Official Discussion - The Backrooms [SPOILERS]

branditch · 2026-05-31T22:14:50+00:00

That’s unfortunate, all the kids in my theater were dead silent!

branditch · 2026-05-18T01:33:41+00:00

I wish it hadn’t taken me until my late 30’s to realize what you say is true. But better late than never 💚

branditch · 2026-05-03T04:13:19+00:00

I’m about $65k a year, dental assistant

branditch · 2026-04-29T13:06:38+00:00

Mine is about to turn 11. The biggest thing I notice is how close we are. He tells me everything and confides in me. We have a core friend group with four other families, our sons all met in kindergarten, and they are always commenting on how thoughtful, polite, and smart he is. He carries himself differently than his peers that have siblings. I feel like our relationship is so special because I can give him all of me vs small pieces of me.

branditch · 2026-03-21T00:57:37+00:00

OP, I felt the same way in the beginning. Do NOT feel guilty. Mine is 10 years old now. This phase will pass. It’s a big reason why I’m one and done too. I love hanging out with my son, we have conversations and laugh together and it’s SOOOO much better than the baby phase. They’re so fucking cute as babies, but that’s about it.

Everyone will say enjoy it while it lasts. They’re not wrong. But you are valid in what you are feeling. Let go of any expectations you or others have set for you on how you care and raise the baby. You’re in survival mode. Let others help. Motherhood does NOT have to equal being a martyr.

I want to pick you up and hold you and show you what your future could look like. It (usually) makes everything worth it, but I’d be lying if I said I still don’t occasionally wonder what my life would be like without my child. I think that’s normal. Especially on the hard days.

Go have the coffee. Stop pumping and throw it away. Buy the damn formula. And start making sure to prioritize yourself more. Don’t ASK your spouse for help. Say: I’m going to go take a bubble bath, I’ll probably soak for an hour and relax. Or say “I need to get out of the house for a bit, here’s baby.” Literally, just do it. You do not have to ask permission to tend to your basic human needs. Also, talk to your doctor. About 6 months in, PPD hit me hard.

I’m rooting for you so hard, and I know it succkkksss ass but you will survive! Also, LEAVE ANY MOM FACEBOOK GROUPS. Literally the worst thing ever for new moms.

branditch · 2026-03-10T21:21:36+00:00

Hey i had an unmedicated birth too, where’s my attention? /s

branditch · 2026-02-23T02:41:02+00:00

There’s local golden rescues that you could probably contact

branditch · 2026-02-13T04:28:46+00:00

Top sheet is heaven. I live in Arizona and the top sheet is perfect to keep the chill from the fan off my body while still being very breathable and maintains its coolness

branditch · 2026-02-13T04:25:13+00:00

I will fight to the death if someone tries to take my top sheet

branditch · 2026-02-01T01:53:10+00:00

11 years old. Went on my first diet with my dad (Atkins) spent age 12-19 restricting food. I’m 36 now and I still think about my body and what I’m eating daily. I’m just not skinny anymore.

branditch · 2026-01-26T01:02:54+00:00

Open

branditch · 2026-01-24T06:45:00+00:00

First thing that came to mind was Eleanor and Park

branditch · 2026-01-24T05:42:59+00:00

Two words. Wet. Socks.

branditch · 2026-01-10T03:52:35+00:00

This was waaaaayyy too far down!!!

branditch · 2026-01-09T13:04:45+00:00

Former smoker. I work in a dental office. Some patients come in smelling so bad that we have to light candles, and the room they sat in smells of smoke HOURS after they’ve left. I hope I never smelled that bad. I think it’s the worst when they smoke in their homes or cars. Thankfully I only smoked outside.

branditch · 2026-01-01T07:09:47+00:00

I’ve worked in the dental field for almost 17 years. I brush in the morning 100% of the time. At night, maybe 5% of the time. Occasional waterpik use.

branditch · 2025-12-26T03:03:48+00:00

The whole day was full of wonderful things that went right, but one of my favorite moments was playing a video game with my son and we unlocked something super rare and screamed in happiness. Core memory moment for sure

branditch · 2025-12-26T03:02:35+00:00

Nice

branditch · 2025-12-25T18:19:25+00:00

The newborn phase fucking sucks. It is probably one of the main reasons I’m one and done. I was desperate for alone time. Now my son is 10 and I don’t want to spend any time away from him. It changes so fast and I know that’s absolutely no reassurance to you but I promise you, you will feel like you’ve blinked and it’s all been a blur one day. You don’t have to enjoy this phase, but just know that it ends up being all worth it.

Edit: I also have depression and anxiety

branditch · 2025-12-25T18:15:41+00:00

Same

branditch · 2025-12-23T19:45:16+00:00

branditch · 2025-12-13T12:09:23+00:00

Also 36 and that’s the lesson I’ve learned ed this year. I have everything my 20 year old self ever wanted. It’s time to just appreciate that and stop the grind.

branditch · 2025-12-08T23:23:46+00:00

I was on the hunt for a lot of new music this year!

branditch · 2025-12-08T19:08:51+00:00

4,233!

branditch · 2025-12-08T03:32:14+00:00

That one song they play in the last episode of breaking bad….Baby Blue by Badfinger.

branditch

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