I spent forever browsing at my favorite bookstore, reading first lines of books I’ve never read before and found two new books I can’t wait to read, it was really fulfilling and my first bit of real fun after a very stressful and busy march

I never thought I needed glasses but went to the eye doctor today and whoa..... the eye test went horribly and now I'm getting glasses!! Since I left after trying on the lenses I will have, I am so excited to be able to see clearly!! it is so small and insignificant but I'm actually so looking forward to it!!

Hi mom my husband and I just completed the purchase of our first house together in southern England. I never though this would be possible for us and I keep pinching myself that it's real!

...and I actually noticed before it was over! I usually miss it completely or don't notice until it's too late. So, I'm just excited about it if anyone else wants to help me celebrate! 🥳🎂💙

I've been working my ass off to be a prideful son, but damnit does my own mother ignore it.

I'm 16, a junior in highschool and I've been trying really hard to be a good son. The main problems, I'm not her ideal kid. I don't do sports, I'm not above a 3.0gpa student, and I don't rely on her. That's her ideal.

My favorite feature about me is my musician skills. I play 2 instruments, and I made it into my districts Honor Band 2 years in a row. A highschool event for only the best students in the school district, only avaliable through an audition. It's my favorite activity.

Playing music.

Every year, since 3rd grade, my mom has been absent from my concerts when she's the one who pushed me to be good academics wise and music wise. When I got my award for being a 3.5gpa (its since then dropped to a 2.8)student and involved in music. Even when I was invited into National Music honors society, she was absent. If she isn't absent to something, she's late. This year I was promised she would make it to my honor band concert if she got off work early. In which, she was off work at noon, concert at 6.

She didn't come. I looked everywhere for her, I almost cried mid concert. My time to show off my skill and pride was taken from me, because.."I was too tired." She told me. My grandmother I hadn't spoken to in 2 years, and ran into at work, showed. I don't even like said grandmother. I cried in my boyfriends arms for a solid second before I told myself it was just fine and I didn't care. I did.

The next day when I was telling her she owes me for missing it, I was labeled as entitled and that I should feel like my mom owes me for it. My older half-sister told me that. I felt kind of ashamed because I wanted her to do something to make me feel better. She didn't even tell me she was proud of me for making it into the band again, and didn't do much to make up for it. (I had asked for fast food and that was it, I was willing to push over for some mashed potatoes from KFC.)

She isn't proud of me, but I hope someone else is that isn't just my partner, who I know is proud.

I can’t tell my own mother cause she’s *narcissistic, but I’m really proud of myself. Today is my last day

This January, after a year of hard work saving up and stowing away furniture, my partner and I finally moved into our first apartment! My physical health made things a lot harder, but we managed! I’m so proud of us! We both are at jobs that we love and our kitties are so happy!

We’ve never done this on our own before, it’s come with some readjusting for sure. Existing is so expensive 😰!!!!

I never thought I’d be able to do this, let alone after everything that I’ve had going on!

Hey! I am set to finally graduate in August. I have applied for jobs in the city I will be moving to after, found a reliable place with acquaintances for really cheap, and am in the final push of my last semester! I am struggling to keep going, and I am becoming a little burnt out. I could use some encouragement, praise, or any advice you've got for me! I need all the help I can get for this big accomplishment coming up

Hey mom today is my birthday but I don't feel like I'm getting mature and feel like anything changes at all

Hi mom!

I never had a lot of guidance with this sort of thing and I’m approaching 30 😅

I’m looking for gender neutral or androgynous outfits for a wedding and a bridal shower. The rules are basically just “no white.” I’m honestly not really sure what’s appropriate to wear to either occasion… any help appreciated!!

Also are you supposed to bring a gift personally in to either event? Or is just the wedding registry? Are there any other hidden rules I need to know about?

Sorry mods for the mistake in the first post!

Hi Mom,

I got into my dream program and school today. It is the best school for my program. I am working on getting a job with them so I can go to college for free. Happy Thursday yall, and its ok to aspire for better than it's fine its not that bad, it will get better, and I just need to do more to make this better.

hi, i don't know if this is the right place to post this, bc everyone's posts are all deep... but my mom is sleeping right now because she had a long day and i've just come back from training (i'm an athlete) the thing is, she always helps me to pull my sports bra off whenever my arms are too sore and tired to do so. but now she's asleep, so i have almost no way to take it out, since they're, like, high support ones... i need to shower, what do i do???

Hi mom, good news!

After being laid off late last year, I finally received and signed a job offer today! It’s not quite everything I hoped for, but it provides the financial and emotional stability my partner and I need to continue building a fulfilling life together. I’m excited for this new chapter of my life, and for what lies ahead!

I’ve discovered/come to terms with the fact that I’m a trans guy and I’m really scared to tell anyone I know it won’t be well accepted and I could just use some kindness!

Even though I’m in my late 30s, I’m just now learning about the way my childhood shaped me. I’ve never struggled to stand up for others, but I find it incredibly hard to stand up for myself. I’m doing it now. It hurts when the people in my life show me who they really are when they see me now, the real me, without a mask. They act out when I set boundaries. It hurts. It is temporary. It is worthwhile.

I don’t know who in my life will stay to support me and who will leave. That scares me the most, but I will be brave.

I’m doing the work to parent the part of me that has always needed parenting. Today I am crying. Tomorrow I will be strong.

I'm not sure if it is even allowed to be cleaned or not. I've had a chain, two rings, and four bracelets for a while now. However, I've never cleaned them. Help? 😨

I've been working so hard in school this past year and I have a 3.95 GPA entering the last year of my math degree. I've also been on HRT for over 2 years now and I today I wore this really cute sweater for the first time. It took me a while to build to nerve to get a sports bra and some more womens clothing other than the couple dresses I have, but I've finally figured out my size of jeans at my store of choice. It feels like I'm finally starting to put a full wardrobe together and now I can girl mode all the time just by throwing on a sweater and some jeans?? That's crazy. I never thought I would get this far where I can feel like a real woman without hours of prep time. I'm glad that I can count on you to support me because I still feel like an impostor sometimes. Thank you for accepting me as your daughter. Love, Erica.

I'm level 2 autistic and struggle terribly with sensory issues, social skills, and some life skills. I finally bucked up the courage to see a doctor and get a referral for occupational therapy since traditional therapy hasn't helped. Over the next 2 months I'll undergo 2x weekly therapy to hopefully help me learn healthy coping mechanisms and improve my overall well-being. It took a lot of courage and bravery for me to even talk to someone so here's to healing!

"Came out" seems a bit strong. She told me fairly nonchalantly about how some boys were going to lose a bet that she has a boyfriend by 8th grade and was all "Jokes on them! I have a girlfriend!"

She's in 6th grade.

Internally I'm freaking out a tiny bit. Not because I care that she's on the LGBTQ rainbow, but mainly because I'm a mom and now we need to have a more in depth relationship discussion with my 11 yo.

What do I cover? We've talked about consent. Is there anything queer-related I need to especially cover? It was kind of NBD to her so I don't really want to make it a thing, but also do I need to make it a little bit of a thing?

IDK. Advise me older and wiser moms, please!

Hi, Mom. It’s Cherub. I feel like such a baby right now.

I’m going back to school starting Monday. I’m going to an adult school to study a subject I’m passionate about! But this’ll be my first time going to school full time in about two years

I’m scared, Mom.

I’m physically disabled and am scared people will pick on me for having a wheelchair. I’m scared I’m going to be unable to do this because of the rigorous bootcamp style schedule this place has!

I want to push through because I need a job and certs (both which this program will help with) but….I’m scared.

I’m scared of failing and fucking up. I’m scared of sticking out like a sore thumb because of my disabilities. Any reassurance would be great. :(

Could never talk to my real mom about this, she wouldn’t be supportive and we aren’t in contact anyway. I am 28f and aroace. I also relate to a lot of nonbinary stuff but unsure <3

I am considering trying to date, but really don’t know how to go about it. It’s scary! And I am a person who isn’t afraid to row a raft through whitewater in the wilderness for 30 days straight…but go on a date? Yikes lol!

In fact, I don’t even know if I would date a woman or a man…I don’t really experience attraction so it’s confusing!

I don’t even know if I really want a partner. I’m just kind of lonely because all my friends eventually find that “favorite person” to partner up with and I just do life solo. I’m not sure what I want. Maybe just to not always stargaze alone at the tops of the mountains <3

I don’t know how to go about figuring myself out and dating, mom. Grew up in a way that I couldn’t explore who I am. How do I take the first steps without freaking out? :)

Last week I made a post saying how nervous I was about doing a presentation in front of my class. I’m in college so it made me so nervous I didn’t remember what days were what at times. But I did my presentation today! I barely stumbled over my words and I just kept looking to one side of the room instead of making eye contact with everyone! (As that often times makes me more nervous). I hope I did well! It’s out of 100 points. Will post my final score!

I decided that it’s for the best that I step away from college for a bit. It turns out, trying to complete a difficult STEM degree while struggling with untreated and undiagnosed neurodivergence…kinda sucks. Every semester ends in tears and stress, and it’s a pattern I’m putting my foot down on. I logically know it’s the best thing to do, but I can’t help but feel…insecure about my choice? It’s really hard when you don’t follow a “traditional” pathway in life. Heck, I’ll be about 23/24 getting my bachelors degree.

On the bright side, I’m getting the results of my psychological evaluation this week! Then, over the summer I’m going to start therapy again. I just hope everything starts to fall into place soon— even if I am a bit disappointed in myself right now.