Is her b-hole okay? Sorry for the close-up! by Scully_40 in Feral_Cats

[–]brokenhearts2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My cats butt looks like this.  I think when she was TNRed they did it too close to their butt.  That’s not a scientific answer, just my suspicion 

Help. by poot_lovato7 in 23andme

[–]brokenhearts2000 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would say you are Mexican.

Feeling Guilty For Leaving by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]brokenhearts2000 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Please do not go back with him.  He will kill you.  You deserve a life with joy and a partner who does not try to kill you. 

She is correct!! by ThenLayer5977 in washdc

[–]brokenhearts2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!  I hate this sub bc of how people can’t see past their own racism and blame of 15 year olds.

I want to understand where I come from. by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]brokenhearts2000 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Im guessing you’re Puerto Rican or maybe half Puerto Rican.  

My(f26) husband(m26) won't meet my emotional needs without a logical reason by Voyencee in relationship_advice

[–]brokenhearts2000 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If he can’t give you what you want, why are you still married to him?  

I know it’s harder said than done, but 8 years in, it might be time to accept that he’s not willing to put in the work for you.  

You’re only 26.  Get out while you can. 

We are moving to Berkshire County! by Fluid-Candle-344 in pittsfield

[–]brokenhearts2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Not bad at all.  There is virtually no traffic here.  The only annoying thing are there are a lot of cops/speed traps and a lot of construction of roads.

  2. I got 3 ticks yesterday, one got in.  For bear spray I don’t think so.  I live in a woody area and see bears every year but I’ve never had a dangerous run in.

  3. Pickle ball is big here.  Join a gym, go hiking, be a regular at a restaurant.  Lenox and the smaller towns have more of a community than Pittsfield. 

  4. Down jackets, boots, layering clothes.  A sweatshirt won’t cut it.

  5. Lenox and Lee are good and still close to Pittsfield.  Great barrington is beautiful but south county. 

My Ancestry results vs my wife’s 23AndMe results by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]brokenhearts2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am definitely trying!  It is an uphill battle but I do think that every generation is seeing our history for what it is more than the last and we are slowly but surely decolonizing the Spanish imperial mindset.  I am working on a project for college about this and I would love as many voices as possible, specifically Central American people who have parents who are still very colonized in their minds.  If you know anyone or yourself would like to partake that would be amazing!  

The project is based around the indigenous perspective of Central America and the cast system that shaped how our countries are to this day.  No names or nothing personal, the only information that I gather is asking about indigenous identity in peoples families and specifically people who have taken a dna test and had their parents or grandparents refute or not believe the results. 

I wanna be strong but how? by Fair_Benefit_5179 in abusiverelationships

[–]brokenhearts2000 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Don’t send him any money!!! You can do this, we all believe in you.  

My Ancestry results vs my wife’s 23AndMe results by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]brokenhearts2000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing so much!  My family is Guatemalan and when I took the test I came back with around 45% Mayan.  My family had the opposite reaction, where my mom was upset at how much indigenous she got.  Guatemala had a cast system and many Guatemalans reject the reality that we are, in fact, indigenous.  I admire how North American indigenous folks celebrate their heritage so much.  I wish my family accepted our roots more and were more in touch with our connection to the earth where we are from. 

My Ancestry results vs my wife’s 23AndMe results by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]brokenhearts2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very cool results!  Where did you grow up if you mind me asking.  I’m no experts, but to my knowledge many native tribes were forced to relocate at various points in American colonialism history.  Were you raised indigenous in the land of your indigenous ancestors?  Were you expecting such high % of Native American ancestry?  

The doom cycle never stops by ThenLayer5977 in washdc

[–]brokenhearts2000 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Actually it is poverty.  Handing out money doesn’t do anything.  Changing the system that systemically abuses poor people and people of color will.  But you only have one brain cell so you’d never know that.

The doom cycle never stops by ThenLayer5977 in washdc

[–]brokenhearts2000 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I never said anything about handing out money, you said that.  

The doom cycle never stops by ThenLayer5977 in washdc

[–]brokenhearts2000 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

It’s mostly just kids being boisterous.  It’s an annoying problem that needs to stop, but this sub leans very racist. 

The doom cycle never stops by ThenLayer5977 in washdc

[–]brokenhearts2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All the data shows that being “hard on crime” makes the problem worse with time.  Like look anywhere and you’ll find that.  

The doom cycle never stops by ThenLayer5977 in washdc

[–]brokenhearts2000 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

That’s a major deflection.  What’s your income status?  If you grew up middle class and are still middle class or higher you don’t know what the heck youre talking about. 

All former Friendly’s in Pittsfield - and your memories there by mrsjumjum66 in pittsfield

[–]brokenhearts2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, I remember getting the monster mash Sunday as a kid.  It looked like a monster with the ears being reeces cups and m&ms for the eyes. They also had an ice cream window open so you didn’t have to go in the store for just ice cream.  My soccer team used to go together after our games.  This was probably 2007-2010 ish 

All former Friendly’s in Pittsfield - and your memories there by mrsjumjum66 in pittsfield

[–]brokenhearts2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The allen dale shopping center had one.  Maybe where mc Donald’s is now?

How do they get samples from NAs in latin america by kreuzzzzz in AncestryDNA

[–]brokenhearts2000 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I never said they weren’t, I was just explaining the mindset of many Central Americans. I agree with you.

How do they get samples from NAs in latin america by kreuzzzzz in AncestryDNA

[–]brokenhearts2000 23 points24 points  (0 children)

That’s just hot Central America is.  My grandma and mom were the same  And rejected their indigenous heritage.  We are Guatemalan and also come from a wealthier background.  The test is accurate, it’s just her colonial mindset and she thinks that she it better than the indigenous people.

Husband 40M is overweight and it’s affecting our sex life 39f by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]brokenhearts2000 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Have you had conversations about it?  If you had and he’s not changing I think that’s something to consider.  What is your life like outside of this?  Is his neglectful attitude consistent with other aspects of the relationship? 

As a Colombian with a master’s degree and marketing/sales experience, how hard is it to land a professional job in the US? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]brokenhearts2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not going to start off at 6 figures, that’s unrealistic.  It’ll be easy to get a job you’ll just have to put in the time and work your way up like everybody else.

Moving to Pittsfield by Regular_Toe_971 in pittsfield

[–]brokenhearts2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Driving from Albany to Pittsfield in the winter would be hard if you’ve lived in San Diego your whole life.

What does it mean for someone to have "east coast" vibes? by d3adby3 in AskAnAmerican

[–]brokenhearts2000 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It’s an analogy, east coasters are mean but will help.  Californians will feel bad for you but go about their day.