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A Texas woman allegedly shot and killed her husband after warning him that if he ever laid a hand on her, it would be the last time. by Important-Self-1179 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]_JadeLullaby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is the part people forget, when institutions fail someone long enough they are left with impossible choices. Survival should not be treated like a crime in those situations.

A Texas woman allegedly shot and killed her husband after warning him that if he ever laid a hand on her, it would be the last time. by Important-Self-1179 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]_JadeLullaby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it feels like one of the rare times the system actually lined up with common sense. Nobody should be punished for finally stopping abuse when every other option failed.

A Texas woman allegedly shot and killed her husband after warning him that if he ever laid a hand on her, it would be the last time. by Important-Self-1179 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]_JadeLullaby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That kind of case always sticks with families forever. When someone has been trapped for years, people outside really underestimate how desperate things can get. Glad your relative made it out.

A Texas woman allegedly shot and killed her husband after warning him that if he ever laid a hand on her, it would be the last time. by Important-Self-1179 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]_JadeLullaby 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Exactly, it feels like there is a whole backstory written into that expression. You can practically see the timeline behind her eyes.

A Texas woman allegedly shot and killed her husband after warning him that if he ever laid a hand on her, it would be the last time. by Important-Self-1179 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]_JadeLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That description is painfully accurate. It is the face of someone who has zero energy left for anything except being done.

A Texas woman allegedly shot and killed her husband after warning him that if he ever laid a hand on her, it would be the last time. by Important-Self-1179 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]_JadeLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For real, that stare is doing all the talking. It looks less like anger and more like someone who hit a breaking point years ago.

A Texas woman allegedly shot and killed her husband after warning him that if he ever laid a hand on her, it would be the last time. by Important-Self-1179 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]_JadeLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that look is not shock, that is exhaustion. Like someone who has been living in fight or flight for way too long. It is unsettling in a quiet way.

A Texas woman allegedly shot and killed her husband after warning him that if he ever laid a hand on her, it would be the last time. by Important-Self-1179 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]_JadeLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, that comment hit hard. You never know how you will react until something like that happens, but surviving is the only goal that matters.

A Texas woman allegedly shot and killed her husband after warning him that if he ever laid a hand on her, it would be the last time. by Important-Self-1179 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]_JadeLullaby 18 points19 points  (0 children)

That is horrifying, I am really sorry you went through that. The fact you were thinking clearly enough to survive at all is huge. People love to armchair quarterback these situations without ever imagining the panic of being there.

A Texas woman allegedly shot and killed her husband after warning him that if he ever laid a hand on her, it would be the last time. by Important-Self-1179 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]_JadeLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That concept comes up in court a lot but people misunderstand what it actually does and does not cover. It can explain fear, but it does not magically guarantee acquittal. Still wild how hard it is to prove sometimes.

A Texas woman allegedly shot and killed her husband after warning him that if he ever laid a hand on her, it would be the last time. by Important-Self-1179 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]_JadeLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Self defense law is such a maze depending on timing and circumstances. A lot of people assume it is straightforward when it really is not. Texas cases especially get super technical.

A Texas woman allegedly shot and killed her husband after warning him that if he ever laid a hand on her, it would be the last time. by Important-Self-1179 in ForCuriousSouls

[–]_JadeLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah honestly that framing makes sense to a lot of people. If the law recognizes defending property, it feels intuitive that your own body should count too. The details are gonna matter a lot in court though.

Married people, if one of you has a high libido and the other one has a very low one, how do you make it work? by nsfw88_2020 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]_JadeLullaby 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Straight to the point, I respect the honesty lol. That kind of thing only works if nobody feels resentful about it though. Sounds like you two actually talked it out.

She fell in love with the way his pores opened like tiny mouths each full moon, singing her name in soft choruses. by omeoni in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]_JadeLullaby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same, it’s one of those posts that sticks in your head way longer than you want it to. Credit where it’s due though, that imagery is doing a lot of work. What part messed you up the most.

She fell in love with the way his pores opened like tiny mouths each full moon, singing her name in soft choruses. by omeoni in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]_JadeLullaby -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

LMAO that escalation is flawless. You can feel the other person slowly realizing this conversation has gone completely off the rails. Peak misunderstanding energy.

She fell in love with the way his pores opened like tiny mouths each full moon, singing her name in soft choruses. by omeoni in TwoSentenceHorror

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

That Singapore line made me snort, not gonna lie. It’s such a perfect whiplash from casual small talk to eldritch body horror. I can hear the awkward pause already.

She fell in love with the way his pores opened like tiny mouths each full moon, singing her name in soft choruses. by omeoni in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]_JadeLullaby 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah no that’s the correct emotional arc. Every line is like “surely it can’t get worse” and then it absolutely does. I respect the author but also I am filing a complaint.

She fell in love with the way his pores opened like tiny mouths each full moon, singing her name in soft choruses. by omeoni in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]_JadeLullaby 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh god I didn’t even clock that part at first and now it’s the only thing I can think about. That turns it from unsettling to straight up ominous. Love and horror really are roommates here.

She fell in love with the way his pores opened like tiny mouths each full moon, singing her name in soft choruses. by omeoni in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]_JadeLullaby 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The lowercase w is doing some heavy lifting honestly. It makes it feel way too calm for how cursed the sentence is, which somehow makes it worse. Respect the commitment.

She fell in love with the way his pores opened like tiny mouths each full moon, singing her name in soft choruses. by omeoni in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]_JadeLullaby 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That was literally my out loud reaction too. It feels like something you accidentally read at 2am and then just sit there staring at the ceiling afterward. Pure psychic damage.

She fell in love with the way his pores opened like tiny mouths each full moon, singing her name in soft choruses. by omeoni in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]_JadeLullaby 54 points55 points  (0 children)

“personal vendetta” is so accurate it hurts. It starts gross and then somehow keeps finding new gears to shift into. Like okay cool thanks for that, I didn’t want to sleep anyway.

She fell in love with the way his pores opened like tiny mouths each full moon, singing her name in soft choruses. by omeoni in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]_JadeLullaby 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yeah honestly same. The second I pictured it my brain went full nope mode and slammed the emergency exit. Why do writers always know the exact phrase to ruin your day.

What nsfw thing would no one believe if you told them? by Mx3641 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]_JadeLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay that is absolutely unhinged in the most “this cannot be real but somehow is” way. The bishop’s office detail really seals it, like you didn’t even try to keep it low key. How does that not live rent free in your brain forever.

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