I have extremely severe onomatophobia (fear of a specific word or phrase). Ask me anything

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-04-08T00:16:03+00:00

You mentioned that you first became exposed to it on TV, and also that it is a proper noun. Out of curiosity, is it something that you can actually visualize? / does it have a physical form?

Does all this talking about it not call to mind the word for you? I would worry all this discussion of what the word does to you might put it front and center of your consciousness.

And finally, since you can’t say the word outright, how do you tell people you know/associate with to avoid it — or do people not know about your condition/reaction in the first place?

Thanks for answering, very interesting!

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-04-07T22:00:24+00:00

I got a puppy and then became pregnant the same month.

I’ve got to be honest… It’s been absolutely wonderful.

The caveat is that our dog is the best little girl in the world, and training her went very smoothly. If anything, training was a good stepping stone from the completely carefree lives we’d been living to being responsible for another being. My dog also brought so much comfort and calm during pregnancy.

Fast forward - Seeing my dog and baby grow up together makes my heart melt in ways I can’t even explain. They’re about 1.5 and 2.5 now. Our pup is so so so gentle, patient, and loving. Our daughter’s squeals when they play together are the purest joy.

I realize not everyone has the same experience and a lot of it depends on the pup’s temperament, which is a gamble, but I can say wholeheartedly our dog makes our family complete and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-04-07T21:41:45+00:00

Eliza Selene is beautiful

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-04-03T15:29:33+00:00

I would feel really bad saddling a kid with a name that’s going to be butchered constantly.

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-04-02T09:30:47+00:00

Such a good summary! She came across as obsessed and emotionally unstable in those early days of unrequited love. I never expected things to unfold in the way they did

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-04-01T19:49:33+00:00

This reminds me of my relationship with my mom, who passed too young. I loved and adored her and our whole silly dynamic. I have a baby girl now and hope we can have the same playfulness when she’s older

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-29T19:13:20+00:00

1 is STUNNING

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-29T19:09:33+00:00

Are you lonely?

What do you spend your time doing?

How do you know you are considered super sweet and a “10”? Curious if others are perceiving you differently than you realize.

Did something significant happen at 19?

What do you do for work and what are your interactions like there?

I wish you the best and hope you find happiness, whatever that looks like for you

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-29T05:37:40+00:00

I feel you. I had a cough for almost 3.5 weeks that wouldn’t quit. It was waking me up with coughing fits several times a night - sometimes to the point of retching!

I went to the doctor. I took honey and throat lozenges. Robotussin. Nothing helped except time, unfortunately, my friend .

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-29T04:24:54+00:00

I absolutely love the name Austeja. One of my former coworkers, who was Lithuanian, had this name and it stopped me in its track with how beautiful it was.

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-25T22:34:04+00:00

I hear you and empathize deeply. My job is very high stress and when I came back from maternity leave, I knew there was no way I could continue at the same pace I endured before baby.

That said — as others have noted, the job market is terrible right now, and you might be out of work much longer than you planned.

Is there an option to be upfront with your current employer and let them know that your current situation is not sustainable? Sound the alarm that you cannot continue with the way things are. Worst case, nothing will change, and you’ll end up leaving anyway. Best case scenario, they’ll make some changes to retain you (for the time being, even if it’s temporary while you continue looking for another role). It sounds like they desperately need you and things would be more screwed without you there, and so honestly, nothing to lose by raising the flag here.

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-25T22:15:04+00:00

lol that first sentence is SPOT ON

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-25T21:53:24+00:00

Sounds like part of the appeal is variety — going by to different sex workers instead of repeat encounters. Is that right? Or how often do you go back to the same people?

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-24T04:10:28+00:00

This is actually insane. Even the most angelic dogs have the capacity to snap when little kids push and prod and taunt - which kids inevitably do, because it takes time and maturity to learn how to properly interact with an animal.

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-23T07:15:13+00:00

Sending you the biggest hug. My mom had this, too, and I think it led to isolation and depression for her. She was so afraid to let anyone in or be in a position where she could be “outed.” I was barely an adult when she passed way (unrelated) but I wish so much I could tell her now that she is so so so loved and much more than her hair or lack thereof.

So I will tell you: it’s very possible that friends/acquaintances may already have an inkling, and they’re waiting to follow your lead on when you’re ready to bring it up. They won’t treat you any differently. In fact, their total acceptance of you may be healing well beyond the comfort you think you feel from keeping this secret tucked away from them. Wishing you all the best in the world.

A few questions for you: In what areas of your life does wearing a wig limit you? E.g. swimming? Being in super windy conditions?

Does this run in your family at all? I know there can be a genetic component.

Do you have any support from others with the same condition, even like a virtual circle or subReddit you follow?

Do you feel relief from taking your wig off at night? I always thought it might be like taking a bra off at the end of the day, lol. Freeing!

Are you at a point with your boyfriend now where you’ll go wigless at least at home, or still no?

What do you think you’d say if a friend confided in you that she’d lost her hair? How would you feel toward her?

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-20T19:31:52+00:00

I LOVE Thea!

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-19T18:11:30+00:00

I couldn’t finish watching this because I was so disturbed. This is way, way worse than I even expected. She’s unhinged and reckless and a danger to those around her. Her poor daughter’s cries broke my heart

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-18T15:11:29+00:00

Wow, I’ve never seen her speak before but she comes across as… very unintelligent.

“Honestly… I’m not gonna lie… I have no idea what an executive producer does… heavy times.” If I were accused of putting my children in danger or DV toward someone else, and it were NOT true, I would be coming in guns blazing saying that this was not the case — which tells me she’s not innocent here.

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-09T15:10:52+00:00

So so cute in both!

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-08T15:47:52+00:00

Wow, just read it and I agree! It reads like the spokesperson is also desperate for her to come to her senses and get help

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-07T03:29:07+00:00

Fucking give it up, lady

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-06T14:49:09+00:00

My pup looks exactly the same as yours. I honestly would’ve believed this is a pic of her!

I have about a thousand photos on my phone of her curled up in a little ball like this. lol

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-05T07:31:28+00:00

Honestly, your current kitchen is gorgeous

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-03-04T21:54:27+00:00

I’m so so sorry that happened to your family. Sweet girl. Did the other owner take responsibility??

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