I was adopted as a baby, and emancipated at 14 from my second family for these reasons. I find this time of year especially hard and it’s always good to know I am not alone in this.

My dad had to do this with not just his mother, but his two toxic sisters too. After his dad died, he had no tie to his side of the family any more. I remember we were constantly either not talking to them or, when we were talking, we were fighting. 10 years ago he said he was 100% done, and hasn’t spoken to them…

My mom tried to run me over with her car at Christmas and I have only spoken to her once since then. And somehow I feel like the piece of shit in this whole situation.

My mother is a nightmare. Best thing I ever did was walk away.

Thank you. I needed this today.

Done. Stopped talking or taking serious that crazy old bat years ago. Now she FULLY understands she is off my list, and her contact with my family and daughters is extremely limited. After years of playing fucking stupid and pretending there wasn’t a problem, she fucking FINALLY asked what the actual problem was, and…

I disassociated from our mother in the 70s and it was probably my single wisest life choice.

I disagree primarily because of two words:

This is something that is so weird for me. I recently came upon a restricted diet (lchf) that really works for me. I lost 125 pounds, I feel amazing mentally, and that is awesome. That said, I don’t think it would be amazing for everyone. Everyone is different, our bodies and DNA have a wide spectrum of needs and…

The most annoying thing for me is when I mention my husband’s autoimmune diseases and someone suggests a holy diet will help his symptoms. They start talking about whatever crock they’re into like it’s a sure savior. His disease is mediated by his immune system. Treatment requires drugs. Not beans. The end.

I have a story about that! Once upon a time one of my mom’s grad students was working as a waitress in a trendy restaurant. One day my mom goes there for lunch while her student is waiting tables. Afterwards, the waitress is like, “You’ve got to try our chocolate cake for dessert.” The waitress brings my mom the cake.…

I have medical issues that have had me working with Clinical Dietitians for years, since I have to eat a very specific way. And it never fails: someone will see me eat my lower calorie diet, and tell me I HAVE to do the Paleo diet. I HAVE to do the Keto/Super-Low-Carb diet. I HAVE to go gluten free. I HAVE to do…

Quite apart from the fact that I was actively shopping around for a maxi dress and you put me off it (because it is a lot of work to be tall, you are right in that), you wanted to know what Love, Lust or Run was. It is the show in which women with peculiar looks, looks that they’ve chosen for themselves and worked at…

Oh, it was supposed to be satire.

While I'm more of a maxi skirt supporter, I have a few maxi dresses in my closet. And ya know what? I also have a pretty ample bosom. So what if the dresses or skirts look like I'm in a night gown? Jeans and shorts are super uncomfortable and maxi anything means stretch and forgiveness in the middle area. So I really…

Yep. Making fun of someone who might be enjoying a breakfast she feels good about, wearing something she probably felt pretty in and looking at her phone. WHAT.A.STUPID.BITCH. :(

Women who like maxi dresses: please don’t listen to this shit.

Um, I mean this in the nicest way, but fuck you. Maxi dresses and comfortable, and cool when it’s super hot out, especially when you’d prefer not to have dudes follow you around the city ogling/talking about/touching your legs and ass. Let me reiterate that first part: they are comfortable. And easy. Do you have any…

Uh, I look fucking great in a maxi dress. I’m 5’ tall with 42” hips and I feel like a gaddamn queen. I pile on huge jewelry, put on make-up and take over the world.

Maxis and pixie cuts 4 lyfe MFers