I was just called selfish for not wanting children.
First, I'm disabled. I can only afford to eat one meal a day with what I make. A splurge for me is sometimes ordering a second meal.
Second, I wouldn't magically get a pay increase to pay for diapers and toys and clothes.
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My mom (who abandoned my sibs and I as children) has been posting pictures of herself with a new grandbaby from a step sib. Idk this little kid and don't blame her for anything, but I feel a little jealous. And because I feel jealous, I feel pathetic.
Apparently saying children should wait for consent before running up to a dog makes my dog vicious. Do people think I'm running a petting zoo? Like wtf? Control your spawn. My dog is on a 3-inch leash. What do you want me to do?
When I was 15 I went to a book burning, and I stole this book from the pile without anyone knowing. I still don’t know why it was “bad,” but I’m glad I saved it. I think this is next on my reread list.
Dating men online is weird. I finally get a match and craft a message about how I loved the artwork he was standing in front of (presumably his own) and how I was curious about his inspiration. He responded, "Head??"
I might be single forever.
Someone threw something out of their window at me while I was walking my dog around the complex and screamed out that I should be running to lose weight. I just bought new clothes and kinda felt good about them. Now I'm crying.
My mom told me I wasn't her daughter anymore and didn't want to talk to me anymore because I told her I didn't plan on having children (besides, I'm single?). She said I wasn't "doing my duty as a woman," and when I told her I was NB, she hung up. I'm sad.
@KariDru
I dont have kids, so I guess take my opinion lightly, but I dont understand why someone would want a battle every dinner because they wont just make something everyone likes. Your kid doesnt like peas? There are like a million other vegetables! Pick one
I wish they would bring back cloaks. I don't like layering hoodies until I'm a snowman. I want to feel glamorous in my flowing cloak with embroidered designs along the hem.
Someone told me they hate my book covers. It hurt my feelings until I realized that I don't care. I like my covers. If I were searching for something new to read, I would pick my books based on the covers.
No offense to the authors who have the plainer covers, but that's not me.
But at least I don't try to pressure others to live in a box. And if you're reading this, and I'm sure you are, I think I'm probably a lot happier than you are with three kids you don't even see.
At least my cat is there for me.
What else could forest critters use as currency? I have acorn tops, pine cones, and thistle heads so far. Maybe a certain type of stone? I need one more type.
Third, I don't even buy myself clothes. I own seven outfits, all for summer. I have blankets for winter when I need to step outside. I'm pretty sure children require a bit more than that. Plus, they grow a lot, so...
Fourth, where are they supposed to sleep?
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I can barely afford rent at my one-bedroom apartment that has no playground or anywhere for children to play outside.
Fifth, I have no transportation. Getting to even fill my prescriptions is a challenge. What kind of life is that for a kid?
This isn't even mentioning
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the issues that come from being disabled. Yes, I take meds now, and I'm a lot better than I was. But I'm in constant pain from anxiety, and I have multiple panic attacks a week, like up to 3 a day.
So yeah, I probably will die alone with my cat, thank you very much.
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Oh no! I forgot to save before I got up, and my computer decided to do an update. I lost all my work from today.
Writers, have you saved your document recently?
I'm concerned that my lack of romance will turn off readers to my first book. Are there any good fantasy series where romance doesnt show up and if it does, it may be dysfunctional?
I was called a leech today because I'm disabled, and it really hurt.
If I could have a traditional job that understood that sometimes I don't know what's real and can't focus on a spoken conversation, I wouldn't live in poverty off government assistance.
@Marston4ca42
So I went to private school that taught aBekka ciriculum, and we were taught that slavery benefitted Africans because they were introduced to Jesus. This was in 2000. The students were like wtf, and we were in fifth grade.
A 6-9yo(?) just almost got bit by my dog. I told him my dog doesn't like children, and he ran up to my dog anyway. My dog lunged, and I had to pull him back. Consent needs to be taught earlier. It's not something the kid feels; it's something I say and can revoke at any time.
I just found out one of my favorite authors is kinda a jerk. Idk how many times I read Ender's Game, but I always thought it was so layered. I still like the books, and I'm able to separate the art from the artist, but it still sucks.
Sigh, on top of my rent going up $200, my electric bill is like $100 more than normal. And that's not even mentioning groceries.
How is everyone affording this? Am I the only one going into savings to pay my bills these last few months?
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, can you direct me to the tweet I'm thinking of where the Harry Potter lady was being ugly about the trans community? Idk how to search for it. She'd been promoting her children's book right before. Thanks. I just wanna win an argument.
What would the genre be for a book about a woman dealing with divorce, dating for a minute, and deciding to stay single?
It would be about her learning who she is on her own and liking not having to cook and clean after someone else.
Would that be Women's fiction?
I criticized a family member for saying the N word, and they went off on me talking about how this is why no one in the family likes me because I'm an uppity race traitor. Then they blocked me.
I'm not really sad I lost them, but knowing the whole family feels that way hurts.
I was scared my kitten got out, and I panicked. I went to the closet to get my sweater to go looking for him, and he popped out of a box on the top shelf of the closet. :p
On a first date, is it appropriate to ask if the person wants children in the future? Because I am childfree and want to stay that way. It's kinda a deal breaker for me. But I do not know first date etiquette.
I am seeing more and more acronyms, and I am falling behind. I've got 'lol' and 'omg' down, but beyond that, I do not know what people are telling me unless they spell it out.
Is this what it's like to get old??
Every time after I take a shower, my kitten rubs his whole body on my feet for several minutes. Is he afraid I don't smell like him anymore? Why does he do this?
My ex is moving out tomorrow, and I have a lot of feels.
It's a good thing. He never loved me in the eleven years we were together, and I deserve someone who will put an equal amount of effort into the relationship that I do.
Living alone will be... different (1/6)
I'm starting an
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@jk_rowling
@SpitfireAudio
I dont know when you said it, but I bet you do. You had been promoting your children's book, then bam! random hate speech. You dont need to have loads. You show your character with a single tweet.
I found out my ex-mother-in-law is doing a book club with MY BOOK! She's waiting for her signed copy, but everyone in the group bought a copy.
I hope they like it. They usually read historical romance, and I write epic fantasy with no romance.
Anyway, I'm excited and nervous.
@AubryAndrews
I went through an extra absorbant pad + tampon every hour when I used to have periods. I literally had to set timers during the night so it wouldnt look like a crime scene when I woke up.
I'm realizing that now that I'm kicking my ex out, I'm going to be alone. Like really alone.
I know how to make friends online, but in person, I'm really socially awkward. Are there like peopl-ing classes I can take?
The vet suggested not to let my kitten use litter for 10 days to not aggravate her stitches, but she refuses to use potty pads. Paper was no help. Today she peed in my bed :(
What can I do?
For those of you keeping track of the new kitten saga, she used the litter box like a big girl. I think she might have been dehydrated, so I gave her an eye dropper until she stopped allowing me to.
I saw a shadow skitter across my floor.
I would've assumed it was a trick of the eye, but my cat saw it too.
Oh god... I'm home alone... what is that thing?!
@Z_Gottlieb
That's my thought too. I personally was not raised in a child-welcome environment, and if my mom was given a choice, she probably wouldnt have had me. My spirit might have gone to a different place. (I dont know how that works. That's just what I imagine.)
Writers, are you ready to take the next step toward publishing?
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I implied that a certain author was a TERF, and so her followers attack my livelihood. By being a bigot themselves.
@jk_rowling
These are your followers. Clearly they are inspired by SOMETHING you said.
@Marston4ca42
So we were taught that without Jesus everyone went to hell. So because of slavery, the slaves were saved from Hell.
No lie. That was in our lesson.
I finished my first fantasy recipe! My plan is to complete a cook book for my epic fantasy series.
I'm not in a rush. I plan to release this book sometime around my fifth book's release as a companion piece.
If you're looking for a new read with a diverse cast and original worldbuilding featuring a MC with bipolar and PTSD, look no further!
You can find me on Amazon, B&N, and Kobo
How do you feel about epilogues?
I just re-added mine to my MG horror novella, and I'm wondering if people even read epilogues?
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I’m battling the Jealousy Monster today. My ex husband showed me a photo of the cute new girl he’s talking to. She’s ten years younger than me and prettier. It’s been three years, almost four, and I still cry when I think of how he didn't want me anymore. 1/2