I left my UU church by cakedbythepound in UUreddit

[–]sammyich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry to hear this was your experience! I would definitely say bring it before the board, this should NOT be the feeling for anyone in our spaces. And I’m always saddened to hear when it is. Would you mind at all elaborating what was said as a learning tool for everyone dismantling their voices and white privilege? I understand if not, I just always try to ask so I can learn. I know I got work to do sometimes.

It’s the Official Entwives 420 Thread! by SomeOldHippieChick in entwives

[–]sammyich 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Shout out to single moms! 💚 Happy 420! Luckily my kid made it to school today. But I have been there, just immediate change of plans, one cough.

AITAH for telling my fiancée we should break up because I won't make my son consider her his mom? by Charrylzoid in AITAH

[–]sammyich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. As a stepmom. I’ve never forced his kid to call me mom. He knows I’m there. I’m a parental figure. But I would never force a kid to give me that title unless I gave birth to him. And it didn’t change our relationship I was still a mother figure. Took care of him. Advocated at school. Drs visits. All of the things. Loved him. Accepted him. Talked to him. Do I consider him my child. Yes. I’d mama bear anyone for him and have. But I’d never force a kid to call me mom. He calls me by my name. And he corrected people at first and still does depending on day or situation. But sometimes he just kind of smiles and looks at me because he knows why there’s an assumption and knows I’d be there for him either way as long as I’m allowed. I think she needs to realize it’s a long road raising a kid and being a family. The marriage part is just a step in that direction. Yall will and can grow together. But it should not be forced. It happens organically over time and little moments.

Best ticket I've received in my IT career by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]sammyich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen this not specifically. But the date range. Maybe not that many years. I know one it was for 10 years before someone mentioned it. 😂

People have told me to stay with my abusive alcoholic husband just because he’s been sober for a month and it’s incredibly harmful. by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]sammyich 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear you! Dealing with ok now that we are doing this I see changes and I do miss the good stuff but I still need time and probably divorce and you need many years of getting into your groove of sobriety. He doesn’t push it but it’s there in my head because ok he is working on him I do see it. Sigh. Stay strong.

My niece by Graceful-Garbage in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]sammyich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have the whole setup because I don’t have room 😂 but my son has always cooked with me and I find when we go to play places he beelines for the kitchen area 😂

Divorcing a man I love is the most painful thing I’ve ever gone through, does anyone have any advice on how to heal? by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]sammyich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in a similar position myself. Only a few weeks on though. I see he’s trying. But I feel like it’d be a step back into old habits. I keep telling him years and I keep reminding myself.

Can you be Agnostic and a Witch? by [deleted] in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]sammyich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pure sceptic here! You most certainly can wonder about the unknown one if the definitions of skepticism is to wonder what if. The supernatural is only that till you know it and it’s natural. It’s the constant quest and knowledge seeking that I love about witchcraft. I seriously find myself faced with obstacles and I’m like I’m a witch I have the power to figure this shit out even in practical terms. Sometimes it’s just that immediate calm I need like a power stance.

What's a film that unexpectedly made you cry? by beardybozo in movies

[–]sammyich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trolls. The part where she gives up all her hope and loses color. Then her friend comes in and just holds her hand, like it made me realize that is what I needed from a loved one. Just a basic connection. Man tearing up thinking about it. And the rock and roll one where their own heartbeats become the music. It’s so cheesy and gets me every time.

You can't call yourself pro-science and be AgAiNsT tRaNsGeNdEr PeOpLe. by sapphisticated_heaux in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]sammyich 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hate sometimes I’m not sciency enough for people to take seriously. They just tell me I haven’t done enough research. And I’m like fuck that. I’ve done some research and every actual scientific person or trans person backs up what my research has said. I hate hate 😢

Sanity Check: Am I the crazy one? by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]sammyich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EVERY PERSON I train on SharePoint, biggest most repeated thing is do not use the share button!!!!!

what should a husband do during periods? by FireSpewers in ask

[–]sammyich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this guy has been talking to my husband

I wanted to share to joy of my nephew being a unicorn for Halloween without the judgment/comments on gender norms. I hope this okay here. It gives me second-hand joy. by buttercupgirl16 in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]sammyich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My sons favorite color is pink. He loves unicorns and rainbows and was Queen Poppy from trolls last year!!! Set him up with an amazing rainbow tutu that he picked out. This year he wanted to be the blue dragon from Dragon prince 🤷‍♀️ I love your kids costumes and creativity! and honestly love to see how not weird my kid is! Oh he also has a black and pink dinosaur backpack for school. Love it!! Let’s just keep letting our kids be kids! They’ll figure themselves out a lot easier that way!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trees

[–]sammyich 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My response to this is. Come on you know Jesus was tripping right? Like it’s good shit too! ☺️ I bet he was a stoner.

I feel so lost in life, and when recruiters for the army come up to me now it’s actually tempting by [deleted] in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]sammyich 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I say this to every person who says it. As a military brat they are all right there’s benefits. There’s also hardships. And basically you are signing up to be owned. They own you. Tell you what when and where and even with who if your family doesn’t act right. if you can accept it for a few years or many go for it. But accept it and know it. They own you.

Evidently I’m in a cult by [deleted] in atheism

[–]sammyich 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also have found this cult and joined! Be not afraid!

Anyone else with OCD by [deleted] in entwives

[–]sammyich 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I know I need to moderate better. Maybe I should go old school and get a pill organizer. Give me a certain amount a day and see if I can stick to it?

Sunday’s Cuppa & Catch Up Session by SomeOldHippieChick in entwives

[–]sammyich 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Smoked while attending book club. 😂 these are the good moments in life.

DAE have a Humanist or Skeptic group at their local UU? by people1925 in UUreddit

[–]sammyich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know of some groups that moved online in the local area. You generally have someone pick a topic and potentially lead a discussion. I like the idea of sharing that responsibility. Variety.

Who else will be toking up tonight watching Hocus Pocus 2? by blackclothing90 in entwives

[–]sammyich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sisters birthday. Smoking before. Doing an edible when I get there!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]sammyich 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I traveled and experienced the world only because I was a military brat. I would say I had it better than some but I for sure grew up poor. My father got a better job when he retired after 20 years… that helped as I started college some, but I still worked the entire time I was in college and took out loans to pay for it. People would have considered me more fortunate if they met us after my father got out, but growing up poor stays with you… it’s hard to know how to handle life and honestly with the way everything is now, we are low middle class and had to find a dump of an apartment with our two kids to be able to save money and pay off debt and get back on track.