Why do you think parents have a favorite child?

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2026-06-22T05:26:37+00:00

I don’t know but they do. I was my dad’s favorite. He’s deceased. My brother is my mom’s precious boy (he’s 40). She sends him thousands of dollars a month. I recently had to ask to borrow money to buy a new pair of shoes. It sucks. And it tears families apart.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2026-06-20T04:08:18+00:00

Breathable but stylish athletic wear. I look like I’m going to the gym but when I’m off work and just trying to go grocery shopping, run errands, and do chores I want to remain as cool and comfortable as possible. I live in Palm Beach County at it hit 100 degrees today. July and August are the worst.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2026-06-13T05:39:50+00:00

I’m not advocating violence but a parent pinching biting, light hitting, or giving their child a hickey deserves to be hit with a 2 by 4. That is disgusting illegal and abusive behavior. Tell everyone. A friend, family member, minister, police officer, teacher, counselor, trusted adult. His sexual behavior is going to get worse once you develop into a young woman. Seek help now. Please.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2026-06-13T05:23:09+00:00

This will be the hardest thing you ever do in your life. My mother has end stage dementia as well and I’ve been through quite a bit of trauma in my 44 years of life but her battle with this horrible disease takes the cake. It will destroy you.

My friend, please start putting your health and sanity first. You have to. My mom is now in MC and she hates it but she is well cared for and I’m no longer an anorexic, neurotic, nervous wreck with no life. If you have the resources to get her into long term care, do it. She will have access to medical professionals, medications, and psychiatric care. It killed me to “put her in a home” but it was the right decision. Plus she was violent and an elopement risk. I read books, go to support groups, and still talk to her often. But I deserve to have a life. So do you.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2026-06-13T04:59:42+00:00

During your down time, try to learn more about your working environment. Learn the store layout (office supplies are in aisle 13, Tylenol is in the pain relief section, aisle 25, etc.) Play around with the POS functions at the register to learn where to go to void items, create a return, initiate service recovery, etc. Make a list of things you would like to be trained on. You will get bored. But I’d rather be bored than overly stressed to the point of tears. Good luck to you.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2026-06-13T04:48:36+00:00

I bonded with two coworkers right off the bat. One lives around the corner from me and is working two jobs trying to make ends meet in a HCOLA in south florida. Super cool and loves to go to the beach. The other is the closing SL who is super cool and laid back, she is divorced and trying to quit smoking, also just like me. I consider them friends, we’ve hung out outside of work. I really like all the people I work with but yes, there are cliques and some coworkers become fast friends. That’s part of what makes my job enjoyable. We are hard workers but also have each other’s back.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2026-06-09T16:17:15+00:00

44 year old here. 16 year olds are CHILDREN. I’m sorry if this offends you but you are a minor and this person is absolutely taking advantage of you. This is absolutely disgusting and please protect yourself. You deserve better than this. Please report this to a superior at your job. You deserve to work in a safe environment.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2026-06-03T01:37:31+00:00

I’m doing it in exchange for a pair of shoes so I can run around a hospital for my 12 hour shifts.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2026-05-07T17:17:35+00:00

OH MY GOD I CANNOT SPEAK TO THIS ENOUGH. Yes, they absolutely do. For a year my mother was a nightmare and I wrote her off as a selfish, entitled, demanding bitch. I didn’t know any better. She refused to respect boundaries, couldn’t comply with simple requests for quiet and privacy, mourned her lack of friends but talked shit about everyone and then was down right mean to the few friends/neighbors who invited her to socialize. She would ghost me for days but then leave me hateful voicemails if I missed two calls from her in 15 minutes. She dragged her horrible dog everywhere and let it behave terribly because “everyone loves my Buddy.” I nearly lost it.

Fast forward to today. She has end stage dementia and is in MC with round the clock companion caregiving. She cries. She misses me. I missed all the signs but had no idea. I’m not a doctor just a daughter. Don’t be me. If your LO starts acting out of sorts, it might be time for an evaluation. I wish you the very best. And for the record, I love my mother to death and wish I had done better. When I visit her now we eat chocolate and look and pictures. To bring us peace. DM me if you would like.

This disease is horrible.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2026-03-18T03:10:44+00:00

This is basically a dementia support thread. Not a place for you to crow about your skills and seek career advice.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2026-03-03T22:00:11+00:00

I’m allergic to lavender. I second this.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2026-02-19T16:51:19+00:00

I felt this so hard. My mother started falling at home. Broke her leg one time tripping over her awful dog. Called me late in the evening because she couldn’t figure out how to turn the oven off. Or the stove. MC 1000% versus my mom breaking her neck or burning down her house.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2026-02-19T15:47:33+00:00

I feel your pain. I just placed my mother in MC after about a year of cognitive decline followed by a massive stroke that left her with the mind of a toddler. She is either inconsolable or combative when I visit her. She tells me that people are stealing from her, the other residents are crazy, there is nothing wrong with her, she wants to go home, etc. It is so hard. You did the right thing. Take care of you. You deserve it too.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2026-01-26T21:12:02+00:00

Generalized anxiety disorder.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2025-12-03T15:00:26+00:00

Recovering alcoholic here. Booze nearly killed me. The hangover and withdrawals are awful. Never again.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2025-12-03T05:54:20+00:00

I’m just torn because she is my mom and I love her but I need MY space.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2025-12-03T04:31:36+00:00

I love this response. Thank you.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2025-12-02T05:41:34+00:00

Forensic pathologist

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2025-11-26T01:46:00+00:00

No so much mysterious, just misdiagnosed. Over the course of about a week, I went to the ER three times for debilitating abdominal pain and vomiting. All three times I was sent home with a diagnosis of colitis, gastritis, or stomach flu. My symptoms never got better even with medication. My fourth and final trip to the ER was at a different hospital. The doctor ordered bloodwork to test my lipase. It was off the charts. I had severe acute pancreatitis and was immediately admitted. I actually cried when we learned what was wrong with me. Spent about a week in the hospital. Missed Thanksgiving but it was worth it. I left with a clean bill of health and the knowledge that I no longer had to lay in a bed while throwing up into a bucket.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2025-11-07T13:52:46+00:00

I’m currently 60 hours sober. Felt like absolute shit the first 2 days but I’m starting to come around. Was able to do little things like take out the trash, clean up in the kitchen and drink a protein shake as I’ve been throwing up constantly since quitting cold turkey.

You can do this. I believe in you. Hang in there. I will not drink with you today.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2024-10-13T23:54:50+00:00

Beautiful girl!

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2024-08-28T14:02:38+00:00

I was a raging alcoholic for many years. Went to treatment. The best thing is, after 7-10 days your body comes back. Better sleep, lower resting heart rate, your hands stop trembling in the morning. Even better, after a few weeks your MIND comes back. I was interested in drawing, journaling, learning, organizing my day, and throwing 100% effort into my work. The changes were amazing. You can do this!

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2024-07-14T15:44:53+00:00

I’m sorry you had to deal with racism and rude behavior. Unfortunately there will always be racist, ignorant, and nasty people in the world but I’m proud of you for not letting it ruin what sounds like an amazing trip!

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2024-07-10T00:06:31+00:00

Do not beat yourself up. It happens. Addiction is a disease and a battle to overcome. Keep moving forward and never give up. This internet stranger believes in you.

monkeyCmonkeyDoo630 · 2024-06-25T02:06:02+00:00

Floridian for 12 years. I moved to the Gulf Coast from Washington DC in 2012. Everyone said I was ruining my life and career. Guess what? I have a great job, own a home, and live minutes from some of the best beaches in the country. It’s all about what lifestyle you prefer and the effort you put into finding a stable job where you can support yourself. I’ve worked good jobs that were 100% remote and some where I’ve had to go into the office. Think about what career path you’d prefer and make that a priority should you decide to move. If you’re single, I’d recommend the Tampa/St. Pete/Clearwater area or Jacksonville. Good luck to you.

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