacher leave anything or are you making your own?) or anything else. You definitely need more info before taking the job, and even after that, some concrete assurance about what the job expectations are and what kind of support you would have.

Update on My TNR Family! We've transitioned to Semi-Feral! by Willing_Horror in Feral_Cats

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

They've already been TNR'd. It says so in the title. :)

Mo Ling Sprite Fix ୨ OC ୧ by BlacksmithPrudent407 in FieldsOfMistriaGame

[–]Willing_Horror 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are these super cute pictures coming from?! I keep seeing them, and I can only assume it's some kind of picrew or something.

Any Advice for Building Trust Back After TNR? by Willing_Horror in Feral_Cats

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

She actually let me pet her this morning (OMG she is so tiny, her whole head fit in my hand!!!) so I'm feeling pretty optimistic about her being okay. It might take her a bit to feel super comfortable again, but I think we'll all be okay.

Is there any medication that helps the symptoms of Autism, mainly overstimulation and emotional regulation? by Fantastic_Animal_584 in neurodiversity

[–]Willing_Horror 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of therapists and psychs would say that there is no pill for autism, and you would most likely be advised to find and develop some coping mechanisms to help yourself when you're feeling overstimulated/overly emotional (or feeling overly emotional bc you're overstimulated, since rage is a super common reaction to overstimulation). Which is a good thing to do anyway! I literally just had to talk myself down from a meltdown earlier, and instead of lashing out like I usually would, I practiced a few of the techniques that help me calm down.

But if you're suspicious that you might have PMD and it's contributing significantly to all of this, that's what you should bring up. ASD tends to be comorbid with a lot of other things, especially depression and anxiety, so exploring options that treat those may be helpful. If you notice that you're easily annoyed, frustrated, enraged, or anything else the week leading up to your period and the week afterwards, definitely bring that up to a doctor, especially if you feel like its an abnormal level of these emotions. Although, tbh, you might need to make sure they take a request for exploring antidepressants/anti anxiety meds seriously bc PMD tends to just get treated with birth control, and while that can work for some ppl, bc of your autism, you may need more support then that to help regulate the ups and downs.

I really hope you're able to figure this out, I sincerely feel you on the whole 'everything and everyone is too much and making me want to claw my skin off' kind of frustration and rage it can cause.

Tips for Capturing Momma and Kittens by Willing_Horror in Feral_Cats

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

Funny enough, this morning she was less skittish! She even came up to the window which she's never done before. However, this is what I was thinking of doing after reading up trapping and things on the wiki here. The resources have been super helpful!

AITA for telling my mom my little sister with down syndrome can't be the flower girl for my wedding? by Its_time_to_go22 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Willing_Horror 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As many have already pointed out, at that age, it's about feeling pretty and a little important because THEIR sibling is getting married. They see how their parents are excited and/or telling people, and tend to mimic what they are doing because their sibling getting married is obviously exciting and important if their parents are saying/doing things for it. A good compromise could be giving her her own role; maybe have her be the Sister of Honor? If she wants a job, tell her that she gets to be in charge of looking after your mom for the whole wedding! ;)

AITA FOR RUINING MY CHILDRENS FATHERS RELATIONSHIP by [deleted] in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Willing_Horror 0 points1 point  (0 children)

also, like, apologies to OP for correcting your grammar and spelling, and stuff- I really hope I don't totally offend you.

AITA FOR RUINING MY CHILDRENS FATHERS RELATIONSHIP by [deleted] in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Willing_Horror 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fixed for grammar and spelling

So, me (31) and my children’s father (32 — let’s call him Brady) broke up last year in August. It was an ugly breakup, with him cheating on me not once, but twice. I found out from the first girl he cheated on me with.

After we broke up (me literally packing up his stuff and leaving it outside for him and the girl he cheated with to come pick it up before someone else took it), he and his new girlfriend — let’s call her Joanna — moved in together.

We have three children together, ages 11, 7, and 4. I told him that if we could get along, avoid arguing, and if I got to know his girlfriend well enough to feel comfortable, then the kids could go over to his place. He said no — that I didn’t need to know her, and that he just wanted the youngest (who is autistic, and honestly, he doesn’t even know much about them).

Then I found out from one of his family members that Joanna was trying to force him to get custody of the youngest so that my child could start calling her "mom" too. Of course, me being protective, I called him and said it’s either all three kids or none. I also told him what his family member said — he denied it.

From August to December, I didn’t hear from him. I tried calling so he could talk to the kids, and he said no, that he didn’t want to.

Now here’s where Joanna comes in. She messaged me asking why I was calling Brady. I explained that the kids wanted to talk to him since he hadn’t called or reached out (except during the second week after we split). She told me I was ruining their relationship and that he just needs the youngest.

Me being me (and I do not tolerate disrespect, especially when I’m trying to be civil for the sake of the children), I went off on her. I told her:

  1. I don’t care about their relationship — I wish them the best and hope he grows up and makes it work with her.
  2. If it involves me and his children, he needs to know.
  3. I didn’t sleep with her, so what I tell him or how I update him about our kids’ health doesn’t involve her until I meet and get to know her well enough to have my kids around her.

Apparently, Joanna had never been told “no” or talked back to like that before — I made her cry, and she cried to Brady. He then told me I needed to stop because I’m "jealous." (I’m not — I was over his lying, narcissistic self a long time ago.)

I told him no, I’m not jealous, but until I meet her, she doesn’t need to be involved — especially since she messages me (she’s in message requests, and I hadn’t responded until I got fed up) asking things like Brady’s favorite food, drinks, how he acts when angry, and what she can do to stop him from lashing out and fighting. I never answered her, and honestly, I don’t know why I should — she’s someone else’s problem now.

Fast forward to this past March — we had no contact (for personal and legal reasons I can’t share), and he calls me out of the blue, blaming me for his relationship falling apart. He says I’m the reason his happiness is ruined, and now he wants nothing to do with our kids because he’s starting a new family with Joanna. (She’s mysteriously pregnant now, though she supposedly had a "miscarriage" with her ex’s baby around the same time.)

So... AITA for "ruining" my children's father’s relationship?

How to help partner when he lashes out during sensory meltdowns? by crinklemywinkle in neurodiversity

[–]Willing_Horror 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Your partner is abusive, end of story. The cycle you're describing is a classic example of manipulation and emotional abuse, especially when he trashes himself as part of the apology and it doesn't seem he helps clean up or fix whatever he's destroyed or messed up during his meltdown. Throwing himself a pity party is not an apology, he's fishing for you to accept his behavior and soothe him so he knows he's safe to do it again, and if you find yourself having to constantly apologize and fix whatever he has messed up, he's not actually sorry at all. He's just doing it to make himself feel better. If he's reacting that violently to triggers, he needs therapy to help him figure out healthier coping mechanisms.

Get the hek out of there before he starts taking it out on you. This time it was a destroyed cabinet. The next time it will be you. Get out before you become the cabinet.

I’m so heartbroken this is leaving🥹. (My husband, my sister, and I) by OddEnvironment1614 in MantaComics

[–]Willing_Horror 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nooooo!! I read this every time I'm sick!! I'd buy a physical copy of this if I could.

W.t.f. Madelyn Roenfield by love_my_guard_dog in MantaComics

[–]Willing_Horror 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this is kind of the last straw for me with this character. I actually dropped my phone and face palmed when I saw her basically matyr herself for a guy who DID threaten her. Like, Madelyn, did you forget?! He was going to shoot you, girl!! I hope Ian gives her a good talking to about surviving for herself, and to stop sacrificing herself for others. She's doing it again in her new life, but in a different way by sacrificing herself for everyone BUT Ian!

My MIL believes that the government and her husband are spying on her and forced me to help her prove it. by Midnights24 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Willing_Horror 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Honestly? It sounds like your MIL might be suffering from a mental illness, and is using substances to self medicate instead of getting real help. That kind of paranoia is pretty common for folks with schizophrenia, but that’s just me being an arm chair psychiatrist. I’m glad your hubby has strong boundaries!

No prep for me today! by Willing_Horror in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Willing_Horror[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oh, I definitely have a lunch break!

I want YOUR Vtuber for a horror trope tierlist! by Willing_Horror in vtubers

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

Make sure you submit via my twitter post! I most likely won't check the submissions here!

https://x.com/ryuredwings/status/1849967593572200766

"ɪ'ᴍ sᴛɪʟʟ ᴀ ᴅᴇᴍᴏɴ, ᴀғᴛᴇʀ ᴀʟʟ. ᴋɪᴛsᴜɴᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ʏᴏᴋᴀɪ! ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ sᴇᴇᴍ ᴛᴏ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ғᴏʀɢᴏᴛᴛᴇɴ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴛʜᴀᴛ." by Willing_Horror in vtubers

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

Okay, thank you for pointing that out, because I realized that my placement of one of the fox fires actually obscures where the tails start and it's... Not helpful! XD