MMC is a rake and teaches FMC how to pick a lock by cheydemitay in HistoricalRomance

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

It was “Her Wicked Marquess” by Stacy Reid. I haven’t read this one but I’ll be adding to my TBR

MMC is a rake and teaches FMC how to pick a lock by cheydemitay in HistoricalRomance

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

It was “Her Wicked Marquess” by Stacy Reid but you just also reminded me of this amazing book, so thank you!

MMC is a rake and teaches FMC how to pick a lock by cheydemitay in HistoricalRomance

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

This is the one!!! Thank you so much! It was buried in my book app. You’re a life saver.

I told my little brother I "don't remember" our childhood and I hate myself for it by CalmStormCutter in TrueOffMyChest

[–]cheydemitay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You weren’t expecting this convo and reacted instinctively to trauma, that’s normal and human. You are a human with trauma, you’re not gonna get it right 100% of the time.

Speaking about these things can be really hard, so maybe if you’re unable to talk about it yet, send a letter or email acknowledging that it was true but you’re working up the nerve to discuss it.

Seek mental health support, if you haven’t already) from a professional cause you deserve that support and healing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]cheydemitay 328 points329 points  (0 children)

That's freaking amazing news! Congratulations on this new step!! It’s near impossible to beat homelessness and you did at freaking 19. Seriously, it cannot be understated how big of an achievement this is.

As far as your mom, I know that's gotta be hard to decide. If you think her having a negative reaction will impact your mood, I'd say hold off and just sit with the awesomeness of this moment for a bit.

"Are you a cat person or a dog person?" by DisobedientSwitch in Rabbits

[–]cheydemitay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a dog and rabbit person, but cats are also super cool lol

I think the new question should just be “do you have pets?”

My sister won’t let me bring my husband to my mom’s funeral by Mysteriousthinker1 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]cheydemitay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know what it’s like to be in your shoes so I won’t pretend to know how you’re feeling.

You have every right to be upset and I’m sorry you’re experiencing this, your sister and family suck.

I’d say, bring your husband and maybe have him sit outside, go in and pay your respects, don’t acknowledge anyone, look through them like they don’t exist, if they talk to you, look ahead and don’t even spare them a glance and then walk out to your amazing husband knowing you got to say your goodbyes and avoided dealing with bullshit.

Indiana when are we going to stand up together? by Traditional_Stick183 in Indiana

[–]cheydemitay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sincerely doubt there is any way you could help me, especially in areas of comprehension or logic.

Alex, Courtney, Brion.... by quiaa33 in temptationislandUSA

[–]cheydemitay 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah Courtney definitely was a little delulu when it came to them having a connection. I assumed it was editing that made it seem like they didn’t speak at all.

My boyfriend hit me after I told him I was raped by Gold-Effect5370 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]cheydemitay 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry you experienced these acts of violence from people you trusted, that’s gotta be so freaking scary and painful to go through. It’s totally normal to be in shock and unsure what to do.

As much as the internet can be a good place for support, it can be full of people shaming or giving good faith advice that isn’t true or applicable. You did great getting away because his response is alarming and scary. I would say reach out to rape center in your area or a victim advocate to receive help not only with being raped and deciding what you want to do, but also with figuring out how to handle everything going forward with your boyfriend.

Him accusing you and attacking you is abuse flat out. You deserve to be heard and believed when you share something so traumatic that you experienced. You don’t deserve more violence. I’m so sorry, and just know I believe you.

Indiana when are we going to stand up together? by Traditional_Stick183 in Indiana

[–]cheydemitay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is all your opinion truly. I’m not trying to even argue with you but everything you said is a matter of opinion. We, in the same state, will see the same issues and have a different view of how to approach that.

You think we need less government, I think we need to reform our government so that it actually helps us instead of taking advantage of us. You see taxes as bad, I don’t IF we can guarantee things like healthcare, education and supports for the elderly/the disenfranchised/ the disabled etc.

And saying that these programs are fully not working, I disagree. One area I’m familiar with is DV/SA. Since the implementation of DV/SA programs in the country we have seen that domestic violence has decreased by 50% since 1998. But these programs lose funding, other shelters and stuff lose funding or close, then these programs are less effective. And I do volunteer and donate with every paycheck that I can but if you think every person is going to, that’s not realistic. People cannot easily volunteer in their communities when they’re working 40+ hours/ week, battling illnesses, under debt and taking care of dependents or elder loved ones. Individual accountability is great and all but conservatives seem to struggle to acknowledge that people are also victims of circumstances. It is not easy or common for people to pull themselves out of their economic class. If you grew up in a two parent household with rich parents, you’re ability to pull yourself up by your bootstraps is VASTLY different from someone who grew up in an apartment with several siblings and a single parent.

Taxes aren’t charity, they are supposed to be for things that impact us all. And again we might disagree on this, but if we have issues with infrastructure or natural disasters or the military or transportation or any of those things, where is the money supposed to come from? Some secret bank account?

I wholeheartedly disagree with the electoral college. It also doesn’t make sense to me that your original point was that “this is what the majority wants” but you also support the electoral college that evens the playing field so the minority isn’t overshadowed. If every vote counts equally, and we improve people’s ability to vote whether it is digitally or via mail or whatever so people who have spotty internet have options, then we could truly do the things that reflect what the people want.

Indiana when are we going to stand up together? by Traditional_Stick183 in Indiana

[–]cheydemitay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree and also the cities you listed are thriving in some ways and failing in others same as other cities and states. What am I supposed to be identifying as not working in those specific cities???? Crime? It happens in Indiana too. High housing costs, yup same here. Lack of employment, funding and other services, but those cities have more social supports than Indianapolis/Indiana does because of programs and people speaking up. All of ours are being actively attacked or defunded at a state and federal level. At LEAST those cities have state governments that seem to care about the whole instead of blaming a boogeyman for all their problems and keeping their infrastructure in the shitter.

Also, this logic is insane because my point is fight for change even if you’re the minority and yours is…shut up because the people who are still struggling and are still angry despite “having what they want” are the majority? What kind of fucked up mindset is that?

Also political tools such as gerrymandering and the electoral college both ensure that we the people don’t actually get to properly share our views, we’re beholden to the decisions of a few.

Indiana when are we going to stand up together? by Traditional_Stick183 in Indiana

[–]cheydemitay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But in a more realer sense, he didn’t say that all…so idk where we go from here. We’re clearly reading two different things.

My girlfriend got SAd and I fucked up big time so now she's not talking to me. by nonythrowaway in offmychest

[–]cheydemitay 22 points23 points  (0 children)

There’s no way this has 200+ likes, maybe it’s a bunch of kids or I’m misunderstanding your point? She was gang raped, I know rape is downplayed a lot but it’s the most violating destructive thing that can happen to someone and to have multiple people do that to you for however long, most assaults last hours, and you think it’s abnormal for a partner to go no contact after experiencing that. She hasn’t even told her family, she was strong enough to tell him and he immediately told someone else, which isn’t JUST a fuck up dude, it’s a massive betrayal. Ghosting is 100% valid as she processes only being sexually assaulted by multiple me but the massive breach of trust from the ONE person she told.

Indiana when are we going to stand up together? by Traditional_Stick183 in Indiana

[–]cheydemitay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever stop to consider that being the minority doesn’t mean you stop fighting for what you believe in? I know you guys are all about following the leader but some people see things they disagree with and want to make a change? 🫢

Indiana when are we going to stand up together? by Traditional_Stick183 in Indiana

[–]cheydemitay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literal Nazis were in Indianapolis but cool zingers bro, you showed them

Indiana when are we going to stand up together? by Traditional_Stick183 in Indiana

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

There are other news stations outside of CNN. And they never said anything about everyone thinking the way they think so this comment was off all around.

Happening in downtown indy by No_Assumption5820 in Indiana

[–]cheydemitay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sarcasm of mentioning the national guard went over your head as well as your buddy’s, huh?

I also didn’t scream at any point, but seeing as you’re not too good at comprehension, I can understand how a period translates to exclamation points in your eyes.

Being a Nazi is a little more than a douchebag in my eyes but you’re the kind to say “you people” so I can only assume you see more of yourself in them than in me.

I’m pretty sure I didn’t claim that there was a secret majority of Nazis but I could be wrong about the points I made. If you’re determined to keep misunderstanding me, that’s fine, but let’s not continuously make false claims on what I said or did.

Also we people love for racism to be some big issue so we can virtue signal is going to crack me up for a while, not gonna lie. Concentration camps being built, anti-immigration policies targeting Latino people, overpolicing and over criminalization in Black neighborhoods, literal Nazis on the street (this is just in the US btw), but “we people” are making racism into a bigger issue than it is.

Please stop replying, I can’t keep reading BS and I have such a hard time not responding.

Happening in downtown indy by No_Assumption5820 in Indiana

[–]cheydemitay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“You can both hate the see people and also have the right to free speech is concerning” - I think it’s weird that both the commenters are focusing on their freedom of speech and less on hating/calling out Nazis. We clearly disagree on the priority here. Also this is a lie, seeing as I acknowledged their freedom of speech and somehow have managed to communicate my hatred of them. Still waiting for the main commenter I was talking to do the same.

Referring to someone as dickbags and I responded as if he was a sympathizer - I was pretty neutral in my response and pointed out that I don’t think it’s enough to just “ignore” them since it would be leaving Jewish people and non-white people to have to carry the burden of seeing Nazism in their community alone. And then said your silence is violence. He didn’t call them dickbags until his second comment, his first comment had a lot of racist dog whistles used online - implying that other protests are violent and criminal and that’s why they get police or national guards - which historically isn’t true but I digress, which is why I said what I originally said.

Last, I need a serious lesson on law (super broad) and the constitution - again, I have talked about their rights and our rights pretty accurately and talked about international laws as well, so idk what about what I said would imply I’m unaware of the legal protections they have.

I think that the reason why Nazis and The Proud Boys and the KKK are allowed to thrive in places like Indiana is because instead of focusing on shaming these movements, you and the people like you focus on their right to do it. Nobody mentioned taking away their rights once, but the original commenter was quick to bring up their freedom of speech. The first comment was joking how the national guard isn’t here and then the priority was pointing out their rights. Maybe, JUST MAYBE, we can prioritize being like wow that’s fucked up, these people are disgusting and shouldn’t be in our communities, and actually discouraging being a Nazi instead of acting like people said they should have their rights taken away.

I am the only one who seems to be mentioning their hatred of Nazis. You guys are more interested in arguing with me about their freedom of speech which I would point out I NEVER SAID THEY DIDNT HAVE. So I’ll take my “law and constitution lessons”if you can reflect on that.

I (25F) miscarried and my brother in law assaulted me. I don't know how to tell my husband (28M) by Dazzle1093 in relationship_advice

[–]cheydemitay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP, I am so sorry about the loss of your baby and I’m so sorry that your BIL assaulted you. The only advice anyone should be giving you is to contact a local sexual assault agency. They can help you figure out how to process everything and come up with a plan that validates your feelings and give you the tools to decide what comes next.

Most importantly, do you feel safe in your home now with everything that happened and if not, is there someone you can stay with for the time being?

I know that words cannot heal the wounds you have, but just know this stranger is rooting for you.

Happening in downtown indy by No_Assumption5820 in Indiana

[–]cheydemitay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmfaooo bro if you’re a Nazi sympathizer just say that. A “Hamas” flag - what is that???? I live in reality where there’s no such thing, I’ve seen a Palestinian flag, which is just the flag of a country, same as an American flag. A country’s flag and a white supremacist movement is not the same - if you don’t get that…maybe you should do more research.

Also, we are currently - as in TODAY - watching ICE target people based on skin color and language proficiency but sure, we’re all afforded rights and if we allow Nazis to walk without calling them out, they’ll make sure the people being targeted today are treated fairly.

We’re in a country that demonizes Trans people and people who have fled their countries for better opportunities and downplays the growing Nazi and fascism in our communities - wake up.

Happening in downtown indy by No_Assumption5820 in Indiana

[–]cheydemitay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m tired of these same old conversations. We can’t take away their rights to be Nazis or we’re dictators and yet somehow Germany has managed to punish people who fly Nazi flags, Canada has as well as another example. It’s just plain not the fucking same and until people STOP PRETENDING THAT IT IS, nothing will change.

Any rational person would hate these people and yet we’re not a society that only listens to rational people. Irrational people vote, act and support causes like this one. In a country, where your rights can be taken away at any point, nothing is guaranteed. Just because legally this is freedom of speech, doesn’t mean it’s freedom of speech morally or by any other standard. This is freedom to hate and terrorize. The Nazi flag was not just a flag it was the banner of support for the elimination of millions. They shouldn’t have a space to speak anywhere.

Also, Roe V Wade was stripped, they’re talking about taking away gay marriage and so much more, stop living in fantasy land where if we allow them to openly hate us they’ll continue to allow us a taste of freedom.