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As I’m getting older I think it’s important that I have a parent voice in my head that says things like “don’t be lazy!” “Enough tv!” “Go to bed!” “Eat a balanced meal!“ “start a project and leave me alone!” Etc. the ‘self-care‘ voice in my head got far too strong and has made me a shlub.
Jul 1, 2025
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🫂my mom told me this all the time when i was growing up and i thought it was so cheesy, but it’s true! i’ve been trying not to say anything to myself that i wouldn’t say to one of my best friends and i’ve caught myself so many times. IM ON MY TEAM!!!!!
May 26, 2025
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🗣my parents used to judge me and think I was weird for talking to myself when I was younger. I’m sure they still do, but they’re less vocal about it as they used to be. for context, I’m an only child, so talking to myself was nice for when I was bored or whatnot. it’s also helpful for sorting through my thoughts. it’s good to get things out when I don’t feel like talking to anyone in particular. I like to think of it as my own personal podcast.
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🔥i’ll be 27 soon and still living at home because it’s expensive to breath at the moment. im grateful to have a mom that didn’t kick me out at 18 and helps me out so much, but i grew up really sheltered and she’s only loosened up fairly recently as my younger siblings get older. she very much had (has? idk) issue with seeing me as a teenager and not an adult. she was weird about me drinking, weird about dating, even weird about me using tampons for a while...she meant well but i think as her oldest it was hard for her to accept me growing up.
i used to dye my hair crazy colors and i finally got her to be like ok but no bleach and i said ok knowing full well i needed bleach. so i just used bleach. after years of me dying my hair she finally found out when i stopped dyeing. by that time it was too late to say anything. i wouldnt tell her the full truth about where i was going and what i was doing until way after i made it home in one piece. within reason though bc genuinely i wanted to respect her and the roof she helps keep over my head!
if she’s like “oh that shirt is very cropped” im just like “yes and i bought it.” little things like that. as long as im not a freeloader i dont see the issue with respecting my autonomy.
anyways my mom is very much not the kind to talk back to but if i could slowly push a limit, i would. you gotta let adulthood take the reign and they will have to just deal. it sounds harsh but also not nearly as scary as it seems.
i used to dye my hair crazy colors and i finally got her to be like ok but no bleach and i said ok knowing full well i needed bleach. so i just used bleach. after years of me dying my hair she finally found out when i stopped dyeing. by that time it was too late to say anything. i wouldnt tell her the full truth about where i was going and what i was doing until way after i made it home in one piece. within reason though bc genuinely i wanted to respect her and the roof she helps keep over my head!
if she’s like “oh that shirt is very cropped” im just like “yes and i bought it.” little things like that. as long as im not a freeloader i dont see the issue with respecting my autonomy.
anyways my mom is very much not the kind to talk back to but if i could slowly push a limit, i would. you gotta let adulthood take the reign and they will have to just deal. it sounds harsh but also not nearly as scary as it seems.
Jun 8, 2025
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💌I feel connected to the people on here and I just wanna say I recognise all the profiles and all the names and appreciate all the everything everyone thank you love you hello and goodbye !
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