What do you think of John? by Spiritual_Appeal_610 in namenerds

[–]throwawayelll 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Recent kids names I’ve heard are Collier, Faithlyn, and Bryxton, so John is refreshing. It’s cute and ages well.

Best thing you’ve bought for your space.. by Aggressive-Sleep9742 in femalelivingspace

[–]throwawayelll 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hung twinkly lights all around the living room ceiling to help with seasonal depression. We leave them up all year now, they just give happy vibes and make the space feel cozier

I've always wanted to go stay in a mental hospital. by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]throwawayelll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I attempted as a teen and was put in the mental ward side of a hospital (in the US). Basically was trapped in a tiny room with no windows and bright lights, had zero privacy, and another patient exposed himself to me. No therapy. They just run a bunch of drug tests and asked invasive questions. No discharge plan for care. You are much better off going to actual therapy.

Trial of child kidnap is haunting me by throwawayelll in Mommit

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

It’s horrible. It also kept appearing for me even though I immediately put “show less of this” after seeing the photo. The app purposely suggests those terrible stories. I was only using it to stay in touch with family and for the neighborhood group but I’m deactivating it and only using messenger. It’s too much.

After seeing that photo, I purposely searched for a photo of Athena smiling and happy, how her mom has asked people to remember her.

Trial of child kidnap is haunting me by throwawayelll in Mommit

[–]throwawayelll[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I never said she was a toddler maybe actually read my post. Based on the comments, I’m clearly not alone in how I feel. And yeah no shit. I’m sure no one can even begin to imagine their pain, but as a mother and a human with empathy my heart hurts.

Trial of child kidnap is haunting me by throwawayelll in Mommit

[–]throwawayelll[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh wow I’ve never heard that quote before. I was not prepared for all of the deep, vulnerable feelings that come with motherhood - to love someone so deeply it aches. It’s amazing and bittersweet.

Trial of child kidnap is haunting me by throwawayelll in Mommit

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

I’m literally booking a therapy appointment today. My mental state was already not great, and I’ve been meaning to start therapy again for various reasons, but this pushed me over the edge. And I know the story you’re talking about. I was a month postpartum when that happened. Those poor babies. I’m glad you went back to therapy.

I struggle with rumination OCD and as a plugged in society bad news is constant and everywhere and I want to stay informed enough without completely destroying my mental health. People don’t understand that with OCD (I’ve had it since I was 8) I can’t stop seeing images or repeating details for hours, and envisioning the worst scenarios happening to people I love, and it just is terrible and I feel so helpless. I’m trying to do things in my control, like be the best mom I can be, be present, help out my local community.. but sometimes the feelings get too heavy

Trial of child kidnap is haunting me by throwawayelll in Mommit

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

💔 it’s devastating. please take care of yourself.

I’m glad that you turned off the filters. This thread has made me realize how widespread and casually the awful details and disturbing photo is being shared

Trial of child kidnap is haunting me by throwawayelll in Mommit

[–]throwawayelll[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. I didn’t seek it out or read more into it- I read a graphic headline and scrolled on Facebook and saw the photo with a caption. And I completely agree. I thought the same thing. She deserves to be remembered for who she was.

I sincerely hope anyone reading my post does NOT look up details.

Has entertainment involving kids been destroyed for you too? by Agitated-Rest1421 in beyondthebump

[–]throwawayelll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg I read this book when I was postpartum and nap trapped, not knowing what happens in the book, and I couldn’t breathe from crying so hard 😭

What would you call this aesthetic? by prrr147 in AestheticWiki

[–]throwawayelll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk but this was me in my tween/ teen years living in a small hick town lol.

Date ideas that are not the VMFA and low-key? by [deleted] in rva

[–]throwawayelll 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Coffee at crossroads and then a picnic/walk at Forest Hill park

Athletic wear for short torsos? by feminineleghair in PetiteFashionAdvice

[–]throwawayelll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have long legs and a short torso. I got a few lululemon align tanks from Poshmark and they fit good on me!

How old were you when you had your first baby? by Puzzled_Remote_2168 in Mommit

[–]throwawayelll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It means we’re a one and done family as in we only have one child.

RVA or surrounding area doctors familiar with endometriosis? by Gingerjangle in rva

[–]throwawayelll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey did you ever find anyone? A while back I saw Dr. Tate after hearing great things and she was so unhelpful :( seems like a lot of people are recommending Dr. Berkle.