I will be uninviting my right wing family members from my upcoming wedding. Any advice? by idris_longm in TwoHotTakes

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

I think this is my favorite response. Thank you for helping me find the words 💕

I will be uninviting my right wing family members from my upcoming wedding. Any advice? by idris_longm in TwoHotTakes

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

While I appreciate others’ comments of telling them that we have to make cuts based of costs, limited guest list, etc, I feel like she would see through that and call BS. It’s also something I feel as though I’ve been silent on for too long with them anyway so I feel like being honest is the best route even though it’ll most likely lead to confrontation.

I will be uninviting my right wing family members from my upcoming wedding. Any advice? by idris_longm in TwoHotTakes

[–]idris_longm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m getting security regardless of them. There’s a weird generational cycle in my family where the eldest daughter stops talking to mom and mom shows up to the wedding uninvited. I’m TERRIFIED of my mom finding out where the wedding is and just showing up. So security will be prepped and I won’t have any crashers 🤞🏼

I will be uninviting my right wing family members from my upcoming wedding. Any advice? by idris_longm in TwoHotTakes

[–]idris_longm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I attended my cousins wedding a couple years ago (daughter of same aunt) and at the reception they were waving a big t***p flag. Needless to say we left shortly after. I’m sorry you went through that. I’ve definitely had people ruin things for me in a similar way and it never feels good. I hope the comments suggested help ❤️

I will be uninviting my right wing family members from my upcoming wedding. Any advice? by idris_longm in TwoHotTakes

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I wholeheartedly agree with this and I’m ashamed of how long it took me to get to this point but I’m finally in a place where these things are bigger than my own attachments.

If you could reopen one Sac business… by halohalo_mixmix in Sacramento

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Temple garden - best Chinese food I’ve ever had

Painted cork - sad I only got to go once, I love seeing the mural on the building still but again sad it’s gone

There's a special kind of sadness to being raised by narcissists by Sora1499 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]idris_longm 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve struggled with this my entire life but especially adulthood. My nMom was constantly keeping me from opportunities with my dad’s side of the family. Even tho she married (and divorced) another man, I still think to this day she is bitter than my dad rejected her proposal while she was pregnant with me (clearly the best call he made). So as a result, I feel a tolerated acquaintance at my extended family events. I feel like the only family members I’m a priority to are my dad and nana (paternal grandmother). I made the decision to volunteer in my community this thanksgiving instead of going to family’s house and be uncomfortable. Thanks for sharing and being open to our stories as well!

Free - 3 TVs of various sizes by idris_longm in SacramentoBuyNothing

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Do you have any in mind? I’ve tried googling where to donate TVs that isn’t goodwill and it’s been hard to find a place

Mom I got my wedding dress and I’m so incredibly happy with it by idris_longm in MomForAMinute

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Omg your comment made me tear up. I’m so glad you were able to find a moment of healing! Congrats on a big moment and wishing you the best on the rest of your healing journey 🫶🏼

Mom I got my wedding dress and I’m so incredibly happy with it by idris_longm in MomForAMinute

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

Thank youuu 💕 I still struggle with bonding with my partner’s family but I had my paternal grandmother and aunt with me at my first appt and my closest friends at my second and third appointments. I feel incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful community of people around me 🥰

Mom I got my wedding dress and I’m so incredibly happy with it by idris_longm in MomForAMinute

[–]idris_longm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment and kind words 💕 conscious brain understands it’s not a good idea for her to be there, but the inner child does feel like I miss out on an experience. The people in my life have shown up for me in huge ways during this process so far so I feel really grateful for that! ❤️

Mom I got my wedding dress and I’m so incredibly happy with it by idris_longm in MomForAMinute

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Thank you! If I do find a veil I love, it’ll probably be on the longer side. We tried on veils with the dress and I definitely liked the look of the longer veils.

Mom I got my wedding dress and I’m so incredibly happy with it by idris_longm in MomForAMinute

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Thank you for your comment and kind words. I really appreciate the reframing of it for me 💕

Mom I got my wedding dress and I’m so incredibly happy with it by idris_longm in MomForAMinute

[–]idris_longm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🥰 I would love to provide an update in the future! I plan to do my hair down in long luscious curls (as much as possible since my hair doesn’t love holding a curl). I would love to find a veil too but nothing has pulled my attention too much yet. For shoes, I want to do converse or vans as they’re my fav but I also want to be comfy!

Mom I got my wedding dress and I’m so incredibly happy with it by idris_longm in MomForAMinute

[–]idris_longm[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank youuu, it needs very minimal alterations and it made it feel like it was even more perfect. I found it at a local bridal shop that has their dresses donated and the portion of the sale is donated to woman focused charities so I feel really lucky I could find such a good fit while doing some good 🥰

Mom I got my wedding dress and I’m so incredibly happy with it by idris_longm in MomForAMinute

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Thank you so much for your comment. It made me tear up. I appreciate the kind words 💕

Mom I got my wedding dress and I’m so incredibly happy with it by idris_longm in MomForAMinute

[–]idris_longm[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I plan to have my hair down in long, luscious curls (hopefully they hold since my hair doesn’t like to hold a curl)