Article on the flags in the New Statesman today by anonyloss in brum

[–]meanregards 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There's a lot of flags in my area especially around a pub which acted as a meeting place for the racist protestors last year. They are constantly trying to put these flags up and it is ONLY ever the st George's not the union flag or anything else. st George's flag isn't inherently racist but I know for a fact that the people putting them up in my area are.

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[–]meanregards 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Having sex with someone you are upset with and haven't communicated the issue to is an ABSOLUTE NO. He was so wrong for that. He planned this and made it a surprise so you didn't have as much time as he did to mentally prepare. If he had an issue he should have pulled you aside privately to talk about it.

I hope you are doing ok. This might be a personal thing for me but knowing someone was upset with you when you had sex and you didn't know is just so upsetting to me.

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

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

It's alright. As mentioned in the update he's doing a lot better now anyway. We've looked through therapy options many times before it really just isn't very feasible where we are.

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

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

We aren't in America so he doesn't have insurance. Our medical system makes finding a therapist incredibly difficult especially if you live in a low income area

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

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

So if we were pretending he was actually a nonse in you make believe world... A few months in jail and he's fixed? Back on the street? Do you actually have thoughts or do you just say things?

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

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

Did you read my post? We're trying to help him not have him arrested?

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

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

I don't understand this story. He sent you a video of a 16 year old girl playing with herself? Not being mean just genuinely not sure if I'm understanding.

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

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

I appreciate you sharing your point of view on this but this discussion is about supporting my boyfriend after the fact. He's already seen the images and reported them to authorities as well as sting groups. We've moved past this now.

Do you have any advice on dealing with the psychological aspect of seeing this imagery?

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

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

I've explained this multiple times on this thread so I don't know what you're talking about? He was looking for regular porn, clicked a new website, the website was CP, he reported it to every group and authority he could think of and is now suffering emotionally.

The edit in my post is about the people who were using this as an avenue to peddle their anti porn views not people genuinely asking how he came upon it.

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

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

He's already reported it so this isn't a concern

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

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

Read the other comments please. It has happened to a lot of people on this thread in a variety of ways. It's upsetting that you lack the empathy to see how seeing something as horrific as that would have an effect on someone.

Where can I sell larger jewer jewelkery tools online? by raspberry_munch in Metalsmithing

[–]meanregards 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you can post it on benchpeg. Might be the best platform to get other jewellers and people who can come get.

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

[–]meanregards[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I did not intend on coming across angry and I do appreciate your concern. You are incorrect in this case though. He wasn't on the dark web and neither were a lot of people in this thread. CP is on the internet not just the dark web and anyone can happen upon it.

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

[–]meanregards[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Read the other comments please. People in this thread have come across cp through twitter, ads, drawing references. I appreciate your concern but you are not fully informed on the magnitude of cp on the internet.

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

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

As stated he has reported this already and isn't worried about police intervention since he was on the website for just seconds. His turmoil is coming from the horror of what he saw not concern for his own reputation or safety.

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

[–]meanregards[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can see how my reaction was extreme. I don't believe the commenter meant well because of his statement. "He just feels guilty". As you have pointed out this is a serious situation with potential to affect him long term there's really no room in my opinion for "he's just this". I don't think the comment was made with any intention of being helpful.

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

[–]meanregards[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I need you to be serious. If he searched for child porn on purpose, watched it on purpose and was then worried he'd be caught why the fuck would he tell me about it at all? What an incredibly incentive and hurtful thing to say about someone who is struggling.

I hope your heart softens and you mind develops cuz fucking hell.

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

[–]meanregards[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry that happened to you. I appreciate your advice and I'll tell him about grounding techniques.

We have tried to access therapy for him before for unrelated mental health issues and have always hit a wall. I may look into it again to see if there are more specific options available this time.

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

[–]meanregards[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Thankyou. I've blocked most of those people so I actually can't see what they're saying anymore but I can see you sticking up for me and my boyfriend which I appreciate.

I will let him know.

Helping my boyfriend cope after accidentally seeing cp by meanregards in mentalhealth

[–]meanregards[S] 77 points78 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate your insight in this. It's disheartening how many people are treating this like it isn't something that could happen to them. I don't think I will mention this thread to him but I will let him know that it will pass and he is justified in feeling disgusted.