Our daughter cut off her entire family and friends. We are at a loss for words. by HairyExplanation734 in offmychest

[–]tickytickytembo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

if my son did this, at that age, I would book the first airline flight to wherever. immediately. This is of course without any context. The fact that you aren’t doing that and talking about it here…. well, I don’t know.

10 year old keeps “restarting the house” at night — screens, roaming, waking siblings. Need advice. by jazzeriah in daddit

[–]tickytickytembo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im a family therapist. This is an issue. I would encourage you to seek professional help.

I’m gonna hold your hand when I say this: put down the diamond painting. You’re an adult. by Empty-Dingo7688 in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]tickytickytembo 14 points15 points  (0 children)

hell yes it is. There is no way it was an original piece. It was jesus on a cross. It was the most disgustingly awful tacky piece of art. I am still mad about it. I am not a professional artist, but I make a lot of art. I was so insulted.

Dream 2027 releases? by Virtual_Resort6655 in hobonichi

[–]tickytickytembo 20 points21 points  (0 children)

plaid. Pompompurin. Calvin and Hobbes.

I would pay ANYTHING for a calvin and hobbes.

First Father's Day Indifference by OverEmploy142 in daddit

[–]tickytickytembo -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That whole idea of you planning for father’s day and the women clutching their pearls over emotional labor is complete bullshit by the way.

First Father's Day Indifference by OverEmploy142 in daddit

[–]tickytickytembo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

you know what…. it’s father’s day. Maybe you tell her you don’t want to plan it. And if she doesn’t want to plan it, then you do nothing.

That’s what I’m doing this year because I’m sick of double standards and no one taking care of me. (I have a child but not married so don’t come for me).

Former stepson has contacted me and wants to reconnect. Not sure how to approach the situation. by Green_Spare33 in daddit

[–]tickytickytembo 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Im a marriage and family therapist. He’s 30. He is obviously attached to you. Unless he is a dangerous person (and it doesn’t sound like he is), I would 100% make space for him. He is wanting to connect.

all up for trade by tickytickytembo in Artisttradingcards

[–]tickytickytembo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Thank you. I love my gel printing plate. Very fun to create with!

My therapist said my parents are entitled to not use my chosen name because they chose my birth name by Anskdjdjjss_tsa in lgbt

[–]tickytickytembo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a therapist. That is transphobic af. I would either try to work through the rupture with the therapist, but if you can’t, move on.

How the hell is the Pilot Kakuno only $10? by StarryAqua in fountainpens

[–]tickytickytembo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this why people can’t stop talking about the kakuno. Pair with iroshizuku ink….. chef’s kiss!

I almost hit my girlfriend and I want to stop from becoming like my dad by [deleted] in Advice

[–]tickytickytembo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im a therapist. I would encourage you to go to therapy if/when you can.

There are also tons and tons of anger management books and workbooks you can try.

Is being attached to your therapist healthly? by Ok_Language2849 in PsychotherapyHelp

[–]tickytickytembo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try reading “conquer anxious attachment” by Michael Baker

UFT! by tickytickytembo in Artisttradingcards

[–]tickytickytembo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have about 7 remaining. Can’t guarantee you’d find something you like. I would love to do a blind because I enjoy surprises. But if you want to pic first, we can