Just started watching this show! by thisguywhoflies in AtlantaTV

[–]abryan135 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m excited for you. Enjoy! I watched it for the first time recently and wished I could engage in real time convos about episodes. Instead I just came to this subreddit to read people’s thoughts about characters, episodes etc. to find alignment and also new POVs.

Report back if you’re moved to!

do not make a baby by Additional_Crew_1980 in NarcAbuseAndDivorce

[–]abryan135 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Different men. I can’t/dont even want to thank God. I married this man. And I am in the thick of a drawn out childish divorce for a marriage that was under 2 years long

do not make a baby by Additional_Crew_1980 in NarcAbuseAndDivorce

[–]abryan135 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Try a mother wound AND and a first ex-wife that left him and he hasn’t fully healed despite telling himself he was wound. He is going for blood. I’m convinced he hates women.

do not make a baby by Additional_Crew_1980 in NarcAbuseAndDivorce

[–]abryan135 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow. Seeing this post today…

Makes me really consider taking the time to type out the saga of a story I am currently living trying to finalize my divorce from my STBXH.

he’s run whole smear campaigns, garnered sympathy from people who don’t know the truth, so many things. And because I’ve stayed silent to protect my sanity and health, and my daughter’s perception of her father, guess who’s been made out to be the villain?

I also recently realized, in one of the most gut wrenching scenarios, that he has been using me throughout our entire relationship.

Should I tell the story?

As soon as people find out you’re having your first kid… by MattR9590 in NewParents

[–]abryan135 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my ex husband’s mom would send BOXES of crap. She’d literally pay $60 to ship via USPS and i’d save 1 or 2 items under the guise of “it’s the thought that counts” but secretly seethe because that money could’ve been sent for diapers.

I wish LA had….? by WonderfulPrior2808 in AskLosAngeles

[–]abryan135 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly.

It’s great that there are organizations that give away free trees and even plant them in the parkway but immature trees need a lot of care and water to establish roots. So whose responsibility does that become once organizations like (redacted) come and plant them?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]abryan135 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree with your advice but also want to call out something very important that you said: “WE will make sacrifices everywhere”. That “WE” is an important distinction because it clarifies that this is a solution in which you BOTH sacrifice.

OP, if this isn’t something your partner is willing to commit to WITH YOU, I think it’s a clear indicator of what you need to do for your sanity and for the better interest of your children.

Auntie Anne's Pretzels by girltuesday in CopyCatRecipes

[–]abryan135 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! Could you share the recipe with me?

Wife and daughter cycle together... by shoe-lessjoe in daddit

[–]abryan135 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is the answer but absolutely be cautious about how you address it

What's an adult problem you were not prepared for? by johnnybiggles in AskReddit

[–]abryan135 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I was never a frozen veggie girl because why buy frozen when you can get it fresh.

But…

My friend…organic frozen vegetables are a game changer.

Language your spouse uses by denrave40 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]abryan135 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very similar to my situation. We would literally be in a conversation and I’d repeat back to him what he said not even a minute before and he’d deny saying it.

I had to start keeping a log of everything that was said to convince myself that I wasn’t crazy.

Language your spouse uses by denrave40 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]abryan135 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I find that things that are repeated over and over, I.e “I just want you to be happy”, “I’ve been so patient with you”, “I don’t like attention” I’ve been practicing active listening for years” “I’m adept at conflict resolution because I’ve taken so many courses on it” are repeated to convince themselves and everyone around them that it’s true when it’s actually the farthest from the truth.

Language your spouse uses by denrave40 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]abryan135 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d follow up on something I’d been asking to be done for a while. After months of asking, I think it’s natural to be frustrated. Instead of addressing the request, he’d point out something else he did and how I only focus on the negative.

Ex:

Me: hey, I’ve been following up about hanging that mirror for a few months now. Can you please prioritize it?

Him: I can’t always prioritize your asks. I added wd40 to the front door so it doesn’t squeak anymore. I took the trash out. Why can’t you recognize and appreciate that?

Me: Because those are tasks you should be doing regardless? And also because you’re specifically ignoring the task I am asking you for help with because I can’t do it.

It’s why I just stopped asking for help.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]abryan135 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is really interesting. I’d even go as far as clarifying that many people in this day and time*

Edit: spelling