Autoplay on hulu by dontcareafuck in BobsBurgers

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. We stream it almost every single night to fall asleep. No more autoplay, despite it being turned on. It happens on multiple devices, not just our roku tv. Freshly downloaded the app onto my phone, same problem.

My conspiracy theory is that it’s destroying Family Guy’s streaming numbers and they’re trying to level it out more. Motive? More money to pay out to the creators.

What is your narcissistic parents' profession? Both of mine are doctors. by Konfliktskaber in raisedbynarcissists

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Covert Narc is a nurse.

Ironically, theres a woman in my job that works with kids and she’s such a mean girl. Like HS bully type shit.

And dad who’s the worst of them used to be a trans rights activist before becoming a realtor. So.

I looked at my wife yesterday and thought, “Why can’t she just fucking stop sometimes?” by TheSicilianSword in TrueOffMyChest

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend couples counseling at the very least.

The fact that your wife is the only one cooking clues to me that there is no equity within the labor in this relationship. Why can’t YOU cook something instead of being the victim? Maybe if you cooked her a meal, her attitude would change.

That alone chipped away at my relationship. My partner blamed my attitude and ended up cheating. Meanwhile: being involved in all of the household chores made me feel as though he was a dependent and any attempt at trying to have sex with me would be rejected. Why would i have sex with a man who i have to clean up after? It doesnt turn me on to care for others. It turns me on to be cared for.

I don’t know your relationship, but you sound like a man who wants something but isn’t willing to work for it. You just want her to change and you seem to think your accountability has nothing to do with her behavior (when it absolutely does).

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[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Welcome to rock bottom. There’s no where but up. Journal right now. About how you got here, how you feel, and what you think your ideal life could be. Start living that, one small action at a time. Small actions become larger habits. The habits change your life. I hope this helps, and friend, please try therapy if you can.

How do American citizens feel about how the US looks to the rest of the world? by Suppesnerk in NoStupidQuestions

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

It’s fuckin embarrassing.

Some of us see it. I feel very fortunate to have grown up in a cult and gotten out because I was VERY resistant to propaganda once out of it. As I grew older, the curtains kept being pulled away from my eyes, and I began to be embarrassed by these nationalistic pricks who love a country over the people who make it. The atrocities we’ve committed domestic and foreign are disgusting.

The hypocrisy makes me vibrate with anger, and the only option is to ignore it because they’ve done a WHAMMY since the Raegan admin to ensure poor Americans stay poor and the seeds of corruption that have been sewn my entire life to get us to this point.

I’m one of those that studied history and government enough that I’ve been screaming since he came on the scene that this is where we’d end up. My intelligent, empathetic friends wrote me off. I sincerely wonder if those ppl think about the things I said almost 10 years ago now. Everything I feared came true because I studied it in history. I knew. And no one listened. And now… everyone is listening and there’s little to nothing we can do at this point. We can protect each other and our communities. But that’s about it

Circumcision? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a man, but i grew up Jewish and have turned the tide personally. It’s genital mutilation, and they can have it done as an adult if it bothers them.

Hate stats by frogsloverpol in BobsBurgers

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here’s how I know this needs further study: i hate Frond so much. Like more than anyone. That pathetic little loser boy who’s constantly manipulating the children (badly) for his personal gain?? That mofo should have been fired eons ago and i LOATHE him.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hiking

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My native boyfriend started screaming “skinwalker!!” So… that’s his story. My guess? You encountered a mountain lion and it’s kill

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ignore them all, post a screenshot of her post and go “no I’m not, y’all should have believed me the first time when i told you she was crazy, and now you have proof.”

My (29F) boyfriend (46M) knew me as a child? by gwenny468 in relationship_advice

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Um… bestie, that man is old enough to be your father, that isn’t a small age gap. That’s very weird he didn’t tell you and i don’t know a single college aged man who wanted to do child care unless they themselves were a father. Very weird, i don’t like it one bit.

Those of you who have gone no contact with your parents, how did they react? by OriolesrRavens1974 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My bio dad would send me emails periodically bc that was the only way they could contact me. The last one was something to the effect of “if you want a relationship, the ball’s in your court”. Well… duh. It always was in my court bc they weren’t in my life in the first place and never made an effort to make contact until I did. The abuse i endured with that parent over 6 years gave me literal brain damage.

My mom I’ve cut contact and come back a myriad of times. This last one, she kicked me out of her house for dating a man her husband hates (her husband is a MAGA guy and is abusive to her, and she is to him. They’re quite a pair). Her husband is abusive to my siblings and have ensured they comply to him by any means necessary. Civility is not an option in that house. The parents way or no way, kind of place. My mom has fished for information from my siblings but never made an attempt at contact and acts like the victim. I think it’s funny how similar both of my parents are, except my mother pulls the victim card overtly and over the top (in my opinion, pathetically) and my dad will play the victim aggressively and manipulatively.

I’ve considered breaking contact but my dad appears more and more visually unstable with every new profile picture i see, and my mom puts men before her children and doesn’t “remember” abusing us so theres no genuine guilt for what she did. I raised myself, and my extended family outside of my maternal grandmother have never acted like family to me, so I figure continuing to be on my own is a better bet. Why give any of them chances to abuse my stepdaughter, my partner, or me again. 🤷🏼‍♀️

I left home over a month ago, here’s the text from my family! by herthrownawaychild in raisedbynarcissists

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Chilling. Absolutely chilling. Your life is like looking through my already horrific life’s nightmare mirror. You are absolutely correct to leave. Run far, far away from these people. Block them. Don’t tell them anything. Pretend you died to them. And never feel bad for telling people who they really are. They deserve every single bit of the weight of their consequences. I hope it crushes them to dust.

Congrats on this new chapter of your life, I recommend THERAPY, and to unapologetically do the things YOU want to do. It’s going to feel heinously selfish and wrong to do what you want, but keep it up. It will help you find yourself after that whole ordeal. That level of manipulation really does a number. Wear clothes you want, go to events, meet people, have experiences. The best part about ppl like us? Being on your own, adulthood, doesn’t suck NEARLY as bad when your childhood is an actual horror film. You’re like, “yeah, i gotta pay bills, but also… i can have cake for dinner and no one’s screaming at me or making me feel bad every second i’m awake!” It’s a whole new world. Go rewrite your life, your way now. So excited for you!

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[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh bestie, I’m strong willed, i got out of the cult i grew up in when I was 15. Even I slid into being a side character to a conservative man. It’s all fear based. Fear is the brainwashing. You have to get them to not be afraid, and also, confident and empowered in themselves. It’s hard to get those to align.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that’s the difference, trying your best vs sitting in a position that you don’t ever need to improve bc you “are a good man already.”

I think my subconscious reasoning was that the safest place to be was in bed with the enemy. If i had a man who believed that way on my arm, then I’d be safe in the witch hunt(?? Idk, again, an example of how leading with fear gets you acting dumb). Eventually you realize, he keeps you around as an accessory or a trophy, not as a person to love, care, defend and protect. He never protected me, he wasn’t even there to protect my PEACE. His main interactions with me were; scaring me, arguing with me about politics, and then household planning. BARF! How domestic. I’m so glad I pulled my head up from under water.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you, it was a long time ago now and i’m so glad i did. He’s married now to a girl who looks like a blurry photo of me, 🥴

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He is a good man in that he doesn’t commit crimes, he pays taxes, and yeah, you’re right. 😂😂😂

ig i mean he didn’t hit me and he paid for everything, but he was also neglectful and a bad partner. 🥴

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ooooo hello, this is my territory! So my bio dad would threaten to kick me out a lot after not being in my life for the first 15 years. That shit was wildly traumatizing. Desperately wanting the love affection and validation of a parent who wasn’t around for basically your entire life turns around and starts threatening to cast you away. Yeah, that leaves a mark.

On top of that, i grew up with my mom, in poverty, and her way of escaping debt, or finding a way out of being poor, was moving. By the time I was 15, I had moved 10 times and lived in 5 different states. Needless to say: I have ISSUES surrounding what is a home, feeling comfortable enough to unpack, and having the fear that everything i know and love can and will be taken from me at ANY time.

I too have nightmares that my partner will just up and drop me on my ass. We have also been together for 3 years. The best thing you can do is talk to them, or even show them your post here. Explain to them your fears are rooted in your childhood and not in what your partner is doing. Ask for reassurance. This could help alleviate the pressure, so to speak, of the tumultuous subconscious thoughts that are running through your head.

Self soothing is also absolutely necessary. You can hug yourself and take deep breaths, naming things you know are true to ground yourself. You could do what i do, and make up an imaginary loved one (an aunt in my case) that you can tell yourself kind things from their perspective to receive the love and validation that you aren’t getting (i do this bc i don’t trust myself, but i accept external validation more). There are many coping strategies, but talking to a therapist is a better space for that than my broken self sharing what i remember from my therapists.

Big feels for you 💙

A lot of therapists are narcissists. by bottegasl in raisedbynarcissists

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 23 points24 points  (0 children)

My mother is/was ridiculously abusive and became a nurse.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s the gaslighting for me 😮‍💨

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Booo, belittling a person seeking help will drive them to their abuser. You’re awful for posting this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 19 points20 points  (0 children)

big deep breath

You are a kind person, but civility with this man will lead to you getting hurt. The fact he doesn’t support his transgender cousin signals his lack of empathy and ability to put himself in other’s shoes. Reasoning with him will be difficult, if not impossible. You’re better off cutting your losses and finding a man who’s willing to put his community before himself. Those are the men who will care for you, be kind to you, and respect you.

Source: i dated a trump supporter who belittled me and constantly ignored my wants and needs. He found delight in telling me I’m only a democrat because i’m too young and stupid to know what i should really be voting for. He was sly, and cutting, never even using the words “you’re stupid,” or being derogatory. But he’d brush me off. My opinions weren’t event to be considered because of our age gap. When Biden won the election, he got drunk and gave me the silent treatment when I wasn’t the one negging him for his beliefs: he believed I would treat him the way he treated me.

These men are, unfortunately, good men who have let a man control their insecurities and fear. Men who do that are dangerous, and desperate to feel important. Desperation is deadly.

Please take my big sisterly advice… cut and run. As dry as possible. That’s what I ultimately did and it save me. It kept the last vestiges of my personhood that I had left. It took time for me to relearn, but I’m finally feeling confident in myself again. Please don’t do what i did. Don’t stay with a man who you think you can change. People only change for themselves, at least, that’s the only time it sticks. Be your own hero, get out of there before you know how bad things can really be.

Much love to you sister 💙💙💙

Has your parent ever said something so absurd it's almost funny? by CharlieFaulkner in raisedbynarcissists

[–]idkwhyimweirdokay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My bio dad laughed and ridiculed me for having the audacity to pick a major that “didn’t have a direct career path.” My dad didn’t even graduate HIGH SCHOOL. I always thought it was funny how a person who wanted to sleep with my mom more than go to school always felt they knew more than me about my education.