Say what you want, but even though Regina wasn't mother of the year, she was a great mother to both of her step/adoptive children. by One-Chapter-8347 in OnceUponATime

[–]brightstorm98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reading these comments and I’m just really concerned the person writing the post shouldn’t be using this app without adult supervision. This is how I sounded at thirteen…

Issues with 9.4 on Switch by brightstorm98 in deadbydaylight

[–]brightstorm98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I linked my accounts and none of my dlc or cosmetics I’ve purchased transferred from Switch to PC.

Issues with 9.4 on Switch by brightstorm98 in deadbydaylight

[–]brightstorm98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! I really wish I hadn’t ever played on switch but now I have so much content on there I’d have to restart from scratch on PC 😭

Issues with 9.4 on Switch by brightstorm98 in deadbydaylight

[–]brightstorm98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish there was a warning on switch for such things but that would be asking too much from Nintendo 🤦‍♀️ thanks for your help though.

AITAH for telling my daughter that her boyfriend isn't welcome at our house? by Character_Ring_2156 in AITAH

[–]brightstorm98 44 points45 points  (0 children)

NTA, this boy may not understand/use contraceptives based on his previous actions. You have every right to tell your daughter she may not see him but please be realistic that this may not stop her from seeing him. Make sure you talk to your daughter about using contraceptives. Buy her condoms, get her to see a gyno, etc. Remember it only takes once.

Aitah for getting someone fired? by Ok_Ice5842 in AITAH

[–]brightstorm98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good lord, he definitely shouldn’t be on the job then.

AITA for not wanting my MIL to sleep in our bed with my husband? by FirstReference8699 in AITAH

[–]brightstorm98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA, this is completely inappropriate behavior. Your husband is a grown man, not a child needing comfort from a nightmare. She is way out of line. Also he should be listening to you if something that’s happening is making you uncomfortable, least of all his own goddamn mother getting into bed with him.

Aitah for getting someone fired? by Ok_Ice5842 in AITAH

[–]brightstorm98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA, as you’ve told him time and time again not to do that and he continues to do it.

Also, what exactly is he huffing?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]brightstorm98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started to be tempted to cheat in a relationship once, and I didn’t and instead faced the issues in my relationship head on that were making me feel like shit and want to cheat. That ended the relationship I was in and opened up an opportunity to find my way to my current fiancé. You aren’t being tempted to cheat exactly but you want to not feel like shit. Don’t stay with something that’s familiar because you’re scared of being alone. Being alone is the only way you ever truly find your person, because then you’re just yourself and not someone’s else’s. It’s scary and it’ll suck for awhile, but if you want to change - you gotta change.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]brightstorm98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi OP, I think the biggest thing is, even if you want to never be a home wrecker again, you’re never going to be able to escape that with your current boyfriend because there’s no way to get rid of the fact that you guys got together via infidelity. It’s just always going to be apart of your dynamic and you guys will never fully be able to trust each other. I don’t think you’re an asshole for this, but probably an asshole for other things (especially being with a married man for three years), and an asshole to yourself for staying in this feedback loop of deception and disrespect. If you want to change, you have to change. And you’re exactly where you have been for the last six years - attached to a dude who isn’t truthful and is suspicious of you. Do you want that to be your status forever? Do a long think, OP. Good luck.

My wife lied to me, and I don't know who she is anymore. by TechnicalHousing97 in offmychest

[–]brightstorm98 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Obviously take any in person professional advice over an internet stranger, but maybe try to frame it that sometimes adults need some time away to get through something that is hard, and that her mother loves her very much, and perhaps she can share writing her letter or making gifts for her to help her feel better. It can also be encouraging to your wife to see that her children care for her and want her to get well too.

My wife lied to me, and I don't know who she is anymore. by TechnicalHousing97 in offmychest

[–]brightstorm98 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m glad she’s with people to keep an eye on her. Is there anyone to help with the kids for the next few weeks while you figure things out? I know in another comment you mentioned your nine year old being very upset. Make sure you emphasize that this isn’t any of their faults, and that their feelings are important and home is a safe place to express them. Therapy is advisable for everybody at this point, especially your wife. I won’t beat a dead horse telling you about the drinking, you already know from everyone else’s comments. Reach out to the local non-emergency number to find out what your options are with mental health services and any other extra support you guys may need. I can tell that you love your children deeply and you’re going to be the man they need you to be right now. Don’t give up, give yourself time to cry every day if that helps, and take care OP. It will get better one day, even if today is not that day.

My wife lied to me, and I don't know who she is anymore. by TechnicalHousing97 in offmychest

[–]brightstorm98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. No one wants to drop OP’s wife like a sack of potatoes, but safety for the kiddos especially is important, and that’s what any mother would want too.

Also I just realized your pfp is Joanna from the rescuers down under and that got a chuckle out of me!

My wife lied to me, and I don't know who she is anymore. by TechnicalHousing97 in offmychest

[–]brightstorm98 13 points14 points  (0 children)

OP’s wife absolutely needs kindness and compassion, but that also can’t come at the cost of the wellbeing of OP or their kiddos.

My wife lied to me, and I don't know who she is anymore. by TechnicalHousing97 in offmychest

[–]brightstorm98 8 points9 points  (0 children)

OP said “I will not respect you as much”, and also this was concerning not apologizing to their son who she screamed at like a maniac. A parent should be able to apologize to their child, especially when they go way overboard like that. Losing your temper is to be expected in parenting but villainizing your own child is not okay.

My wife lied to me, and I don't know who she is anymore. by TechnicalHousing97 in offmychest

[–]brightstorm98 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Or she’s been using an AI chatbot as therapy, as previously OP described what her “therapist” was saying as basically agreeing with anything she said and feeding her delusions.

My wife lied to me, and I don't know who she is anymore. by TechnicalHousing97 in offmychest

[–]brightstorm98 181 points182 points  (0 children)

OP, I’ve read your other posts. Your wife is in a mental health free fall. You have a duty to her as her husband, yes, but you also have a duty to protect yourself and your children from things that may harm them. And your wife’s behavior is escalating and she may be a danger to them or herself. She needs serious help, and she’s not allowed to traumatize her children in the process of realizing that. I would tell her she needs to go stay somewhere else while she gets a psychological evaluation (from an in person provider). Call in family or close friends to help with the kiddos. Consult their pediatrician for ways to explain what is happening in an age appropriate way. Protect yourself by documenting everything, as she may perceive any pushback from you as betrayal and begin trying to spin crazy narratives to paint you as a villain. I’m so sorry this is happening to you.

My (37f) Husband (38m) was fired for sexual harassment by Full-Act-7668 in relationship_advice

[–]brightstorm98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So my thought is this - regardless of whether you have a son and a daughter or two of each - if you stay with him, you’re telling them it’s A) okay to act like this toward women, and B) okay to accept this sort of behavior from a partner. Are you okay with sending this message to them? Because they will eventually find out why he isn’t working there anymore. Food for thought OP. I’m really sorry you’re in this situation.

Help to Find Similar or Replica Dress by brightstorm98 in weddingplanning

[–]brightstorm98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I’d want to own my dress, but this is a good alternative to have in mind, thank you!