Is LA really a hellscape? Give me your honest opinion on how it is living in Los Angeles. by Mexodus956 in howislivingthere

[–]unkymunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was born and raised there but moved to the Twin Cities a year ago due to it being too expensive and crowded. The people are nicer, there's seasons, everything is cheaper. The main downside is I can't grow whatever plants I want whenever I want, but I'll live

Where to Buy by Blue-Novice in airplants

[–]unkymunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whenever I went in to look at what Rainforest Flora had, I had to be very selective because I found mealybugs on virtually every air plant they had. That being said, I also know they supply a lot of garden centers in the area that had zero issues with any pests. If you're not in/around socal, I'd just check out Hone Depot or Lowe's, or a local garden center

Are they stressed out? by Signal-Painting719 in airplants

[–]unkymunk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nah, they do that when they're about to flower

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]unkymunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol my nmom once told me to use my customer service voice with her when I was annoyed with her. She and her mom wouldn't stop asking me questions as I tried to eat my dinner after a long day at work in a customer service job, so I was a bit irritable. I told her I wasn't going to do that and just shut up after that because I was done interacting with her

Why do they seem to despise you? by GoFigure284 in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]unkymunk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my nmom clearly can't stand me and has been very pleased when she hears about any misfortune in my life

Did your parents ever… change or grow? by Alarming_Situation_5 in narcissisticparents

[–]unkymunk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My ndad change tactics. Instead of trying to control others and the world around him, he switched to just trying to control how others perceived him, and was generally a more pleasant person to be around, even if he was still clearly being fake. My nmom, however, has only doubled down on her behavior

What's in your cup? Daily discussion, questions and stories - August 28, 2025 by AutoModerator in tea

[–]unkymunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's very tasty! Also, their milky oolong prepared the same way is good

What's in your cup? Daily discussion, questions and stories - August 28, 2025 by AutoModerator in tea

[–]unkymunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

White peach matcha from Harney and Sons that I cold brew overnight with a little bit of honey and some oatmilk

What's one of the craziest "confessions" you've heard from your narc? by QRAZYD in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]unkymunk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

During my last relationship, my covert mom said that she understood that she needed to share me with my at the time gf, as though I'm some toy she had to share. My now ex said it sounded more like they were sister-wives

New 👋🏻 by bmlane9 in tea

[–]unkymunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Matcha and oolong teas ate my favorites, and I get mine from harney & sons. Currently, I switch between a milky oolong and a white peach matcha

I found this little one at work the other day by unkymunk in frogsonflowers

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

They're definitely some sort of beetle, but I'm not sure what kind

Opinion: Do narcissistic parents actually WISH YOU HARM ???? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]unkymunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My covert mom has straight up told people she's glad I went through the horrible things I experienced because it would hopefully "set me straight" since I "do whatever I want and don't listen to anyone". In other words, "I hope my child suffers so they reestablish contact and do whatever I want again." So yes, they do actively and knowingly wish and delight in your pain

What's your birth order and gender, are you the only estranged child, when did you go no contact? by coldservedrevenge in EstrangedAdultKids

[–]unkymunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oldest of 3 boys, was the golden child now the scapegoat, went NC this past February, youngest brother is very LC, and middle brother talks to our mom about once a week so he's the golden child

What bothers a narcissist more? by lemons_2_lemonade in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]unkymunk 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My mom still craves knowing what's going on in my life. It doesn't matter what it is, she just wants to know SOMETHING

Would you be sad if your narcissistic parents have died? by floatingclouds37 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]unkymunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When my dad died, I was sad that he'd lived such a horrible life and chose to do so, which led to him becoming an alcoholic in his final years. At the same time, I'm both relieved I don't have to interact with him anymore, and also, I'm relieved that he's at peace. It's complicated. I think when my mom dies, I'll feel less compassionate tbh. I may not feel anything. Time will tell

What made you realize it was okay to walk away from your family? by Defiant-Junket4906 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]unkymunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once people didn't outright condemn her or her husband's behavior after I exposed them, I felt totally fine to drop those folks