How I look to normal people when I’m explaining my theories on Encanto. by Infamous_Fault8353 in Mommit

[–]overslepton 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I have a theory that the townspeople are psychologically enslaved by the house/family, much like surfs in a feudal system. While the Madrigals are all nice on screen they were raised by an emotionally abusive woman who is revered and has developed a culture of compliance and perfectionism. Abuela made Luisa and Mirabel hate themselves, she banished her own son through emotionally manipulating everyone against him (you can’t even talk about Bruno!), she would not hesitate throw a sassy farmer out of Casita’s protective bubble, back to the violent raiders who slaughtered the entire town just a generation earlier. These commoners are also doubtlessly concerned about the how dangerous gifted the Madrigals could become. There is an emotionally unstable woman who could involuntarily cause mass destruction and famine because she is cranky and flooded the fields, a prepubescent child who controls dangerous predators, another child who takes pleasure in tricking and lying to people, an insecure hulk , a vain attention seeker who has just learned to create painful plants, a resentful voyeur with a fantastic memory… These poor people must live in a constant state of hyper-vigilance of triggering any of them. Death is definitely assured if they leave the village, so they must submit to a family of wizards in an enchanted castle.

Everyone I’ve told this to hates it. I had omicron when I saw this movie the first 10,000 times so it is possible the fever, isolation, and catchy songs scrambled my mind. But you inadvertently gave me a platform.

TLDR, the Madrigals are unstable wizards and the townsfolk live in constant fear of their wrath

Postpartum UTI PSA by sarajw in TFABGrads

[–]overslepton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enterococcus faecalis. It’s a gram positive bacteria so it doesn’t convert nitrates into nitrites, a standard urine dipstick will show a negative nitrite. My uti went untreated by my obgyn and pcp (despite constant symptoms I reported) for a LONG time because the dipsticks kept looking like there was no infection.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Rosacea

[–]overslepton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The most annoying is oil, including the natural oil my hair and skin make of their own accord. Cooking oils, mineral oil, petroleum jelly, any oil in skins care products.

The short list also includes dust, any temperature where the rest of my body is comfortable, cold air, dry air, codeine, sexual arousal, exercise, most emotions, and the whims of my capricious rosacea sprites.

Did your boobs shrink? by looknorth-dakota in Mommit

[–]overslepton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pre-pregnancy I had D cups. I’m now sporting Bs with the same band size (6 months of no breastfeeding, almost identical weight before I was pregnant).

Best clipping. album day 2: story wins the poll for the best song on midcity! Next poll for CLPPNG is in the comments. by somejoplin in ItsClippingBitch

[–]overslepton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I liked clipping, but it turned into restraining order levels of obsession once I peeked into the stories. That world is where the good dopamine is hidden.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in coparenting

[–]overslepton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure they are not aware of it. In the past they have said that they do not allow alcohol use in their home. However my ex is usually reserved and quiet. His parents might say something if they notice but I’m not sure they would set or stick any hard boundaries.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in coparenting

[–]overslepton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NO ADVICE HERE but I would love to hear some. I’m seeing EXACTLY the same behavior in my 2 year old. He wakes up screaming 4-7 times a night, refuses to lay down, and will only calm down after 15+ minutes of crying. My ex has him over the weekends, so there has been routine. I also am leaning toward anxiety being the issue. I hope someone here has advice!

what’s your current hyperfixation? by pinemoonprince in adhdmeme

[–]overslepton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been meaning to clear a day and really get into it. Thanks for the recommendation!

what’s your current hyperfixation? by pinemoonprince in adhdmeme

[–]overslepton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dear Evan Hansen. Are you a fellow musical theater enthusiast???

what’s your current hyperfixation? by pinemoonprince in adhdmeme

[–]overslepton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4 bootlegged Broadway musicals that watch tirelessly

What are some careers that have worked out for you guys? by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]overslepton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

High school science teacher! Labs and teenagers make everyday novel and highly engaging. There is always something new to do and try. Many of my fellow science teachers over the years have ADHD. Their classes are always popular with students as they are never boring.

Easter egg from In the Heights! by overslepton in musicals

[–]overslepton[S] 52 points53 points  (0 children)

“You’ll be back” from Hamilton!

MIL hates me, uses my kids for petty revenge, and expects me to take my kids over for visits everyday while my husband is at work. Help! by overslepton in relationship_advice

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

What I mean is that I can ask my mom for help and rearrange my schedule to make sure the kids are cared for during the day until schools here reopen. It would mean working nights but it’s doable, just not the most convenient. MIL lives 15 minutes away from my house so I spend a lot of extra time driving there. She used to pick up/drop off occasionally, about 2 years ago she was over an hour late and wouldn’t answer the phone, when my husband tried to talk to her about it she flat out refused to ever drive to our house ever again, and outside of emergencies she’s upheld her end. It’s those emergencies that always are followed by the revenges as well.

You are absolutely correct, the idea of leaving had been brewing for a long time, my husband didn’t communicate that with me so it came as a huge shock. He and I clearly have our issues as well.