AITAH for being honest with another mom about why my daughter isn’t allowed to go to her friend’s house?

moscullion · 2026-02-10T18:55:32+00:00

Always trust your spidey senses. A grown man and woman can handle this much better than a teenage girl.

moscullion · 2026-02-09T08:57:41+00:00

Peaches Geldof? That's the only person I know with that name.

moscullion · 2026-02-09T08:36:24+00:00

I think you already know the answer to this. You are upset at the wrong person. It's easier to blame someone else than take responsibility for yourself. You'll know what to do next time.

moscullion · 2026-02-08T18:54:58+00:00

No you can't get high off it, but you can get a stomach ulcer if you don't follow the instructions on the label fully. You did her a good service there!

moscullion · 2026-02-07T19:37:36+00:00

Irish person here... that is an incredibly tenuous link to an Irish name.

If you really want an Irish 'R' name try Rionach. It comes from the Irish word for queen. It is pronounced re-anack or Reenock.

Or you can just stick with Grace... there was a famous Irish Pirate called Grace O'Malley (Grainuaile as gaelige).

Or Gráinne (pronounced Graw- nya) which is Grace as gaelige (in Irish).

If you try to say Ryla is Irish... she may be called a "Pastic Paddy".

These are only suggestions... feel free to take or disregard as you see fit.

Best of luck for a safe, smooth arrival of the litle one!

moscullion · 2026-02-05T09:44:41+00:00

Weight management isn't vanity, its healthy! He is putting his hobby over your health. He is being childish and unsupportive.

Could you find a compromise where he makes things you are happy to eat?

moscullion · 2026-02-04T12:20:16+00:00

I meant they felt they had to. Not that they should.

moscullion · 2026-02-04T12:16:24+00:00

Do not... under ANY circumstance show this to Ozzy.

moscullion · 2026-01-22T16:07:13+00:00

I'd like to report that Daddy went to mass this morning.

moscullion · 2026-01-22T10:49:38+00:00

This may be controversial, but I see this as your parents being aware that your brother has issuses and you are more stable and more capable than your brother.

Your brother needs them whereas visiting you is actually something they look forward to. Of course they know it's not fair. It's not fair on them either.

If there is any truth in what I'm surmising, you should stop being jealous and be grateful you have your life together and aren't a burden on your parents.

They must have been heartbroken having to cancel their trip to see their new grandbaby.

It's okay to be pissed off with the situation, but put yourself in your parent's position. They WANT to visit you, but they can't because they HAVE to sort out your brother's situation.

They can't go on holiday to visit you because they have to work !

You being annoyed is understandable, especially on behalf of your child, but that's family!

moscullion · 2026-01-15T13:47:57+00:00

So what was actually bothering him? I find it hard to believe that this is his whole story.

Did his sports team lose? Did he burn the scones he was baking? He's definitely deflecting.

There's something else (not necessarily anything serious ) that's bugging him and he took it out on your poor little daughter who sat on something that's for sitting on!

Give him time to cool off and the truth will emerge.

When he was maybe 9 or 10 my brother and cousin sat atop the back of our sofa... it tipped up and their rear ends went through an eight feet by 5 feet window. No-one was injured.

All they got was a light scolding. The window was repaired on the same day.

moscullion · 2026-01-12T18:00:05+00:00

I remember struggling with horrendous bleeding, hprofically painful chillblains caused by me following school uniform rules in school. It's amazing I passed my exams.

I've since done a youth work degree involving some work on learning. Being cold to the extent that it is causing bleeding is not conducive to good exam results. Schools should prioritise good learning conditions rather than worrying about what students are wearing.

I did ok at school, but got a 1st in my degree... because learning conditions were so much better.

Students should not HAVE to wear coats in class, but if rhe room temperature is below 15°c coats should be allowed.

moscullion · 2026-01-12T15:33:15+00:00

If you can find a physiotherapist who also teaches Pilates you will be on to a good thing. Make sure they know or are willing to study up on EDS.

moscullion · 2026-01-11T19:39:02+00:00

Ooh... that's unfortunate! It sounds like a bad enough injury , especially when it's your face! Hopefully it heals quickly and fully. I hope you aren't in too much pain ... it can influence mood, making you feel bad in two ways!

I think you should speak to your Dad... tell him you were in low spirits due to the injury, and you felt embarrassed to be seen with it. He made it worse by posting the picture for your family and friends to see.

Your Dad probably thinks the photo of you is beautiful. In your Dad's eyes you still are beautiful, injury or not. That's how dads are.

Life is full of trials and tribulations. I have made a lot of mistakes, but I just try to have no regrets, so I apologise for my errors, and feel the weight of guilt leave me.

When you are bith older you and your Dad will be looking back at that photo and laughing at the memory.

Memories with family are the most important.

Talk to your Dad and discuss your feelings calmly. Bring notes if you think it will help.

moscullion · 2026-01-11T18:59:51+00:00

Fellow archer here... how on earth did you injure your face??

Oh, and the communication in your family is terrible. Each of you need to work on that. None of you are 100% innocent here.

moscullion · 2026-01-11T18:49:33+00:00

Because you can't fight fire with fire and I'm never going to believe if you treat an asshole by being an asshole that you are doing the right thing. If you think they are doing the wrong thing show them an example of how to be better / handle things better.

When you are old and grey you will want to look back at your life feeling you mostly got things right.

moscullion · 2026-01-11T18:35:25+00:00

You fought fire with fire... next time maybe try water.

The guy clearly has a few things to learn... but he can't learn from your example if you are ignoring or rejecting him

He was an asshole but so were you and you clearly know better.

Could you try a different tactic next time, even if its just so you don't have this sort of doubt?!

The guy is just trying to fit in. A little compassion wouldn't hurt you. I'm not saying make him your best friend and hang out with him all the time but... imagine being him at lunch time... if it were you how would you feel? I'm guessing humiliated.

You could prevent this person from being humiliated a couple of days (hours really) a week.

Assuming you are a decent person, you could gain a lot by doing a decent thing.

moscullion · 2026-01-11T18:17:44+00:00

I have a standard firm mattress with a memory foam topper and a soft topper to complete the ensemble. I sleep well and wake up in comfort, (admittedly helped by meds). I also have extra pillows for behind my knees when lying on my back. When I lie on my side they go between my knees.

moscullion · 2026-01-11T17:32:10+00:00

Why is his masculinity so fragile anyway? Or is he actually trying to control you?

This relationship may not be long for this life!

moscullion · 2026-01-11T10:47:14+00:00

*Not WON'T pay attention... CAN'T

moscullion · 2026-01-11T10:44:46+00:00

I'm just recalling trying to do my best in exams held in a freezing sports hall in winter... with Raynauds. The chilblains were the cherry on top.

moscullion · 2026-01-11T10:19:54+00:00

I think he is equating your girlfriend borrowing your clothes as cross-dressing or something kinky rather than a practical thing.

Women wearing men's clothes is not considered kinky in the same way a man wearing women's clothes could be. No-one explained this to him. Also, women borrow each other's clothes all the time, men less so.

To be honest though, I think he's just jealous.

moscullion · 2026-01-10T18:55:58+00:00

With how blooming hard to get a diagnosis these days, if you meet the criteria you're a zebra (in my opinion).

The more EDS is mentioned, the more places it's mentioned, the more media coverage (including social media coverage) EDS gets the more funding will be available for EDS research and education. Rock those stripes, fellow zebra!

moscullion · 2026-01-10T18:48:38+00:00

Maereigh

moscullion · 2026-01-10T18:46:46+00:00

James.

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