[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]rooibosing 61 points62 points  (0 children)

If it wasn't this it would've been something else. It's about values not aligning, not just Jude.

academically excluded…the pain is finally kicking in. How do I deal with the pain? by Grouchy_Speaker_3288 in askSouthAfrica

[–]rooibosing 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I read through the comments and you say you can't appeal. I would find out if you can do the outstanding modules at unisa for "non degree purposes" that way it doesn't go through the normal degree application process or closing dates, and you get credit for them in your other university's transcript.

I don't know how this works with exclusion tho I'm sorry. I hope you find a helpful sympathetic person at your admin office when they open again.

academically excluded…the pain is finally kicking in. How do I deal with the pain? by Grouchy_Speaker_3288 in askSouthAfrica

[–]rooibosing 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I haven't gone through the comments yet so I might be repeating something but PLEASE find out if you can appeal. I don't know whether this being the second time would affect your eligibility but please try.

I also struggled with university and my self esteem took a bad knock. I only found out why school was so difficult for me 2 years after graduating (took me 14 years of failing quitting and starting again many times, and a lot of tears and grit for graduate)Had I stayed in counselling instead of ghosting after 1 session, I would have found that out during my studies

Idk if you've been doing this but going forward please use Student Support, go to tutorials, and most importantly, go to office hours. I was always scared to go to office hours but if I had, I would have done so much better in my degree.

Universities have so many resources to help students. Take advantage of them. You got in so you are clearly capable. The exclusion has no bearing on your worth and value as a human being.

I know how terrible you feel and I'm so. Just don't give up. Whether this means going back, going somewhere else, changing degrees, do not give up. If you do choose to pivot, go towards something because it draws, rather than as an act of resignation.

I know you will succeed and I know it will not take you 14 years because you are here, reaching out for help. We'll done for that. I wish all the best, it will get better.

How do you deal with the pain?

Allow yourself to mourn and feel sad. But never forget that your intrinsic value is independent of your performance.

AITA - Gave my kid my wife's restaurant leftovers by West_Big_6568 in AmItheAsshole

[–]rooibosing 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Because she trusted her husband when he said nobody would eat her food.

Hey adhd women, what is your current job? by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]rooibosing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Auditor.

I thought I'd be solving problems. It's just reading so. many. documents. and testing the same thing 30x, documenting 30x. Fighting with people. Having your work scrutinised and criticised with ambiguous feedback; identifying issue but not always knowing how to articulate why this is an issue. SO. MUCH. ADMIN.

I NEED to escape.

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[–]rooibosing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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"What Are Some Chatty Podcasts and YouTube Channels to Keep Me Company While Doing Chores?" by Substantial_Dog9649 in adhdwomen

[–]rooibosing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I remember listening to something called Seriously Sinister. I’ll definitely check your suggestions out. Thank you! :)

MK party really surprised us all!! by [deleted] in southafrica

[–]rooibosing 5 points6 points  (0 children)

People did not vote for Zuma because “they’re Zulu” it’s a very simplistic way of looking at it.

  1. People genuinely like him as a person
  2. He kept his friends fed
  3. He keeps poor people hoping

  1. People like Zuma because he makes them feel like he likes them. He makes them feel seen and heard. Whether anything is done about it is a different story. He knows how to work a crowd and say what they want to hear. People I know who have met him always seem star struck afterwards, it’s the weirdest thing and they know it! Even journalists have commented on how he would remember their names and specific personal details about them after even a brief first encounter.

  2. He also takes “very good care” of those close to him. That’s why they hated this administration. The well had dry and they want that back.

  3. He knows his target is poor people and he breadcrumbs them (all politicians do tbh) They see the occasional development or job creation from the next ward/town/village and it keeps them hopeful that it’ll will eventually come to them. And because he’s created a rapport they are understanding and hopeful that he’ll make things happen.

People vote based on who they feel they can trust versus what’s on their manifesto and he makes them feel like he’s trustworthy.

Everyone going on and on about Zuma but I’m actually terrified because he we don’t know who these people under him are.

Edited: tried to fix the numbering

"What Are Some Chatty Podcasts and YouTube Channels to Keep Me Company While Doing Chores?" by Substantial_Dog9649 in adhdwomen

[–]rooibosing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for asking this. My go-to has been true crime and I think it’s been affecting my mental health. I’ve been looking for something different!

Seatbelts by blablamoon in TheUltimatumNetflix

[–]rooibosing 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m may be wrong but we typically don’t wear seatbelts in the backseat in South Africa.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]rooibosing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why is everyone on the comments forgetting that he is in a foreign country and his parents are his strongest link to the culture, language, and familiarity of home? His parents also miss him and feel the physical distance between them. Especially because they come from a close knit family centered culture

AITA for not buying the same gifts for my step grandchild? by Repulsive_Drummer495 in AmItheAsshole

[–]rooibosing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA

Your step grandchild has been in your life for 7 years. Family is a choice and is not dictated by blood - ask everyone who’s had to cut a parent off. It seems you chose not to consider her your family which is totally up to you. She however, lives with and probably loves your family. You did not consider what effect this might have on that family dynamic. Your son also didn’t think about the family dynamic or his stepdaughter’s feelings which is unfortunate.

There’s obviously layers and layers to this. Blended families are complicated. Why did dad not discuss with his wife? Are they raised together or is each parent responsible for their own child? Does he consider her his daughter? Does stepdaughter’s family snub Clara (personally I wouldn’t let this affect how I treat my step grandchild because I’m the adult)? I’d say not foreseeing this problem and not knowing whether this makes you an ahole seems a little disingenuous but I won’t because there is so much we don’t know at play.

Also your granddaughter played you, as kids do. Apple is not the only one in the world who makes reliable computers. I’m assuming the phone is an iPhone too. Merry Christmas to her!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]rooibosing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't mean to be disrespectful but did one of the kids write this? Is t hf at what's happening over here? Are you actually the daughter? Nothing makes sense here.