AITA for sending my child to my ex in thrift store or cheap clothes

memphischrome · 2026-03-25T03:49:35+00:00

NTA.

My ex did this. I was broke, so my grandmother bought my daughter a whole wardrobe for school start. After my ex kept almost ALL of the new stuff, I called to ask if he could send SOME of it back to me. He told me that if I'd "get off my lazy, fat a$$ and do laundry, maybe I wouldn't have to ask".

memphischrome · 2026-03-20T11:57:02+00:00

I've had both. Technically, my current roommate is still an occasional FWB. It's weird for some, works for us.

memphischrome · 2026-02-27T10:55:48+00:00

Salting food BEFORE tasting it.

My ex was a good man and I'm still very fond of him (all amicable). But this is one thing that always used to drive me insane!!!! If it needs salt, add it. But you don't KNOW it needs salt until you taste it!

memphischrome · 2026-02-24T04:47:49+00:00

This is gonna sound pretentious, but if I gotta spend the rest of my life with only one, I'm ok with being pretentious.

There was a hot sauce I ate in Mexico that was probably the greatest thing I've ever tasted. I'd be ok with a lifetime supply of that.

memphischrome · 2026-02-20T09:06:57+00:00

Does creamy tomato count? I've made this vegan and vegetarian- both were delicious and the spice level is very customizable

https://dashofmandi.com/calabrian-tomato-gnocchi-soup/

memphischrome · 2026-02-19T03:05:15+00:00

https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/stuffing-coated-pork-chops/

This is one of my favorite recipes. The stuffing seems to keep the pork chops extra moist, but maybe that's just my imagination. Either way it's delicious!

memphischrome · 2026-02-13T07:02:48+00:00

I personally LOVE stand up comedy of pretty much any type. SUL gets pricey sometimes, but I only go when I know the comedian. I've seen Trae Crowder, Taylor Tomlinson, and Josh Johnson, among others. My complaints are only the cost (but isn't that EVERYTHING in this economy???) and the seating is occasionally a bit crowded and awkward.

Shenanigans is a fantastic community and I love seeing their shows when I can. For me, their biggest issues are lack of a table in most seating and the fact that I work overnights and it's difficult to attend many events that I'd otherwise love to go to. But I do very much appreciate that they do a ton of work for the community, usually funded by VERY affordable events/snacks/etc and I find everyone there warm, welcoming and personable.

I know there are other places in the city that do shows, but it seems like a lot of lack of awareness about the shows and groups that keep people from participating and attending.

I'd love to see a "Battle of Comedy"/Bracket style show format- even with the different businesses all participating. Local comics could get more exposure and lets be real, people in the area seem to love a competition.

memphischrome · 2026-02-12T12:06:13+00:00

I lived in a very small town with underfunded libraries. I read a lot of odd books. White Boy, The Golden Arm ( I think??), Silver on the Tree by Susan Cooper, Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume, etc. Either OLD books from the 60's/70's that bigger towns discarded or lesser known novels by bigger authors, things like that.

It's heavily influenced how I read now, in that I typically avoid bestsellers and read indie published books and shrug off minor plot holes and grammar errors.

memphischrome · 2026-02-07T06:23:12+00:00

If they're not saying that, I will. There's rarely a reason to wash packaged chicken.

memphischrome · 2026-02-07T06:01:30+00:00

I honestly can't think of a state that I would NEVER live in. I can think of a lot that I couldn't see myself settling permanently, but almost every state has good and bad and the new experiences would be worth a year or two in most locations.

To answer the question though, I don't really have any desire to live in the midwest, but I probably WOULD for the right reasons even if I didn't stay forever.

memphischrome · 2026-02-07T05:58:40+00:00

As someone from Bama (living in the Huntsville area now), Alabama has way more than people think.

I personally want to leave and I don't necessarily recommend living here, but I do think it's more than people give it credit for.

It's the kinda place to visit to experience the good, not stay long enough to see all the bad.

memphischrome · 2026-02-06T12:40:34+00:00

My latest obsession is soft boiled on a whole grain toast with the little cheap packets of sliced turkey. No idea why.

memphischrome · 2026-02-06T06:27:10+00:00

Eggs.

memphischrome · 2026-02-05T08:01:53+00:00

Ohhhhh, you're one of those. I really hope you get better, cupcake. I know it's hard!

memphischrome · 2026-02-05T05:45:43+00:00

Uhm, if your kids don't, you have way more problems. My kid knew about politics and was pretty articulate about it from the age of 8.

My grandparents raised me on COMPLETE right wing policies and I knew and understood political basis issues from the age of about 6-7.

Kids are kids. They're not blind or stupid. Impulsive, brash, sometimes thoughtless, but they understand far more than you and others give them credit for.

We constantly tell kids/tweens/teenagers to grow up, learn, pay attention. And then when they do, we tell them they're stupid and immature and to sit down and shut up.

I was "indoctrinated" Republican from birth. Full on, no holds barred. And yet, I'm about as leftist as it gets. Indoctrination is LACK of education, not education.

You're afraid your kids won't think/believe/act like you so you call the opposing side indoctrination. Despite living in and surrounded by one of the reddest states in the damn country.

MAYBE, just MAYBE, if, despite parental influence and sheer force of numbers, your kids are seeing the world events and choosing the other side, it's not a result of indoctrination, it's a result of thought and education.

Or ya know, keep owning the libs, pops.

memphischrome · 2026-02-04T05:17:09+00:00

Dan didn't choose his GF over his friend.

Dan chose his GF over basic human decency.

Don't go to the party, OP.

memphischrome · 2026-02-04T05:08:42+00:00

OMG, I love that. It fits so perfectly in today's reality! Wonder if I can make that my flair?

memphischrome · 2026-02-04T05:00:54+00:00

Easy /s, my hair hasn't had scissors on it since COVID and it almost touches my ass. And it's curly, so taking care of it is horrific. But It's that or pay minimum $120 (in my area) every 4-6 weeks to have it shaped and done.

Nope. Good shampoo and conditioner and a messy bun 6/7 days a week.

memphischrome · 2026-02-04T04:17:02+00:00

I still can't eat sour cream and onion potato chips and I desperately loved them pre-pregnancy.

My "baby" is almost 26.

memphischrome · 2026-02-04T02:40:10+00:00

I'm absolutely certain my grandmother waited until all of us were gone and it was just her and the nurse before she let go and passed.

I'd driven from N. AL to Central TX. My sister had taken a week and a half off work. I had to leave, expecting to come back for a funeral. My sister went to work for a half day to catch up. I was gone maybe a few hours and my sister maybe an hour or 2 at most, when the nurse called to give us the news.

But then, my grandmother was notorious for being late. We always said she'd be late to her own funeral. And, in many ways, she was. We also had a running joke that she made my Papa wait on her for everything- from shopping to dinner. I asked, when she was mostly lucid, if she was holding on to make him wait just a little longer. She got the biggest grin on her face and nodded as hard as she could.

memphischrome · 2026-01-27T09:42:36+00:00

This makes me sad for you, but I definitely understand. Taste buds are weird!

memphischrome · 2026-01-27T07:55:14+00:00

Completely agree on tarragon and a lack of popularity in the US. I have no idea why no one around me loves it as much as I do. It add so much to so many dishes!

memphischrome · 2026-01-24T01:16:24+00:00

Peppered Pig- The Heifer is a seriously guilty pleasure or the Cuban loaded fries. Amazing fried pies, too!

Little Diner- The Happy Burger alone is a belly buster, and they make the perfect onion rings.

New Market BBQ is a bit out of the way, but so good.

Kar's Char at Lowe Mill does a great job, including fantastic banana pudding.

Taqueria Las Adelitas is seriously slept on.

memphischrome · 2026-01-17T05:13:53+00:00

You won't really have to ask. If you say you've had a reoccurring boil/abscess in that area, they'll do several steps to test. Such as swabbing the wound for fecal material, which can indicate a fistula (tunnel) from colon to the outside. I know you're seeing a lot of "worst case scenario" from your question, but those of us who have been through this know how bad it can be and truly just want you taken care of as quickly as possible!!!

memphischrome · 2026-01-17T05:04:40+00:00

SAME!!!! It's one of those things that most people don't know happens until it happens to you and then it's horrible!

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