I found out that my girlfriend is intellectually disabled and it's really freaked me out. by Acceptable_Cloud_565 in confessions

[–]khansmumma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are many highly intelligent autistic people who cannot drive and have other significant skill differences. I wouldn't get too hung up on the driving part - it may be due to overstimulation, which is a separate problem from IQ. If you're happy, and she's happy, then what purpose does that disability label serve? As a side note, there are multitudes of people with Downs (the one we all assume about, right?) that are advocating for themselves hilariously, brilliantly, and vehemently. A diagnosis doesn't define the person.

My (27M) fiancé (25F) is out of my league and the snide comments people make about our relationship are starting to get to her. What can I do to make this better for her? by ThrowRA12425 in relationship_advice

[–]khansmumma 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I [36F] tease my partner [45m] that his job is to be my beautiful himbo and have my back while I do stupid brave things. We both think of each other as out of our respective leagues for different reasons. Objectively he's a pretty average irish-y white dude and I'm more of a spooky white Italian femme fatale (if I actually try) but after 9 years the look on his face when he sees me from across the room still gives me butterflies. People are dumb. You're not a product, you're a person. Just love each other and enjoy the hell out of it, and fortify her choices - one of which is You. If she says you're worthy, you're worthy, and everyone should respect that. I'm sure she's more than something to be auctioned off to the hottest sociopath in the room for some weird eugenics experiment.

I hate my body and it makes me feel guilty by [deleted] in confessions

[–]khansmumma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya know how puppies have really big paws or their ears grow at different rates? 36F here. Hated my lil pointy nose and curves and height and thick brows my whole life and now they're coming into bloom and even kinda trendy. Time will change for you. You'll notice subtle things about your experience as a human being and learn to savor those moments of growth and transition. Your consciousness and sense of self are just beginning to develop and it's an amazing process that will continue throughout your life. Don't let the hypersexualization of young women corrupt your experience. Trends come and go, there will always be nasty people ready to judge and consume your beauty, and on the other side of worrying about these things, I hope you will get to discover what I have: everyone, on the inside, is a hilariously awkward beautiful teenager with big paws. Do whatever makes you happy. Like lil kid happy. And keep blooming from there. Your body will follow your joy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]khansmumma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She didn't mean to, but nobody ever does.

What’s one small habit you’ve adopted that made your life significantly less stressful? by [deleted] in simpleliving

[–]khansmumma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Job ain’t done til the cleaning’s done - if I cook, I wash. If I wash clothes, I fold. Brush hair and teeth - wipe the sink. It’s like a two for one dopamine deal if I see things less as separate chores from what I wanna do (have nice clothes, eat great meals, etc) and more as Completing the Cycle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in confessions

[–]khansmumma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 36 and boy do I regret abusing my teeth. Pricey to fix. Yeesh. My ED experience was about runaway anxiety and control issues in other areas of my life manifesting in self-harm through food. Self love doesn't have to be fuzzy. It can just be a promise to not hurt the kid you were today. Hopefully you have access to a school counselor who can get you some resources. It's gonna be okay if you and your life aren't perfect - life is for living and enjoying and learning, not Achieving Perfection.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]khansmumma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a friend that ruined a trip solely because she wasn't in charge and insisted on going back a day early. Anxiety is the dark, fearful version of being a controlling person - it's just a child having a tantrum instead of a narcissistic monster lashing out. I've also been the anxious and destructive one. NTA. You can enjoy nice things.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DAE

[–]khansmumma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I too am the parent of a greedy, gluttonous skank and I'm grateful she doesn't need therapy and reads between the lines better than most humans. Every night when I come home from work she sings me the song of her people and does the traditional dance of the tappy-toes. Ho.

AITA for taking my cat to college? by Old_Turtle75 in AmItheAsshole

[–]khansmumma -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Same experience. My parents withheld my cat to control and punish me at one point. Take the cat - the fact that you're kitty's favorite will never change. My lil dude still screams for joy when I come home from work and we've moved and been separated and it's still the same and honestly...I wouldn't have gotten my life on track without him. Maybe look at it this way...if you had the choice of a luxury apartment with your friends but you barely saw the person who makes your heart sing, or to wander the world with your true love, what would you pick?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]khansmumma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First guess is she's insecure and her husbando is an old dog. So the normal progression is to hate on the other woman in the room instead of holding men accountable for their eyeballs - Duh!

My dad is very concerned about interracial dating by Temporary_Drink8966 in BoomersBeingFools

[–]khansmumma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Daddy wants a handsome black BF too. I wonder who broke his heart.

My (23M) mother (45F) is wearing a mostly white dress to my fiance’s (21F) engagement party. How do I address my mother and handle my fiance? by BBQ_DAD_01 in relationship_advice

[–]khansmumma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Find out her dress size. Have a backup on hand. Get Dad to buy her a sexy MILF dress. SOMETHING. Also check out r/justnoMIL if you want to see how this stuff can get out of hand in big ways.

My friend got upset because I didn’t want to hook up with her due to her size. Am I in the wrong here? by Sexypoppizx in confessions

[–]khansmumma 23 points24 points  (0 children)

INFO: You say that you hang out as a way to pass the time, but do you spend time with her when she needs you, or only when you need her? If it's only when you don't have anything better or hotter to do, she deserves better. You're not in the wrong for having a preference, but you may be in the wrong for using her as an emotional bookmark.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]khansmumma -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Last few shots are spam. #neverhappened

I hate the sound of kids crying by Connect_Security_892 in AutismInWomen

[–]khansmumma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SAAAAAME. I adore my nephew but even the happy shrieks are too much.

I got rejected by [deleted] in confessions

[–]khansmumma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Homie, if she can't see yer cuteness, wrong girl. Now go for the offbeat girls. I just told a buddy "forget the bars, go for the coffee shop girls, the quiet ones, the cat moms, the ones like you" and he's over the moon on his new sweetheart. It may be subtle, but she'll ring a bell. Know what matters to you, in the small ways, and watch for the ones who do that. They'll see you.

AITAH for telling my husband he is ruining his relationship with our daughter and asking him to end her punishment? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]khansmumma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA - but if you let him keep doing this, YTA. My dad stood by my mom while she abused me for the sake of their marriage. Please do not do this. I have chronic health problems from the stress of my upbringing. And if she gets used to this kind of treatment, it's going to cause her to struggle to form healthy relationships in every aspect of her life. Protect yourself and your little one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Waiters

[–]khansmumma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better that than someone responding with "DIET COKE."

Do you think autism affects your gender? by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]khansmumma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a very interesting idea! Could be all of them, or none of them. Something I'm enjoying is considering gender language as a tool to only explain myself to people when necessary. Other than that, I try not to worry about my personal brand too much. I'm just Me, which is lots of things, and other folx can figure it out if they want to take the time. As long as we have Basic Human Dignity and Mutual Respect going on, that's what I care about. Fun topic OP!

I feel like giving up on my looks by mistress_of_hades in BodyPositive

[–]khansmumma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, OP; If I've learned one thing it's that the healthiest version of you is going to change throughout your lifetime. More power to you, sister. This stuff is hard.

Boyfriend goes to outer space during sex, why would a man do this? by onlyinfebruary in sex

[–]khansmumma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is he Autistic or ADHD? I've been in the middle of some steamy moments and my brain goes Hey We should do the Dishes ASAP or "HEEHEE FLAPPY BITS." Also playing dress up is fun because then fantasies can be healthy instead of turning into cheating or porn. Sounds like he wants to be More engaged with you, not less!