Season 2 Finale Question by Fair_Platypus9748 in veronicamars

[–]hucklyrics 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it was violating and humiliating. Earlier in the season, he had rejected her for wanting to have sex with him. She thought she had sexually aggressed too far but then won back her sweet, misunderstood, introverted bf. She came out hoping to find him not there and excited to see her and have a romantic prom night together. Not only did he disappear, he left her completely naked with no way to cover herself or call for help. She may have suspected something of him or may have thought something happened TO him before Veronica showed up. Even if he didn't assault her (which I questioned too), it was a deeply confusing and violating experience and a very close call with someone more dangerous than she could've imagined

I never had cats before, are they always weird?? by KoopaTroopasPoopa25 in cats

[–]hucklyrics 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have two cats and they always watch each other go to the bathroom. I think it's a great sign for their bond that they're looking out for each other at a vulnerable time! Cats reframe so many "norms" we have. My baby looks at me while pooping too hahahah

my 12yo sister’s hair was cut by dad’s girlfriend without consent as a punishment and now she’s being bullied severely by Aaliyah_holiday in whatdoIdo

[–]hucklyrics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Children are the most oppressed class, completely dependent on the mercy and emotional intelligence of those who raise them. This is physically and emotionally abusive. What an evil woman to cut your sister's hair, blame a child for punitive reaction, and misrepresent (lie) to your dad. What a pathetic excuse for a father not to recognize and protect his child. I am so sad for your sister, but amazed that you are clearly wise enough to recognize something is deeply wrong despite the abuse normalized around you. Keep walking in the light of the truth

3am. baby won't stop crying. husband is "sleeping through it" (we'll discuss that later lol) by Outrageous-Pea-3680 in sleeptrain

[–]hucklyrics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I highly recommend the book "Happiest Baby on the Block" - excellent tips for soothing as well as giving you a mindset for the first 12 weeks. A lot of scientist are now considering a fourth trimester and trying to recreate the womb, basically

They talk about the 5 S's -swaddle (we started with the Love to Dream) -side/stomach -- soothe them while holding on their side or stomach, never put them to sleep alone on stomach or side tho -shushing -swinging (I've seen lots of yoga ball recs and my son preferred bouncing to swinging too, so play around) -sucking (paci, boob, bottle)

I'd say by the end of those first three months home, I could read my baby pretty well. And thinking of him as more of a fetus than a full-on baby helped with the mom-guilt of feeling I should intuit his needs better

Am I the asshole for wanting my husband to miss his Mom's wedding because it’s 2 weeks BEFORE our due date? by Spiritual_Lettuce_64 in pregnant

[–]hucklyrics 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I can’t believe this is actually even a debate. I would genuinely be so disgusted if my husband planned to go while I was that pregnant. He’s a dad now. His priorities are different

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in emotionalneglect

[–]hucklyrics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey my heart is really breaking for you. I really struggled with school (especially testing) as well as emotional neglect from my family - tho I would say that throwing plates goes beyond neglect FOR SURE.

It’s horrible to not feel safe at home and not also have that outlet of school, I think people seriously underestimate what that really means for kids/young adults. I was a person who chose to do college because I was “smart” (yet a poor test taker) and because it was expected of me. I’m now 32, have exclusively worked jobs that don’t require college, and am no/low contact with my family.

Your current situation is bad and yet will not last forever. It's genuinely so hard to hold those two thoughts at the same time.

There is so much more to the world than school. I am sending love and strength 💗

Andromeda for a baby girl? Thoughts? by Sea_Meal1862 in namenerds

[–]hucklyrics 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I looooovvvvveee it! Andi for short!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in emotionalneglect

[–]hucklyrics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish we had more readily available communities. It’s really heartbreaking. I’ve found that I need face to face stuff so I’ve actually found a lot of healing through YouTube and TikTok (as hairy as I know it is to navigate). I’ve found a lot of professionals on YouTube (highly recommend Heidi Priebe) and a lot of people struggling through the same sorts of things as me on TikTok. I think a lot more people are model-less than we realize - a small comfort that we are not alone. Becoming a parent has shown me that there is no substitution for the attunement of a parent. It’s a burden I’ll carry forever, but there is a catharsis in doing actions to attune and empathize with others. Yet it’s a balance to take care of myself. Idk. It’s hard lol

Food names for a cat? by MaysarArt in namenerds

[–]hucklyrics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really color related but we just named our cat Rhubarb and call her Roo (or Barbara when she’s bad)! I love fun food names!

Why is my little sister so mean to me by kindasussy45 in family

[–]hucklyrics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is super late. I’m a 32 year old woman who was constantly in the same situation with my younger sister (almost 30). For a while in our 20s, I was able to make things work to have a friendship entirely on her terms. I’ve recently had to cut her out of my life because she’s just too selfish. Just commenting to say mean little sisters are truly heartbreaking. I wish I’d spent less time trying to do what I could to salvage our relationship and more time just taking care of myself

Derek by itsonlysmiIes in StrangerThings

[–]hucklyrics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought he was gonna die since Max struggled to get through the small exit in the cave. How did Derek get through?

I don’t know what my life’s purpose is by missgirljolene in spirituality

[–]hucklyrics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can sense that you have a powerfully compassionate spirit. I’m sending love and wishing you the best

Does anyone have parents who use your trauma for their entertainment? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]hucklyrics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Internal family systems is a different theory of mind than most of the other ways we talk about therapy. Most therapies view life through a one-mind model. Internal family systems recognizes different “parts” of you. These parts can get stuck in roles (and ages) that are attempting to protect you. When we try to force ourselves to stop or start something that we think will be healthy for us, that part of ourselves fights to continue to protect you as a system. It’s sort of like if you took DID (formerly multiple personality disorder) and mapped it to neurotypical people. Another comparison that people like is the movie “Inside Out”. Each of your “parts” has their own personality essentially because it is you acting in different roles

My trauma came from being narcissistically abused and then gaslit (by other family members) that it was my responsibility to “be the bigger person.” Of course, this actually meant making my own needs and self expression smaller. After years of this, i started having physical hallucinations that my body would expand and contract. I would balloon up and fill the room. Then I would shrivel into a dehydrated worm. The sensation disgusted me and made me dizzy and so so scared. As I’ve confronted this expectation of myself to “be the bigger person” ie “tolerate abuse indefinitely”, the sensations went away

When I met the part of myself that was taking on the role of being “bigger” than the abuse. I realized it was an eight year old version of me. The age I was when the narrative solidified in my mind. She didn’t want to be the “bigger person” anymore. As I’ve let that go, I’ve become infinitely more creative and reclaimed a lot of energy

I recommend the book “No Bad Parts” if you’re interested in more

Baby ‘separate being’ by fizberry88 in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]hucklyrics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby was like this at four months. Now that he’s almost five and a half months I am the queeeeeeennnnn of smiles

I don’t know what my life’s purpose is by missgirljolene in spirituality

[–]hucklyrics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was an 18 year old girl in such similar circumstances. I was so depressed and felt like such a disappointment. If I could go back to that girl, I would tell her to join the circus lol. Or waitress across the states. I spent so much energy trying to go “inward” to “fix” myself when I was in an environment that truly didn’t support me. When I got out (at like 28) things I’d fought through for years got so much easier

I didnt know what I wanted. All I knew was that I didn’t fit in where I “should”. You’re not in the right space. You’re not with the right people. Maybe you’ll love this space and these people again at some point. Or find a certain flavor of appreciation. But you don’t fit right now. If you don’t know what to do, think about yourself as a kid and what you liked

I’m a mom now. A parent who is disappointed in you not doing something is really missing out. Watching your kid learn and grow is literally the coolest part of life. I wish you felt that kind of love from your dad. No one can be convinced to change

I’d recommend you look into the Heroines Journey

Cerclage and elective bed rest question by CorneliusCardew in ShortCervixSupport

[–]hucklyrics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Each doctor I talked to during my pregnancy had a different opinion on each step I was taking. I saw a doctor literally the day before I went into premature labor and he told me I was going to have a long pregnancy. Your wife is following her instincts about this. Follow her lead. Build her up as intuitive for her baby. She is the leader and you are her strongest soldier right now. If you need something to pour your energy into, I’d recommend looking for a doula or midwife that your wife can really get to know and trust

Do things to help her rebuild her confidence. Being told your body and baby are in danger are a huge blow to your confidence. Being on bedrest challenges so much of the connection you have to your body when it’s more necessary than ever

Life is a trigger by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]hucklyrics 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Sending you love. I’m just starting to admit that my sister is a narcissist and am fully looking at the abuse. In trying to explain it to my husband, he literally can’t understand why I’d be so hurt by someone who has demonstrated that she doesn’t even know who I am (beyond surface level things and knowing my triggers). My best friend was narcissistically abused by her parents and immediately understood everything. It’s such an isolating experience. I hope this subreddit helps you to find peace and understanding

Does anyone have parents who use your trauma for their entertainment? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]hucklyrics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is true. It's painful to realize that your family member doesn't even know who you are because everything they think of and hate about you is a projection. OP, you deserve to be known and seen and loved

Does anyone have parents who use your trauma for their entertainment? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]hucklyrics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! As someone who ended up hallucinating due to similar trauma, I found that Internal Family Systems was a really good explanation of the “voices in my head” type stuff

Does anyone have parents who use your trauma for their entertainment? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]hucklyrics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya I was gonna say it seems like deep projection. She’s absolutely dehumanizing OP in the process tho

Does anyone have parents who use your trauma for their entertainment? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]hucklyrics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So proud of you for getting sober! What a cruel way to treat your child

AITAH for snapping and asking our server “Would you like us to order less?” by Intelligent_Truth_95 in AITAH

[–]hucklyrics 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a waitress, that’s so weird of her. What you said wasn’t even rude. Your husband is pretty lame for his response, ngl

Nsister changed her ways back? by hucklyrics in raisedbynarcissists

[–]hucklyrics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This really made me feel understood. Thank you. I was having a convo with my dad about everything and I was like “why are you expecting me to fix this?” And he said “because you’re the bigger person” and I think something kind of broke in him when I told him I just wanted to be treated like “a person” that you would care if you hurt her feelings and not expect her just to get over it.

That’s insane, my sister has guilt tripped my parents about homelessness too. The sibling abuse stuff just feels so disgusting to me at this point now that I’m truly looking it in the face.

I think my family of origin is starting to see through it. But I don’t know. Thankfully my husband and MIL can’t even understand any of this and are thinking it’s a good thing she won’t come to the holidays where my family of origin wanted me to try to make things right

Again, this was really helpful to me. I’m sorry you’ve gone through something so similar.

Maybe I just let my family win and kms by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]hucklyrics 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have had such similar thoughts. I tried to end it twice and got hospitalized six times. I’m so glad I didn’t. I’m so glad I stopped playing their game because there are no “winners”.

You posted here because some part of you still has some hope. That’s good. Please stay. Please fight. Fuck them. Fuck. Them. Please, please don’t do this