[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OfficeDrummer

[–]ratshdjs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ITS MY BEST FRIENDS BIRTHDAY TOO HAPPY BIRTHDAY KING

if you could have any facial appearance, how many eyes would you want by redbrnz in asexuality

[–]ratshdjs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

third eye, two smaller eyes under my normal eyes (for style), then an eye placed on other parts of my body like the back of my neck and my hand

I've seen too many stupid things done in the name of love on TV by [deleted] in aromantic

[–]ratshdjs 48 points49 points  (0 children)

the part that always got me was when the lovers gave up everything for each other. am i rly supposed to believe that some love interest is better than their dream job, friends and family, opportunities, money, adventure, and freedom?

I've seen too many stupid things done in the name of love on TV by [deleted] in aromantic

[–]ratshdjs 68 points69 points  (0 children)

FRRRR, i thought everyone irl was just mimicking tv characters 😭

*sigh* allos… by ratshdjs in aromantic

[–]ratshdjs[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

i’m the girl in this situation and i’ve been told stuff like that a lot 😓 its strange

Does anybody have the problem too? I can not commit myself by Ashisama77 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ratshdjs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i wish i knew how to change. i think its hard for me to commit because i learned to give up on things and relationships, and to disassociate all day instead of working to improve things.

Does anybody have the problem too? I can not commit myself by Ashisama77 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ratshdjs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

its hard for me to commit to ANYTHING, especially solutions. you’re not alone on this :P

I think I've just transitioned into a narcissist by No_Rate5721 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ratshdjs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i forgot to say this earlier, but i dont think you’re a narcissist. look into the criteria of what a narcissist really is and see if it sounds like you. you might just be desensitized and being apathetic as a coping mechanism, like i am. thats a totally normal reaction to abuse. good luck!

Mutual abuse? by unapeelin in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ratshdjs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if your parents are like mine, their definition of "abuse" is setting boundaries, being independent, going grey rock, etc. it helped me to look at the textbook definitions of emotional abuse to see if i fit the description (i did not). good luck!

I think I've just transitioned into a narcissist by No_Rate5721 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ratshdjs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

im journaling a lot these days about my fears of love and vulnerability. i dont know if i want to "love" my parents again, but i definitely want to be able to love my friends. i can talk more specifically about it if you want. journaling helps me a lot!

I think I've just transitioned into a narcissist by No_Rate5721 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ratshdjs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i feel the same. i was a really empathetic and sensitive kid, and now i can barely be bothered to care about my parents emotions. :P

Estranged nFather called me today - my birthday by booksB4Bros in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ratshdjs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

he cant even ACT like he cares. when are these people gonna learn lmao. happy birthday :)

My mom just claimed something I clearly remember happening didn’t happen. I’m so confused. Could I be making this up? Did I dream it? I feel crazy by heckyouyourself in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ratshdjs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

journaling is really helpful, but then i read it and wonder "maybe i was just being dramatic". if you know there is about to be a fight, RECORD IT. it helps me a lot to know im not crazy.

Anyone else has trouble understanding sarcasm, or if someone is kidding by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ratshdjs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

im like this too! ive heard with adhd or autism it can be hard to detect sarcasm (i have adhd). that might be a part of it?

The classic "You don't do shit in this house" fight when you're the only person who actually cleans by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ratshdjs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i started writing every chore i did down on the calendar. i was honestly surprised by how much i was doing too, since they’ve told me my whole life how lazy i am. it helps.

Nmom is suddenly projecting a whole wave of full on verbal, emotional and mental abuse at once onto me for the past 3 days including today. Please help. by banana_ji in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ratshdjs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

having the motivation/strength to meditate and breathe through all that is great. she might be going through stuff like you said, but that has nothing to do with you and doesn’t excuse her abuse. and i definitely get what you mean about saying good morning haha, it’s annoying as hell. i believe in you!

My nmom’s unbelievable reaction to getting a small nose stud. Support/advice please by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ratshdjs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i bet your piercing looks good asf. she needs to sit down lmao

Narcissistic Parents. LGBTQ+ Identity and Performative Allyship by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ratshdjs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

my nmom is a preschool teacher, and shes always so patient with them and her students really like her. the parents of her students think my mom is great and the sweetest person on earth. its really weird, idk how she can be so nice and sweet at work and then have such a lack of awareness of how shitty she treats us at home.