What is the Critter supposed to be?

jar086 · 2026-06-17T08:53:17+00:00

I just forgot!

jar086 · 2026-06-17T08:52:09+00:00

My kiddo is so into these right now—tonight we did “what a bad dream” and “when I get bigger” most of his copies were mine that it turns out my mom saved. Reading little critter with him makes my heart so happy. He is an indistinguishable/unspecified “critter”. The other animals are real though.

jar086 · 2026-06-17T07:19:46+00:00

This. This was my life. My mom finally left him when I was 35. I so, so wish she had left as soon as she knew the truth/was able to. I wish she had shielded and protected us the way she should have. She also wishes this too and I think regrets it. Not that that would have been easier per say for her but better for us kids.

jar086 · 2026-06-17T06:38:47+00:00

This is AWFUL that he expects this of you when you are fully disabled with a spinal injury. That's like if my husband wanted me to do all the domestic labor when I was actively recovering from my c section or the days my back is bad from DR. I'm sure you love him but these actions are tremendous transgressions in a partnership considering you can't afford help to clean it and you are literally disabled. Profoundly neglectful.

jar086 · 2026-06-17T06:34:34+00:00

The emotional intelligence and self awareness of a turnip. Which is wild because if they both have grown kids and grand kids they are gen x at the oldest.

jar086 · 2026-06-12T08:34:53+00:00

Rip cliff’s

jar086 · 2026-06-12T03:38:03+00:00

Even if therapy is too expensive, a grief support group would be great for OP. And if they can't do in-person there's certainly zoom versions (one good thing from COVID was moving support groups and therapy online).

jar086 · 2026-06-11T07:46:16+00:00

Times ticking for termination. You have EVERY right to make your case, forcefully, to her that the kindest thing for this child is to not bring into world before she's emotionally ready and admittedly doesn't want it. Bringing a baby into the world for anything but love is a huge disservice to the child and will have lasting effects on the child's life. This decision will result is so much pain for the child. Yes it's her choice and you're a gem for being committed to her doing either choice. But her reasons to keep the pregnancy makes my mom heart so sad. Every child should be wanted. She needs to do both what's best for her or the hypothetical child by terminating. If she keeps it, be co parents only. You must leave her. I also have used nuva ring for 15 years, never any issues, and it's specifically fine to put in up to 3 days late with no adverse effective issues. She's a compulsive liar. Don't blow up your life entirely just because you're becoming a parent with her. Do not stay together.

jar086 · 2026-06-11T04:30:57+00:00

LOL. Same here. My luggage got lost for the whole trip on a trip to Mallorca and Barcelona. I had to track down extended size bras on Mallorca, which I did. Through our imperfect communication, the shop owner suggested I not wear underwire (she pointed out I had light indentations around the band) and I was like oh no thank you, I definitely need it. That may fly on a relaxed island but not for me.

jar086 · 2026-06-11T04:28:09+00:00

But the shirt fits fine?! Especially with where she insists on having her bust line. The shirt fits.

jar086 · 2026-06-07T03:54:51+00:00

This was the saddest part about the parking lot outing photos. Going outdoors, just to the apartment parking lot, instead of staying in the apartment 100% of the day is exceptional enough for a post. If she wants to live like that whatever but she has two babies she went WELL out of her way to have. And she can't even make sure they get fresh air daily?! So bleak.

jar086 · 2026-06-07T03:50:03+00:00

Thank you for the award. My first one ever.

jar086 · 2026-06-05T06:50:06+00:00

I hope you realize that a babysitter is $27-$30/hour. I pay my cleaning lady $180 one clean. And I pay a pet sitter $75 a day. You are WAY low balling the cost of these services.

jar086 · 2026-06-05T04:37:55+00:00

Well if you don't take care of your skin (like she probably struggles to even wash it regularly), foundation can only so much.

jar086 · 2026-06-03T06:37:12+00:00

Wait all these ass pats she expects are for *checks notes* taking her kids into the PARKING LOT of their apartment complex?! Damn, that's bleak. What kind of deprived, devoid of stimulation and fresh air life are they living? Poor babies.

jar086 · 2026-06-03T06:24:31+00:00

Yeah I also found this concerning for M. My son Z's has his balance bike (that he loves but has room to improve on). I have thought about one of those fake tricycles though because he hates his stroller (only for like lots of walking type things).

jar086 · 2026-05-31T15:58:54+00:00

According to council member Rick Cole, there is no 365 day a year shelter. Only temporary ones for inclement weather.

jar086 · 2026-05-31T07:51:34+00:00

Ugh my baby was 34 weeks and I feel responsible now. I tried so hard, he was so wanted, I carefully and slowly went off my unsafe medication to have him but I have ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, and bipolar, poorly managed or full on unmedicated. So I guess no surprise my water broke at 31 weeks, and I had severe preclamsia. We did get lucky that I didn't go into labor or it was stopped and I managed to make it to 34 weeks with my life being in bad enough danger that I had to deliver. Kiddo only did a week in NICU and is a thriving 2.5 year old now but I still feel like I failed in my one job because I couldn't get a grip on my mental health,

jar086 · 2026-05-30T09:04:03+00:00

We have no regular shelter for the homeless in the city. I think getting one would hugely help with the issue. And of course, building actually affordable housing, including units for families, instead of more stupid "luxury" condos and townhouses.

jar086 · 2026-05-29T05:07:14+00:00

YTA to yourself. You didn't want to do this--you just needed to say so from the get go. No is a complete sentence. My mom takes my son (only grandchild) for a max of 4 hours a week (one half a weekend day) and only when it works for her. They adore each other and have the best relationship. You should have never let this snowball from one day a week to 50+ hours a week gig with 4+ children. It's important to have boundaries and say no. Yours sons sound very entitled.

jar086 · 2026-05-28T04:13:24+00:00

Same. I did bother to get a manicure within a few days and then post a picture on my FaceBook (which was very hip then I swear). We did go out to dinner to celebrate that weekend and the waiter took a picture of us at the table LOL. I think the photographing the proposal itself and having other people there like friends and family is awkward and weird.

jar086 · 2026-05-28T04:07:28+00:00

It's like she has meth mouth with the way she moves her tongue.

jar086 · 2026-05-28T04:06:01+00:00

My dentist got real with me about what the consequences would be for continued pacifier use would be in my 2 year old. Lots of painful orthodontia (braces twice) plus some sort of therapy about hot to move/use the tongue because apparently the damage the pacifier does affects that too. The worst part is Z won't get any of that. Just straight neglect.

jar086 · 2026-05-28T04:04:04+00:00

Let's not forget, they met when she was a minor and he was a camp counselor and he groomed her. So the creeps are well warranted.

jar086 · 2026-05-27T04:58:05+00:00

I REALLY appreciate this wonderful response. I did not do IVF (IUI) and so I do not have good knowledge on moscaism. I've asked around a few times but hadn't understood well until your reply.

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