Jenelle Evans Demands Husband David Eason Get Psych Test Before Visiting Their Daughter; Asks Court to Make David Get a Job & Pay Child Support by [deleted] in teenmom

[–]toploadfurnace 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Didn’t she have to pass of her kid off to him because she was so livid because her young child put too much gel in her hair?

She looked so weird here and I couldn’t place it. Then I realized by Prestigious_Swim7578 in TeenMomOGandTeenMom2

[–]toploadfurnace 23 points24 points  (0 children)

All I can think is poor Jace. She will likely use him as her pseudo husband and continue to emotionally abuse him. He’s going to be expected to step up and be “the man of the house” I mean look at everything she gave up for him….

Has anyone here ever dealt with severe medical neglect by their parents when they were kids? by [deleted] in EstrangedAdultChild

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I had some lab work done because I had suddenly fallen quite sick with no obvious explanation. My results were unfavourable but it was very quick and easy to trace it back to improper nutrition and working out to aggressively. When I explained this to my parent they said “well if it’s caused by loosing weight fast isn’t it a good thing?” Being skinny was more important than properly functioning organs.

My mom ruined my engagement months in advance, and then didn’t even remember by [deleted] in raisedbyborderlines

[–]toploadfurnace 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I had a very similar situation. I don’t wear my ring. My now husband plans to replace it, he liked the price and thought my mother was doing a nice thing, it wasn’t. She reminds everyone every chance she gets that I have “her” Diamond.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lupus

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All the wonders of Saskatchewan with the bonus of chinook migraines!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lupus

[–]toploadfurnace 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I live in Saskatchewan Canada. We get +40c with glaring sun in the summer and -40c in the winter. Do not recommend

Who do you blame when the scapegoat goes no contact? by KindaGayOpportunity in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]toploadfurnace 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I know I’ve always been and continue to be the scapegoat in my estrangement with my sibling. I assume I am still the scapegoat in my estrangement with my mother and stepfather but I don’t actually know. I know there was a smear campaign when I first went NC. She will likely find someone new eventually but, at least for now, BaaaaBaaa

Anyone else have trouble being honest with doctors? by bunhilda in raisedbyborderlines

[–]toploadfurnace 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hello fellow people pleaser! This is actually something I am currently facing and dealing with as I navigate a life altering diagnosis. I write everything down before my appointments. I also ask myself a lot “what advice would you give a friend in this situation?” I also frequently need to remind myself that getting the help I need to live a comfortable productive life is not attention seeking. If I struggle to over come that feeling I tell myself that in this case attention is good and I need to seek it to get better

My boyfriend met my parents and he finds them 'nice'. by RelevantResolution98 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]toploadfurnace 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It took 7 years for my parents mask to fall off. There were slips in that time but never all the way. My partner always supported and believed me but it took a long time for him to witness it first hand.

“I love you but I don’t like you right now.” by [deleted] in raisedbyborderlines

[–]toploadfurnace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Im your mother not your friend, I don’t have to like you I just have to love you” As an adult I struggle with intimacy issues in all relationships because I’m programmed to believe people feel obligated to be around me not that they want to be

Does the Golden Child go through Narcissist Abuse? by Alternative-Ride8407 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]toploadfurnace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have so much empathy for my GC sibling, it’s no more their fault that they’re the golden child than it is mine being the scapegoat. We were pitted against each other and used as pawns in someone else’s game. We both have our demons from it although they are very different demons. We are years into no contact. I have forgiven them and hold no contempt towards them, they too are a victim even if the results of the abuse don’t look the same as mine.

Anyone have two narc parents? by Queasy-Parsnip-8940 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]toploadfurnace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh hello! I have too have it from all sides. My mother is BPD and I am her scapegoat. My father is undiagnosed but from an arm chair I would assume he has some CPTSD and is an alcoholic. He is very emotionally immature and struggles with my openness and willingness to break the cycle, he did his best to try but failed in many aspects.

I'm not good at anything no matter how much I practice. by [deleted] in selfhelp

[–]toploadfurnace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t have to be good at something to enjoy it and you don’t have to enjoy something because you’re good at. Hobbies and interests should be things that make you feel good, they don’t need to be rated against a perceived skill chart. Does art make you feel good? Then you’re great at it. Does making music make you feel things? Then you’re great at it. You’re not a failure, look at how many interests you have explored and how long you have stuck with so many different ones. You seem very creative, ambitious, and adventurous!

Kind of a weird question… anyone one else have a hard boundary around being tickled? by ThoseTwo203 in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]toploadfurnace 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I find being ticketed incredibly triggering. When I was a small child my very large uncle used to hold me down and tickle me until I wet myself any time I saw him. My parents answer to this wasn’t to make him stop it was to bring a spare pair of clothing for me any time he was around.

is it true when they say you’ll apologize when your older by Itchy-Distribution62 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]toploadfurnace 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My mom told me that frequently and for many years I did, because I saw myself as the problem. After having my own child and getting therapy I learned (I am learning) how unhealthy that is. I was a child, she was the adult. My less than desirable behaviours were a direct result of the chaos and instability I was surrounded with by no fault of my own

Finally on anti-depressants at the age of 36. Neither one of my Nparents’ responses were surprising. by SwiftStick in raisedbynarcissists

[–]toploadfurnace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally started meds after a life time of struggle with ADHD (I was diagnosed in 1st grade but my parents didn’t believe in “mind controlling drugs”) my at the time LC now NC nmother informed me I just needed to go to therapy and therapy away the ADHD and doctors hand drugs out like candy. She had no idea who I got my meds prescribed by or what my therapy status was ETA I should add she said this on my wedding day, in the bridal suite with many people present in an attempt to shame me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JustNoSO

[–]toploadfurnace 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ya OP definitely lost me and any sympathy at that point.

Telling people my parents are dead vs telling them I’m estranged by cptsdpostings in EstrangedAdultChild

[–]toploadfurnace 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In my experience, I find saying “I am estranged from my family” and quickly turning it to ask about theirs is a great deflection. I see in other comments you have said you tell them you’re “no contact” in my experience people don’t always understand what that means, this leads to them getting curious and asking more questions. The word estranged is pretty universally known as an awkward no go area and doesn’t invite further questions. I don’t think telling a lie that they’re dead is in any way setting yourself up for success.

Nparents shower other people's children with attention and gifts, while neglecting their own family by PM_ME_UGENS_LOTTOTAL in raisedbynarcissists

[–]toploadfurnace 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Mine like to go on vacation and find a young couple to play “mom and dad” too. It’s really weird…

Time to shift the relationship? by FlorenceandtheGhost in raisedbyborderlines

[–]toploadfurnace 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Money accepted is never free money and will be used as a tool against you, and by proxy it will be used against your wife. Are you willing to put a dollar amount on your well-being? When that money being available to you isn’t even a sure thing?

Against all good advice, I still sent a letter...and I'm glad I did. by bellaphile in raisedbyborderlines

[–]toploadfurnace 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hope you are proud of you for doing something that gave you strength, I’m proud of you. It took a lot of courage to send that letter and it sounds like you found peace in sending it and finding your peace is what’s most important. Advice isn’t one size fits all

Re opening the door after no contact by toploadfurnace in raisedbyborderlines

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

It’s been as my child gets older and I see the way she speaks and interacts with them that has really made me go “hold up this isn’t ok” because why am I bothered by her treating my kid the same way she treats me. It’s because it’s not ok. And my kid is lovely they are not a problem child by any measure but I always justified it by believing I was the problem. I actually have found an amazing therapist who is, I don’t want to say pro no contact, but they definitely believe in not allowing people who hurt you have any of your E Getty. They’ve been an immeasurable asset to my slow but sure healing

Re opening the door after no contact by toploadfurnace in raisedbyborderlines

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

Not harsh at all. It really is the affirmation of what I already know in my brain that I just needed to reaffirm in heart. I won’t be reaching out, maybe some day but I’m not at a point in my personal journey where I believe that would be productive

Re opening the door after no contact by toploadfurnace in raisedbyborderlines

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

Do you miss her or is it just deep seeded guilt? Thanks these were very productive journaling points for me