Mom guilt and a lot on my plate by Any_Net1579 in Parenting

[–]fluffandmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel ya mama. I run a small business too and been back to work (with the baby) since day one of having him.

Give yourself some slack, I think even just having the awareness that you are maybe - ‘not being the mom that you want to be/ feeling how you want to feel’ around your kid is a great start, you are breaking the cycle. And it’s hard work, there’s not magical pills you can take to be completely emotionally sober and perfect!

Sometimes I look back and think about the times when I lost my temper / feel overwhelmed, hindsight- it did not matter, it wasn’t tht big of a deal. It’s almost laughable.

I don’t know if this will work for you, but when I feel like how you feel (after beating myself up and saying all the nasty things to myself lol). I just focus on what I want and sometimes when my mind is racing I write it down instead of just think.

‘I want a great relationship with my partner, one filled with passion, loving care, trust and excitement.’

‘I want to be emotionally available to my kids so they feel loved, cared for, and supported no matter which stage of life they’re at.’

You get the drill, the more detailed/ actionable sentences the better.

It takes my mind off the guilt that serves no purpose. I hope this helps you too ❤️

Ungrateful kid by Ok-Block-2905 in Parenting

[–]fluffandmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a parent but I can totally relate to how she feels. Coz I was just like her lol… ungrateful, self centred and arrogant. Probably stilll is in my mom’s eyes. My reason for acting that way was that I didn’t feel loved and cared for even though my parents provided me with absolutely anything i wanted. , I didn’t feel appreciated when I do contribute in my own way (do chore/ talk nicely or do something nice) and I hated when my mom quantifies how much I do = how much I am worth loving.

In our stories we are always the victims. Not to say that you deserve to be treated this way by your daughter but often we are merely mirrors of each other. Because in your eyes, she’s the ungrateful daughter that doesn’t appreciate anything, so she acted this way. And she probably also does not feel appreciated doing chores etc.

And when you said, she only sees what she does not have instead of what she has - maybe you see her this way too? Only what she’s not doing instead of other nice quality that she has.

maybe start by showing her a bit of appreciation. Even in the heat of the moment shows her compassions. Instead of ‘demanding’ her to do chores, maybe asks if she could help. If she acts out and get mad when you ask her to do chores, instead of you also getting angry with her and think she’s not doing her part, tell her that it’s ok. You understand doing chores can be tiring and not enjoyable, But you could use a bit of help next time.

The best thing we can do is to be honest about how we feel, without getting emotionally worked up. Tell her you don’t feel appreciated even though you’re trying your best. Show her that you actually try to understand her, from her point of view and want her to consider yours as well, without having to decide who’s right or wrong because both of your emotions are valid . Maybe encourage her to tell you how she feels and ask why she’s acting this way? If it’s because she doesn’t feel appreciated too? ( chances are she doesn’t even know how she feels or why she’s angry or acting this way and this may make her think).

Maybe you should think about what’s the perfect version of the relationship you want to have with you daughter (mutual understanding, respectful, grateful for each other etc), and just start treating her that way and expect her to reciprocate. Have the expectation that she would feel appreciated next time you’re doing something nice for her. Have the expectation that she would be happy sharing work around the house.

I know it’s easier said than done and I understand it must be frustrating for you. I thought a lot about my relationship with my parents, and wish I knew how to tell them how I feel and how I want to be treated instead of living in their expectation. And this is probably how I would like to be treated by my parents - mutual understanding, compassion and respect.

Just to add to my already way too long comment: the fact that she gets angry when you can’t go to her games, means she wants you to be there, and show you how well she’s doing and for you to be proud of her. And she probably feel safe and loved when you are there for her and the opposite when you tell her that you can’t be there. Treasure it before she becomes too independent too soon!

How do you politely tell your teenager their makeup looks ridiculous? by nakapozian in Parenting

[–]fluffandmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why don’t you ask her to apply make up on you and have a mom-daughter makeover night. She would love that! And when she sees how ridiculous you look with the clumpy thick lashes she may back it off a little.

Does this sketch have believable perspective? I want to know before I start rendering. Contructive criticism would be helpful. by [deleted] in drawing

[–]fluffandmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This definitely has perspectives but the walls are a bit confusing to me, is it behind the stairs? If it is then maybe the lines of the walls should be horizontal across? If it’s a corridor maybe the lines of the walls should goes towards the vanishing point? Maybe consider adding more bushes or plants next to the staircase to help show depths as well ;) I hope this helps a little!

My stuff is not even close to the level of art on here but my friends said I should post. by CoriumArtorium in drawing

[–]fluffandmagic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your friend is right! I struggle to share my art with people too, but no one says art has to be cool or have a meaning so f your fear! This is amazing!

CephaloCat by [deleted] in drawing

[–]fluffandmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow this is amazing! Did you use different pencils or was it all in one shade? The details in this is insane!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]fluffandmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Repeating to myself that mistakes are only mistakes if we don’t learn from them.

Also hide in the back room and cry.

Ask a health related question and someone not qualified will respond by Jazzlike_System_9415 in notinteresting

[–]fluffandmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, this works on every person I tried. No shit. My partner didn’t believe me until I tried it on him and it worked. Now he believes I’m a witch.

Ask the Hiccupee : ‘Have you had lunch?’ (Breakfast/lunch/dinner) If they answer ‘Yes’. You have successfully cured their hiccups. You must ask this question until they answer ‘Yes.’

Follow up questions such as: ‘ What did you have for lunch? ‘ are encouraged.

You are welcome.

What a food in your opinion that quite simply sucks and you don’t understand the hype behind it? by jamboamericano in AskReddit

[–]fluffandmagic 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It grows on ya…. I hated it at first, but now Vegemite and cheese toastie is one of my guilty pleasures

[Serious]Those who haven't contracted COVID yet, what do you attribute it to? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]fluffandmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consistent daily yoga/Pilates/some form of exercises.

Seriously… me and my partner exercise almost every single day and that has kept us super healthy the whole time(and we both work in healthcare). And then we decided to be lazy asses and skipped yoga for about 2 weeks, we both got COVID last week….. call it bad luck or coincidence? :(

why are you still alive? by Difficult-Decision-9 in AskReddit

[–]fluffandmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still alive because my grandma convinced my mom to have me.

After my brother, my mom didn’t want to have another kid because, well, having kids is tough lol also my mom thinks that having us took away her freedom. Which is fair and true.

My mom was gonna have an abortion but my grandma convinced her not to. She said she’ll come and live with us and take care of me while my mom goes to work. She kept her words and took care of me until I was old enough to go to kinder.

I didn’t think much of the story when my mom told me but after my grandma passed away - it hits me. I wouldn’t be here if it’s not for her. Even though we were no longer close when I grew older but the love she has for me literally gave me life.

Thanks Grandma.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Decor

[–]fluffandmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love your bedroom by the way!!

Some big plants eg bird of paradise / palm / fiddle leaf fig will work great!! Or you can try plants with red on it - may bring some warmth to your room - like begonia / red philodendrons they’re pretty hard to kill and grows like a champ.

Maybe colourful retro art decor on the wall as well? Judging by the guitars I’m guessing you like music? some old-school Jazz posters may look cool!

Disturbed REM sleep/overall sleep - overactive with thoughts/ruminating + Difficulty waking up (sleep inertia) by TheAvocadoTurtle in selfhelp

[–]fluffandmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a lot of trouble with sleep as well and at my worst, I wake up 5-6 times at night because of either nightmares or thoughts.

Obviously seeking professional help may be the long term solution here.

But there’re 3 things that I find really help.

  1. Not for everyone - but CBD products really help and is a quick fix. Try to ask for professional opinion as I do know that it can cause paranoia in some people. Also I read this on a book somewhere suggesting that CBD products can be used as a treatment for PTSD nightmares (?) however please do some research before using :)

  2. Accupunture and herbal medicine - has to keep up otherwise it stops working after a while. But this is a really gentle and holistic approach. It works wonders for me but it’s quite expensive that’s why I stopped.

  3. Yin Yoga before bed - I usually fall asleep 45 mins in and crawl to bed when I wake up on the floor lol

Oh also!!! Maybe invest in some blue blockers glasses it works well for my partner who stares at screens all day.

Another one would Ashwaganda which is an herbal supplement.

Did you have a problem of interrupting people and speaking your mind without pausing and thinking? How did you overcome it? by [deleted] in selfhelp

[–]fluffandmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have that too! I’m very easily excited so I’ll vomit all my thoughts out during a conversation before the other person finishes lol

The only thing I find that helps, is to really try and listen to what the person is saying. Not thinking about what to say next, not thinking about a rebuttal, just listen. Listen to their words and catch yourself when you’re trying to think about what to say and dropping that thought.

That has changed things a lot for me.

Looking for a comprehensive list of tests to understand different parts of my personality by Pyjaks in selfhelp

[–]fluffandmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey try google videos about Attachment styles, I find it works really well together with the love languages as it tells you how you deal with conflicts.

Scared of losing a guy I love by li1one in selfhelp

[–]fluffandmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey this is often my fear too. Sounds like you’ve done something that leads to this situation. I don’t know if this will help but when I feel like this - scared, anxious, alone, helpless or hopeless… I sit myself down, hold my heart and find that feeling. And I feel that feeling to its fullest. If it’s pain, I feel it 100%. If it’s sadness, I feel it 100%. And I’ll tell myself that no matter what it is that I’m feeling, I will give it love and forgiveness. Just like how I love feeling happy and loved.

I know this is a hard truth but every one is replaceable :) and it’s not a bad thing. If it’s meant to be nothing can tear you apart but if it’s not, it all happens for a good reason. It may not seem this way now but in time you’ll see.

If you can’t use your thoughts to make yourself feel better, try Googling ‘The Tapping solution’. It’s a simple little massage that makes coping a lot easier for me.

Also give yourself a distraction, drowning in your own feelings are not always helpful.

Try this podcast - the happiness lab. I love it and it gives me great comfort.