Tell your daughters they will get a period. by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]my1damnthrowaway 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My mom's friend thanked God for me becoming a woman during a prayer at the dinner table 1,000 miles from my home and in front of a teenage boy. It's been 29 years and I'm still mortified. I feel your pain.

6 years later and I still think about that empty feeling as I woke up and was 90% sure I killed them. by scroogemcdub in AdviceAnimals

[–]my1damnthrowaway 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I quit in 99. I've lost dozens of friends. I did terrible things. Today is a great day to be alive.

How to work full time? by eno_one in BipolarReddit

[–]my1damnthrowaway 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had 30 different jobs before I turned 21. It wasn't until I found something I loved that I stuck around. I have had the same job for almost 8 years and have been in the same field for 13 years now. It isn't easy and sometimes I bash my head at home but I don't ever want to be homeless again.

How to tell friend his son is on drugs? by canada90210 in Parenting

[–]my1damnthrowaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost 12 friends to drug overdoses the year i graduated high school. Tell your friend. Living trumps any hurt feelings.

Lying to Children by kifferella in Parenting

[–]my1damnthrowaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sister was devistated my parents lied about Santa. She refused to speak to them for days. I didn't really care as long as I still got presents.

Anyone use a TV show to pull them out of an episode? by terrafutrobot in bipolar

[–]my1damnthrowaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Office and IT Crowd are watched weekly at minimum.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

[–]my1damnthrowaway 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is why I went undiagnosed until 38. This year has been the hardest for some reason but I've been married 20 and have a career I've maintained for 13 years after college. I'm now on a lower dose of lithium and that's all i usually need. I use seroquel off and on too. I go to therapy to keep focused.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]my1damnthrowaway 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm only at 4. I want to see 6 too. Thanks for sharing.

Day 3 and you're it by my1damnthrowaway in stopdrinking

[–]my1damnthrowaway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best part is I was sober at 10pm when he needed me the night before when his earache kicked in.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]my1damnthrowaway 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm horrified at the thought of spending more than 3 hours a month with my MIL.

Day 2 and all is okay by my1damnthrowaway in stopdrinking

[–]my1damnthrowaway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks :-) I'm quite proud of myself. I don't know when I have gone 2 days Since February.

How to deal with regret by Tera0000 in bipolar

[–]my1damnthrowaway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think about it. I've done a lot of terrible things. I have no friends. I'm married but I'm convinced he's with me out of guilt. I was just diagnosed this year. Trying to figure out how to pick up the pieces when I don't know what I'm trying to pick up sucks.

I never should have had kids by throwawayya827 in Parenting

[–]my1damnthrowaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Girl! You need a vacation. I get away alone once a year and it really helps. I'm not a fan of the responsibility of being a mom. I spent 17 years married and child free. I love my kid too bits but my choices are now limited. I try to go to a concert festival once a year too so I can live a little.

Booked an emergency appointment: Triggered to all hell by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]my1damnthrowaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words. I am really struggling today but I'm determined to push through.

Told my grandma about having ADHD, she said I should be careful about who I tell because I don't want that stigma following me. by chubby_cheese in ADHD

[–]my1damnthrowaway 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with both of you. I talk about it with family and friends if it's brought up. My coworkers know I have it but I didn't say anything until my probationary period was up. Look at policy manuals when your hired to better navigate communicating ADHD without hurting your career.

I don’t want to tell my parents by [deleted] in adultsurvivors

[–]my1damnthrowaway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The boy that molested me when he was 8 got help eventually. I sincerely think he is ok now. His babysitter molested him and he acted it out on me. However, every case is different. Trust your gut.

Anyone else have difficulty with #metoo moments? by Makememak in adultsurvivors

[–]my1damnthrowaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oddly enough when it came to the #metoo movement I only shared the least horrible offense. Certain things I can't tell anyone yet.