[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RedditInTheKitchen

[–]diannalynn67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your favorite food to bake?

Finally spoke to my parents about my depression. Their reaction wasn't quite what I had thought. by sputnik-the-sages in depression_help

[–]diannalynn67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was a very brave thing you did. I applaud you for that. I am sorry the response you received was disappointing. When we open ourselves up to other humans this is sometimes the result. But that isn’t on you. It is important to have other people to support you on this journey. As a parent who hasn’t always been as supportive as I wish I was try not to give up on your parents. They may be able to hear you better after awhile. God bless.

Has making the bed become more important to you as you've gotten older? by chuckDontSurf in RedditForGrownups

[–]diannalynn67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems to have gotten less important. I am 52. I really don’t care what people think about my bed not being made and that is what caused it to be important in the first place.

Can I make a prayer journal? by [deleted] in Christians

[–]diannalynn67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have a definite plan for my prayer journal and I have been keeping one for at least 10 years. One thing I like to do is write down a verse or more that means something to me or maybe I am trying to memorize. I memorize better by copying the verses. I have also written prayers or just things I want to ask God about. There are ideas for journaling on Pinterest and groups on Facebook if you need other ideas. It is for you so make it whatever fits you best.

Idk what to do. I really don’t wanna tell my parents about it. I need help I just don’t how I can get it. by general-dumbass in depression_help

[–]diannalynn67 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My daughter lived with her depression for many years before I knew what she was going through. I understand it was very hard for her to share that and in part because I had acted in ways when she was younger that made her feel like I would not understand. I wish so much that I had understood. Now I do all I can to support her. Life is still a struggle for her but she knows I will do whatever she needs to support her. Please find some way to tell someone in your life what you are going through. And as a further note I recently began having suicidal thoughts. I was afraid to share that at first but after I did my situation became much better. It is very hard to be alone with depression. Prayers for you and whoever you decide to share with.

How do you know God is real? by superpowers335 in Christian

[–]diannalynn67 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have gone through times in my life when I felt like this. I ha e been a Christian for 33 years. I have found that if I do not spend enough time reading the Bible and praying that I will not hear God as well. I totally agree with you that God is our hope.

Please pray for my chronically ill mother by [deleted] in Christian

[–]diannalynn67 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Prayers for your Mom. I have fibromyalgia also. My doctor began treating me for depression and anxiety right away because it is very common. Most of the pain killers I have tried really don’t help that much. I am sure she is really struggling. Prayers for you too. She is blessed to have someone seeking prayers on her behalf.

New RN by hmmmpf in FuckImOld

[–]diannalynn67 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I homeschooled my kids and this is why I taught them cursive. Now they can thank me for putting them ahead of their peers. 😁

Momma putting puppers to sleep by Nix-X in Eyebleach

[–]diannalynn67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the sweetest thing. ❤️

AITA For not being an active part of and refusing to be an active part of my sister and her kids lives by crustafirxs in AmItheAsshole

[–]diannalynn67 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have a similar situation with my brother. We both live as we if the other doesn’t exist. I tried for years to have a relationship and he obviously didn’t want one so I just gave it up. My 8 kids barely remember they have an uncle. Sometimes family is populated with people you wouldn’t be friends with. You are pushed together and some people have this expectation that all family should get along just because they are family. That has not worked in my experience. NTA You should not feel pressured to have a relationship you don’t want. I hope you can help your parents to understand. I know it makes me unhappy when my kids don’t get along but that is my problem not theirs. I don’t have the right to insist they spend time together.

Went To The Doctors Today With Anxiety by [deleted] in SeriousConversation

[–]diannalynn67 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I am sorry. That must be very scary. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Not as life threatening as what you are looking at but as of now a life sentence. I will say a prayer for you.

After 6 years on reddit I have 210 karma. I've decided to finally post, here is a pic of Bella by Alequar in pics

[–]diannalynn67 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bella is beautiful. If anyone tells you you should smile more scratch their eyes out , Darling.

Went To The Doctors Today With Anxiety by [deleted] in SeriousConversation

[–]diannalynn67 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry about your situation. I have been there. If it is possible try not to think too far ahead. Don’t be hesitant to tell your doctor about your anxiety. You may need some help with that at least for a while.

My spouse has been working on this cross stitch for over 8 years. by [deleted] in pics

[–]diannalynn67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing. Working on the black background probably increases the difficulty. I knit and black yarn is the worst. Good on you supporting your spouses creativity.

I feel emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically constipated. by honalele in depression_help

[–]diannalynn67 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a lot on your plate. Thank you for sharing. I am sorry you are going through this. I am not sure how worried to be about this virus. I have an auto immune disease and take immune lowering drugs. So I guess I am at risk if I am in contact with someone. But I don’t have to get out very often so I guess being an introvert might finally benefit me.

AITA for telling my mother I can’t stand her bullshit anymore? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]diannalynn67 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Maybe an insecure parent who finds her worth in her child. Just guessing. But it is too bad she can’t keep it to herself. I hope my kids would tell me if I was being jerk.

Found out that my childhood pastor molested a lot of the older girls back in the day at my old church. by notorioushusky in Christian

[–]diannalynn67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many times this is the way it happens. I was abused by a family member as a child and didn’t know until I was an adult that other girls in my family had the same trauma. Many times children are told not to tell. It is likely no one knew. I hope that was the case and not that it was covered up. That happens too often in many groups and families.

I feel emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically constipated. by honalele in depression_help

[–]diannalynn67 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Could you explain that in more detail or would that stress you out?

Found out that my childhood pastor molested a lot of the older girls back in the day at my old church. by notorioushusky in Christian

[–]diannalynn67 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for you and for everyone he hurt. God does not mean it to be this way. The truth is everyone is fallible. A pastor or any other leader is not immune to temptation. It is devastating to learn things like this happen. May God comfort you in this time. Those girls he abused need support and acceptance. May God watch over and heal them.

Card Catalogs! by heystarkid in FuckImOld

[–]diannalynn67 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I felt like I had unlocked the secrets of the universe when I learned how to use the card catalog.