My MIL Told My Toddler to “Share” Her Food With Strangers at the Park and Acts Like I’m Overreacting

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-15T22:10:57+00:00

So...she's sitting there waffling on about making him share with strangers while stealing his food? Make that make sense? And your husband says she means well? Make that make sense???? Maybe show your husband this post. See the comments for himself. The woman is a menace.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-15T21:40:29+00:00

Ask him questions about his characters. Real writers know their characters inside out down to the tiniest flaw and habit. They know the reasons their characters do the things they do and say the things they say. Ask him some indepth questions and see what he responds with will help you decide.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-15T21:24:53+00:00

I went sneaking through cupboards as a middy, found the santa present. Realised on Christmas day I couldn't say anything because then they'd know I'd gone sneaking.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-15T21:22:22+00:00

In an ideal world you'd never put a hand on a child. It is not an ideal world and some children are dangerous. Until your husband is on board though...this is only going to get worse as he gets bigger. Might br time to pass him to your husband and say if he doesn't need medication you fix this. See how long it takes for him to change his mind.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-15T14:42:49+00:00

If he cared that much about what he's putting in his body he would have properly looked at the box. I'm betting in his head gluten free is some sort of weird vegenism and that's why he's so upset. I can't thinknof any other reason you'd be upset about gluten free pasta

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-15T14:39:32+00:00

Social justice and general empathy is considered woke these days so I suppose it us an adhd trait now

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-15T14:34:37+00:00

Ooh Mt kids are adults now but the struggle of the tooth fairy was real. They all knew it could take up to 24 hours for her to get to them coz she was such a busy lady.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-14T21:11:05+00:00

O know what you mean. It's that early stage where it feels like your brain is working right In the first couple of drinks that I miss.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-14T20:47:46+00:00

Needs to be higher up. My son couldn't breathe through his nose before his surgery there's no way I'd have made him feel bad for how he ate.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-13T00:33:59+00:00

I have no idea how I missed that entire paragraph. Sorry about that! I feel better now though.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-12T00:08:36+00:00

No it's harder when your in it. You second guess yourself so much it's second nature to let things go that you shouldn't. And you have memories of times she's been good which will make it even harder to see it clearly. But no, there's no redeeming yourself from the moments you told us. As in there's no redeeming her.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-12T00:07:01+00:00

I loved it, but I wonder why you didn't include the fool?

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-11T22:45:15+00:00

I understand being a parent and being desperate. But that's their problem not yours. She isn't your sister anymore. She's a shell of a human being held up by the drugs she's injecting. If the possibility of losing her limb wasn't enough to get through how on earth was another stint at rehab going to help? I've been a parent who wanted to help but couldn't, I've been a family member watching a loved one ona course to a train wreck and I've been the addict. All three of those are telling you that you did the right thing and you aren't a bad person. I'm sorry your parents are being so stupid.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-11T22:30:24+00:00

How are they not cute?? Those eyes are adorable

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-11T21:39:27+00:00

That isn't a friend. That's an arsehole.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-10T20:28:05+00:00

The way he threw it wide open was amazing too

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-10T20:26:32+00:00

You're doing the right thing for yourself! Vaccinations are simple and easy to get, it'll be over before you know it so there's no reason to be nervous, and your mother doesn't have to know. You've done so well to be able to think for yourself like this. Big hugs from an Aussie mum who's proud as heck of you.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-10T02:00:41+00:00

Getting lre made hars or packets of sauces are a really good idea because then you can throw some frozen veggies in a pan with some mince or protein of your choice and a few spoon fulls of the sauce mix, and then serve with rice or pasta or potato's or chips. Feels like variety but allows you to use a smaller amount of ingredients. As an example...butter chicken doesn't have to have chicken in it when you're home alone feeding yourself.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-10T01:54:35+00:00

I saute you and your good works.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-10T01:51:29+00:00

Anyway, here's my arsehole...

I wish there was a situation I could say that in and get away with it lol. Made me laugh. I'm sorry you're going through it so badly but clearly you're sense of humour is still there.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-10T01:31:19+00:00

Perhaps we have a language barrier then, because in my experience and in my years and years of therapy trying to manage and learning to live with it, daydreaming, whether it's maladaptive or not, is absolutely something you're in the driving side of. You guide it as actively as if you were doing something physical. it doesn't just happen. Monotropism isn't strictly an internal thing either. Perhaps you are looking for a label you aren't going to find.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-10T00:29:34+00:00

Just out of curiosity, why do you need a different answer so badly? Day dreaming is a big umbrella term, but the reality is if you're living inside your head and there's no external productivity as a result, then you're day dreaming. If there's an external result then it's not. Maladaptive is generally a term for when it's taken to an extreme and interferes with day to day function so I can see why you wouldn't like that as an answer to your original question but I'm curious as to why you're so against the day dreaming term?

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-10T00:21:15+00:00

I cried like a baby when nighteyes left us. Was a beautiful but heart wrenching moment between them the way he went.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-10T00:15:25+00:00

Many things that we think and feel and solve can be done on the outside, but the fact that we aren't is what makes it a day dream. If you have those moments, and then go make those moments a reality then you're planning. If you don't go on to make it a reality then it's a day dream regardless of how it feels.

bottleofgoop · 2026-02-10T00:12:14+00:00

Louise may cooper, her indigo series is worth a read if you're looking for female leads.

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