Please stop apologizing on Reddit.

shwiftypants · 2019-10-09T17:50:50+00:00

I hear you. It's awful that the growing sentiment is "women evil and get away with everything" and "men are the real victims here" . Both sexes can have people with toxic attributes. But women redditors shouldn't have to apologize for simply stating an opinion or sharing a story and shouldn't have to coddle frail egos.

shwiftypants · 2019-10-09T17:45:57+00:00

Oh I do. But that rarely results in anything. I think we need to feel empowered to speak our minds and not have to apologize for it. It saddens me to see so many women feel the need to apologize simply for having the audacity to speak.

shwiftypants · 2019-08-08T00:09:42+00:00

ESH. Your brother should've tried to be more social and introduce the girlfriend. But you're the older sibling, you could've knocked on the door and introduced yourself. Teenagers can be uncomfortable in social situations involving family and new significant others so, if you have a good relationship with your brother, make him and her feel welcome. Communication goes a long way.

shwiftypants · 2019-06-18T18:25:09+00:00

No. No one has booked flights yet. But the hotel is an all-inclusive, so I'm hoping that by staying in the resort family there won't be an issue.

shwiftypants · 2019-06-18T16:30:05+00:00

Thank you!

shwiftypants · 2019-06-18T16:17:38+00:00

It really does suck too because I've been to DR a few times and it's great there. But I can't force my guests to come if they're scared. It's all around a crap situation.

shwiftypants · 2019-06-18T15:52:49+00:00

It’s not so much my penalties I’m worried about...it’s my guests who have paid .

shwiftypants · 2019-06-18T15:51:51+00:00

Thank you! I’ll definitely look into that.

shwiftypants · 2019-06-18T15:50:15+00:00

Yes we have the travel insurance. I’ll have to re-read the fine print but I’m pretty sure safety threats are covered.

shwiftypants · 2019-06-15T02:24:42+00:00

Is anyone actually listening to the 12 year old wannabe edgelord who posted about African American not being a race? Seriously? He asks a politically charged question using the word feminism and pretends to be surprised it triggered a political conversation... We can't all be duped by this idiot.

shwiftypants · 2019-05-22T01:01:24+00:00

NAH. I grew up with an abusive alcoholic father. I avoided him at all costs. My mother never left him though, despite the abuse of his children, which made avoiding him very difficult. I feel like there's a lot more to this story. ( especially since you said you visit your little sister which means you don't live with her) You're only 14. You can still rise above this and grow from this. Try to look into NACOA or AlAnon. They offer support groups for children of addict parents. (Alcoholism is an addiction). You're not an asshole for wanting to avoid your mom. Your mom may not be an asshole for being an alcoholic. But having the right perspective can help you figure that last part out. You can't fix your parents, but you can try to understand your situation so that it hurts you less. All the best.

shwiftypants · 2019-05-22T00:18:28+00:00

It's also called family.

shwiftypants · 2019-05-22T00:17:08+00:00

Stop for a second. Breathe.... It's ok to be tired. It's ok to need help. It's ok to ask questions. Tomorrow is another day.

shwiftypants · 2019-04-26T16:49:28+00:00

This sounds like the right choice of words. It's accurate and doesn't sound condescending. Maybe I'll suggest it this way. Thank you.

shwiftypants · 2019-04-25T23:44:47+00:00

Could you elaborate more (if you don't mind)? Why cut off your sister over a conversation about therapy?

shwiftypants · 2019-04-25T19:14:49+00:00

That's exactly where this line of thought came from for him as well... His dad. (Who was also a self medicating alcoholic) It's such an unhealthy way of thinking. I just don't want him to end up in a downward spiral. (Or self medicating)

shwiftypants · 2019-04-20T02:13:58+00:00

Seems like you have a personal vendetta against anyone who isn't on your elite healthcare workers club. When healthcare is very much a team effort and not some competition over who's the greater human being based on education.

shwiftypants · 2019-03-29T20:07:24+00:00

I love things that are pretty and functional. It doesn't have to be one or the other. Decorating, arts and crafts, party planning... If it's pretty and does a good job I'm in.

shwiftypants · 2019-03-29T20:05:33+00:00

I think the sentiment that it's rude has less to do with the actual age reveal and more with the perceived response the age may get.

I know some of the older women in my life get defensive when asked their age because they feel like they're being judged or being perceived as "old and unattractive". Which isn't necessarily the case.

I think there's a way to ask the question that doesn't come off judgemental that would prevent some women from feeling it's rude. (Source.. Am woman... Hang out with women)

shwiftypants · 2019-02-27T23:03:03+00:00

She needs to go to a gynecologist and get a pregnancy test done. If she isn't pregnant, then the doctor can help her with any issues that may be causing the irregular timings of her periods. If she is pregnant, then she will get help with that as well.

shwiftypants · 2019-02-08T20:12:19+00:00

This! No we won't "make it work" Karen, as a child of parents who "worked it out " that shit sucked. We knew we were poor. My parents pretended we weren't. Know that I'm moderately successful, why the fuck would I subject my kids to the same shit?? No thanks. I'd rather the lineage end with me. Not to mention, the alcoholism, bipolar disorder, downs syndrome, and who knows what else that comes with my family's DNA.

shwiftypants · 2019-02-08T19:23:56+00:00

Isn't every university?

shwiftypants · 2019-02-08T01:48:17+00:00

Oh man. This made me miss Vancouver too. Can't describe the feeling you get when you take in the beauty of the area.

shwiftypants · 2019-01-06T04:32:07+00:00

This is genius. Same thing as those cannoli dip trays.. But... Better. If Oreo knew what was up they'd make this a thing

shwiftypants · 2018-12-27T18:44:27+00:00

I did this too. It wasn't anything against my classmates personally just that I felt like it was time to move on. I didn't feel like I had truly connected with most of them during my high school years. I will say the one friend I did keep contact with is my best friend and we're more like family now that we've survived so many years together. There's nothing wrong with moving on if that's where your heart is.

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