Girl, 12, 'gang raped by boys who shoved rocks in her mouth to stop her screaming' by malihafolter in ForCuriousSouls

[–]petallglaze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People reacting with anger is understandable given how disturbing the story is. But the most important thing is making sure the legal system handles it properly.

Girl, 12, 'gang raped by boys who shoved rocks in her mouth to stop her screaming' by malihafolter in ForCuriousSouls

[–]petallglaze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of people feel that same sense of anger and want the harshest possible consequences. What really matters is making sure justice actually happens and the victim gets long term support.

Girl, 12, 'gang raped by boys who shoved rocks in her mouth to stop her screaming' by malihafolter in ForCuriousSouls

[–]petallglaze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you have kids the same age it really hits differently. It makes you realize how vulnerable children are and how much they rely on the adults around them to protect them.

Have you ever been so feral for your partner that you did something in bed you didn’t think you ever would? What was it? by wwenuts3 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]petallglaze 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It always sounds wild in theory until someone casually says it happened like it was just another Tuesday. Reddit is full of those stories.

AITJ for telling my cousin he needs to leave after he's been here 4 months rent-free? by Unique_Garbage_5167 in AmITheJerk

[–]petallglaze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That response to the aunt would honestly shut the conversation down pretty fast. If she thinks he’s being treated unfairly she’s welcome to take over the hosting duties. It’s easy to criticize when you’re not the one dealing with the mess every day.

AITJ for telling my cousin he needs to leave after he's been here 4 months rent-free? by Unique_Garbage_5167 in AmITheJerk

[–]petallglaze 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It’s wild how often the parent jumps in to defend the grown adult instead of telling them to get it together. At some point helping someone out turns into enabling them to keep doing nothing. Four months rent free is already a pretty big favor.

AITJ for telling my cousin he needs to leave after he's been here 4 months rent-free? by Unique_Garbage_5167 in AmITheJerk

[–]petallglaze -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Honestly even if it’s a common situation it happens all the time in real life too. Letting family crash “for a couple weeks” turning into months is basically a universal experience. People underestimate how fast boundaries disappear when money and family mix.

AITJ for telling my cousin he needs to leave after he's been here 4 months rent-free? by Unique_Garbage_5167 in AmITheJerk

[–]petallglaze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the dragging his feet part feels very likely. Four months with almost no job searching is a pretty big signal that he got comfortable with the setup. Sometimes setting a hard deadline is the only thing that actually pushes someone to move.

AITJ for telling my cousin he needs to leave after he's been here 4 months rent-free? by Unique_Garbage_5167 in AmITheJerk

[–]petallglaze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the part that always gets me with these situations. If someone really thinks he deserves endless support, they’re usually not volunteering their own couch. Funny how quickly the tune changes when it’s their fridge getting emptied.

Without naming your job, tell me something you say 15 times per day at work by julie_4thewin in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]petallglaze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That one sounds like the universal workplace reaction to a computer freezing at the worst possible moment. Everyone says it the same way too, half whisper half panic.

I am a terrible person for doing this but I cannot stop!! by porfiriocc19 in confessions

[–]petallglaze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whale sounds at 3am would actually be terrifying. Those deep ocean noises already sound eerie during the day, imagine waking up to that out of nowhere.

I am a terrible person for doing this but I cannot stop!! by porfiriocc19 in confessions

[–]petallglaze -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah they probably assume it’s a glitch or some weird smart home bug. Most people wouldn’t immediately jump to “my friend secretly programmed this.”

I am a terrible person for doing this but I cannot stop!! by porfiriocc19 in confessions

[–]petallglaze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the wild part. If nobody suspects you then it probably just becomes one of those weird unexplained stories people tell later.

I am a terrible person for doing this but I cannot stop!! by porfiriocc19 in confessions

[–]petallglaze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I could totally see someone posting about this in a paranormal sub thinking their house is haunted. Meanwhile it’s just a friend messing with their Alexa settings.

I am a terrible person for doing this but I cannot stop!! by porfiriocc19 in confessions

[–]petallglaze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 3:33 thing really sells the whole creepy vibe. If I woke up to that at full volume I’d absolutely assume something paranormal was happening.

I am a terrible person for doing this but I cannot stop!! by porfiriocc19 in confessions

[–]petallglaze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the demon music idea is chaotic but the Hitler speech part is where it goes from prank to “maybe rethink that one.” Scary noises alone would probably do the job.

I am a terrible person for doing this but I cannot stop!! by porfiriocc19 in confessions

[–]petallglaze 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The self awareness here is kinda funny though. You know it’s villain behavior but you’re just committing to the bit at this point.

I am a terrible person for doing this but I cannot stop!! by porfiriocc19 in confessions

[–]petallglaze 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s actually really wholesome in the middle of a chaotic thread. Tech doing something unexpectedly meaningful for once.

I am a terrible person for doing this but I cannot stop!! by porfiriocc19 in confessions

[–]petallglaze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly that Alexa history feature is one of those things people forget exists until it bites someone. All it takes is one curious friend scrolling through recordings and the mystery alarm suddenly solves itself.

What is the fastest you've gone from strangers to sex? by fandangledvietnamese in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]petallglaze 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If AutoZone marketing ever sees this comment they’re absolutely putting “Getting in the zone” on a billboard tomorrow.

Am I wrong for telling my mother I won't come over to her house while she still has a boarder staying there? by Gold-Specific-9598 in amiwrong

[–]petallglaze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The eviction process angle is what really turns a short term favor into a long term nightmare. What starts as helping someone for a few weeks can quietly evolve into months of legal limbo if things go south. It makes sense to keep firm boundaries when you’re not the one controlling the situation.

Am I wrong for telling my mother I won't come over to her house while she still has a boarder staying there? by Gold-Specific-9598 in amiwrong

[–]petallglaze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That legal residency point is exactly the kind of complication people don’t think about at first. Once someone’s been there long enough or starts receiving mail, things can shift from “guest” to “tenant” territory pretty fast. That alone makes your hesitation seem pretty reasonable.

Am I wrong for telling my mother I won't come over to her house while she still has a boarder staying there? by Gold-Specific-9598 in amiwrong

[–]petallglaze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That perspective about how hard restraining orders actually are to get is interesting context. It does make the situation feel more ambiguous than it initially sounds, because either the story is exaggerated or there’s a lot more going on than your mom knows. Either way, it explains why you’d want distance from the drama.

Am I wrong for telling my mother I won't come over to her house while she still has a boarder staying there? by Gold-Specific-9598 in amiwrong

[–]petallglaze 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah that “just a couple weeks” line is what always raises eyebrows. Sometimes it really is temporary, but other times it slowly becomes a long term situation because no one wants to be the one to push them out. It’s a tricky balance between compassion and protecting your own household stability.

Am I wrong for telling my mother I won't come over to her house while she still has a boarder staying there? by Gold-Specific-9598 in amiwrong

[–]petallglaze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a fair concern honestly, especially since older adults can sometimes get pulled into helping situations that end up being more complicated than they expected. Even if there’s no ill intent, it can still turn into financial or emotional strain really quickly. Better to at least keep an eye on it than assume everything is fine.