FYI https://www.reddit.com/r/bumblebff/comments/1bhy7xz/this_creepy_man_wont_give_upkeeps_making_new/
Be careful as you don’t know who you’re meeting. Anyone can pretend to be anything on the internet.
Also still be cautious as even if the person is a girl looking for friends, because there’s a reason some of them don’t have any.
Rollercoaster or theme park tickets
Don’t forget second breakfast for the long walks!
Melbcat has been to the vet because she started crying again… it may be that the accidents were from overcompensating with the osmolax, and now it’s been drastically reduced she’s crying again possibly due to the constipation returning.
There will be a small regular dose (say 1/8tsp) that will slowly increase until a balance is found.
I feel a bit silly but relieved that that could have been it. It’s ok. I’m her mum and it’s my job to worry.
dOn’T bE eViL
Sometimes she even helps me with the computer. So it’s a polite wrestling for control of the keyboard. She’s a great typer
I should be doing chores but Melbcat and I are having a lie in. She’s being the little spoon between me and the computer.
I did throw some washing on when I had to get up so that counts!
I would love that.
If only
Oh god if only
Yes! We can swap excess
That sounds great actually
I wish I was rich. I’d buy a nice big house, withdraw from society and fill it with cats.
My lips are getting so dry.
I picked up one of those tinted lip balms to try and it’s quite moisturising …but I didn’t look and it contains castor oil. Which can be very drying and is a known irritant for me. DOH
Oh it’s real. There might be settings you can change but some games are much worse for it than others
Little miss was crying today and I was concerned. But I forgot to block off the chair seat and the second I turned my back she was up there. She’s going to be jarring her joints jumping up and down from that!
Could it be she’s okay, and is just crying because she wants extra wet food and to get up on furniture she’s not supposed to?
I take it all very seriously at her age though.
That’s good, I’m glad.
Re abuse I was talking about the future, warning you you could be more vulnerable to it.
Dysfunction might be a better word, yes. But these behaviours are sending up red flags and I can see you’re feeling the strain. If it’s a stable option and something you can cope with it might give everyone some breathing room. Hopefully.
Just be warned that leaving home is a big step. If people feel like you’re pulling away from them, or they’re losing control over you or the situation, or things are changing too fast to cope… their behaviours might escalate.
Just make sure to get your bag and ensure you have options. Having money, a job, and trustworthy friends are all important ways to protect yourself in life.
Ahhh. That’s manipulative as hell. She refuses to communicate a want or a need and then uses the lack of it as a weapon. This isn’t about the dog, it’s about control.
Also the things your dad says to you are emotional abuse.
I’m sorry if I’ve ever been unintentionally insensitive towards you in the past because holy shit.
I need you to know that none of this is your fault and nothing your family thinks or says of you is true. It might be a really good idea to prioritise whatever career will be stable and well paid enough that you have the choice to move out and be independent from them.
Also you might want to know that being raised like this means you’re less likely to spot abusive people or identify behaviours as abuse. And there is a danger of you internalising it and blaming yourself for it rather than clocking it and getting out of Dodge.
There are some hair dyes that are better for grey hairs, because they can pick up colour differently and turn a bright or unexpected colour
I forget what they are though or how it works
House deposit and begin paying it off. TAFE fees. Dental work or saving for future dental. Or just have it as a safety net while continuing to work and try to amass more. Reliable secondhand car to open up more job opportunities.
Very boring survival mode goals, sorry