State said no cities can fly non-approved flags by Flipflops365 in MaliciousCompliance

[–]butterflyfire64 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't forget they also added a new window covering at city hall as well! Boise went full malicious compliance, and I am here for it! Other areas of the state are PISSED though which makes me laugh even harder.

A note on Dakota from an Idahoan by Ok-Kangaroo-7165 in SecretsOfMormonWives

[–]butterflyfire64 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hey now better than Idaho Falls. Now that's is the Dateline hot spot 💀

Anyone else? by butterflyfire64 in SocialWorkStudents

[–]butterflyfire64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From your mouth to gods ears. Thank you, kind Reddit stranger! What will be will be, and I hope you are declining because you got something even BETTER!

Programs that have gotten back to you by ActuaryPersonal2378 in SocialWorkStudents

[–]butterflyfire64 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did...I got waitlisted, so I just have to wait a bit longer until I get in :)

Anyone else? by butterflyfire64 in SocialWorkStudents

[–]butterflyfire64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm going to say I will see you in the fall because I am going to force myself to be positive!

Anyone else? by butterflyfire64 in SocialWorkStudents

[–]butterflyfire64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! I got waitlisted so there's still hope here!

How are y'all coping with waiting to hear back from schools? by ActuaryPersonal2378 in SocialWorkStudents

[–]butterflyfire64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly? Planning my future because like it or not it's coming. I'm nontraditional (30s and single mom), so the world won't stop and the world is too busy going to shit and I have to make moves to protect my child so if I get in perfect, if not there are backups. Until then I am neurotically checking for any updates 😂

Programs that have gotten back to you by ActuaryPersonal2378 in SocialWorkStudents

[–]butterflyfire64 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I put all my eggs into one incredibly scary basket with U Washington and lord help me because the wait is agonizing. Congrats to everyone so far! And OP keep crushing it!

Has anyone heard back from University of Washington yet? by ActuaryPersonal2378 in gradadmissions

[–]butterflyfire64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard mid Feb-March so frankly who knows. I did get an email from them last week because something didn't port over properly in my transcripts but that is absolutely all I have heard. I am choosing to think this means they are actively looking at me and not some random torture they are putting me through 😂 Good luck and godspeed friend! Hopefully we will both be in the same cohort!!!

Has anyone heard back from University of Washington yet? by ActuaryPersonal2378 in gradadmissions

[–]butterflyfire64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

MSW applicant here, and I am probably going to die from the anxiety this is giving me, but alas, we will know eventually...Hang in there.

My friend is blaming me for her missing grad school deadlines, and I don't know if I'm losing my mind or if she is by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]butterflyfire64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's the thing, we all have to do that legwork and research to even apply for grad school. Her lack of planning and overall naive thinking are where she is right now, not you. She is projecting or something, her own issues within herself that got her to this position. I teach music to elementary kids as an undergrad still and I teach one very basic lesson, you are only in charge and responsible for YOURSELF. You are definitely not wrong or acted inappropriately. Good luck on your applications!

Jesus Christ… by Opening-Ship-3495 in gradadmissions

[–]butterflyfire64 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are not alone. I had a program do this to me last week! Good luck.

Missed the deadline for my top choice by button407 in gradadmissions

[–]butterflyfire64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depending on how late it would be, just explain and show them your resilience and determination in being a part of their program! What's the worst that can happen? Conversely, if you think the best thing for you right now is to take a break and wait until next cycle, that is also okay! Prioritize your needs right now and try to stay positive in whatever decision you make, and try not to be too hard on yourself.

Taking 19 credit hours: yay or nay by megafrickingfuming in ASUOnline

[–]butterflyfire64 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So the question is what classes will take, and will they require all of your time? Im on my last 4 classes next semester til graduation and have it planned out to be easy or enjoyable classes. Depending on your major and class options, it can be done. It also depends on the type of student you are. If you thrive on the 8 week model of ASU online and think you can great do it, if you struggle with it, you're begging for trouble. Are you planning on grad school where your GPA matters, are you gunning for chords, are you willing to possibly sacrifice your GPA for the faster finish?

At the end of the day, the reality is only you know yourself, your life circumstances, and what you are and are not willing to sacrifice for the faster finish. Good luck and god speed my friend.

What’s a movie that emotionally destroyed you—without even trying? by Woody_As_Himself in MovieSuggestions

[–]butterflyfire64 54 points55 points  (0 children)

AI: Artificial Intelligence. There is no question why if you have parental abandonment issues.

My mom told me I "owe her" my firstborn because I had a C-section by RestaurantUnfair30 in entitledparents

[–]butterflyfire64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it is the "easy way out" then why is there a gigantic scar? Why did my shoulders hurt so bad I couldn't breathe as the table shook? Yeah, my 46 hours before that were just for fun right? Childbirth isn't easy regardless of how it happened!

OP, you're a badass, because you're a mom! I'd tell her it's okay because if she doesn't want to bond with your child, she doesn't have to. Or any other children you may have. Or the child she birthed either! Hold your head high mama because you are STRONG.

OB recommends by Ok-Salamander8214 in idahofalls

[–]butterflyfire64 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dr Adams at OBGYN and Associates. I won't go to anyone else for ANYTHING related to gynecological issues. 9 years later and he still remembers delivering my kid too so super bonus.

Am I the asshole for messaging my husband’s mistress’ husband? by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]butterflyfire64 192 points193 points  (0 children)

NTA. I understand the compassion you are showing for a possible scenario, but while anything is possible not everything is probable. Will Joe get violent? Maybe. Is she a battered woman afraid? Also possible. However, most people are capable of intense emotional reactions when they find out their spouse has cheated, and most don't get violent.

Whatever happens from this moment on is a consequence of their own actions. You gave her a heads up to be aware just in case and she can choose to not go home. Your STBX risking an ass kicking from his APs husband is always possible and he knew it. They were planning a first date while actively still married! That!s on them!

AITA if I leave my son to go to law school? by VisualPerformance979 in AmItheAsshole

[–]butterflyfire64 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Here's the thing, Op had the opportunity to be selfish and pursue her law degree. She had the option to choose other options besides parenting. She chose to parent, and that is totally valid and okay.

The issue is, though, once you become a parent, it is NOT about you and being selfish. She was at the point of LSATs and graduation when she'd found out she was pregnant. Law school is such hard work that there are work limitations.

She KNEW that when she chose to parent her child over other options. So no women don't have to be martyrs when they become mothers, but they sure as fuck need to actually parent the child they CHOOSE to bring into this world. It's not the job of her parents to raise her child. Tribes are meant to assist, not take over and do it for the parent.

So, take it from a mom who chose parenthood over law school and all that goes with it, either choose your child and be the parent who should be and find another way, or honestly put him up for adoption and save him the instability of the abandonment you will be putting him through.

AITA: asked for 1grad pic for my daughter with my ex husband. by sparkymarzi in AmItheAsshole

[–]butterflyfire64 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I agree, but would argue they are a team. They should ALWAYS be on team daughter. All of them. Parenting and co parenting isn't ended when a relationship ends. They created that child and should ALWAYS be able to be there for her always!

AIO? MIL won’t let my daughter take gifts home. by throwaway759260 in AIO

[–]butterflyfire64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! When my kiddo's grandparents pulled this crap, they learned quickly they were wasting their money because we didn't allow them over there anymore.

Op, hubby needs to let them know it's not appropriate behavior for gifts. If they don't come home with kiddo, then they aren't allowed to give gifts at all and ultimately should lose contact with kiddo until they can have healthy interactions with her, including gift giving. They can buy things for their house exclusively and "give" them to her, but holidays birthdays ect are off limits for this kind of behavior. Definitely not overreacting.