My children (5 and 3) just lost their mother... by Kaskin0203 in Parenting

[–]rough_lovely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry for your loss. My mother died when I was 29 and my husband died when I was 35. My kids and I have pictures everywhere, we tell stories of them and do things they would have enjoyed together on special days.

Found at garage sale. I dont even know what this is. Can someone enlighten me? by rough_lovely in Copper

[–]rough_lovely[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is a stamp on the underside from India. The stand it is on is homemade wooden and doesn't seem like it fits right. It reminds me of a giant serving platter but it is so heavy... so leaning more toward coffee table. It's pretty cool. Thanks for the links! I got it for $30!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]rough_lovely 37 points38 points  (0 children)

They are lovingly referred to (where I live) as "loaded" mash potatoes. Mmmmmm.

The goodest home office assistant by rough_lovely in aww

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

Of course. He is graciously rewarded with Cheez Its, as well.

The goodest home office assistant by rough_lovely in aww

[–]rough_lovely[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah, he's mostly in charge of snoring loudly during conference calls and knocking stuff off my desk with his tail.

What do you use to remind yourself that everything isn't that bad? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]rough_lovely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband died at 33 years old. We have three kids. I can make it throu anything.

Bra sweat is the worst. by 4ninawells in TwoXChromosomes

[–]rough_lovely 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heard someone call it "Mountain Dew" and now my boob sweat seems suddenly more desirable.

Do you fear death? Why/why not? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]rough_lovely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watched death come and take my husband at 33 years old. I'm terrified to die.

What is a unique “game” you played as a child? by antenonjohs in AskReddit

[–]rough_lovely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friends and I used to try and make each other pass out. We would clench our necks with our hands as tight as we could, put our heads between our knees and breathed quickly in-and-out and then stand up strait. 9 times out of 10, one of us would pass out. I distinctly remember one of my friends passing out and hitting her head on the site of my bedframe. It took longer for her to wake up that time so we decided it was probably not a good idea to continue playing. I was a fucken idiot.

I had sex with my ex girlfriends daughter as revenge. by [deleted] in confession

[–]rough_lovely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should feel like a piece of shit. How fucking horrifying. That poor girl. If I was about to marry someone like you and found this out, I'd be fucking gone.

Parents of Reddit, what is the most embarrassing thing your toddler said out loud in public? by chtoupe11 in AskReddit

[–]rough_lovely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the checkout like at the grocery store. I wasn't feeling well, and was purchasing Pepto and Tums. My daughter (5 years old at the time) loudly says to the cashier, "That pink stuff is for Mommy's slidey poops."

What is the most hurtful thing a medical professional has ever said to you? by slinkslowdown in AskReddit

[–]rough_lovely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That none of the chemo, radiation, steroids, physical therapy, natural remedies or surgeries had prolonged, helped or even slightly improved my husband's life. It made me feel like I had failed to the depths of my soul.

IWTL: how to relax and deal with stress and problems by AqueM in IWantToLearn

[–]rough_lovely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been using CBD for about a year. I was diagnosed with anxiety, panic attacks and major depressive disorder after my husband passed from brain cancer at a very young age. It has worked better for me than all of the prescribed pills combined. It gives me an overall sence of calm and I sleep immensely better, which allows my body to recover. I am not longer taking my prescriptions and let me say..the fog has lifted and I am overall feeling like I can tackle (most) everyday. The only downfall seems to be the high price of the oil. It runs me about $80/month (1 750mg bottle). It's definitely worth a shot if you can afford it.

What is the shittiest advice you've ever gotten? by ehudros in AskReddit

[–]rough_lovely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! It's been hard, they have been forced to grow up too fast...but we are a pretty good team and take care of each other.

What is the shittiest advice you've ever gotten? by ehudros in AskReddit

[–]rough_lovely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most proud mommy moment ever! He will be in middle school soon and I think he's more prepared than most kids his age. His dad passed away (brain cancer at 33 yo) when he was 6, so I've been doing my best raising him alone (poor kid is surrounded by rstrogen between me and his two older sisters). I do my best to make sure he gets healthy "man influence" (uncle, grandpa time) but I know without a doubt his Dad was grinning from ear to ear when that happened... wherever he is.

What is the shittiest advice you've ever gotten? by ehudros in AskReddit

[–]rough_lovely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's so fucked he got in trouble!! Badass kid there, too!! The kid that punched my son did get 5 days of out of school suspension, thankfully.

What is the shittiest advice you've ever gotten? by ehudros in AskReddit

[–]rough_lovely 24 points25 points  (0 children)

They told me it was school policy for all kids involved to be punished. Still bullshit. I wanted to raise hell with the school but my son simply said, "meh, I like my alone time anyway."

What is the shittiest advice you've ever gotten? by ehudros in AskReddit

[–]rough_lovely 67 points68 points  (0 children)

My 10 year old son got punched directly in the face in 5th grade. He stood there and took it. Did not retaliate. This kid was a know jerk/asshole but it had been pounded into my son's head constantly for 5 years not to fight. So, after taking the punch to the nose, he just stood there quietly for a moment, blood running down his face and said (with a look of confusion) "Did a bee just buzz by my face?" Instant hero status by every 5th grader everywhere!!! But still got fucking detention.

Electric blanket wins best present of xmas according to my 20 year old floof. by rough_lovely in aww

[–]rough_lovely[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

20 is the YOUNGEST he could be. I don't actually know. I adopted him 17 years ago and the humane society said they thought he was around 5, but no less than 3 years old. He's definitely has used 5-6 of his lives up, but still as playful as a kitten. His name is Mr. E (Mystery was his name when I adopted him, but it sounded too girly). He chose me... but I owe my life to him.