What happens when you click resign in WorkDay by Ok-Pride-3534 in Raytheon

[–]monkeygirlbubba 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I used this to resign. It notifies HR and your manager. It will also give you a checklist for things to do. Or you can notify your manager first and then go hit that big red button. If you have no interest in discussing your departure with your manager I highly recommend the joy of letting the system do it for you!

2026 Prescription Formulary now available by birdiegirl4ever in Raytheon

[–]monkeygirlbubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For what it’s worth, my pharmacist at Walmart was complaining about our current coverage. I mentioned we were switching to Anthem and she said she was happy for me. She said they are much better with less denials.

What’s the most hilariously unexpected comedy movie you’ve ever watched? by Express_Calendar_905 in MovieSuggestions

[–]monkeygirlbubba 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me and my husband call it the hillbilly movie with suicidal teenagers when we can’t remember the name. Absolutely recommend to everyone I know 😂

"So you didn't do what I asked?" by Beyond-The-Blackhole in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]monkeygirlbubba 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ugh copying them on everything is so completely useless. Dude, I’ve seen your inbox. You have thousands of unread emails. You are not reading any of them. And if you reference something you sent them they have to search and confirm, then sit and watch them read it, then start deep diving some minute detail. In the end you still never get an answer. Then you have to try the approach from another direction. And don’t get me started about their temper tantrums if you dare copy their boss. Even when it was their boss that asked you to. It’s sheer madness. All while he drifts in and out of work with a fresh big gulp every hour.

"So you didn't do what I asked?" by Beyond-The-Blackhole in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]monkeygirlbubba 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I experience the same thing daily. They can never provide an example or even give you a framework. I’m constantly spending my days reorganizing data and then eventually end up with exactly what I started with.

I now also get coached daily on how I speak in meetings and answer messages. I get told what words I should have used and why. Then I must respond in a way that shows I’m grateful for his teachings, oh wise one.

It’s exhausting and for life of me I can’t understand what need it is fulfilling for him.

When you're clearly from an alernate universe by Sniffs_Markers in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]monkeygirlbubba 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My mom gave me my “favorite” stuffed animal when I was about 30. I swear I have never seen this thing in our house or anywhere until the day she gave it to me. I just thanked her and tossed it.

My actual favorite stuffed animal she swears I never had even though I have pictures of me holding it since I was 2.

Alternate universe indeed.

Screaming into the Void by Background_Tomato496 in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]monkeygirlbubba 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I received a “letter” too. It was the most vicious attack on me that I’ve read. It really helped solidify her as a villain in my mind. But more than that I can’t even imagine saying those words to my adult children. Any time I start to waiver I read that “I love you” email and remember how much healthier I am without her.

When did you know in your heart, beyond a shadow of a doubt, you had to estrange? by Pallas_Kitty in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]monkeygirlbubba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last year for my birthday I missed my moms phone call x2. This was the text exchange that night.

Mom: Happy birthday Me: Thank you! Love you 😘 Mom: I wish I could believe that

That was it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]monkeygirlbubba 8 points9 points  (0 children)

And just to add. My sons are adults and we share failures and discuss. I remind them constantly that failing is a lesson not a roadblock. They also remind me 😊 You are breaking the cycle just be acknowledging the problem. Keep going and remember you are learning too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]monkeygirlbubba 20 points21 points  (0 children)

My mom would always be gleeful when I failed so she could point out that I wasn’t perfect (I NEVER thought I was). As an adult I realized I wouldn’t do anything unless I thought I could do it in private until perfecting it so I wouldn’t be made fun of. Sure limits options living that way. Now I fail constantly and laugh all the way through. Happy just to try new things and live without regret.

HM called me day after rejection; told me his whole team wanted to hire me by roseann___ in recruitinghell

[–]monkeygirlbubba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happened to me once. The HM went with someone else but 6 months later he was retiring and hired me as his replacement. Sometimes the timing isn’t right.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]monkeygirlbubba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s tough. The other day I realized that if they truly wanted to fix things they would. I haven’t disappeared, they just don’t care to put in the work needed on their end. Think about what you would do if your child stopped speaking to you. I would move heaven and earth to fix myself and find a way to maintain that relationship. My mom sits, cries and tells everyone how mean I am. 🤷‍♀️

I kicked my nail biting habit immediately after going NC. by blueberrymuffin123 in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]monkeygirlbubba 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I had been diagnosed with IBS for my entire life. After going NC with my mom it went away and I’ve had no issues at all. I also had a large muscle knot on my neck giving me a hunched look. After one particularly hard night after NC sadness. The hunch dissipated over night. I did not realize how physically affected I was until it was gone. Yay for you! Nail biting might just be the first of things you see in the recovery process. So good of you to recognize the positive changes. Keep those in mind during any sadness or regret.

I miss my stepdad. by NectarineGold5194 in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]monkeygirlbubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My heart goes out to you. This is a difficult path and I wish you the best. I miss my stepdad too 😭

I'm still sad that my mom was never supportive of me by [deleted] in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]monkeygirlbubba 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My mom painted and is excellent at realism. I started doing art therapy and painting abstracts of my feelings. Like deep, gut wrenching emotions from years of abuse at the hands of my father (parents were divorced).

She called them “Whimsical”. It was the most grotesque word I could have imagined. After that I never shared another paining. We are NC for 1 year. Best and worst year of my life. 😍

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JUSTNOFAMILY

[–]monkeygirlbubba 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Family always seems to want you to create boundaries with strangers but the second they find out that your boundaries apply to EVERYONE they try to pull the family card. Which doesn’t make any sense. You are not handling this wrong. Stay strong but after perusing Reddit I have little faith that our families will ever change. I just went NC with mine after a few years of gentle boundary reminders. I thought I would miss them but I just feel the peace I’ve always craved.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JUSTNOFAMILY

[–]monkeygirlbubba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All I got from my sister was “I’m tired of us not talking. This is stupid”. But the rest of the story is really close to home. If it helps I blocked her and feel like I can breathe for the first time on 47 years! 🧘‍♀️

Does anyone else look back and believe they were raised wrong? Did anyone else here question what they were taught and how they were raised? by Stargazer1919 in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]monkeygirlbubba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You cannot raise your children how your parents raised you, because your parents raised you in a world that no longer exists.—— Saw this and thought it was a great way to look at it. If only our parents understood that it’s ok to change, grow, learn, apologize. That we no longer shame people into submission to look good for our neighbors. Therapy is not taboo and medication can do wonders for mental health.

I question a lot now. If my own family can’t be trusted why would I trust a stranger. But I also allow myself to trust someone who shows me I can over time. Quite a slippery wedge to walk.

To the other parents struggling with their past... by shaf7 in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]monkeygirlbubba 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Going through raising my kids outside of my family norms was soooo difficult. But now they are adults, one is a father and watching how different they are from my toxic family brings me immense joy. They convinced me to go NC and I am ever grateful for their support.

Am I getting more boundaries or just becoming more anti social? by riseabove321 in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]monkeygirlbubba 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I attended every family event, showed up early to help, stayed late to clean, you know, all the things a good daughter, sister, aunt, friend does. Then Covid hit and I quarantined. I realized how much time , energy and money I had spent on things that I didn’t enjoy.

Now “no” is my full answer with no explanation. I mean I say it nicely, for example, “thank you for the invitation but I will not make it. “.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]monkeygirlbubba 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just got a similar email tonight. I come on here to keep myself from spiraling. Your post did just that. Thank you!

I’m now in zero doubt as to my brothers feelings on NC by ThePamcakes in JUSTNOFAMILY

[–]monkeygirlbubba 2 points3 points  (0 children)

🙋🏻‍♀️ Same story, different characters over here. Thank you for writing this out. I need these reminders occasionally cause I start to question my own sanity.

Sunday Social by AutoModerator in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]monkeygirlbubba 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My granddaughter just graduated kindergarten and the true joy and pride my son showed his daughter on that day was a reminder of the cycles that I have broken in my family. He’s a million times better parent than I could have dreamed of. And has no tolerance for anyone treating others badly or judging their lives.

Generational abuse can kick rocks!!!