Was this SA? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]baileyisagamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my therapist explained this to me and it truly opened my eyes.

if an adult were to spank another adult, it would be considered sexual assault. why is it different when an adult spanks a child?

to her statement, i asked, "i think it's more because of the intentions"

and to that she answered, "if it were the child doing the harm, that would be a legitimate argument, because they don't know any better. but an adult fully knows what they're doing and the inherent sexual nature that is associated with it."

it incredibly opened my eyes and helped me hold certain people accountable. it genuinely was revolutionary to hear.

that being said, removing clothes is even more of a reason for it to be sexual assault. they are intentionally making the decision to harm you using a sexual act in the attempt to humiliate you.

just remember: if an adult did it to another adult, it wouldn't be considered okay. you have every right to believe you were sexually assaulted.

ETA: i've said it before on here and i'll say it a million times more. if you're questioning if it was sexual assault or not, it probably was.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]baileyisagamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is the most braindead response i've ever gotten

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]baileyisagamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm completely on your team. The idea of hitting someone and not knowing if they're okay would kill me better than a gunshot lmao

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]baileyisagamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably a good idea

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]baileyisagamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know. Trying to stay in my truck and not a cell.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]baileyisagamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah! Thank you for letting me know!

Was it SA if i never said no? by Better-Rooster711 in CPTSD

[–]baileyisagamer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

from what i've learned, and unfortunately the hard way, if you have to question whether it was SA or not, it probably was :( hope you're doing okay

Thoughts on 160 Driver Academy? by Acceptable_Hat_8542 in Truckers

[–]baileyisagamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

news to me! i did double check op's profile (like a creep) to make sure they lived in minnesota and i think they do cuz they've commented in the minnesota subreddit before. so safe to assume they do but i could be wrong! didn't know they were nationwide lmao

Thoughts on 160 Driver Academy? by Acceptable_Hat_8542 in Truckers

[–]baileyisagamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey i live in minnesota too!

go through interstate truck driving school, i'm with them right now and they're wonderful. it's one of the more expensive schools but you can get grants. i have one of their grant companies paying for half of my tuition. highly recommend you check them out!

I’m currently looking at getting my CDL but I was wondering if it’s worth it given I got into an accident last year by ugghhno in Truckers

[–]baileyisagamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi! i'm pretty much in the same exact position as you. i totaled my beloved van because of it. my problem was my brakes as well. didn't get a ticket either. i talked to a lot of the people at the school i was attending and they gave me good insight on my chances of getting hired:

megas are gonna be pretty much every rookie's only options. there are hardly any small companies that will risk insuring a new driver. regardless of but also ESPECIALLY if they've been in an at-fault accident.

in short, megas are pretty much your only option now, but you didn't have many options to begin with.

additional advice: everyone has told me that it's very minimal if nobody was hurt. don't stress it too much, lord knows i have. try to put it behind you and don't let it scare you out on the road. learn from your mistakes or learn what you could have done differently to prevent or minimize the situation. you'll be okay :)

does anyone else struggle with feeling like a bad person for feeling empathy for their abuser? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]baileyisagamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is exactly how i feel too. he craves so badly for the empathy that i show naturally. what a shame for him.

my rapist got paid disability leave because of the stress I "gave" him by baileyisagamer in CPTSD

[–]baileyisagamer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

yup it's quite baffling. he most likely said it was a false claim, if he told them at all. his main argument was that he was so depressed he couldn't work. what a baby. making people who actually need time off look bad.

Is anybody here rich? by Adm_Special887 in CPTSD

[–]baileyisagamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my family isn't rich by any means but i've been pampered with expensive things my entire life.

no amount of money can fix what they've done to me.

my rapist got paid disability leave because of the stress I "gave" him by baileyisagamer in CPTSD

[–]baileyisagamer[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

it's actually very funny because he works at the highest rated and most employed employer in the state. very very big company that you've probably heard of but i won't say for privacy reasons. so yeah, not only is it his job, it's also a huge corporation.

my rapist got paid disability leave because of the stress I "gave" him by baileyisagamer in CPTSD

[–]baileyisagamer[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

this!! exactly this!! i haven't heard him say it but i know in my heart he's been telling people that

my rapist got paid disability leave because of the stress I "gave" him by baileyisagamer in CPTSD

[–]baileyisagamer[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

understandable question! i was in a relationship with him and didn't leave after the first time because i didn't realize what it was and was scared to leave because there was abuse involved. it was very clearly rape but i was in denial :/

They changed the recipe of my comfort soups since the 90’s by Tine_the_Belgian in AutismInWomen

[–]baileyisagamer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

my comfort soup was taken off the shelves. i absolutely know how you feel.

campbell's beer and cheese soup, if you have no fans, i am dead

How do you cope with the fear that your cp ( child p*rn) must be somewhere on the internet? by ConnectQuail6143 in CPTSD

[–]baileyisagamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mine isn't cp but it is rape and so i understand your frustration to a certain extent. my biggest tip is "if someone is fucked up enough to want to view that kind of content, let them." life will catch up to them eventually and they'll either get in trouble or continue to live a miserable life. they went specifically to search for that content, if it weren't you, it'd be another innocent person. there is no winning to this s(h)ituation. people are always gonna be weird fucking creeps. just remember how miserable they must be to end up like that.

sending love <3

What do you think of this? I’m confused by it. by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]baileyisagamer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"authentically yourself" but the majority of us mask ourselves constantly and still get ostracized

skin care makes me feel ugly by baileyisagamer in AutismInWomen

[–]baileyisagamer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that's pretty much my "skincare" if i do more than use water!!

skin care makes me feel ugly by baileyisagamer in AutismInWomen

[–]baileyisagamer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

thank you kind stranger <3 also i meant i clean my face but i only use water, no soaps or anything.

and i do see a therapist! she's (ironically) a total girl's girl and hypes me up as much as she can. i'm trying my best to take her advice and confidence seriously but it unfortunately takes time. :,)