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I had a baby at 17, got pregnant again a few years later, and could not afford another child. My sibling, who could not have children, adopted my baby.

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I ignore texts and calls. It starts with "I'll respond later" and then after awhile I feel like it's been too long to reply so I don't. It's not malicious but I assume it feels that way to others.

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AndThenICommented • commented on 2 posts 2 days ago

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

Considering Mirella (I’m assuming) is Latine, this has many layers of sadness.

"Dopamine-High": 32 Things That Made The World Worse

Stumblingthroughlife thank you for saying this! I have the same experience- the awful things that have happened that people keep to themselves. I would add that more people are emboldened these days as well. I myself was a free range child and I had some very questionable experiences and some serious close calls. I’ve always believed that the abusive upbringing made me so untrusting it ultimately engrained more street smart. As a parent I would never even think to risk the chance with children. I don’t want them having the same experiences I did, or my mom and aunts did, or my grandma did, etc.

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50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

No, the goverment just uses tax payer money more efficentily instead of just throwing it into a firepit

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

Well, i was sceptical of those Muricans are dumb steriotypes but then i went and lived in USA for 4 months and oh boy... So much self centered people with 0 knowledge of the outside world...

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

No, the goverment just uses tax payer money more efficentily instead of just throwing it into a firepit

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

Well, i was sceptical of those Muricans are dumb steriotypes but then i went and lived in USA for 4 months and oh boy... So much self centered people with 0 knowledge of the outside world...

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

This is just so stupid, on so many levels

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

Sadly it depends on the country. I wouldn't call Polish women particularly free...

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

Only slapped? Are Aussies mellowing? 😁

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

Everything ever trump posted

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

This is most likely sarcasm. I live in NYC and most New Yorkers have a discussion for the rest of America.

“I Needed The Seat”: Teen Leaves Karen Red-Faced After Showing Her Why She Can’t Have Her Seat

People have this idea that there is rampant abuse of "privileges" meant for people with disabilities - benefits, seats, toilets etc. But studies have shown again and again that this is incredibly infrequent. More harm is done by challenging someone who is making use of a space or service than one person in a thousand "getting away with" it. Having to constantly worry someone will question your disability, after often having spent months and years doing the same with doctors or employers fighting for diagnoses and accomodations, contribute to the anxiety and depression associates with disability. Just chill out. More than likely the person needs the seat. If you want to get mad at someone, get made at the train service for having. Too few carriages and seats for those who need them. Don't get mad at people trying to take the train.

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

What do you expect from people learning that "the native americans invited the pioneers and shared their land".

“I Needed The Seat”: Teen Leaves Karen Red-Faced After Showing Her Why She Can’t Have Her Seat

Stunned by how many are saying she's the arsehole, or criticising her. That woman had no right to to behave the way she did. Once the teen stated she needed the seat, that's it..conversation over.

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

In Spain we call it Paises Bajos.

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

I'm embarrassed I'm still reading this post

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

And how do you think telescopes work? Cameras? The 2 combined?

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

But he also inspired others! Hiram Maxim for example, who got send to the UK because Edison feared he could steal his spotlight. Out of boredom there he created the world's first machine gun....

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

You will get slapped if you try to serve a warm beer here in Australia

"Dopamine-High": 32 Things That Made The World Worse

Some peeps say it was safer in the 60-70s, but no. We just didn't have news media access to (massive) numbers in those days. So many peeps of my age have disclosed terrible things that happened to them when playing out all hours of the day (which I & my siblings did, too). Scary stuff. :(

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

Chemo is not radiation.

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

I see SOAD, I upvote.

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“None Of The Doctors Have Been Able To Explain How”: 30 Disturbing Experiences People Can’t Explain

Whatever the explanation this one is very interesting

“None Of The Doctors Have Been Able To Explain How”: 30 Disturbing Experiences People Can’t Explain

Hells itch. My partner has this and I’ve said it was the worst pain he ever felt

AndThenICommented • commented on 2 posts 2 days ago

50 Times People Just Had To Take A Screenshot Of Americans Being Unbelievably Dumb

Considering Mirella (I’m assuming) is Latine, this has many layers of sadness.

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AndThenICommented • commented on 2 posts 3 days ago

“The Grass Is Always Greener”: 40 Stories From Americans Who Decided To Try Living Elsewhere

I completely understand the missing family, friends, and food of home.

“The Grass Is Always Greener”: 40 Stories From Americans Who Decided To Try Living Elsewhere

Ooph, this one hit hard. I always thought I’d go back one day, when things settled down. Well, it’s been almost 2 decades and I have kids who have an amazing quality of life here. They’d never get that lifestyle and safety at home. Things are getting hard with inflation and such, but it feels like in the US there’s the wound that is the baseline culture and everything else is a knife twisting in the wound

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“If Buying Isn’t Owning, Piracy Isn’t Stealing”: 35 Tech Products That Are Huge Scams

I think this has come up on a thread before. Power to the brother laser mono users. I seriously want to replace mine (for a wifi unit) but it. Will. Not. Die. 😂

“If Buying Isn’t Owning, Piracy Isn’t Stealing”: 35 Tech Products That Are Huge Scams

Maybe this regional? I have that option with my kindle app on my I-phone

AndThenICommented • commented on 7 posts 1 week ago

“What Did You Grow Up Eating All The Time But Now Haven’t Had In Years?” (30 Answers)

Velveeta is my guilty pleasure. I always grab a couple bricks when I visit home or family comes to see me. My non-American partner tried it when I made shells and cheese (I make mine with onion), fully expecting to laugh and make fun of me…well he loves it now too. Gotta love those chemicals lighting up the pleasure receptors like a Christmas tree 😂

“What Did You Grow Up Eating All The Time But Now Haven’t Had In Years?” (30 Answers)

Tuna helper was an occasional thing in my household. Now I make tuna casserole - so yum

“What Did You Grow Up Eating All The Time But Now Haven’t Had In Years?” (30 Answers)

Yum. Except no sugar on the wheetabix

Person Gets Trapped By A Plus-Size Woman On A Flight, Makes Her Cry After Asking To Switch Seats

Whatever the real story is, it should be noted that seats and aisles are in fact narrower by 2-3 inches than they were a few years ago (well, like 5 years ago). They’ve gone from about 20 inches to 17 inches, a decrease in pitch, and of course a decrease in leg room. Remember - not only is it uncomfortable to endure, but these changes were championed by the same execs who instituted clear profit over safety policies.

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They knocked down and rebuilt my HS after I graduated. These kids don’t know the joys of exposed rusty pipes and portable classrooms my mom remembers being installed when she went to the same high school. Still, I’m happy for them.

“Pretty Privilege Is A Real Thing”: Woman Gets Denied A Job Because Of Her Appearance

I love that the company could be tanking or have the potential to if they hire the wrong exec, but they just care about makeup? If I had a candidate like that I honestly wouldn’t care. If I knew that another exec or the CEO would want to conduct the final stage and I knew THEY cared, I’d give a friendly heads up, not deny because of some BS rule that seeks to instil whatever they think is an exec look. Aren’t those the same ‘looks’ that also actively discriminate against people of colour and differently abled?

Postpartum Wife Thinks Man Is Cheating As He Came Home Later, Slaps Him So Hard He Considers Divorce

I don’t know which country OP is from, but I’m so happy in the countries I had children my mother and child health support workers were so amazing. My issue was PP Anxiety. They worked with my partner and I. It’s no joke to go from incredible euphoria just after birth (both mother and father) to no recognising your own self emotionally. One time I was so scared that I was going to drop my baby on the tile while walking that I was shaking (think afraid of heights). I obsessively locked doors and would always have to have a bug out plan. Eventually, it died down, but its like a temporary dementia and can be scary. PP Rage is new category I noticed they questioned for this time as well.

AndThenICommented • commented on 5 posts 2 weeks ago

"Fix It": 40 Times People Had No Clue How To "Fix It," But The Internet Had Their Back

Hirer a professional. They’ll have a process as it’s a pretty common mistake

"Fix It": 40 Times People Had No Clue How To "Fix It," But The Internet Had Their Back

Some ‘water stains’ are a sign of a dirty fabric. Wouldn’t advise just spraying the whole couch, but cleaning it

“Marking Those Papers Broke Me”: 40 Times Students Stunned Their Teachers With Their Stupidity

Exactly.

“Marking Those Papers Broke Me”: 40 Times Students Stunned Their Teachers With Their Stupidity

I really want to downvote for OP describing a child as a ‘bimbo’.

“Marking Those Papers Broke Me”: 40 Times Students Stunned Their Teachers With Their Stupidity

Wtf? That’s not dumb, that’s a child who has been failed by an education system and possibly community.

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maliekins reply

I had a baby at 17, got pregnant again a few years later, and could not afford another child. My sibling, who could not have children, adopted my baby.

Glowingtomato reply

I ignore texts and calls. It starts with "I'll respond later" and then after awhile I feel like it's been too long to reply so I don't. It's not malicious but I assume it feels that way to others.

30 People Reveal Socially Unacceptable Facts About Themselves In This Viral Thread

6 month olds are adorable. Newborns usually have a face only a mother could love.

30 People Reveal Socially Unacceptable Facts About Themselves In This Viral Thread

Most babies are ugly but they're still adorable. Obviously all my family babies are beautiful and I think that's the point. We're programmed to protect babies but not to steal them.

“AITA For Making My Daughter Leave Because My Husband Is Attracted To Her?”

this is a joke right? no one would write it like this and expect an NTA.

Woman Is Frustrated About Having To Pay For Basic Human Necessities, Shows Where The USA Went Wrong

Can confirm. Good morning fellow Canuck. Hope your day is a good one! 😊

Woman Is Frustrated About Having To Pay For Basic Human Necessities, Shows Where The USA Went Wrong

No, a lot of the problems she is describing are down to having a car-centred culture. There are many parts of Canada are the same. If you don't have access to a car, you are stuck.

Woman Is Frustrated About Having To Pay For Basic Human Necessities, Shows Where The USA Went Wrong

It’s cars. Cars are your problem here

Woman Is Frustrated About Having To Pay For Basic Human Necessities, Shows Where The USA Went Wrong

... and if no-one elses kids are going out to play, who are they gonna play with?

Woman Is Frustrated About Having To Pay For Basic Human Necessities, Shows Where The USA Went Wrong

Pretty much sums it up why Americans love life in Europe. Cause all that is still part of standard life (playing out front, vegetables around the corner, et cetera, just not the talking part per se).

“None Of The Doctors Have Been Able To Explain How”: 30 Disturbing Experiences People Can’t Explain

Onlypipes reply

This isn't exactly easy to talk about nor is it something that people believe when I tell it but here it is. I died. I got drunk and decided to go for a drive to clear my head, (don't do that) it was a cool night just perfect to have the windows down and I wanted to hear the turbo whistle. It was about 11pm so not too many people out in my area. I took a sharp turn in a 25mph zone at a out 60mph about a mile from my house and rolled my truck. It was noisy, I was bloody almost instantly from hitting my nose/head, rolled I'd say probably 4-5 times. At the end of the rolls I was stopped by a loud crashing sound that was very metallic. The path I took was through someone's driveway and into their garage. I was hanging out of the passenger window, broken bones, blood everywhere, missing extremities, you can imagine the scene at this point. Some part of the door, or fender, or something had pierced my chest. All I know is it was metal. I looked down at it, heard the people in the house scream to call an ambulance and everything went black. The next thing I remember was waking up in my bed, wearing the same clothes, immediately ran outside to see my truck parked in the driveway, completely intact. I walked up to it and touched the hood and it was warm. I hadn't driven since that morning around 8am. It scared me sh**less and I ran back inside and checked my phone, then proceeded to sit in silence and stare at the floor for about 3 hours. No police reports, no news paper articles, nothing. I felt it, I saw it, I heard it. It wasn't a dream and I dont do d***s or have any kind of condition where I hallucinate. I talked to a shaman about it and she pretty much told me I died but got a second chance in another dimension/universe because it wasn't my time yet. I've had chills the whole time typing this, really freaks me out lol.

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My daughter was born stillborn. My ex husband and I later tried to get pregnant again for many years, including infertility treatments. Fast forward, I am divorced and later remarried to a man who is 12 years older than me, never had any kids-tried for many years with his ex. I had cancer, so I was required to be on birth control with my chemo med. As part of the requirements they did routine lab work which included a pregnancy test. I got pregnant with my IUD. They kept telling me the pregnancy wasn’t likely to be viable, but my rainbow baby was born last may as perfect as can be. None of the doctors have been able to explain how. Some things are just meant to be I guess.