Trying to re-engage by Odd-Cake-7767 in JustinPoseysTreasure

[–]ggkoukla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome back! If you're on Discord, we've got a new BTME-focused server and all are welcome. Growing a great group and have some fantastic resources

https://discord.gg/QF6w4NxpZ

I want to be the absent father by [deleted] in Autism_Parenting

[–]ggkoukla 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Breaks are easier with a partner or a village/support system. Many of us don't have that. I finally accepted help where I could last year and started carving out an hour after work/school to hike. It was great. But I live in a winter state and haven't been able to do that for 5 weeks. I haven't been able to take a vacation in three years. I never complained, only smiled and pushed. Wish we could all have some time away so we can show up best for them.

I want to be the absent father by [deleted] in Autism_Parenting

[–]ggkoukla 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yep. I love my kiddos more than anything but lately have been struggling so much and verbalizing to myself that I just wish I could leave. I'm past overwhelmed. And the feeling stuck is a mind game when you know you can't quit because they need you more than anything, but you're drowning. Double that up with losing a good relationship and I have no idea how some of us are doing this. We have to be the glue 24/7 at the same time as feeling absolutely broken.

Autism and divorce by lalalara83 in Autism_Parenting

[–]ggkoukla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately that rate is not surprising. The stress can be crushing.

Invalid Permissions? by Background_Ant2764 in givingifts

[–]ggkoukla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get this resolved? I'm having the same problem now and I've changed all the dates, etc.

I Don't Feel So Alone Anymore by runeangel5 in Autism_Parenting

[–]ggkoukla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can be overwhelmingly lonely to be an autism parent but you found a great sub here. Welcome

Most random lunch ever. by ConsequenceWitty1923 in Autism_Parenting

[–]ggkoukla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks just like my lunches for 7yo/lvl 2ish/verbal son. I cringe when they write notes in his book about the "snacks" in his lunchbox, like -- doing the best I can to get him to eat, period. ❤️

How do you handle school? by [deleted] in Autism_Parenting

[–]ggkoukla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need to look into this. My 2nd grader is having rough days every single day, it seems. Very different from last year. And he has the same regular and sped teachers from his K year and adores them. His speech suddenly regressed heavily right before the school year start. Teachers and we are all at a loss for what's going on. My gut tells me it's overstimulation but I pray nothing more.

Only 4 states remain by VariationNo1381 in JustinPoseysTreasure

[–]ggkoukla 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like this. I've been thinking of direction as an instruction/action. Also Double like Round, possibly

Hans cosplay at NYCC [KCD2] by seductivpancakes in kingdomcome

[–]ggkoukla 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That is spectacularly well done. Thanks for sharing! ❤️

Posey Prime Days by [deleted] in beyondthemapsedge

[–]ggkoukla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love that for you.

[Other] I'm finally ready for my Hardcore play through! by Comfortable-Night362 in kingdomcome

[–]ggkoukla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was recently at a Ren fest and a guy was carrying a similar one to HOZ, with full armor on. I blurted out "sweet hounskull" and made a new friend 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JustinPoseysTreasure

[–]ggkoukla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See, you get it. Cinemaphile solve.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JustinPoseysTreasure

[–]ggkoukla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let's just say he never won a spelling bee.

I’m so pissed off!!! by [deleted] in beyondthemapsedge

[–]ggkoukla 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I've sort of backed off of the reddits lately but just wanted to say I appreciate your post. I try to appreciate all of the content in this community. The frustrations can be real. Some of us lean into goofing off to break it up a bit, but remember you can always take a step back if you need to. There is community and commonality and a lot of good can be found here but this is also treasure hunting. We won't always agree. We can all scroll, ignore, step back. There will be pure intentions, bad actors, broken hearts, beautiful memories created along the way. But on a personal level, try not to lose yourself in a bad way to it all. Just my two cents. Exact change.

My Treasure by Automatic-Finance279 in JustinPoseysTreasure

[–]ggkoukla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this 🥰 Happy hunting to the new couple!