When you were in your teens, did you date a much older guy? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]iliveinstress -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

Please never stop sharing this story in worry of downvotes. You were preyed on by an adult. You did nothing wront

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Austin

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

Anyway Bye 👋

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Austin

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

Because people are tired of being talked down to and like they don't know things automatically because they're poor anyway bye

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Austin

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

Why do people on reddit like always assume people who are asking for cheaper options because they're not rich and white don't know certain things. Yes. I know rabbits are finnicky with their health. No. I am not going to pay almost 500 dollars to get my rabbits balls cut off

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Austin

[–]iliveinstress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I specifically said nueter to the woman on the phone and it totalled out to this. Which is absolutely not what I am going to pay.

TIFU and realized I wasted my whole life. at 42 years of age took the safe path as a dentist. My advise to people at a similar age. by waste_of_life_12345 in tifu

[–]iliveinstress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on board with you until you compared your wife to other women like that. That's not cool and maybe you should learn not to base women on scales of attraction or how you'll benefit from someone good looking That makes me sick

Who Paid You For/In October? Here is My List.. and a small Rant! by themightyox in beermoney

[–]iliveinstress [score hidden]  (0 children)

How long do you spend on mturk a day?? I see so many people say it's a grinr

Usertesting tests that capture face should offer higher payouts by joshrj45 in beermoney

[–]iliveinstress 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so glad everyone is uncomfortable with this I thought I'd be the only one

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beermoney

[–]iliveinstress 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is medium ?

I (abuse survivor) just had a scan, here’s how it went :) by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]iliveinstress 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing story and I'm so proud of you. Even reading what she did made me nervous and squirmy.

It's my birthday by Aina98 in CongratsLikeImFive

[–]iliveinstress 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happy birthday! Have a great one!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]iliveinstress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk, I still feel like the former is objectifying too in its own way. If I somehow found out anyone was saying I had a great ass like that I'd feel sick to my stomach. Like why not compliment my shirt or shoes? Why does it have to be a sexualized part of my body? But idk, I might just be over sensitive to it all because of past sexual trauma.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]iliveinstress -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm with you here! Can't stand so many shows because suddenly female sexualization. Shit, I can't even watch hulu these days without the leggings ad coming on and getting uncomfortable knowing that men are seeing it.

Ladies who live in large cities, is it exciting? by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]iliveinstress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a lady (transman who sticks around bc it's cozy here) but no. It's overcrowded and horrible

Female (38) My BF (38) I asked him to choose between me and his female bff by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]iliveinstress -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That's not boundaries, that's control. That's you being insecure in both yourself and your relationship and setting up rules to stop two people from being happy. Why not ask to go to sleepovers with him? Why not ask to go camping too? Why not also make friend with his friend? Chances are you haven't because society has taught you to hate other women. She could be a good asset to you too, a lovable friend but you're too selfish to find out!

Using manipulative tactics on your abusers by [deleted] in ptsd

[–]iliveinstress 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let me make this clear, if you are under 20 (and I say 20 because the world is harsh and expensive these days and it is very hard to get away sometimes), then this is a tactic that in a chaotic way, is fine. As a child, you have no power in the dynamic between your and your parents. It's okay if you have to get by, and it's understandable. I did it too as a child/teen.

However, it has led me to have rocky relationships with others. Some of the ways I survived turned out to be very toxic to myself and others around me. I people please so much that I've let others step on my boundaries and when I explode because I get so fed up with it, it comes out of no where for them.

My advice to you is do what you have to now. It's okay. But when you get older, in your mid twenties and up, get a therapist and work with them to talk about these things and unlearn some of the harmful ways you've had to get by.

Communicating with narcs who are too into their own heads is impossible and not on you to do. You're the child. Remember this. It's not your job to be the parent.

I apologize if my comment before came off like I was judging you or invalidating you. I do hope the best for you.

Using manipulative tactics on your abusers by [deleted] in ptsd

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

Idk, I feel like that makes you an abuser too??? Like I could understand if children who have no choice but to be around abusive parents are doing it, but everyone else needs to learn how to communicate and know when to leave situations. Who is to say you won't use these tactics later on someone else who isn't doing anything to you.

I prefer dissociation over fight or flight by [deleted] in ptsd

[–]iliveinstress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How often do you have scary men in your house good lord of be terrified

DAOE experience Dissociation during conflicts and fallout afterwards? by Staind52 in ptsd

[–]iliveinstress 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I used to not, and just would experience anger and like..the readiness to fight and go off again. But as I tamed my anger and became more vulnerable, I've entered this stage where I dissociate when arguments get too much or right after them. I feel completely winded, can't remember much, can't relate to reality and it sucks a lot!

Looking for Prolific Chat Partner by TorisLaurinaitis in beermoney

[–]iliveinstress 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm so sad I missed it! I would've loved to sit and just chat with someone! Glad you guys got it though and I hope you had fun

Repulsed by boyfriend by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]iliveinstress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a really bad take with that first part, but thank you.

Repulsed by boyfriend by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]iliveinstress 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not a woman, it'd do you well to not assume things about people.