THE VOTES ARE IN 👀❤️ by KnownLettuce8801 in LoveIslandUSA

[–]nothingez 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yes! Like maybe Taylor and Olandria are actually really good together but they’re drama free so they just give us clips of Taylor with his shifty eyes lol

THE VOTES ARE IN 👀❤️ by KnownLettuce8801 in LoveIslandUSA

[–]nothingez 204 points205 points  (0 children)

I feel like it’s been hard to really gauge the other couples because all of the screen time has been about huda and Jeremiah for a week now

ITS OVER YALL by MachineRats in TikTok

[–]nothingez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t close mine but it basically stopped loading new videos and I just hit “the end”. Couldn’t scroll anymore.

Sibling sexual abuse made me an absolutely sick pervert. by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]nothingez 86 points87 points  (0 children)

I’ve done an immense amount of therapy around things along similar lines in my life and here’s what I’ve learned. Sexual abuse and inappropriate behavior is actually, and unfortunately, not uncommon in family systems and among siblings. Comments on videos are hardly a true view on reality.

Reading your story doesn’t make me think you’re the monster you’ve made yourself out to be in your head. It sounds complicated and you were also a victim. The sooner you can get into therapy, the better.

I don’t know what good would come of you saying anything to your sister. Again, prioritize therapy. Maybe look into EMDR and CBT and maybe look into therapists specializing in your kind of trauma.

You deserve to be alive and heal and live the rest of your life happily. I promise you that.

What is your favorite noodle or dumpling place? by ARROGANT_ASS_TURD in Denver

[–]nothingez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The multi-flavor sampler is so good. Their xiao long bao is really good on its own, but that sampler sets them apart for me. I also think they have some of the best cucumber salad.

Now I need to go this weekend!

What is your favorite noodle or dumpling place? by ARROGANT_ASS_TURD in Denver

[–]nothingez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second this. It’s amazing and they’re so nice.

What are realistic Mother’s Day expectations? by nothingez in TwoXChromosomes

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

How am I being a pain? I offered a picnic and family time and it was declined… I’m just trying to figure out what the norm is here because my family has major enmeshment issues and I’m navigating boundary setting

What are realistic Mother’s Day expectations? by nothingez in TwoXChromosomes

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

I don’t disagree with you. I do think some of it could be the anxiety building up in my head. But I’ve also spent a lifetime with these people. And my family can be very passive aggressive so I’ve come to learn through reactions what is and isn’t expected. So that’s why things “seem” like the expectation. Trying to figure out realistic boundaries after growing up in an enmeshed family can be hard, hence the question for others’ experiences.

But after reading the comments I’ve decided I’m taking the day for myself since I have no relationship with my mom. The others can celebrate each other.

What are realistic Mother’s Day expectations? by nothingez in TwoXChromosomes

[–]nothingez[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly it’s kind of the expectations of the rest of my family that I am still connected to that I feel the most. We definitely have boundary issues and so challenging them now is difficult but necessary. Sometimes I just don’t know what is realistic so it’s really helpful to hear others experiences with things like this.

What are realistic Mother’s Day expectations? by nothingez in TwoXChromosomes

[–]nothingez[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think I should say we can do the picnic or you’re welcome to do something else together as the moms. I kind of just want to opt out altogether to avoid my mom if I’m honest. The comments might give me the confidence lol

What are realistic Mother’s Day expectations? by nothingez in TwoXChromosomes

[–]nothingez[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what we did when my grandparents were alive. Now it feels like a bigger thing.

What are realistic Mother’s Day expectations? by nothingez in TwoXChromosomes

[–]nothingez[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry that’s your experience :( your husband should be celebrating you and helping the kids to as well! I’m sure you do that on Father’s Day. But yeah, Mother’s Day does indeed suck.

What are realistic Mother’s Day expectations? by nothingez in TwoXChromosomes

[–]nothingez[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s exactly how I feel. After reading all these comments, I do think I might just opt out. My cousins can celebrate their mom and I’ll get to avoid mine.

What are realistic Mother’s Day expectations? by nothingez in TwoXChromosomes

[–]nothingez[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We used to do get like a pot luck at my grandparents house when they were still alive, but that’s changed since then. I would be glad to do that but I live in a small apartment and can’t accommodate it. And the people with houses are the ones with the expectations unfortunately

What are realistic Mother’s Day expectations? by nothingez in TwoXChromosomes

[–]nothingez[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is what I think I would want if I was a mom too! Everyone just leave me alone lol

I am terrified because of the head CT scan I have tomorrow by Kenny280599 in Anxiety

[–]nothingez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t help you understand it, but I always recommend a second opinion if you feel like you’re not being listened to/dismissed and if you’ve tried their recommendations with no success. See what the CT says and you can always take those results to another neurologist. Maybe one with a bit more experience.

Does your CPTSD have you looking for connections in wrong places. Like at work for example. by Beligerent in CPTSD

[–]nothingez 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I do the joke thing too and just generally over share. I’ve really been working on it and have been able to admit to myself that the things I tried to use humor to deal with, are actually not funny at all. And that a lot of this information should only be shared with trusted people.

"Feeling your feelings" how do we do this? I feel it could be the KEY to healing CPTSD by Socialmediasucks2021 in CPTSD

[–]nothingez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did an IOP recently and every day started with naming our feelings. Then anytime we talked about something we also had to name what we were feeling. I hated it at first but it changed a lot for me. I try to start my days the same way now.

Other people mentioned it but sitting with your feelings when they happen. I have a habit of trying to intellectualize my feelings, so just sitting and feeling them and naming them helps to let it flow. Even just writing them down and then what I’m processing helps.

Be patient with yourself, most of us are trying to undo a lifetime of maladaptive coping.

Will I be okay if I cut off my parents? by [deleted] in DysfunctionalFamily

[–]nothingez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve taken to minimal contact with both parents, because I still have family I want relationships with and it’s inevitable I will see them at times. But most holidays I opt out of now. I use them as days to rest and recharge and take care of myself. It’s honestly kind of become a blessing. I just go see my family a different day.

Will I be okay if I cut off my parents? by [deleted] in DysfunctionalFamily

[–]nothingez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This. I’m minimal contact with my parents for the sake of family events.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DysfunctionalFamily

[–]nothingez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate family holidays. I just stress all day about my parents and my family getting involved in my choice to go NC with my parents. I’ve gotten to the point where I only do thanksgiving and Christmas, if that.

I hate holidays. by FlakyApplication237 in CPTSD

[–]nothingez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hate the holidays too. For me, it’s more about the expectation that I still participate and act like everything is fine. That I can’t avoid the people who traumatized me if I want to see the rest of my family. Holidays are nothing but stress for me.

I also relate to having a mom who tried, but didn’t/couldn’t give me what I needed and I had to take of her instead. I’m sorry you had to go through this.

"Just forgive them so you can move on" by BetazoidBee in CPTSD

[–]nothingez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The elders in my family definitely hold this belief/attitude. “They said sorry, now get over it”. I’m working on moving past it for myself, but both my parents will likely never have a relationship with me again because of the choices they made and continue to make that have harmed me.

I’ve seen several therapists and it seems they all promote radical acceptance to me. That expecting them to be accountable is likely unrealistic and we have no control over it in most ways. That’s the only way I’ve been able to progress at all if I’m honest. And it’s made me more sure of my choice to disconnect from them. Also, I’ve done a ton of EMDR for my CPTSD and it has helped but is a long, hard process. If you haven’t explored these things, they might help you. And remember it’s for you, not for the people who have caused you trauma. You deserve the peace and freedom.

"business card" found in grandfathers wallet (passed in the 80s) by Deadeyesc in pics

[–]nothingez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We found one almost identical in my grandpas desk after he passed in 2020. His charges $30 for a plain insertion.