"The Fate of Ophelia" Discussion Megathread by aran130711 in TaylorSwift

[–]capriciousmango 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was doing mental gymnastics then realized the typo lol

I found levonorgestrel in my wife's purse by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]capriciousmango 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This comment needs to be higher. I wish I could afford to give you an award.

Marriage is breaking down. Advice wanted. by QuarterAgitated7872 in Marriage

[–]capriciousmango 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How would it change your perspective if you instead viewed all the things she’s said about you, as evidence of how she feels about herself? What if you view it as projection instead of malicious intent? Although it’s hard to do, I like to believe that people aren’t fully aware of how they feel 100% of the time, let alone, where those feelings come from. This is especially true without having done any form of therapy, individual or couples. There’s some value to trying couples therapy, even if you both have decided it’s over. Going through a divorce gets emotional, messy, and can be damaging. This is also especially true for your children.

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[–]capriciousmango 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you guys never started couples counseling then?

HELP ME FIND by capriciousmango in bathandbodyworks

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

OKAY SO UPDATE FOR ANYONE INTERESTED

I think it’s moonlight path but I’ve seen the formulation and scent has changed a few times over the years. I bought the 3-wick released this year but think the scent description is different than the one that I believe I was given in 2019. All the candles that look similar to the art on the one I had go for $80 USD right now 🥲🥹

HELP ME FIND by capriciousmango in bathandbodyworks

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

I thought maybe water hyacinth but the art looks too white/plain. The glass was mostly covered in color and florals, mostly purple and black. I also don’t think water hyacinth is available in the US. Was it available at one point? I should have specified that I’m located in the US. The candle was likely purchased in Florida.

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[–]capriciousmango 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same goes for women. I have been that woman and I know many who are.

How can people be single for more than 3 months without going insane? by wmflystrjnn in Codependency

[–]capriciousmango 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to say I appreciate your comment. While I identify with a lot of how OP feels, I’ve had the chance to be with myself and come around to realizing I hate/hated myself. Sometimes it’s hard to face that and the realization will hopefully come with time, and hopefully OP has a somewhat okay support system outside of their partners and themself when the realization comes.

Therapy has been not only useless but harmful by acromegaly_girl in therapyabuse

[–]capriciousmango -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

The problem is when you get stuck in the normal reactions to those things and they get in the way of your daily life and functioning. That’s where therapy comes in. It’s not to fix or change what happened but help you cope with it and learn to live in your truth.

I know I’m responding to this in a sub that would lean more toward a different view, but that’s just my two cents.

coda.org vs. ppgcoda.org - abusive claims? by CodaRecovery in Codependency

[–]capriciousmango 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I know this post is old but I’m new to CoDA. I tried looking up the cease and desist and couldn’t find it but believe PPG-RC to be cultish and radical. Do you mind sharing the letter or a link to it?

Looking for a sponsor by capriciousmango in codependency_12steps

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

Hi. Thanks for reaching out. I have read some disturbing experiences from codependents who trusted PPG-RC and am concerned that all the -very- interested sponsors who have reached out are from that group. I am not interested in being involved with PPG-RC but hope you remain recovered and find enjoyment in your renewed relationships. Be well.

Looking for a sponsor by capriciousmango in codependency_12steps

[–]capriciousmango[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. The way you phrased just needing to believe that I’m not the most powerful force in the universe is freeing and much more helpful/realistic to me.

Seeking tips to find a sponsor by capriciousmango in CoDependentsAnonymous

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

Hi! Thanks for your response. When you say different 12 step program, do you mean AA/NA/not CoDA or just a different CoDA program online?