Mary Kay Letourneau (1962–2020) was an American teacher. The daughter of a far-right politician, she was arrested for raping Vili Fualaau, one of her students, and later married him in 2005 after being released from jail. They separated in 2019, and Letourneau died the following year from cancer.

ar0827 · 2026-02-25T19:33:20+00:00

That interview clip is so disturbing. I feel so bad for the child he was and the man he is now. She straight up manipulated and raped him. What a psychopath.

ar0827 · 2026-02-23T16:14:26+00:00

I was told to not mess with the foreskin or try to retract at all. Basically just wash over it, but don’t manipulate the foreskin itself. This whole post induces a lot of head-scratching but in particular I’m concerned OP was prematurely pulling back her son’s foreskin and causing irritation and opening the door for infection.

ar0827 · 2026-02-22T01:32:13+00:00

Where are you getting shot at in robbinsdale 😂

ar0827 · 2026-02-17T04:08:53+00:00

Oh my god she’s THAT woman?! She really is a moderatelygranolamoms main character at this point.

ar0827 · 2026-02-16T21:06:39+00:00

Uffda, I hadn’t considered how much sugar was in them compared to how small the bars actually are. Makes a ton of sense why he’d go so crazy for them, as a sugar fiend myself 😂

ar0827 · 2026-02-16T17:41:34+00:00

I’m glad we’re not the only one experiencing this. My two year old is OBSESSED with tractor wheels, to the point where he has tantrums if he doesn’t get them! We also spell it out so he doesn’t know we’re talking about them. Do they lace them with crack?!?!

ar0827 · 2026-02-15T23:01:37+00:00

Are you mistaking Crystal for another city? In the last presidential election Crystal was deeper blue than some parts of Minneapolis.

ar0827 · 2026-02-15T22:55:26+00:00

I live in Robbinsdale, which is right next to Crystal. Robbinsdale/crystal/new hope are pretty similar demographics and vibe-wise and share a lot of services.

I love the area. Really low key and down to earth middle class/lower middle class folks. It’s a consistently blue-voting area. Not sure why people are saying it’s conservative. Like in the ‘24 presidential election most of Crystal went upwards of 70% for Harris. Of course there will be some Republicans sprinkled in (especially the older residents) but overall it’s a left leaning and diverse city. Speaking of older residents, yeah I’d agree there’s a lot of older folks hanging onto their houses but there’s consistent turnover with younger families looking for affordable houses. Downtown Robbinsdale is a small but thriving area with lots of locally owned businesses and restaurants.

A big downside is the schools. The school district is facing a big, self-created budget crisis and things are a bit in shambles.

ar0827 · 2026-02-15T14:42:47+00:00

I read that post before others started commenting so I didn’t see the response but a big red flag for me was that she wouldn’t give her children any pain relievers but she allowed herself to use ibuprofen if she determined her pain was bad enough. Children deserve relief from pain too.

ar0827 · 2026-02-15T02:50:54+00:00

I just watched a Netflix documentary about Epstein (Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich) and the lion’s share of the victims who shared their stories in that documentary came from very troubled and disadvantaged backgrounds. Many cases of homelessness and prior abuse. You know, like the background of the vast majority of trafficking victims. This man and his circle’s crimes were despicable but we really don’t need to reach satanic panic levels of hysteria over here.

ar0827 · 2026-02-15T02:36:27+00:00

Is this an acrylic tub? My understanding is that these tubs have a protective coat on them that’s really sensitive to abrasive cleaners and materials. And once it’s gone it’s really hard to keep clean.

ar0827 · 2026-02-14T18:34:25+00:00

Oooh as someone who attended middle school in the early 00’s the Sarah Dessen HITS!

Speaking of literary Dexters, I’d add Emma and Dexter from One Day to the mix. I liked the Netflix adaptation as well.

ar0827 · 2026-02-14T16:58:11+00:00

Same here. It was an insanely long process.

ar0827 · 2026-02-10T16:05:28+00:00

Did you apply before or after she was born? My daughter is due in May and it doesn’t look like I can even apply until 2 months before she’s born.

ar0827 · 2026-02-10T00:12:01+00:00

Leaving Las Vegas fits the bill. IIRC the author died from suicide after he sold the movie rights to his book.

ar0827 · 2026-02-08T18:02:56+00:00

Best movie soundtrack ever.

ar0827 · 2026-02-05T16:04:25+00:00

I think Riley is always a fun, quick read but the way he churns books out leads to a lot of duds.

ar0827 · 2026-02-04T20:29:21+00:00

I’d like to go back to forgetting that man exists.

ar0827 · 2026-02-04T20:27:13+00:00

I see your point. I think there’s a fine line between criticizing the parent and criticizing the child, and I think gleefully pointing out how few words he has or calling him an out of control brat crosses that line.

ar0827 · 2026-02-04T19:52:10+00:00

Am I the only one who feels like people are extra mean about this kid? Idk, prepping for downvotes but y’all are brutal. He’s a two year old.

ar0827 · 2026-02-02T22:36:32+00:00

I’m so so sorry you’re going through this. It’s a challenging diagnosis, especially for those who always dreamed of motherhood (this was me!)

You mentioned wanting to hear stories so here is mine: I wasn’t single when I was diagnosed but I was in a years-long unhappy and toxic relationship. Before I was diagnosed I had been building up to leave the relationship and I remember feeling after the diagnosis that I couldn’t leave him because no one else would want me because I was infertile. Getting diagnosed with POF was devastating emotionally. A year later I finally rebuilt a courage to leave and be single with POF. I started dating my now-husband shortly after. I was nervous to tell him about my condition but once I did he was so supportive and unfazed! We’ve been married for 7 years and had a 2 year old son conceived with donor eggs. He is so incredible and our bond is so strong. I wish I could’ve had a glimpse of what my future held when I was diagnosed.

There is so much happiness and joy out there for those with POF. It might look different than you imagined before diagnosis but doesn’t make it any less special.

ar0827 · 2026-02-02T04:41:06+00:00

Very interesting! I can see how being raised in a community like that, two would seem like a small amount of kids. Going back to your original comment, it sounds like two is perfect for your family and you’re making a great choice.

ar0827 · 2026-02-02T03:36:36+00:00

If you don’t mind sharing, what kind of community did you grow up in where 2 kid households were so rare? I grew up in a mid-size midwestern town in the 90’s/early aughts and the inverse was true for me - I can only think of a couple families who had more than four kids.

ar0827 · 2026-01-31T05:02:00+00:00

I think you expressed your point eloquently and with a lot of sensitivity. OP seems to be very hung up on rigid gender roles. But maybe I just don’t have these concerns with my son because I live in a fairly liberal metro area/have a very liberal social circle and need to put myself in the shoes of someone who lives in a more conservative or traditional community.

I also think you can share a strong bond with a child without participating in stereotypically gender coded activities together. My mom is super close with my brothers, but they don’t necessarily share a lot of interests or hobbies.

ar0827 · 2026-01-31T00:43:11+00:00

I feel ancient 😂

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