I have a close friend who married an alcoholic. It’s been 5 years, they’ve done couples therapy, she’s in weekly therapy, they’ve tried different strategies and nothing seems to stick. Now, he hides beer cans around the house and stays up later than her so she never knows how much he really drinks. When something…

Sooo precious!!

Very interesting read. I had no idea about the history behind women’s wrestling and where it stands today. I binge-watched GLOW on Netflix and it was fantastic. 

I love how you explained that, it gives such a nice depth to a misunderstood house- thanks for sharing. <3

I definitely think Snape redeemed himself in the end, and while I agree he is definitely not a good character, I would also consider him one of the most complex and interesting characters in the series.

I love your points. It’s true, Krum appreciated and admired Hermione for who she really was. He had his own achievements to bring to the table too, so they could have been a great match together. I also thought Hermione and Harry would have been good together, since they seemed to understand and respect each other so…

Oh man, that’s amazing. I’m jelly XD

Aww! That’s lovely :-)

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I’m so happy you posted this. I love Harry Potter so much forever and am living for this thread!

I agree. I’m not even sure what they would talk about together, alone or with friends.

YES!!

Interesting perspective, thanks for sharing. Also, Hermione deserved WAY better than Ron- I agree with you. I think she would have been bored out of her mind with him.

It was so bad. I started watching it thinking it was going to be an empowering girl power type show, and all it was was a mean person stealing and being a jerk to everyone.

That’s awesome, and so brave! Go you! <3

Wow! That is beautiful!

I was just about to post something similar. It’s interesting that in America there can be that cultural mindset that living without pain is achievable. I also noticed, in my own rural community, that when I was in high school, I knew many people, both my age and older, that took pills recreationally. They are just so…

Wow. That’s terrible.

Preach! That is so true. I think, like cigarette smoking, it becomes a part of the habit/routine and I’ve had some friends say that smoking weed is a part of who they are and their personality. The worst is when they don’t have any because they ran out. I wonder where the whole idea of it not being addictive came…

I definitely agree about the platitudes, although well-meaning, can be difficult to hear. Thank you, I am okay so far and am planning on making his favorite dessert later with my partner, who has been helping me get through it.  thank you for sharing your story- even though it’s hard to talk about, it’s comforting to…