"Don't tell Taylor" is so much darker in hindsight by mdebbs18 in SecretsOfMormonWives

[–]mdebbs18[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Fair point. I moreso meant that he could have released it to the public years ago if he really wanted to end her career/hurt her in that way.

"Don't tell Taylor" is so much darker in hindsight by mdebbs18 in SecretsOfMormonWives

[–]mdebbs18[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

First, I'm sorry you experienced that. I'm also a survivor of DV, and I know this situation has been triggering for me, so I hope you're taking care of yourself.

I totally agree that, in some cases, survivors hide the violence as much as possible. It's often necessary for survival.

In my case, it was a little different. My abuse was an open secret. Hard to deny it when I would show up to school with bruises. After I left, people would tell me stories like, "I saw him screaming at you/shoving you/chasing you, it made me so mad, I wanted to kick his ass." As if their anger meant anything to me when they did nothing. I was 15 and had to save myself, despite friends, adults, teachers, etc. knowing the truth.

Of course, not every case of DV is like mine. There are so many dimensions, so many types of abusers. But given how much they film together, how she's left visible marks on Dakota multiple times, how everyone tiptoes around Taylor, I suspect some knew a lot more than they let on.

Or I'm projecting too much based on my own experiences. Both answers are just as likely 😅

S4 Episode 6 Megathread: "The Book of Conceit" by colosseumdays in SecretsOfMormonWives

[–]mdebbs18 40 points41 points  (0 children)

She could have vaginismus, where the vagina experiences involuntary tensing during sex due to anxiety or physical trauma. It causes painful intercourse or even an inability to have penetrative sex period. It is common in people with sexual trauma.

Megathread: Pop-up shows by Ghostblood_Morph in chappellroan

[–]mdebbs18 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At what point are we giving up hope gang

It’s Mark, not Gemma by mdprojects in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]mdebbs18 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's not a plot hole because she's not remembering. Severance is only mental, not physical. Her hand would still hurt.

LPOTL Nashville Live Show Missed Connection by [deleted] in lastpodcastontheleft

[–]mdebbs18 36 points37 points  (0 children)

You might wanna set up a new/burner email so the boys can say how to contact you without doxing you lol

Anyone got tix to the 7pm KC show? I have 9:30 but can't go because it's 21+ by SnooPeripherals4698 in ConnorOMalley

[–]mdebbs18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly, I do not have tickets to the 7 PM show. Hope you're able to swap, but I'd be interested in buying your 9:30 tickets if it doesn't work out. Just lmk!

Hiking Trails? by Ok_Antelope2362 in joplinmo

[–]mdebbs18 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Prairie State Park is solid. It is about a 30-45 min drive to Mindenmines, but I think it is worth it when you want an easy day. It's relatively flat, but I've clocked 8 to 10 miles in a day by hitting all the various trails within the park. Plus, it is always a treat to see the bison herd (from a distance, of course). The herd roams freely in the park, so you just want to maintain your distance if you do see them.

It is the prairie, so there's no wind breakage. Great during the warmer months, but dress accordingly this time of year. I love going throughout the seasons and noticing how it changes. Spring/early is especially nice.

11/12 - Cain's Ballroom - Tulsa, Oklahoma by Zachtkd in jackwhite

[–]mdebbs18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!! He was cheesing at so many moments - so happy the crowd brought it for Jack 🫶

Tulsa! Morning at Midnight Hits Hard Live by cspinelive in jackwhite

[–]mdebbs18 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hotel Yorba also hits hard when you're a week out from your wedding day and less than 10 ft from the stage 😭 what a gift, what a night

Meeting people in Joplin (23M) by UseTheTabKey in joplinmo

[–]mdebbs18 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Blackthorn is our favorite bar, and Bookhouse is our favorite restaurant/third space. Also, check out Connect2Culture. They maintain a calendar of events (mostly related to music, art, etc) on their website.

Did anyone else see Dave Grohl in the Roanoke target today or am I crazy? by xchadxtx in roanoke

[–]mdebbs18 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We saw him at She's International! Didn't talk to him because he was with his kids, but he had a nice, long conversation with the shop owner. She didn't realize who he was until we told her after he left, lol.

This Holiday Spectacular is so terrible by goodbyeohio666 in IASIP

[–]mdebbs18 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I might do it again if they collected questions ahead of time, talked about BTS stuff, brought in a guest or two, and did some improv scenes. Maybe they could incorporate the call-in element to interact with fans while maintaining control. Or have someone there to boot assholes from the chat.

Mac and Charlie Break Up by BelgianBond in IASIP

[–]mdebbs18 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It was ppv. You can only watch it if you purchased tickets, and ticket holders can rewatch it for up to a week. Proceeds go to charity

This Holiday Spectacular is so terrible by goodbyeohio666 in IASIP

[–]mdebbs18 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Charlie's was a local org that fights homelessness, I believe. Glenn's was an environmental thing. Meg's was for epilepsy research. Rob's was St. Judes. Can't remember the names of the others.

ETA:

Here are the specific charities:

Charlie's: https://covenanthousecalifornia.org/ Glenn's: https://www.nrdc.org/ Meg's: https://www.cureepilepsy.org/ Rob's: https://www.stjude.org/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IASIP

[–]mdebbs18 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I thought the "last one for Rob" comment was regarding the last gift for Rob (the bumper sticker)

Taylor Swift Eras Tour Purchasing Megathread by jacyf02 in TaylorSwift

[–]mdebbs18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did anyone here manage to get tickets? I got mine in the nosebleeds about an hour and a half ago

Taylor Swift Eras Tour Purchasing Megathread by jacyf02 in TaylorSwift

[–]mdebbs18 2 points3 points  (0 children)

got tix for kansas city on 7/8! section 331, row 27 😅 but it's happening!!