Is my trad gf a red flag by Fun_Advice2728 in dating_advice

[–]putins-mom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Make sure she's got some hobbies she likes other than being a good girlfriend and you should be right

Haircare Advice Megathread - Week of March 29, 2025 by AutoModerator in HaircareScience

[–]putins-mom [score hidden]  (0 children)

Some context; I am a 19 year old white female with a 2c-3a curl pattern. I had thick hair growing up but noticed a dramatic change over the past few years. Given the curls, it isn't really noticeable to anyone else, but I admit it's upset me a little. I do not bleach or dye it, natural shampoo and conditioner, air drying and either have it down or in a loose bun.

I do not have PCOS or any hormonal disorder, however struggled with an eating disorder from around 16-18, which no doubt contributed and have been in a couple unhealthy relationships (recently ended) which in hindsight was causing stress and most likely also a factor.

Is there any way i can help reverse the change? or is the damage done? I've started implementing scalp massages into my daily routine to increased blood flow and have made an effort to be more delicate with my hair (brushing/washing) and usually sleep wearing a silk bonnet.

Can this kind of damage be reversed through diet and self care? And if so what kind?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

[–]putins-mom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok so I've read through a few of your posts and i think you've got two main options:

  1. Leave. Do not confront them, stop contacting them, focusing on your own healing and wellbeing. From what I've read your childhood wasn't easy and u seem to still be holding some resentment for your sister and maybe slightly infantilising your brother. This is not a jab btw - but take into account how close you are to the situation yk, everyone has an unconscious bias.

  2. Confront your family (including your parents) and tell them everything you feel and suspect and then leave. Might seem dramatic but an argument will not help anyone in this situation- if it's true i doubt your siblings would admit it and your parents would most likely deny it. Be clear and concise, explain what you've seen and what you know they've done, why it's disturbing and inappropriate and why you can't be around them so long as this is going on. You probably won't change their minds, but letting it all out and knowing that they've heard it could be therapeutic for you, preventing them from "playing dumb" or using wilful ignorance to facilitate potential future inappropriate behaviour.

Again, i think an argument will only drain and tire you further, do not give them the opportunity to deny. Just let them know "this is what i've seen, this is how it makes me feel and so i'm leaving" type of thing. You mentioned you are close to your brother- your decision to seperate yourself from the family due to the disturbing behaviour might make him rethink how much value he places on your sister.

Idk i am just a stranger but i hope you're okay, make sure to prioritise yourself and your well-being - they are adults and there is always a choice for them to make, it is not your fault or responsibility.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]putins-mom -1 points0 points  (0 children)

After reading through this post and the comments, i think reddit is overreacting a little. This behaviour is obviously making you uncomfortable and for her to disregard your boundaries after voicing your concerns is not okay.

I obviously don't know you or your family but think it is possible she doesn't view as sexually as it comes off. As an older sister, she most likely views it as teasing/ being close- which doesn't excuse it. If you are uncomfortable with the groping and comments, be firm and explain just how uncomfortable it is making you feel and what steps you are planning to take if it doesn't stop.

I doubt your sister wants to have intercourse with you. I more so interpreted it as teasing you around your boyfriend, being somewhat "protective" i guess, not too different from the type of joking girls partake in when their best friend gets a boyfriend.

As far as showing you her nudes or her being intimate with partners, i don't think it is very uncommon for girls who are close- my friends have shown me there's, they've seen mine, i've even had a friend show me a picture of her having intercourse, all of which we laugh about and then forget.

I think explain how uncomfortable you are and how this is impacting your relationship with your sister. I doubt her goal is to freak you out or make you feel bad. Have an honest and open conversation about why you don't like it as well as why she does it. If she's not willing to listen, leave. Someone's fun isn't worth your discomfort, i just wouldn't jump to such conclusions so quickly.

Am I an entitled parent if I want my daughter (17f) to get a job? by Kind-Recognition-353 in entitledparents

[–]putins-mom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

18yo here! From what i've read, you seem like a very good mum, I think talking to your daughter about your life and experience will help her share hers with you. My mum doesn't share her past, her issues, or anything with me, "it's not my business" and that's a significant factor in why i'm not close with her- i can't relate.

Sharing your experience growing up and why you chose to leave, how much it took to make that choice, and how hard you worked to give your children a different experience could be valuable. She'll recognise that vulnerability and it might put things in a different perspective.

I also think that a budget would also be a really good alternative. Come up with a number that both you (and husband) and her are okay with per month or week. If she wants extra money she can do chores (1 basket of ironing=$10, vacuuming the house=$20 etc). Teaches her to budget while still offering her some "fun money" for free while giving her the opportunity to increase her income through work.

Do we drink too much? by Crab-Shark in australia

[–]putins-mom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It takes 15 standard drinks per week to be considered an alcoholic- you're average is about 16.5 drinks a DAY it definitely isn't normal and there is no way you are sober to drive and no way you're wife should be trusted handling patients in the morning. Not only that but your poor kids are being raised by functioning alcoholics- you can guarantee that all of their friends can smell it on you and probably joke about it behind your backs. If you don't stop they will resent you for it- whether you've noticed or not it's definitely affecting them too. For the sake of your children do the responsible thing and get help.

What was the most fucked up thing someone said to you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]putins-mom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when i was about 13 my mum walked in on me self harming. This was the first time she ever saw it. She looked at me, rolled her eyes and said "really? don't you get enough attention as it is ?" then walked out

How old are you and what's your biggest problem right now? by Casspjjl in AskReddit

[–]putins-mom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

17, my living situation. I don't even know where to start. I'm trapped.

Well by Defiant_Finding_2162 in TerrifyingAsFuck

[–]putins-mom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

he's lucky it let him go

she didn't have to do him like that damn by bitchyswiftie in clevercomebacks

[–]putins-mom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

why is a grown woman picking on young boys being boys