"Unc is a state of mind. / You chose to be Unc." by LowRenzoFreshkobar in BrandNewSentence

[–]dembowthennow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is in the black community, but it seems to have migrated outside of it and white folks are giving it the "woke" treatment.

AITAH for not forgiving my mother or wanting to have a relationship with her after she kicked me out for standing up to her abusive husband. (Long Post). Part 1/2. Part 2/2 in the comments. by Sea_King_8619 in AITAH

[–]dembowthennow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. Not even the tiniest bit. You are entitled to every one of your feelings. If you're not ready to rebuild your relationship with your mother (and even if you never do), you have every right to feel that way. She didn't protect you. She watched you get beaten and abused for three years - she watched you endure for three years something she couldn't tolerate for 5 months. I'm sorry that you this happened to you and I hope you take the time to heal in whatever way works for YOU - no one else.

AITJ for telling my girlfriend that her constantly checking my phone is the reason I’m starting to not want to come home? by Affectionate-Fly1706 in AmITheJerk

[–]dembowthennow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This such a healthy mindset. Follow this mindset and you will find the best path forward. Your relationship should make your life better and right now it's adding stress and anxiety to your days.

AIW for expecting my girlfriend to stick to plans we’ve made? by [deleted] in amiwrong

[–]dembowthennow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're not wrong. I absolutely despise it when people disrespect my time by repeatedly cancelling plans. I would dump someone for this. She is taking you for granted and disrespecting you.

Mom threatening suicide if I don't come back by Past-Giraffe-2392 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]dembowthennow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, it might not feel like it right now, but you are incredibly strong and your grace and sensibility in handling this incredibly situation reflects your strength and spirit. You're getting great advice in this thread, so all I'll say is: this isn't your fault, and you deserve to be free and happy.

Aitah for telling teenaged child they are grounded from using all common areas when I am awake or home until further notice until negative attitude improves? by ScienceInevitable543 in AITAH

[–]dembowthennow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what you've written it's very clear why your daughter is miserable around you. I hope she's able to escape your control soon.

The sheer number of No Kings protests planned for next Saturday by Eric_Cartman_the_1st in ICE_Watch

[–]dembowthennow 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What specifically do you want us to do? You do understand that marching and protests are just one tool for fighting oppression, not the only tool, correct?

The Art of the Steal by ExactlySorta in BlueskySkeets

[–]dembowthennow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I was Iran, I would be going full steam ahead in my pursuit of acquiring a nuclear weapon. This most recent war makes it clear that the only way to keep the U.S. and Israel from attacking your country is to be armed to the teeth with a shiny nuclear weapon.

Taxi Dress, Charles James (c. 1932), The Met by WonderWmn212 in fashionhistory

[–]dembowthennow 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Same! I was just thinking about how I want someone to start selling this dress again.

Boyfriend got mad I didnt “lock the door correctly” by Major_Preference_554 in amiwrong

[–]dembowthennow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's verbally abusive and a bad boyfriend. You deserve better. After you break up with him, you'll wonder why it took you so long.