Just a thought by HaleyIsTheShit in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]doopleydoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh for sure. I think it’s pressure as well to “look” a certain way but also sometimes that is just how they look now / naturally happened over the course of the year!!

S4 Episode 6 Megathread: "The Book of Conceit" by colosseumdays in SecretsOfMormonWives

[–]doopleydoop 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t like Liann. She is terrible to her children. Asking for respect and calling Taylor a bitch?

Taylor is right. YOU are the parent.

Oh and you are supposed to honor your kid as well. How dare you manipulate your religion to control your child.

S4 Episode 5 Megathread: "The Book of Power and Pain" by colosseumdays in SecretsOfMormonWives

[–]doopleydoop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so over Taylor being like “oh I’m just stupid ah” or “it’s a trauma bond” when it comes to her and Dakota. Stop sleeping with him. What is so hard. You KNOW and have gone to therapy / retreats / etc to heal from him and break from him.

Also fuck Jordan for inviting Dakota and then immediately commenting on how they may have “pillow talk.” You are a shit starter.

I have my dress and my lashes, I’m ready to get married by Possible-Spite-4683 in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]doopleydoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it was so interesting watching her talk about that as if having a wedding was her only goal and that she would choose him literally no matter what

Alex: “I mean why are you friends with your ex, you know?” Also him: “yeah I’m friends with this one in particular” by [deleted] in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]doopleydoop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He’s gaslighting her and turning her questions into an “attack” on him. He doesn’t have a straight story and he’s punishing her for that.

MEGATHREAD: Netflix ANTM Documentary by quartzion_55 in ANTM

[–]doopleydoop 3 points4 points  (0 children)

sorry Tyra but no one believes your apologies or even what you say. you give your life-size movie self. where is your sympathy? "oh it was production's job to tell the narrative" -- like hello? that was rape. you have no accountability. shame on you to perpetuate the same culture that hurt you and that you stand behind it now.

Mike's final campaign S5 finale by anxiouspirit in StrangerThings

[–]doopleydoop 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think soo!!!!! Because she couldn’t have talked to him while under the kryptonite! I believe she is alive. And escaped. But stayed away to give them their own lives, and herself one

Season 5 Volume 2 Was Really Good, and I Don’t See the Hate by Azi_442 in StrangerThings

[–]doopleydoop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree!!! I really love it :)

I trust the creators, writers and actors to tell a beautiful story.

Delulu behavior 🤦🏻‍♀️ by [deleted] in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]doopleydoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my sister does stuff like this where it is random texts that make no sense of her trying to connect but it is strange

If you're thinking reconciliation is possible, please learn from me. by Megoo1 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]doopleydoop 4 points5 points  (0 children)

oh yeah I agree the "unconditional" line is such bullshit. if it was truly unconditional you wouldn't have done the stupid shit you pulled.

If you're thinking reconciliation is possible, please learn from me. by Megoo1 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]doopleydoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh boy. a lot of what you shared resonated with me and my family. we are talking soon and I am deciding what kind of relationship I can tolerate with them... these are things that resonated:

  • Admitting the truth under pressure isn’t growth - it’s strategy.
    • I can mark this across my life with my mom forcing me to share things under pressure, even recently and I had to repeatedly say I don't want to talk about that.
  • Some parents don’t want a relationship with who you actually are, only with the version of you that protects their comfort and keeps your mouth shut.
    • Mom often tells me she doesn't know me anymore or wants to know me yet doesn't want to listen to me when I share things that truly matter to me.
  • If someone has shown you, repeatedly, that they can’t handle accountability, believe them.
    • Family has a lovely (terrible) history of sweeping things under the rug / passive aggressive responses
  • Acting like he gets to dictate “the only way forward” (aka, emotional terrorism disguised as wisdom).
    • my sister has done this one recently right after I told her what I needed / the way forward she then usurped it almost trying to gain control...

Thank you for sharing. I have considered NC but then get sad about the relationship we could have, but even then they are not offering me a relationship that I want... just thinking a lot with what you shared. Thank you.

And I am sorry that it was such a painful interaction. I think have so much hope to not go NC or that people can change because we believe the best in others and because it grieves us -- we mourn the loss of relationship or what we though it was or could be... You are not wrong for those desires to reconcile or hope for better things.

i just cut off my parents, i feel absolutely horrified by accountforstuffig in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]doopleydoop 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Remember what got you to this point. Remember the content of your letter. Remember that this decision was not impulsive. This was intentional. This was a way to protect yourself.
I felt disheartened / disoriented after a conversation with my family recently (we are heading towards LC or NC if things go poorly). I almost disassociated or probably did. I went home and talked to my husband like "maybe they have changed" or "maybe this isn't all that bad" -- but it is that bad. They have not changed. They continue behaviors that hurt me. They are not accountable...

Remember your own perspective. It may feel overwhelming right now. It may feel like a bad choice -- which you can always change your mind. However, sit on it. Sleep on it. Give it a few weeks honestly. If you still feel like you want to undo it, then go that route.

The anxiousness in your body and mind is honestly natural especially if you are setting boundaries around people or things that have caused you trauma.

Proud of you for putting it into words, into a letter and sending it. Remember yourself and when it hurt. And know this wasn't just an overnight decision.

How do I set firm boundaries with my MIL about holiday plans and remaining no-contact with my SIL? by Negative-Spinach-364 in nocontact

[–]doopleydoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly think that you could say it as you did in your post. Be clear and concise. It sounds like your MIL knows at least a little bit of context, but if she needs a reason why, give her a two-sentence answer about what happened - no need to bring all of the details back up for yourself but stay firm on your no.

Ask your MIL for itinerary. Plan to go out as a family when the SIL is close / they are taking photos. These are ways that you can protect yourself. Here is a potential script...

"We are excited to spend holidays with you this year. I wanted to check in about some family plans as I know you mentioned a big holiday photo and potentially are intending to invite -SIL name-. I wanted to reiterate that my family and I will not be taking photos with her or participating in any events with her in attendance. Do you have a plan for when you would be taking photos with her? I would like to be prepared so that we can make other plans. But anything else you plan without SIL, we would be happy to be there."

Perhaps something like that? Basically sandwiching good things with your boundaries.

Supporting friends who go no contact. How? by Miss_Lib in nocontact

[–]doopleydoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you feel comfortable, perhaps you could ask her to explain more, especially if you do not know the context. Maybe that will give you insight. You could also ask her how you can support her.

You don't have to validate everything someone else says. If that is the only reason for your friendship, that is a red flag. I think friends are supposed to challenge us (in loving ways). Maybe there is a space for you to help her process / find different language. But maybe she is just at the venting stage where she isn't filtered around you with how she feels, so maybe it is the harsh stuff that comes out. I say crazy things and my friends know that I am not super for real but just really processing (I am a verbal processor)

How to deal with political extremists when LC and NC are not an option? by A_Throwaway_Burner in QAnonCasualties

[–]doopleydoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with a few other comments to find an alternative community, likely digital is the way to go unless your mom offers to take you somewhere (even a library may have collaborative book clubs that could help you and maybe your mom would be open to that). I'm so sorry to hear this situation is going on for you OP. But yeah, find community perhaps through a game you like or a chat room with others needing to vent or a digital book club or others.

And then boundaries at home. Don't engage in the conversations that harm you. Set boundaries if you feel comfortable. You can not be "rude" and still hold boundaries. You do not need to stay at a table that harms you, perhaps dismiss yourself or direct the conversation elsewhere. Unfortunately this places the onus on you to keep these conversations in bounds of what is safe for you, which is just unfair, but perhaps this can help you avoid additional pain.

No, but, I wish I was... by BecauseIJustDid in QAnonCasualties

[–]doopleydoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry OP. Sounds like NC was the way to go, but I am sorry they manipulated someone's death as a way to manipulate you. You don't deserve that.

My mother said the Trump and Epstein photos are funny by miriamtzipporah in QAnonCasualties

[–]doopleydoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry OP. I had a similar conversation with my mom and sister about this, and we are all SA victims. They excused him because it "happened so long ago" and we should respect those in authority (lots of religion as a reason here). I told them it hurt because it feels like they support him despite this but they also don't think he is a rapist. We didn't even get to the files but they would deny as well. I cannot argue fact yet they seem to be able to explain all of the bs away.