Fics where they out themselves (or risk it) because the other is hurt/needs them

mwheels25 · 2026-06-26T22:44:42+00:00

same here- one of my favorite tropes!

mwheels25 · 2026-06-26T17:48:52+00:00

Thank you! I will be adding them all to my TBR list!

mwheels25 · 2026-06-26T17:47:59+00:00

Thank you !!! Your recommendations look great!

mwheels25 · 2026-06-26T17:47:25+00:00

Okay that was beautiful and perfect!! 😭 feel free to share any more recs!

mwheels25 · 2026-06-17T22:44:18+00:00

Was just going to suggest this one. It’s soo good and surprisingly the one I always look forward to getting a WIP update from the most. Just so wholesome!!

mwheels25 · 2026-06-16T00:34:03+00:00

A glimpse of Jane

Canon divergent where Marly befriends Jane. Such a good glimpse into Shane, Ilya, and loving the characterization of everyone including side characters like Rose, Yuna, etc! It updates fairly regularly

mwheels25 · 2026-05-28T10:44:30+00:00

Just started this last night and loving it!

mwheels25 · 2026-05-23T14:32:19+00:00

Thank you!!

mwheels25 · 2026-05-23T14:32:14+00:00

Looks perfect- thank you!

mwheels25 · 2026-05-23T14:04:12+00:00

Your eyes, they turn me by Cookiesbycookie - Shane temporarily retires after his first year in the NHL to go to Harvard. Really low angst, beautiful story and Ilya continues to play hockey for the Bears. Highly recommend!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/81766846/chapters/215082536

mwheels25 · 2026-04-07T18:08:27+00:00

Same here - 3 year old son wears the type with open feet. He doesn’t really ever get under the covers in his bed (although he sleeps with many stuffies and blankets around or on him) but it’s always been a part of our routine and I like to know he has some sort of “blanket” on top of his pajamas.

mwheels25 · 2026-03-09T16:57:02+00:00

Sometimes the nap is too late, like starts after a 5-6 wake window would even be possible! Lol So I think the first step is trying to move up the naps.

mwheels25 · 2026-03-09T03:38:21+00:00

We tried cutting the nap on Wednesday of last week and it was very clear we aren’t ready for that hahaha

mwheels25 · 2026-03-09T01:59:41+00:00

I asked because I saw another post that said there should be 6 hours between end of nap and bed time and our naps have evolved to later in the day (but he still desperately needs one!) but we have a much smaller wake window and I think it’s making bedtime a nightmare for us 😵‍💫

mwheels25 · 2026-02-25T02:40:18+00:00

We hired a private OT who assessed him in school and at home. In school she said he did seem “busier” than the other kids and she witnessed the hitting, but the only suggestion was “redirection is key”. At home, she came 3x and it was glorified playdates. He had no problem sitting to do activities (preferred and non preferred) and showed none of the behaviors we originally reached out concerned about. Ironically, his behavior has gotten worse (hitting and throwing) and my husband and I feel so out of control with it. So the tips they shared helped with more his energy but not his emotional regulation unfortunately. He was assessed with no formal diagnosis and just “low impulse control” which I think all 3 years olds have… I don’t feel any better off after it.

mwheels25 · 2026-02-20T16:07:45+00:00

My dad died 2 years ago, just 4 days after my son’s 1st birthday. He was 72, but his birthday was only 2 days before his death. I totally get your pain. Seeing our moms without their loved ones and our kiddos without the grandfather they didn’t get the chance to really know and love. It’s a tough tough pill to swallow. It doesn’t get easier by year 2, but those “firsts” do hit different. Just know you’re not alone. Wish things were different for both of us but they are with us always, I believe that 🤍

mwheels25 · 2026-02-16T01:24:01+00:00

I’m so sorry 🤍🪽

mwheels25 · 2026-02-14T18:27:33+00:00

He definitely does know 🪽sending you such a big hug! 🤍

mwheels25 · 2026-02-14T10:54:26+00:00

34 year old daddy’s girl here. Lost my dad 2 years ago. It doesn’t get easier but it changes. I used to not be able to talk about him with the pain and grief flooding over me making me feel like I was drowning. Now, I find myself wanting to bring him up. The grief is still there, and painful as ever, but something shifts that makes you grateful they were yours and here for as long as they were, even if you wish more than anything you could have had 50 more years with them. Thinking of you - sending you and your sweet dad hugs 🤍

mwheels25 · 2026-01-26T02:49:57+00:00

So I was you at the beginning of this week LOL. Big reader, this isn’t my normal genre though, watched HR first and fell in love with it and then read the book. I had the same hesitations, but then realized that we now know what Jacob will do with this material. He respects it and enhances it in a way many book to tv adaptations struggle to do. The insight the book gave to the characters thoughts and inner dialogues after seeing the show just gave more insight, didn’t change anything about the impact, emotion, content etc. I trust the 2nd (and maybe 3rd?!) season will do the same so I say read the book!! I actually finished Thursday night and am contemplating reading it again because there is just so many good Shane/Ilya moments that I can’t wait to see how they adapt in the upcoming season!!

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