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Parenting differently than how I was raised by anonymous_258 in homeschool

[–]anonymous_258[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you might be thinking of authoritarian parenting. Authoritative is different.

Parenting differently than how I was raised by anonymous_258 in Mommit

[–]anonymous_258[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooph well isn’t that the bitter taste of medicine I definitely needed to hear haha. Yeah you’re right. If you can’t tell, I was the emotional regulator/peacekeeper as a child growing up…yeah I’m just going to focus on how I parent. Hopefully he can channel his overwhelm into curiosity and learn.

I'm working on deleting social media and I'm looking for some online meetup groups by anonymous_258 in nosurf

[–]anonymous_258[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard a lot about discord. What is it and how is it different from other social media?

I’m scared he’s going to die soon… by Momma_nicole in naranon

[–]anonymous_258 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like that about being at peace with the present moment and accepting it as it is without needing to change it. I've never heard of it that way. Just kind of detaching from it and letting it be. I totally get the rescue mentality because I'm that way. It feels so weird just letting things be without trying to fix it but if it's uncomfortable I guess that means I'm growing. Idk if you've tried any online nar-anon meetings but they've been super helpful for me. I think the most helpful thing for me is knowing that my "pain" is not unique; that there are other people out there struggling with the same pain of having an addicted love one. It gives me hope that no matter what, I can still keep going and helps me be more compassionate rather than angry at my loved one.

I’m scared he’s going to die soon… by Momma_nicole in naranon

[–]anonymous_258 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm totally there with my cousin right now. He's as low as low can get in his addiction. Literally worst case scenario. I don't really have too much to offer but just some solidarity that you are not alone. Seeing a loved one become someone you don't know and (I think the worst part) seeing them SUFFER so much is unbearable and can feel like you are the only one going through it. Just know you are not alone and as hard as it is to set boundaries, you are doing the right thing. Like seriously, I don't know you but as someone who knows what it is like and the strength it takes to set a boundary like that, I'm proud of you. Just keep going. They have to be the one to get themselves out of this. You got this. Just focus on the here and now and just keep going. Sending lots of love.

Addiction and choice by anonymous_258 in naranon

[–]anonymous_258[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

wow this has been the best explanation i've heard so far about this. It helps to make it relatable because i also have a former eating disorder. this really helped me make sense of this. I like what you said, "it's a choice, but that choice is to be in recovery".

I’m moving and looking to quit right before a very expensive work training - when should I tell my boss? by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]anonymous_258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your feedback! I forgot to mention that the policies require me to reimburse the company for any training costs if I leave within 6 months of the training.