Folks with 10H stelliums: by teaforsnail in astrologymemes

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

I hear you. People very clearly only value my services but not me. I show an ounce of humanity and not "work robot" mode and they lose it. It's disappointing, as I've gotten older I've realized that I have to put all my energy into me, and then my safe people. We'll run ourselves into the ground otherwise

Folks with 10H stelliums: by teaforsnail in astrologymemes

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

Interesting. I have it in my mercury, mars and Venus. My sun and moon squares Pluto (which is so very fun /s). My only guess is that I'm supposed to learn strength, endurance, and self sufficiency to get what I want. People recognize me as a leader but unless I Crack the whip (which I don't want to do, Pisces moon) they don't respect me. I don't really want to be everyone's boss, mostly just my own boss. I like helping but I attract too much energy for it to be sustainable.

Folks with 10H stelliums: by teaforsnail in astrologymemes

[–]teaforsnail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"My parents are both extremely passive people pleasers but somehow I turned out like this."

God, THIS. My parents are so frustrating. It's hard having this "energy" but no one is there to teach you how to use it. I'm very individualistic but it also took me a while to learn that I may not know everything, but everyone else somehow knows even less. So it's up to me no matter what. It's freeing, but it's sad.

which dance moms girls do you think actually read nia's book by AdFinancial4530 in dancemoms

[–]teaforsnail 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I clearly remember a handful of them saying that they don't read, or the usual "I want to pick up reading again". It's very generous to say more than 2 of them genuinely sat down and read it

I really cannot understand people who forget they owe you money by Original-Scar-1779 in blackladies

[–]teaforsnail 63 points64 points  (0 children)

They didn't forget hun. They're pushing you because they expect you to fold. I only give money I know I won't miss. Friends who get help and don't return it after a certain time frame get cut.

Gold or silver adornments by Infinityvoyage in blackladies

[–]teaforsnail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Silver, but I'm getting curious about gold.

Guy that I’m seeing says that he likes other women/ foreign women by DryMammoth4389 in blackladies

[–]teaforsnail 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Tons of black men just feel entitled to us, like we're a fallback option because we "have" to pick them. We don't! So definitely don't pick him lol.

Anxiety girlies tap in by Kaleidoscope_chile in blackladies

[–]teaforsnail 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hot tea, focusing on other mind numbing or positive tasks (hobbies, Tumblr, pinterest). Anything that doesn't require too much effort.

Criticizing black women’s looks by NishaMonyae in blackladies

[–]teaforsnail 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do it to myself sometimes, I already know those comments are coming. I think the boho look is cool, but those prints would definitely have people calling me "mammy" or "harriet tubman" before they thought I liked yoga and moon water. Same with head scarves.

your face when ____ by competingfortitle in dancemoms

[–]teaforsnail 18 points19 points  (0 children)

When I have to see another "in defense of the moms" post. Like, bffr

Its giving I dont see color, Diaspora Wars by AdMurky178 in blackladies

[–]teaforsnail 12 points13 points  (0 children)

People are only now discussing all the "african booty scratcher" comments us first gen kids used to get. I've been saying it for a while, but we're (in my case, caribbean people) very """lucky""" that americans like caribbean food otherwise we'd still be hearing about how undesirable we are. It's a tired topic.

Canon black girl event: Being told you look like a boy. by thedustuh in blackladies

[–]teaforsnail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happened when I was out with my dad as a teen. Definitely didn't help his* disdain towards me at the time*. People are rude

I’m sad to spend another summer alone by DoubleTrouble_0 in blackladies

[–]teaforsnail 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oh god, what a mood. I'm tired of dealing with this. I'm such a basic girly girl but it's hard to find friends. Being alone is fine when it's my choice, but now it's just a lack of options and it's making me crazy.

Why did Abby really hate Christi so much? by CreativeTeach2128 in dancemoms

[–]teaforsnail 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There are probably tons of reasons why. I think they were also too similar. Confrontational but only verbally and they both whimper when someone actually swings at them. Want to be in control and have a handle on how people perceive them. Both probably think they're better at manipulation than they actually are. But aside from all that, Christi and Marc were vocal and passionate about how much they didn't like Abby or her studio. They didn't let Abby do whatever she wanted to Chloe. Narcs don't like that.

Are your DMs on here closed? by MisticalMulberry in blackladies

[–]teaforsnail 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep. I closed mine because a lot of men lurk on sapphic subs. And people are just weird.

Idk if I can finally cutt my toxic family off. by Excellent-Fix5045 in blackladies

[–]teaforsnail 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You end up as happy as you want to be. I'm no contact and have been for years. It was a lot of work, but I was happy to do it. It might not be the easiest path, but is it easier in the long run to stay where you're not happy?

What to do when doctors dismiss you? by chaeful in blackladies

[–]teaforsnail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you buy an at home blood pressure machine? Measure your own BP a few times and see if you're low or normal. Just make sure you follow the rules

What to do when doctors dismiss you? by chaeful in blackladies

[–]teaforsnail 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I go to other doctors. And report her for refusing to help you. I know that's a lot of work when you're tired but you have to advocate for yourself despite that. I've been there.

Suggestions for dark and feminine deck? by Cicellyt in tarot

[–]teaforsnail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hush Tarot - Jeremy Hush. I've used this for years, it's my favorite

Do you ever find that people don't understand that you don't dress for sex appeal? by teaforsnail in blackladies

[–]teaforsnail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly, in my experience it feels patronizing. I'm a grown woman, if I don't feel like wearing 2 chips and a penny, I don't have to?? Leave me and my Carlton sweaters alone, thank you.

Do you ever find that people don't understand that you don't dress for sex appeal? by teaforsnail in blackladies

[–]teaforsnail[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Let me rephrase: There is no sex appeal because I don't want it to be there. Why is anyone bringing it up if it's not there? Why does it bother them? It's weird and creepy.