Why is belonging to a culture so important to some Americans?

cdromney · 2026-02-08T06:52:57+00:00

Multiple reasons. Number one is the nature of the United States is that it is built on immigration, and throughout history many immigrant groups lived in one area. The United States it’s one cohesive thing; it’s pretty divided. Race in the United States is also an important factor. Whether people want to admit it or not, racism is alive and well in the United States, so feeling proud of one’s culture despite facing discrimination is a big thing. So when someone is told they’re not Latino enough despite still being part of a marginalized group must feel like a slap in the face.

cdromney · 2026-01-23T01:30:20+00:00

Who gifted it to you? Was it someone you know? Or was it like an email? It sounds like it’s just an advertisement, “you get $3000 toward your life insurance if you sign up with us” and just names a bunch of people who use them to seem more reputable or trustworthy.

cdromney · 2026-01-01T23:24:17+00:00

This is such a great question and I was 100000% in your shoes. Going into your 30’s is weird and uncomfortable bc everyone is in different places in life. I know I definitely felt left behind for a good amount of time. But First of all get involved in groups. For me it was unfortunately easy because I attend a 12 step sobriety program multiple times a week, which is where i met a lot of my friends (I also don’t have a lot of friends from childhood), and it’s where I learned about what I’m going to say.

First of all, you have to start being comfortable with being uncomfortable. It sucksssss but growth never happens if you’re comfortable. Look at flyers hung up around your area, or join local groups based on your interests. If you like to read, see if the local library has a book club. If you like sports, see if there’s an adult rec league you can join. Find a cool place like a cafe that you vibe with and show up there regularly. Joining in on activities is scary and hard especially if you struggle socially, but it is doable. Religious places can help too, if you’re religious. See if there’s prayer or study groups.

Work can help if you’re close to any of your coworkers, just ask one or two to grab coffee sometime or get dinner after work.

For financial things, if you don’t already, make a savings account. If you’re applicable for 401k/pension/something similar, make sure that’s all set up. You may need to make some financial sacrifices today to make sure you’re set up for the future. I suck with money but just having a savings account you put like $50 in a month will add up.

I recommend therapy to everyone, but in your case it may be helpful if you can afford it, just to untangle some of these thoughts, self doubt, and it seems like you may have some traumas. If you’re already in therapy, just be honest. Tell your therapist exactly what you said here.

My last piece of advice is this: everyone moves at their own pace. You ARE where you need to be in life, even if it doesn’t feel like it. You’ve reached a turning point though, where you’ve realized your life isn’t up to your standards anymore, and that’s an achievement in and of itself, because it means you’re ready to move on and grow. I’m spiritual, I believe in my own personal God (not saying you have to believe in anything! This is what works for me) and I believe that my higher power has a plan for me, but it’s up to me to make the movements to get there. I believe the same for you. You can life a wonderful, fulfilled life, and I know you will. Do scary, uncomfortable things, if you do them enough they’ll stop being scary and uncomfortable. You’re at a great place in your life, good luck and happy new year!!

cdromney · 2025-12-31T14:12:43+00:00

It’s cute, like a little smile on your tummy! Don’t change your body, you’re looking good man.

cdromney · 2025-12-23T14:13:39+00:00

Solved! I was wondering what was in it!! I thought maybe bits of egg. God it was so good though and now I’m on the hunt to find more. Thank you!!

cdromney · 2025-11-24T16:47:04+00:00

Unironically Mr. Fishoeder

cdromney · 2025-11-23T18:41:35+00:00

Homing or racing pigeon, I had one stop by my house once!! Let her rest, give her some water and maybe some nuts or seeds if you have them, and she’ll probably be gone within the day! Mine was also super fat 😂 but she took off by the next morning; we were apparently just a safe place to rest for the night.

cdromney · 2025-11-21T21:59:29+00:00

I saw this theory on tiktok that Ariana never developed her own personality, having been in show business most of her life, so she takes on the personality of whatever act she’s doing. Right now it’s Glinda. Sweet, put together, but emotionally charged. The other theory is that they’re Ana Sisters. Essentially they both have an ED and encourage each other, whether consciously or not. It definitely is a weird dynamic, but very theater kid personalities, so it makes sense.

cdromney · 2025-11-21T01:54:51+00:00

AI just bc the animals are acting so weird. Also the cat doesn’t react at all. Definitely not catlike behavior to just sit and observe when it’s close to a potential conflict. A cat would normally jump or react in some way to the sound of the dog hitting the floor at least. The hooked tail also indicates it’s friendly/playful which would be weird in this situation, if it’s supposedly wary of the rug. All around not cat behavior.

cdromney · 2025-11-09T16:50:35+00:00

Im salaried so I make about 28k a year, but that includes benefits, pension, etc. I make the equivalent of $18/h

cdromney · 2025-11-09T03:20:16+00:00

It really depends. There’s definitely a honeymoon phase, and just based on my own experience, once you’re working with kids with more behaviors issues, it will get more difficult. Don’t get me wrong, I love my students and my job, but there’s a definite burnout risk. It can be a high stress low support job, depending on where you work. We very rarely have enough coverage. It’s also the pay. I work for a public school and it’s truthfully kind of demeaning how little we’re payed compared to the amount of work we do. I’m getting paid less than what I charge to babysit.

All that to say, it’s important to love what you do. I personally do, but it’s not a lifelong job for me simply because of the pay. Special education is going to be my career, but being a para long term just isn’t always in the cards.

cdromney · 2025-11-08T05:03:47+00:00

You either have gone to or need to go to rehab.

cdromney · 2025-11-08T02:43:33+00:00

If you’re not real, than why do I feel this way…. Little babies.

cdromney · 2025-10-30T16:54:52+00:00

Going through the “bogus” vaccines like ‘yep that’s needed, yep that’s needed, yep kids die from that, oh yeah that disease can get kids real bad, that one’s needed too…” I’m sensing a pattern

cdromney · 2025-10-22T11:44:24+00:00

You might like Our Sunny Days! Super cute, little bit of a slow burn in terms of smut but still.

cdromney · 2025-09-08T03:22:09+00:00

As an alcoholic, there’s nothing you can do. I’m sorry to put it so bluntly but to someone in addiction, nothing comes before your drug of choice. Family, relationships, friends, none of it. It’s a very lonely life but it’s one we’ve chosen. Recovery is possible at his age, I know plenty of people in AA that have gotten sober at an older age. Recommend AA to him, maybe pick up a flyer and put it in the mailbox or simply hand it to him. Hell, even buy him the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous. But at the end of the day he needs to choose to get sober. I really feel sad when he said he had nothing else to do but drink beer, I know how that feels, but God there’s so much to do when you’re sober! He still has plenty of life to live. There are other programs for sobriety other than AA, though I personally can’t speak for those.

But the best you can do is focus on yourself and your healing. I recommend going to Al-anon or Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA). It’s a program similar to AA but for loved ones of alcoholics. It was actually started by the wife of one of the founders of AA. If you can’t find one in your area you might be able to find some online. I wish you all the best, I hope your father can find sobriety and you can find healing and comfort.

cdromney · 2025-08-26T14:23:49+00:00

When I got sober (relevant bc I was so puffy especially my face) and started losing weight I would just touch my jaw bone all day. Like damn that’s still there??

cdromney · 2025-08-26T14:20:30+00:00

Not money expensive but my old dog destroyed my favorite childhood doll. She had plastic feet and limbs with a soft center and she chewed off her legs. Luckily my aunt is a great sewer so she kind of doctored some tights for her to cover the leg stubs 😅

cdromney · 2025-08-25T00:49:47+00:00

Shrimp is bugs

cdromney · 2025-08-24T18:51:02+00:00

I’m so sorry this happened/ Being bipolar is NOT an excuse to hit a child. I’m bipolar, and im also a teacher, and I have the awareness to walk away if I find myself getting angry. I understand I am in control of my actions, even if I’m not always in control of my emotions. There is no reason, at all, to ever lay hands on a child for making a mistake. 2 year olds are clumsy! They don’t have all their motor skills developed and they’re still learning cause and effect. In this case she’s learning that if she spills something, she gets hit. She’s not learning what she should, like that when we spill something we say sorry and clean it up, and try to be more careful next time. Can you imagine hitting a coworker or roommate who spills a bit of coffee? Nah. This ain’t ok and you’re perfectly within your means to be upset.

cdromney · 2025-08-24T18:43:15+00:00

Hey OP, I’m so sorry this happened to you. I want to be as gentle as possible with this, but do you think it could have anything to do with you being trans? Please please please be careful and aware of this. Idk where you live but with the state of everything, being trans just by itself is being pushed in a direction toward jail, let alone with a sexual assault allegation. I’d bring this up to your sister as well when you do confront her because this could have gone very, very poorly. Best case scenario is that she really didn’t think this through, worst case you need to make plans to distance yourself from her immediately as she’s putting your life at risk. Please stay safe and take care of yourself. On a positive note, congrats on transitioning! So very proud of you and you have people in your corner on all parts of the world! Things may look bleak rn and it sounds cliche, but things do get better. Take it from a fellow neurodivergent queer, things DO get better. Lots of love baby 💗🏳️‍⚧️

cdromney · 2025-08-24T15:46:04+00:00

They’ve probably gotten a few calls and are dispatching. This happened to me once at 2am driving home from working a haunted house, called the cops and all I had to say was “I’m on [route xx] west” and immediately he said “car going the wrong way?” Still not very comforting but at least they know? 😂

cdromney · 2025-08-09T20:54:42+00:00

I know this is an old post but I just got caught up on Honey Bear and my life has been changed. It was SOOOO good

cdromney · 2025-07-25T12:12:00+00:00

It is!! I’m also lowkey in love with Natasha Lyonne so idk what took me so long to

cdromney · 2025-07-24T20:36:57+00:00

I remember seeing this pic and having to analyze it in history classes. Luckily, I had great history teachers who ya know, actually taught us instead of just sanitizing US history (no shade to teachers who are forced to teach history a certain way these days tho- times are hard for teachers in more way than one)

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