RakishLass

@superjawn that’s actually called “parentese” (which I know is a ridiculous word). Higher pitch, slower cadence, exaggerated facial expressions.

@c449114c2a Exactly. My love for my children is NEVER conditional. It NEVER has to be earned. Teaching consent doesn’t mean teaching that love in conditional; that’s such a reach it’s laughable. My kids know that we are their safe space, period.

@slwtx1983 If it’s done by a loving dominant, the submissive person will know and have given consent. Someone doing this without consent? That’s a huge red flag. You absolutely cannot compare consensual Dom/sub relationships to abuse.

It is absolutely possibly to “groom” an adult partner into thinking they need you/can’t live without you/wouldn’t be wanted by anyone else. It’s insidious and so so hard to spot.

My ex used to do this to me: arm loosely around the shoulders, hand resting on my throat in a way that he could choke me if he wanted to. It’s controlling and physically intimidating. He would also put his arm around my shoulders and across my chest, with the hand in front holding… Read More

Knowing about it and experiencing it for yourself are two different things. I knew what parenting involved, but that was nothing to actually having to do it every day, all day. It is absolutely possible to love your kids and hate aspects of parenting. Dealing with other parents? Hate… Read More

This is me too. I’m bad a socializing as it is, but some of the stuff these parents come up with is just so much. Comparing/competing over year end gifts, extracurriculars, birthday parties… it’s exhausting.

You say it’s going to be a kitten or too… next thing you know you’re four fluffy psychos in, and can’t stop looking at cats up for adoption 😂

Yeah, I’m totally fucking up my kids by teaching then that consent is important in *all* situations. I rarely say no when he asks if I would like a hug, but sometimes I’m touched out, just like sometimes he gets touched out. He asks if I would like a hug, I say not right now but thank… Read More

You shouldn’t yell at your kids. It doesn’t accomplish anything. Is it going to happen sometimes because parents are human? Absolutely. Should you do it on purpose? No. And I don’t think it’s an expectation that kids should never feel any “negative” emotions, at all. It’s about teaching… Read More