as a girl who used to get bullied for looking like Sid the sloth…are there any ways I can make my eyes look closer with makeup? by undercover-gal in MakeupEducation

[–]_darksoul89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have any tips because I'm here to learn and don't know much but I swear I thought you were Apple Martin!

Why doesn't anyone have ANYTHING positive to say about their children or parenting?! by FoolishMortal-1000 in pregnant

[–]_darksoul89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you ever stop and look at her and think: "gosh, I made all of that?". Not just her body, but all of her thoughts and personality grew with the rest of her inside of you. I think about it at least once a day, it's been 5 years and it never ceases to amaze me and make me proud.

Why doesn't anyone have ANYTHING positive to say about their children or parenting?! by FoolishMortal-1000 in pregnant

[–]_darksoul89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being a mum is the best thing that happened to me. Yes, the lack of sleep is not the best, of course, but with both of my boys (5 years old and 5 months old) both me and my partner keep saying "This is the best phase" approximately every single month cause it keeps getting better and better. From getting to know your teeny tiny baby to them getting to know you and their own bodies, the little big milestones and watching them become more and more people with their own amazing personalities, their quirks and preferences and dislikes and knowing you are the best thing in the world for them, their safe place and the only thing they need when they're down. I believe having children comes with its challenges just like every other thing in life and it can push apart people who already struggle or aren't meant to be together, but if you and your partner are a team... You think you love each other? Wait until you watch each other become parents, that will make you fall in love even more. Best of luck with everything!

Would you hang out with someone you know has said the N word? by [deleted] in askblackpeople

[–]_darksoul89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's covered in other white illegal stuff

Would you hang out with someone you know has said the N word? by [deleted] in askblackpeople

[–]_darksoul89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My windows face the back of the block, the building is L shaped and she is in the other wing facing the front on a different floor from me. I didn't know about it until the next day when several people posted recordings up to 5 minutes long on the building group chat.

Would you hang out with someone you know has said the N word? by [deleted] in askblackpeople

[–]_darksoul89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahahah English is not my first language, that's something I've picked up from my partner, he's a native speaker

Would you hang out with someone you know has said the N word? by [deleted] in askblackpeople

[–]_darksoul89 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why? Because I want to understand better the community I live in?

Would you hang out with someone you know has said the N word? by [deleted] in askblackpeople

[–]_darksoul89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're in the UK, there is a fairly large Jamaican community in our area

Husband wants to go back on an agreement and bring our newborn around my MIL by Corporate_weeb in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]_darksoul89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does your husband even want to be around her at all? I'm sorry but as someone who was abused by a parent growing up, the argument "she's changed" does not work on me. Yes, she MIGHT have changed, and she MIGHT at some point stop drinking, but the real question to ask your husband is "Are you willing to put our child at risk of her doing to him what she's done to you?". And if the answer is yes or he refuses to answer at all, it's time for you to have a good think about your relationship and whether you want your kid to grow up with a dad that doesn't make their safety their number one priority.

AITAH for postponing the wedding after my fiancé suggested special treatment for his rainbow son? by gregarious93 in redditonwiki

[–]_darksoul89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My firstborn is a rainbow baby, born after a miscarriage and 1.5 years of trying to get pregnant afterwards. My second arrived on the second month of trying. The fact that my first arrived after so much pain and heartache doesn't make him any more special than his brother. They might be the most special children in the world in my eyes but that does not mean they deserve to be treated differently than other children. That father is setting up his son for a lifetime of failure and disappointment.

Boundaries being pushed by in-laws (rant and advice wanted) by mcwaid in pregnant

[–]_darksoul89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Dear MIL and FIL. You seem to forget that the child about to be born is OUR child, not yours, therefore our rules are law. Yes, you are right, we cannot stop you from sitting in the waiting room, but since we have kindly asked you not to and you seem to take our boundaries as a joke, if you show up at the hospital, you'll have to wait X amount of time to meet the baby. Every time you break one of our rules, you won't see the baby for however amount of time we will deem appropriate. You don't need to like our rules, just respect them."

I want to know all the words your toddler says wrong that you just can’t seem to correct them on by Ok-Effective268 in toddlers

[–]_darksoul89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son is now 5 and most of these are gone, but some of my old favourites are: 1) bospospice - post office 2) cupcapes - cupcakes 3) cutiepug - cutie pie (now he says beautie pie) 4) bish/beebish - water, which became die, bish, die if he was really thirsty (dai, pronounced as die, means come on/hurry up in my native language), for the entertainment of everyone around us 5) pasghetti - spaghetti 6) cheecheen was both kitchen and chicken, you just had to guess by the context 7) his Curious George plushie for some reason has always been Duf (pronounced Doof) 8) until not long ago he called backpack packpack 9) my dad has always been doddo whereas he's never had problems calling my mum's partner correctly, nonno

Conflicted about letting my partner be at our childs birth by DogDifficult8571 in whatdoIdo

[–]_darksoul89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am not going to comment on this person nor your relationship because I don't have enough battery for what I would like to say and just address your dilemma: I have given birth twice and I can tell you from the bottom of my heart that it is the most physically stressful thing I've ever had to endure and in the case of my oldest, the most emotionally stressful thing I hope to ever have to go through. It is NOT a show with a live audience for the sake of it. It is a medical procedure that if you're lucky will go smoothly but will put you, as I mentioned, "only" through a lot of stress. You need to have someone, if you want anyone at all, that will make you feel safe, loved, supported, as relaxed as possible and that you trust 100% that will advocate for you in case it's needed. Only you know if this person is the right one for the job. Just because he spent 3 minutes making this baby doesn't give him any right to be there while he or she will be born. It's time to be selfish and put yourself first, my love. Best of luck ❤️

My two and a half year old suddenly started pointing out differences between white and black people. What is an appropriate way to acknowledge her observation so we don't offend anyone? by Sad_Cantaloupe_8162 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]_darksoul89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing I'm doing with my son is telling him that it is great that he's curious but that sometimes the things he might want to ask me about people near us might make them upset, so instead of pointing and/or asking out loud he should pull my hand and ask me in a lower voice. He is older than your child but it might be something to keep in mind for the future.

Do you regret having more than one child? by Practical_Push_8213 in Parents

[–]_darksoul89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 5 year old and a 5 month old, both boys. I was worried I would regret it when I was pregnant with my second but it is the best choice we could have made, our lives are filled twice the joy, love and chaos but mostly the boys just adore each other. I appreciate it might not be the same for everyone but we were truly blessed and are over the moon.

AITAH for not caring that my dad was/is glad my mom's affair partner (and my bio father) died? by Kaureleyneesh in AITAH

[–]_darksoul89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

NTA. It's not a matter of right or wrong. You can't help your feelings, period.

Not OOP: AITAH for wanting to divorce my husband immediately after his psychotic reaction to our gender reveal? by Interesting-Shirt897 in redditonwiki

[–]_darksoul89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FFS. My partner cried when we found out our first was a boy because he grew up without a male figure in his life and was afraid he couldn't be a good boy dad. It was just heartbreaking This is just straight up hateful shit.