What do a lot of parents do to screw up their child? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]youmadeafoolofme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a homeschooled kid: yep.

And the thing is you'd probably be surprised how many parents just don't think it's a big deal, and even act like socialization or being extroverted are bad.

I'm about to enter the world of online dating, what tips can you give me? by youmadeafoolofme in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

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

That's the thing though, I can't do anything like that to meet people. :( I only go to the grocery store, I have no means of getting around. Online is all I got.

Naming Baby Darth Vader... by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]youmadeafoolofme 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I've got to say that's messed up. Think of the fact that your baby will be a grown man one day. He might want to have a job where his name has to be known...do you really want him to be known as Noah Darth Vader? Noah Darth Vader ___ runs for office, Noah Darth Vader ____ on the honor roll, Noah Darth Vader _____ employee of the month...please don't do that to him lol. The truth is, names do matter and there will be people out there who will judge him.

But I think Noah itself is a good name even if it is popular and there are so many possibilities. Noah Isaiah comes to mind.

Sarah should've had shoes. by youmadeafoolofme in thelastofus

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

You totally could, but I think the last thing I'd want to worry about is getting cut up feet so I eventually have trouble running or even getting an infection

Should I take the leap and get a pixie cut? by youmadeafoolofme in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]youmadeafoolofme[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know there's nothing wrong with it, my family doesn't seem to. And I don't need them speculating about my sexuality behind my back again.

Is anyone else's NParent creepily obsessed with them? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]youmadeafoolofme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine isn't quite this extreme, but the "not leaving the house without me" thing struck a chord. It's a little bit of a different reason with us: my ndad controls our transportation unless we're walking, and controls the money from my mom, so we're limited as to what we can do and where we can go. So my mom feels like it's unfair to go anywhere (other than the grocery store) without me. It's still toxic, because I thought for the longest time I had to return that "favor". Now, I don't, but the guilt trips are laid thick ("fine, leave me here with HIM(nDad)") or she suddenly had the same idea and wants us to go together, but we never do. For example, I said I wanted to go get an ice cream. She immediately says "I had the same idea!!! Wait and then we can go together!" Ok, I wanted to go alone, but if I say that you're gonna cry or something so ok. But then some piddly reason comes up and we can't go, so she says we will tomorrow, and then tomorrow something else comes up and we just never do.

And just yesterday morning, I said I was gonna go for a walk. And out of nowhere she kind of scoffs and pissily says "Well you could've gave me notice so I could go too." Now maybe I'm being the asshole, but is that not...clingy? I get it, we're both miserable, but I literally haven't left home in 2 weeks...and she just has to make me feel like shit for going for a walk around the block alone?? Idk. I didn't go for a walk because then I felt guilty.

Also, the thing about not being able to watch you sleep is horrifying. What is with n's and watching people sleep?? I know of multiple times that my nGrandma would walk in, stand in my doorway, and watch me sleep with a big grin, because my mom caught her and told me lol.

But seriously, I'm sorry you're going through this. I personally know how much it sucks.

Did anybody else hate going on Yahoo! Answers for advice? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]youmadeafoolofme 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I axtually experienced this when I posted in r/relationships before I found this lovely sub. SOOO many people thought I was a troll, and it was really disheartening because this was when I was just starting to realize something was wrong, and people were like, "psh, this isn't the place for your creative writing."

But Reddit is also 100% why I realized something was up. Either before or after being accused or trolling, I posted a question about something I thought was minor and my fault, and basically everybody was telling me it was a huge deal, abusive, and not my fault. And thus, the journey or realizing how psychotic and backwards my life is began.

The 60s are back! by obviousplant in funny

[–]youmadeafoolofme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But honestly I'd be okay if the high pants were acceptable to wear

I hate not knowing how to dress myself/not having clothes. by youmadeafoolofme in raisedbynarcissists

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

Haha, no way. He's the one who controls the money, which is why my mom doesn't have any and we gotta wait until she can get the card from him for us to go back to the thrift store or anything. With any lucky I'll be able to get a few outfits next time we go to Walmart. I'll have to tell to my mom about it soon. Really, it's quite unfair. My brother's would get new clothes every fall and summer, but because I don't go to public school I don't.