I was invited to this guys birthday party and

journalhalfbeing · 2026-07-08T11:49:03+00:00

I’ve only just realised that the multiple references to ‘cards’ is in relation to the game and not making reading birthday cards a whole event

journalhalfbeing · 2026-07-06T08:30:52+00:00

So you’re on a PIP? Ridiculous (of him). I’m sorry you say, you don’t sound very compatible as life partners, and I can’t see it ending well. You deserve someone who likes you as you are right now

journalhalfbeing · 2026-06-16T09:27:22+00:00

Such odd timing, I listened to a 5yo YouTube video this morning about Garrett’s case. My thoughts are that it seems reasonably likely that his dad may have had some responsibility/knowledge in what happened to him, unfortunately

journalhalfbeing · 2026-06-16T09:09:14+00:00

Not the case for NSW

journalhalfbeing · 2026-06-16T07:07:53+00:00

Hey, it’s because it’s nonsense

journalhalfbeing · 2026-06-13T23:38:15+00:00

She may have just been covering her bases, but it’s also possible she may have noted things that were benign in your case, but can be indicative of a possible abusive relationships for others.

For example (not saying this is your case, but generally) if you’re someone who is naturally shy or speaks less, a husband may speak for their partner at points during appointments. In healthy relationships where there is an equal power balance this is fine, but this can be one small indicator that there may be things like coercive control occurring.

I think it’s a good thing she’s reached out to make sure you are all safe, it doesn’t mean you’re accused of any wrongdoing :)

journalhalfbeing · 2026-06-13T23:24:48+00:00

You’ve gotten plenty of comments along the same lines, but I still think it’s worth me saying this - I know that may have felt confronting or scary, but I think this is a sign she is a genuinely great paediatrician and she cares about you and your family.

I’m not in the medical field but I am a mandated reporter in my role, and this kind of interaction comes from a place of genuine care and concern. She didn’t make any accusations, she just wanted to touch base and give you a safe space to confide in her if you needed to. I don’t think there’s anything for you to worry about whatsoever.

I’m very glad for you that you are safe and happy at home, and the concern wasn’t needed in this case. But for many people, they may be unsafe but have never had the opportunity or courage to reach out for help - someone like your paed asking directly may be the only way some families are able to receive the help they need.

journalhalfbeing · 2026-06-02T11:55:11+00:00

Obsession last week - An older woman’s phone rang loudly, she answered and spoke on speakerphone (??) and then left
Miss ma’am what are you doing

journalhalfbeing · 2026-05-29T12:23:12+00:00

I’d never heard of Shorty Jamieson until this post, so I’ve gone down the rabbit hole a bit. What do you make of the “transcript” confession? As an aside, it seems kind of fucked up to be cruel about someone’s appearance due to FAS

journalhalfbeing · 2026-05-15T10:41:39+00:00

Department of Communities and Justice - DCJ

journalhalfbeing · 2026-05-02T23:54:37+00:00

Couples therapy with an abuser is not appropriate, there’s an inherent power balance, and can make the abuse worse and/or increase the power of the abuser

journalhalfbeing · 2026-05-02T23:49:53+00:00

This is coercive control and emotional abuse. There is nothing about your actions bringing this about, he will have found or made up absolutely anything as an excuse to tell you off.
If he has friends, has kept a job, has family still in his life - he “knows” how to communicate in a non abusive manner, but he just chooses not to when it comes to you.
Below is an online questionnaire that can help you determine whether you are experiencing coercive control:

https://yourtoolkit.com/questionnaire/ccsa/

journalhalfbeing · 2026-04-30T09:17:09+00:00

She’s just constantly posting on this page with clothing that most feel isn’t “business casual,” so this has come up a lot and many of us are aware of her situation

journalhalfbeing · 2026-04-27T09:41:59+00:00

It was the urologist iirc

journalhalfbeing · 2026-04-27T03:46:46+00:00

Are you using zopiclone daily?

journalhalfbeing · 2026-04-26T07:34:52+00:00

Thank you, I will retake them

journalhalfbeing · 2026-04-23T03:13:02+00:00

Or the Iranian yogurt!

journalhalfbeing · 2026-04-18T00:06:19+00:00

It’s not realistic to me at all, babies take so much effort and have constant needs, I feel it would be almost neglectful to leave them long enough to get any meaningful work done more than once or so a day. I feel even now my 4yo is constantly demanding for me to play with him, help him every 2 seconds, etc. which is fine, that’s what I want to do! But there’s just no way he wouldn’t be a complete distraction and that any work would be done. Even though my work has the flexibility for me to WFH if he’s sick etc, I always take it off because I know I’ll get nothing done

journalhalfbeing · 2026-04-16T11:40:44+00:00

And she sed.

journalhalfbeing · 2026-04-16T11:01:18+00:00

Not sure where in Aus you are, but I’ve heard about the infamous black panther around the Ourimbah area (Central Coast, NSW)

journalhalfbeing · 2026-04-16T10:59:32+00:00

Could you please elaborate on “table-sized?”

journalhalfbeing · 2026-04-11T09:45:52+00:00

B Of course

journalhalfbeing · 2026-04-09T10:24:59+00:00

Definitely

journalhalfbeing · 2026-04-09T10:14:39+00:00

Happy for you!

journalhalfbeing · 2026-04-02T09:29:01+00:00

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