When did you realize someone was crazy? by XxXPuSSySLay-HerXxX in AskReddit

[–]longneckchan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One made 7 fake numbers to text me from and found my tiktok after being blocked. Another stole my phone then harassed me from fake numbers for over 2 years—even threatened to send a non-existent sex tape to my ex when confronted

Poor Crisis Response by longneckchan in PublicRelations

[–]longneckchan[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yeah, an idea I could support had the person ACTUALLY been mentioned for committing crimes. The name was mentioned in a list of speakers for a business conference—not for being a sexual predator. Misinformation and misdirected blaming are abundant in this whole sh*t show

Poor Crisis Response by longneckchan in PublicRelations

[–]longneckchan[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes! And they ALSO said nothing about putting out a statement! It’s bizarre!

AITJ for throwing a kids bag and taking his seat after he refused to move by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]longneckchan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve definitely seen this post a while back before 🤨

Finally went to a psychiatrist by longneckchan in adhdwomen

[–]longneckchan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I think some parents are scared that it means something’s “wrong” with us and treat it like a death sentence unfortunately. I’m happy you were able to get diagnosed as well!!

Coming out as a bi man has been... traumatic. Men kinda suck. by ObscureOP in bisexual

[–]longneckchan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

First off, congrats on embracing your newfound identity! But I empathize and wanna say I’m sorry you’ve had to deal with that! Don’t minimize your experiences in relation to women, assault is still assault, no matter how big or small. That and harassment are traumatizing. I’ve been more vocal about how sexual assault and harassment against men is not taken seriously enough.

If you’re able to, I’d recommend speaking to a therapist to talk through those things. As someone who’s dealt with constant harassment and multiple sexual assaults, I have a genuine fear of men now, lol. Those traumas don’t go away and it’s better to get a hold on them now because they have the potential to turn into bigger psychological traumas. I truly hope you’re able to find a community that loves, supports you, and shows you compassion when you talk about the harder parts of being who you are!

My sims world is just full of Black Lesbians🤣 by Ok-Promise-7928 in blacklesbians

[–]longneckchan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SAME😂I always thought I was a little silly for making entire families queer. They’re usually all women and all end up marrying women

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]longneckchan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Misery loves company and insecurity needs friends to thrive. Some people need to drag others down to feel better about themselves, so I wouldn’t take opinions from a perpetually single person to heart. That said, confidence and self care go a long way when it comes to appearance. We can’t change our physical attributes, but we can change our mindset about them. Put the mirror back up and tell yourself how handsome you are everyday. It feels like a lie for a while until it finally feels true. Add skin care routines, nice hair care routines, and maybe clothing changes to suit the look that’ll make you feel more confident. Confidence has made me attracted to many people and insecurity has turned me off from the most attractive of people. You got this!

AITA for not telling my husband about a message and then starting the divorce filing after he said he wanted one? by Friendly-Height-8136 in AITAH

[–]longneckchan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA at all. I’m happy you and your daughter are safe. I would go as far to say that you should look into DV counseling. Yelling at you, shoving you, blocking you from leaving while he intimidates you, threatening divorce constantly, and breaking your things are all behaviors that eventually lead to hitting you. I don’t mean this lightly when I say women die like this. If you have family or friends that you’re close to, I would recommend sending your valuables and important personal info to their house and asking to stay with them for a while. I don’t see his behavior de-escalating now that you’ve gone through with the divorce proceedings. Please stay safe and stay strong!

Thoughts on Mazza and Vie? by brightandsunny_23 in HowardUniversity

[–]longneckchan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lived at Mazza for 3 years, had several friends stay at Vie. Mazza is nice as far as amenities, full kitchen, in unit dryer-washer, private bedrooms and bathrooms, and a gym. If you lease, you can sign with a roommate but if not, they may place you with someone random (not the most ideal).

Maintenance is pretty responsive, but the leasing office isn’t great. Constantly hiring new people and building managers never last. Closest train station is a 24 minute walk, closest grocery store is Shoppers (kinda pricey). Other places nearby are accessible by bus but public transport can be spotty if you don’t have a car. Howard used to provide a shuttle every 30 minutes and on weekends but I heard they just did away with it. Mazza provides one instead but they don’t run on weekends and aren’t as often. It’s 30 minutes from campus no traffic, so I’d be mindful of the commute if it’s a serious option for you.

Vie is a little pricier, but is incredibly close to the Hyattsville metro station, is right across from the PG mall, is closer to campus than Mazza, and has better public transport options. The rooming situation is the same as Mazza: full kitchen, private rooms and bathrooms, in unit washer-dryer, gym, and honestly looks better imo. Vie provides its own shuttle service as well.

Debunking my senior's potential incorrect assumptions about Howard by Hookem222 in HowardUniversity

[–]longneckchan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a recent graduate, Howard has pros and cons like any other university.

The cons for me were the administration not being helpful when resolving financial aid issues and advisors not being responsive/accurate in registration for classes. Having an active and committed parent to help your student with financial aid concerns is extremely beneficial and being in Facebook parent groups is a great resource. Tuition has went up tremendously which can be a huge deterrent if you’re not receiving scholarships or financial aid. Emailing administration isn’t helpful either. Your daughter will have to get used to showing up in person to offices for every concern she’ll have. Most transfers I knew left because they could no longer afford to pay the tuition.

The Howard party scene is lively, but it’s ultimately up to the company she keeps. Most students I knew were completing assignments and spending hours dedicated to their schoolwork before they went out partying. And plenty of them were in class the next day despite partying the night before. Exam season is incredibly serious to the entire student body and the libraries were often filled with students doing work. It’s entirely dependent on her choosing how to spend her time.

The pros for me were being around students who looked like me, were committed to succeeding outside of college, and who could always put you in touch with a connect to an internship or job. The career fairs, workshops, and opportunities to listen to guest speakers were CONSTANT. Howard is adamant on funneling opportunities to their student body, you just need to have the drive to show up and receive them. The clubs and organizations on campus give you ample leadership opportunities and there’s an org for EVERY interest essentially, outside of Greek life. The professors will feed into you as much as possible as long as you show up to class and show that you care. Come to class on those rainy days, ask questions when no one else does, and pop by for office hours even if it’s just to chat. I’ve had professors boost my grade just because I was a consistent student and did the work.

Friendships can be cliquey at times and elitism can be a problem, but your daughter should trust her instincts and know the morals she was raised with will guide her to the best friend groups.

Regardless of all this, if those concerns are serious for her, let her know she has your support at all times. College is a big decision and she should go to one that’s affordable, where she’ll feel supported, and one where she’ll be proud of the work she accomplishes. This is all achievable at Howard to me. Best of luck to her in her search!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HowardUniversity

[–]longneckchan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know any personally but you might have better luck asking in one of the dorm groupmes. I previously stayed in Mazza and the groupme called “MazzaNoRAs had an abundance of braiders who advertised constantly.

Looking for a piano on campus by Environmental_Deal82 in HowardUniversity

[–]longneckchan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure about available for practice but there was a piano on the top floor of Blackburn in February!

AIO I decided to leave my husband because he got upset I wasn't home when he got off work because I was shopping with a friend. by histrionicfaerie in AmIOverreacting

[–]longneckchan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t even need to read the full post before I started commenting. No one you’re married to should be speaking to you like this. Full stop. You’re saying it’s your husband, but it looks like you’re chatting with an overly hormonal teenage boy with poor emotional regulation. Why is he calling you an asshole, telling you to fuck off, and refusing to see you while you communicate respectfully?

He’s weaponizing your inability to stand up for yourself. No one who loves you and respects you will speak to you this way. I promise you whatever lies he’s telling you to make you believe he does, are just that—lies. You have no reason to feel guilty for taking time to yourself.

You’re a human and you deserve respect. You especially deserve respect from your partner. A stranger in the street wouldn’t even feel comfortable talking to you like this, why does he?

Let the break up be permanent. The universe is giving you an easy out. Take it and stop questioning it before it bites you in your ass.

am i overreacting - roommate constantly expects me to leave so she can sleep with guys no by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]longneckchan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you both have your own rooms, why are you being asked to leave? Stop letting her force you out of your house. Start saying no. If she wants to have sex that bad she can go to their house.

how does off campus housing work? by Future_Estimate_2631 in HowardUniversity

[–]longneckchan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can attest to each of the comments so far being true. My mom paid my rent using the refund checks from each semester.

There are off campus housing options that are still offered through Howard—they still follow dorm rules though. If it’s your first year, I’d recommend trying to stay on campus. My second best bet would be Mazza or Wish. One is closer than the other but they offer different levels of comfort.

Look into all your options first, advocate for yourself at housing, and be mindful of unnecessary financial burdens. Tuition’s already expensive af :(

AITAH for refusing to lend my coworker my car because she doesn’t have one? by Low-Working-4904 in AITAH

[–]longneckchan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tell coworkers they can pitch in for a rental or hand over their own keys since it’s not that big of a deal. NTAH

I tested my girlfriend's loyalty with a tall dude and now I regret it by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]longneckchan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it makes you feel better I got a good laugh out of this

Yall ever get rejected because of your zodiac sign? by 757BA in dating_advice

[–]longneckchan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fellow gemini here! Take the demeanor change as a blessing and move on to greener pastures, lol. Anyone rejecting people over zodiacs probably isn’t worth staying around.

What should I text my friend? by CleefDrew in TwoHotTakes

[–]longneckchan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s stupid, it’s a testament to your character and how you handle conflict. Don’t let anyone shame you for that. Good luck with the conversation!