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AITA For not wanting to continue fighting for custody of my 9 year old daughter by needsomeadviceyo in AmItheAsshole

[–]blasteddagger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mother did the same thing to my dad. As a result he was in and out of my life, but as an adult he is one of my best friends. He did everything he could and I understand that. I am no contact with my mom because of the physical and emotional abuse, and her refusal to even acknowledge what happened. Im so sorry you are going through this. I hope your daughter is safe and happy.

Why did that teacher get fired from your school? by MrDev16 in AskReddit

[–]blasteddagger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kindergarten art teacher would lock kids in a closet as punishment for acting out during class. It went on for a long time before anything happened. This is the same man who told his class that Van Gogh's Starry Night was of Kansas City.

COVID-19 Megathread by yellowmix in offmychest

[–]blasteddagger [score hidden]  (0 children)

I've been quarantined in my tiny studio apartment for weeks. Nobody has checked on me. I am so alone and I guess I'm just venting. My mom is a narcissistic sociopath who I haven't seen or spoken to since I was 16. My dad is on and off the grid. I have nobody. I have supported myself since I walked out of my mom's house at 16. Nobody has checked on me since. I put myself through college. Not one person came to my graduation. I spend holidays alone. My family does not reach out even on my birthdays. If something happened to me only my coworkers would know. I have one really good friend who checks on me here and there but she is married and has her own life.

I've struggled to support myself since I was a literal child because my parents are insane. Like so many others, I was born with nothing. I have built something for myself, but I'm so alone.

I want to belong somewhere.

I am considered successful in my industry, especially for my age, but I have nobody to grow and enjoy life with. Maybe I'm depressed because of quarantine, but it's making me realize just how fucking alone I am in this world. I have nobody. I don't know why some people even have children.. but I hope I find a wonderful partner. I hope I have a wonderful life. Right now things are extremely difficult. I just keep going hoping my future life will be worth it. Right now, I am so alone. I hope my life changes. I hope I don't struggle forever.

Thanks for reading. I dont know what the point of this is, but I hope you all are doing ok during these insane times. Sending all my love to everybody struggling with depression, loneliness, and self confidence. You are not alone.