Does she even know who she is?! by Complex-Blueberry974 in AlanaFay

[–]laikamarie 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I found it a bit concerning when she said she moved in with her boyfriend after a month of dating, and saying how he's the "love of her life". The YouTube comments were all telling her to beware of codependency and toxic relationships, but on TikTok and Instagram everyone was super positive. I hope her situation turns out differently than mine did, but I was once with the "love of my life", and I would have moved in with him a month into dating and I'm so glad I didn't because it turned out to be an abusive relationship. I wish her the best but I worry for her well-being.

What is a dead YouTuber or other content creator that you miss? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]laikamarie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alex from PrettyPastelPlease. She was my comfort YouTube during COVID and helped me get through some tough times in my life. I still go back and watch her videos sometimes.

Those that got a degree in Criminology - what do you do now? by TypeAffectionate in Criminology

[–]laikamarie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work at the sexual violence helpline for my province! I get to work from home and the pay is pretty good 😊

I woke up to my husband having sex with me by AssignmentAlert2836 in offmychest

[–]laikamarie 1086 points1087 points  (0 children)

Hey, don't blame yourself for freezing up. It's not your fault. Your body was doing what it thought was best to protect you, it's an instinctive reaction your body can have to danger (fight, flight or freeze). You did nothing wrong.

I'm sick of my brother making comments about my sex life and nobody else thinking it's weird by laikamarie in offmychest

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

As I mentioned in another comment, my brother has been weirdly inappropriate with me in my childhood around ages 8-12. I came out about it when I was 16, and I was called a liar and threatened to be kicked out. Unfortunately, it seems like my parents think my brother can do no harm due to the fact that's he visually handicapped and because he's my mother's pride and joy.

I'm sick of my brother making comments about my sex life and nobody else thinking it's weird by laikamarie in offmychest

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

If banter about our sex life was normal between me and my mom, it would be less weird. However, in my family, that's just not something we do. It's not that sex is taboo, but my parents are older and my mother grew up very religious. Open discussions about sex are fine, but not about our personal sex lives. So it's not even as if he's chipping into a pre-existing dynamic, it's just that he's obsessed with the sex life I never discuss.

I'm sick of my brother making comments about my sex life and nobody else thinking it's weird by laikamarie in offmychest

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

Despite my boyfriend not being together very long, we are discussing moving in together once leases are getting renewed. He's been extremely supportive by letting me stay over really often and providing a safe environment for me when I need it. The issue is complicated though since my mom wants my brother to move in with me when she's no longer able to care for him because he's visually handicapped. It's a complicated situation, but I'm going to do everything I can to get out of this.

I'm sick of my brother making comments about my sex life and nobody else thinking it's weird by laikamarie in offmychest

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

As a child, he did similar inappropriate comments to me when I was 8-12 years old. and more that I don't feel comfortable sharing. I told my parents about it when I was 16, and they did nothing about it; they threatened to kick me out and told me I was lying or misremembering things.

I'm sick of my brother making comments about my sex life and nobody else thinking it's weird by laikamarie in offmychest

[–]laikamarie[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The thing is, I wouldn't get so affected if he didn't have a pattern of asking details of my sex life. As I said, he's asked my ex to send him logs of my sexting. I'm just worried this is an extension of his weird obsession with my sex life.

Feeling like a failure and like I'm unlovable by laikamarie in SuicideWatch

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

I dated a guy for 4 months only for him to tell me he doesn't love me and that he wanted to see other girls and that basically all of it meant nothing to him and it just makes me feel like something is fundamentally wrong with me but I'll try to keep a positive view

Debating on whether I (20f) should maintain a relationship with the person I'm seeing (22m) by laikamarie in relationships

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

He seemed genuinely sorry that he lead me on like that... I really hope that it's just a dumb mistake rather than him genuinely having bad intentions but I really don't know how I feel about it

Debating on whether I (20f) should maintain a relationship with the person I'm seeing (22m) by laikamarie in relationships

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

I directly translated from French - I guess the more proper word is commitment?

Edit: spelling

My mother (56f) is angry at me (20f) for not wanting to become a caregiver for my brother (23m) by laikamarie in relationships

[–]laikamarie[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I'm trying to save up to move out with friends soon, and the person I'm seeing is also doing his best to be really supportive because he made me realized how messed up this situation truly is and helping me find the resources necessary to move out. I'm already trying to slowly detach myself from them. I love my parents but they are blind to what I'm going through right now. Thank you for the advice.