This from an administration that admonishes the press for taking every word the President says literally.

So an injoke in the FBI, likely a mocking reference to Trump and co’s insane paranoia, is now being used by the paranoid as proof of a conspiracy?

Hi! I worked with abuse victims for the past two years (mostly moms), so this might be an unnecessarily lengthy response. ;) Even though your sister is the breadwinner and can technically “afford” to leave, she might be convinced that her current situation is the only option. The unknown can be terrifying, especially…

Paying for preschool or after school care shouldn’t be a barrier. She can get a $5000 annual subsidy through the federal government’s dependent care program. And, if she thinks she’d rather have a family member keep them, he’s a terrible family member. Also, kids need socialization outside of their families.

100% it does. So does bucking the ‘traditional’ norm of non child caring dads. she’ll most likely be worried she can’t take care of them on her own.

you said what i said with WAY fewer words. please offer classes in brevity for me. i pay in lengthy explanations and wine.

thank you. :) my life is spectacular, even with its flaws, because i made choices. :) but my guilt ate me alive when i needed help, and did not ask for it in some cases until it was almost too late. we rise from ashes, though, so letting her know that she is the opposite of a burden on you will be worth very much…

i’m not trying to pile on, here, because you’ve been getting a lot of great advice on this issue. if she’s living with someone who’s actively brainwashing her, he’s probably telling her that her family is sick of “her” drama in an effort to further isolate and alienate her, so just offering to help might not visibly…

I second goddessoftransitory. Many times women stay in abusive relationships because of the very real economic abuse/control. This isn’t your sister’s situation, though he’s probably convinced her that no one will ever want her/love her/ love the children like he does and she’ll be all alone.

The biggest and most effective lie abusers tell their victims is that there is no other option. That they can’t leave, they’ll be even worse.

That is a LOT of transition for you - congratulations! Five years of sobriety is fucking AMAZING. I know that it’s a struggle every single day, and you are incredible for succeeding.

Those are absolutely NOT “small steps” - they are so much more than many have done this year! And a big THANK YOU from all of us for making your district a better place.

Correction: CPS reports are confidential, but usually not anonymous. They’ll ask for your name and contact info but they don’t disclose that to the alleged abuser. Generally if you refuse to give your name, they don’t take your report seriously.

Getting my child back and five years of sobriety. Better job, raise, bought a house, got married. 2017 has been shit for the country but for me personally it was truly a banner fucking year.

I live in but am not from Texas, and have no kids. The other night I was at dinner at a restaurant with 5 other women and listened in disbelief as they all compared child -“whooping” techniques. Is that even how you spell that? I learned that one of the reasons people use wooden spoons, hairbrushes, etc. is so they…

Stay in contact. No matter how noxious, rude, insulting, and garbage he is, or how much your sister might start to imitate him, please try and stay in contact. Remind her that she has people to turn to if she needs them - she might find this insulting and get mad at you, but she needs to know it. And even if she tries…

“Her wide views and political centrism have gone way right, like Fox red, during this time.”

Good luck, and bless you, sincerely. 🔆

Unfortunately you cannot make your sister leave.

I’m so sorry. Most worried about the forceful spankings.