Handmade boyfriend gifts

So I (23F) have been with my boyfriend (23M) for a couple months now. Not a long relationship, but it’s been fast moving and honestly it’s been wonderful. My bf has a son (3, we’ll cal him Timmy) who I absolutely adore and it’s very obvious that his son loves spending time with me. I never force anything on his son, but if we’re all together walking through a mall or park he wants to hold my hand, if I’m spending the night he will wake me up over his dad to get him a bottle, and there are times where I’ve been in my own home and he is crying for me. There are other things, but it does have me feeling like a stepmom
Timmy’s mom is in his life, but barely and only because her parents pressure her to be there. However, she does not enjoy spending time with her son and is constantly calling my bf to pick him up because she wants to go out clubbing or she just doesn’t want him there at her place anymore. Timmy is autistic and it’s been a learning curve for everyone as he was just diagnosed about two months ago.
There are things I keep finding out about Timmy’s mom that honestly make my blood boil. The fact that when Timmy was born premature and spent nearly 100 days in the NICU and it was mostly my bf visiting solo, the fact that for the first few months of Timmy’s life she went MIA and blocked my bf so she didn’t have to watch her son, the fact that my bf has never had a weekend off unless he specifically asks for a singular weekend, to which she will whine and complain how she has plans to go to the club. There have been times where Timmy was being dropped off at his mom’s and he was just crying and screaming saying he doesn’t want to go, trying to open the car door to get back in the car. One thing that really did it for me was that she has never spent a Mother’s Day with Timmy. Like ever. Not even a phone call with him. My bf gets him on all the holiday’s because she can’t be bothered. There is far more she’s done to piss me off, but his sister flat out told me “I’m sorry my brother chose someone so stupid to have a kid with.” His mom told me, in her best English possible (she’s an immigrant) “you are a strong girl. Fuck that b.”
So for Mothers Day this year my mom invited my bf and Timmy over. My parents both seem to really like them, and even asked if they wanted to spend the night. My dad has never been okay with me having a partner sleepover before so this was big news for me. Since we didn’t prepare for a sleepover, we made a late night run to target to grab a bottle, some milk (my parents only drink almond milk), and a little snack for us. While at checkout, the cashier told me Happy Mother’s Day. It caught me by surprise, but I realized I did look like Timmy’s mother in that moment with the three of us shopping together and buying mainly baby stuff. When we were walking out I giggled to my boyfriend about it.
It’s important to note that I had an unwanted abortion mid last year. I wasn’t in the best place, I wasn’t dating the person, and the guy had driven me the clinic because he wasn’t ready and he didn’t want to be a deadbeat dad. Everyone else in my life said it was for the best, but I still mourn that loss.
On Monday when we got back to my bf’s house he said he had something for me. He gifted me a vinyl of Harry’s Styles’s Fine Line album (something I lost years ago) and a little stuffed Care Bear since I have a thing for 80s cartoons. It was really sweet and almost brought me to tears but I held them back. He went on to explain how he wasn’t sure if I would be okay with it, but he wanted to get me something anyways, not only for the baby I lost, but also for the way I’ve stepped up and immediately accepted Timmy as part of my life. He said in the three years he’s had his son, no one has helped him out as much as I have and he is forever grateful for that. It just made me feel really lucky and blessed and appreciated. I’m so happy to have these two in my life.

My neighbor and her boyfriend agreed to check in on my two small dogs daily for five days while I am out of town on business.
My dogs have a doggy door and a large yard. They have large food and water bowls. I occasionally leave them alone for one night but never more. This time I will be gone five nights.
Neighbor is late 30s, seems eclectic, blue hair & tattoos, has dogs/cats/chickens, has a garden, works full-time in the corporate world, makes homemade jams & such to sell on the side. Her boyfriend is a fireman. That is about all I know, aside from their names and the cars they drive.
They live directly across the street from me. I have lived here 18 months.
I will leave at least $100 cash but also want to leave a nice, creative gift.

Hello everyone! Currently traveling South America with my boyfriend, heading to Brazil next week. As a belated birthday gift for him I’d like to take him on a fishing trip. Anyone any ideas on places/companies/etc?
Fishing in Pantanal would be awesome but (as far as I can find online) they only offer 3+ day trips. I’m looking for ideally a day trip or maybe a 2-day trip.
Ideally somewhere in the south of Brazil since we are coming from Argentina. But if you know a great place more up north please let me know, all advice is welcome :)
PS. Yes I am aware that Brazil is a huge country but (luckily) we have a lot of time to travel somewhere
PPS. Boyfriend is an intermediate fisher, I am a noob, but always keen to learn!

My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 2 years now. In the beginning of our relationship he was the perfect boyfriend who would get me flowers and gifts and shower me with words of affirmation and acts of service. Before we approached our 1 year anniversary marl he strategies acting different and was cold towards me. I asked him if there was anything wrong but he wouldn't tell me. I assumed it was because of his family issues so I didn't force him to tell me. Three days after our one year anniversary he broke up with me because I asked him to delete a picture he posted with a girl who he claimed to be like his sister. I was devastated and thought if I was in the wrong for asking to delete the post. Fast forward a few months I found out he tried to cheat on me with another girl. At that point I felt like all the love I had for him moved out of my body. I confronted him and he came by my house to apologize at night and even cried to his friend and saying he made a huge mistake. We're in the same class and even though he put me through all that pain I couldn't see him in pain. I decided to try and move past it and give our relationship another try because he's my first boyfriend and I love him deeply. I could tell he was really trying to make things better but recently the past couple of months have been off and he has been acting a little cold again. I know I shouldn't have forgiven him in the first place and I'm putting my mental health on the line but I just love him so much. I feel like I'm mourning the person he was in the beginning and how much he loved me. I miss how things were in the beginning before all this happened. I apologize since this post became longer than I had anticipated but any advice on what I should do next will be appreciated because right now I feel like I'm lost and can't think for myself.

My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 2 years now. In the beginning of our relationship he was the perfect boyfriend who would get me flowers and gifts and shower me with words of affirmation and acts of service. Before we approached our 1 year anniversary marl he strategies acting different and was cold towards me. I asked him if there was anything wrong but he wouldn't tell me. I assumed it was because of his family issues so I didn't force him to tell me. Three days after our one year anniversary he broke up with me because I asked him to delete a picture he posted with a girl who he claimed to be like his sister. I was devastated and thought if I was in the wrong for asking to delete the post. Fast forward a few months I found out he tried to cheat on me with another girl. At that point I felt like all the love I had for him moved out of my body. I confronted him and he came by my house to apologize at night and even cried to his friend and saying he made a huge mistake. We're in the same class and even though he put me through all that pain I couldn't see him in pain. I decided to try and move past it and give our relationship another try because he's my first boyfriend and I love him deeply. I could tell he was really trying to make things better but recently the past couple of months have been off and he has been acting a little cold again. I know I shouldn't have forgiven him in the first place and I'm putting my mental health on the line but I just love him so much. I feel like I'm mourning the person he was in the beginning and how much he loved me. I miss how things were in the beginning before all this happened. I apologize since this post became longer than I had anticipated but any advice on what I should do next will be appreciated because right now I feel like I'm lost and can't think for myself.

Trigger warning - religious differences
I always bragged about how awesome my extended family was. NO family is perfect, but I heard horror stories and always counted my blessings that I had strong ties with my Aunt and uncles since I was raised an only child. That was until a few months ago when my last living Aunt, whom I considered a second mom, shattered me.
Ok, some backstory here. My aunt is a Jehovah’s Witness. Now before you get all judgy, I have always loved her, my uncle and her son with all of my heart. I still do. I respect that they have found faith and live by this code on the daily. I have met many people from their congregation and loved them all (ok, a couple of exceptions). I also appreciate the community they have and love they all show each other. If it weren’t for the religion itself, I would have converted.
I, however, am pagan and have always been since I was about 5 (even the first book I signed out from the school’s library was about witchcraft). Not raised that way, but always found spiritual comfort in nature and the natural world. I have a very strong connection and dedication to my Powers That Be and work every day to help the world be a better place. My Aunt did not know my religion until about 7 years ago. That being said, she and I would have very philosophical conversations when we hung out together. Even at the age of 8, I would listen to her preach to me and ask questions to which she never had answers. I remember her telling me how only 144,000 people would be allowed in heaven and didn’t I think that would be wonderful knowing that our whole family could be together again after we died. We’d all be in heaven if we were all Jehova;s witnesses. I had gone with her many times to do field service (door to door) and asked her why they do that if there’s only a certain number of people allowed. Didn’t that lessen her chances of getting in because I’m sure there were many people more deserving than myself. How did she know for sure she’d be one of the ones to get in and was that fair to keep bringing people into the religion when all the spaces were probably already filled up?
At 8 years old, I had many questions and was just trying to figure these things out. Since she was an adult, I figured she had the answers. My questions were not with malice, just for a want of better understanding. When she didn’t have the answers, I'd ask my mother and grandmother. While they were extremely amused, they said they never understood either. They never said anything bad about her or her attempts to get them to convert, just allowed me to explore religion and spirituality as I wished so I could make my own decision of what was right for me.
Once I was an adult, I avoided talking to her about religion, but found that if I didn’t ask questions and just let her talk, it made her happy. I know she’s a good person at heart and that’s all that matters. After my Mom passed, my aunt and I talked almost every week. I loved talking to her and she became even more like a mom to me. She gave me encouragement and we supported each other through health and emotional crises. I’d make it a point to try and visit at least once a year for a few days so she could visit with my daughter and I. We’d always do lunch with her friends and I loved it. I fell in love with some of the people in her congregation and wished we could live closer to hang out more. I, however, never wavered on my spiritual beliefs, but I have never cared about the religion, race, or sexuality of anyone. If we got along, we were friends and that was that.
My aunt and I had come to an understanding that I would not convert and that we would love and respect each other regardless. Religious talk was off the table for the most part until both of my uncles (my aunt’s two brothers) passed and she had a very hard time dealing with it. She was the last surviving sibling and she was sinking into a depression. I’d talk to her at length and listen to her as she mourned the fact that she would never have contact with them (and my mom) in heaven because they never converted. When she asked me what I believed, I told her that I believed that the soul lived on after the body died and that I believed in reincarnation. I explained my beliefs were closer to hindu and buddhism than christianity (so she had context). We had very long talks and she expressed that she respected my views and actually found comfort in talking with me.
That was until my daughter and I opened our store about 3 years ago. It’s a metaphysical shop and we have crystals, teas, gifts, jewelry, candles and more (about 10% strict;y pagan). My aunt was happy for us until it dawned on her that we might sell pagan stuff. I told her what we sold and she asked me if I was a witch. I replied that I suppose that was one way to describe me, but, again, I considered myself spiritual and that I followed a path closer to buddhism, hinduism, native american. I sent a couple of pictures of the jewelry that we made and she said when we came down, we should bring the jewelry making.
We did, I brought down our best crystals to wrap and bracelet materials and my daughter and I made her a necklace with a very expensive stone (A $200 piece). She brought her friends over and they picked out crystals that they wanted, made bracelets and such. We had fun and I was happy to do it, though I wasn’t expecting people that I had never met before. Still, we had fun. My daughter and I also brought her a basket with local items from our hometown, (Raw honey, handmade stoneware mugs, cutting board, herbal tea and some other items made by us as well) She was thrilled. My aunt and uncle had taken a couple of bad falls a few months before and so my daughter and I made them hand carved cedar walking sticks as well because we knew they went for regular walks and thought it would help their balance. It felt amazing to lavish expensive and heartfelt gifts on them as I has struggled so long with money. I was finally in a place that I could do it. To say the gifts probably totalled in excess of 1K is on the low side, but I was still happy to do it.
Besides the fact that they tried converting my daughter when I wasn’t around, it was a lovely visit. The only problem I had was with a new person my aunt introduced us to. This woman, we’ll call her Dee, ignored me and only talked to my daughter. She was my age if not older, but conversed with my daughter, 17, like I wasn’t there. They traded contact info and Dee insisted that they keep in touch while my daughter was in college. Dee said she was going to keep an eye on her. I thought that was odd, but I did enjoy the feeling of having an extended family sort of since I actually had no family besides my Aunt.
Let’s jump forward to the following year and we were struggling financially. Not horrible, but unable to lavish the gifts that we did the year before. Instead, I created a beautiful aromatherapy candle, some delicious herbal teas and we found a couple of very rare antique tea cups that had amazing value to them (about $100 a piece). We made a basket for her and I decided we would cook for them. (gluten free, soy free, dairy free etc). Our visit went so well, it was great to see them. We just enjoyed hanging out with them and talking. They loved the meal we made for them and the dairy free organic chocolate I made. Everything was great until the day we were leaving. Dee showed up and again ignored me, talked to my daughter and chastised her for getting a pet snake as that was an animal associated with the devil. My daughter is one to push the envelope a bit and said how she wanted to get a tattoo as well, one of a snake. Both my aunt and Dee were shocked and said she should never get a tattoo.. Again related to the devil, I went to the bathroom as I was not involved in the conversation and knew my daughter could hold her own. Little do they know that my daughter is also trans. I told her not to say anything to them just yet. I came back to them talking about how college was going and I thought my aunt and Dee would faint when she said her college roommate was male. She quickly explained that it was fine because he was gay and how awesome he was (he is btw). She quickly realized what I meant when she saw their reaction to him being gay. It wasn’t that she was living with a boy, it was that he was gay and “why did he choose to be gay.” I tried redirecting the conversation a couple of times, but they ignored me.
They finally let it go, but just after Dee left, we were getting ready to depart as well. My aunt returned the basket I made for her (minus the expensive tea cups). She said she could not accept them as they were touched by the devil. Shocked, I asked what she meant. She said that because they came from my store, they carried Satan's influence and she could not have them in our home. Truthfully, I explained that I made those items for her and that the only things that came from the store were the teacups. She was confused why I had gotten upset. When I explained that I gave her a gift and if she didn’t want it, she could regift it or throw it away. That gift came from my heart with all the love I have for her and that I didn't need to know her opinions about the gifts because It insinuated I, myself, was evil and it was extremely hurtful. She basically continued on insisting that I was just not aware of how much Satan had a hold of me. All I could do was tell her how much I loved her and leave.
I didn’t take her calls and cried about this for over a month. I finally felt strong enough to talk to her and again she insisted that because those items touched my hands, they were influenced by satan and she wished I could understand how they just can’t have that influence in their home. Frustrated, I asked how she could shop at grocery stores or buy anything from department stores because she can’t guarantee that those items didn’t touch hands that were influenced by satan. Also , I asked her how they could have eaten the food I prepared for them and why did they even invite me into their home to begin with if that’s the way she felt about me. She suddenly needed to go.
We talked a few times since then but it always came back to religion. At one point I asked her again why she would even invite us to her home if she felt that way. Her response was to save my daughter. The pain and heartache she has inflicted is immense, but I cannot bring myself to argue the point because I’m afraid if I make my point to her, it will break her. She’s in her 80’s and I believe has the beginnings of dementia. Her religion brings her comfort and I don’t want to say anything that might make her doubt her religion at her advanced age.
I’ve decided it is probably best for both of our mental health to stop all contact with her( with the exception of sending cards telling them how much I love them) even though I’ve always seen her as a second mom. AITA for making this decision and not trying to work things out with her or allow her to believe that I still might convert?
*** Please understand this is not a bash on any religion. Everyone has the right to believe in whatever religion they wish. That includes me, so if you feel the need to bash them or me for our spiritual choices, you can move along ***
I have never felt like I needed to hide any part of me from my friends, family, and the public in general. Not until now. Buckle up, this is a bumpy ride.
I've always been kind hearted, almost to a flaw. I took care of my grandmother, my step-dad, my mom and helped with a family friend during long term and terminal illnesses. I had my daughter and, without her father's help, raised her on my own with very little to no support. I helped friends with their farm who left me homeless in the end because I want interested in an extramarital affair. I lost my home and all that I loved including my husband because he lied to me and never paid it mortgage while I was recovering from an illness. In short, I have had a tough life, but it has never made me turn my back on anyone who needed help or in difficult family when they were ignored by the others. That's just some background before I tell you this situation.
Three years ago, after a bout of covid, my daughter was suicidal. She had been in the top three of her HS class and yet at that point almost failed her junior year. Not knowing if she would have the emotional strength to face college and adulting in general, I set up a plan B for her. I started a store in her name and that way she'd have something at least to fall back on if she was unable to function in the m-f 9 to 5 world. We started slow by doing craft fairs, seeking crystals, candles, jewelry, and gifts. We were kicked out of one because the person running it assumed we were witches. She was not wrong exactly as we identified as pagan, but we lived our life closest to the Buddhist and Hindu traditions, not traditional wicca. These were people who knew us for years and were considered acquaintances if not friends.
Our business flourished and we ended up opening our brick and mortar that fall after remodeling our garage/ barn and turning it into a store front. Even though I run it for my daughter, it is hers and we work together to keep it going.
In the past few years I've lost my mom, and two uncles. I have no family besides my mother's sister and her husband which we were pretty close. My aunt knew that I was pagan and had tried recruiting me into her religion since I was 5. Even at that tender age her religion never made sense and I would ask her questions to which she never had answers. I accepted her and respected her and her religion even though I didn't agree. I loved the people she introduced me to that were in her church and I always got along with them. That is until we visited the year after we started our store. My aunt was thrilled about us bringing crystals down and making jewelry with her. We met a new friend of hers (middle aged woman) who ignored me completely and oozed affection on my daughter. She got my daughter's contact info and contacted her frequently. Trying to convert and ”save” her. My daughter wasn't having it as even though she was in a delicate state, she is very level headed and strong willed.
This year we visited and we brought herbal tea, candies, and rare vintage tea cups for my aunt. The day we were leaving, she handed back everything but the vintage tea cups and told me she couldn't accept them because they were touched by Satan (aka made by my hands). To say I was devastated is an understatement. This woman was always like a second mom to me and we had grown closer after my mom passed away. It was a 20 hour drive home and I cried most of the way. I cried for weeks after a well. Thinking of it now still brings me tears. As she was telling me that Satan had a hold on me and that she was trying to save me, all I did was remind her how much I loved her and my uncle. Every time since then that we have talked, she says the same thing, but now she told me I was a lost cause. I feel like trying to stay in touch is detrimental to her mental health ( and my own). I don't want to give up or abandon the last of my family, but I can't talk to her and endure the endless insinuations that I'm evil because I don't believe in her religion. She took a bad fall and broke her arm. The last time we spoke, she talked as if it was my fault for bringing the devil into her home.
While I could usually brush this off as delusional ranting, it hits hard because the same day she fell, my dad died. I know the Powers That Be only give as much as we can handle, I just wish they didn't have so much faith in me.
They are in their 80s. I know in all the pieces of my broken heart that they'll never be able to accept my daughter and I unless we change religions and it has crossed my mind just to say we have to put her at ease, but I can't lie like that to them and we cannot betray ourselves like that either. By

I'm located in Maryland and before I venture out to Costco (closest is like 45 mins away) I was wondering if anyone in Maryland has seen the 24" squish in their Costco's, and if so, where and which ones did you see? I wanted to get a big one for my boyfriend's niece as a birthday gift ☺️
EDIT: I'll include Sam's Club too! Closest would be Annapolis

I am looking into buying my boyfriend’s first acoustic guitar as a gift. He has never played before but is interested in learning. He’s 6 5’ with larger hands, so I’m a bit worried getting him a regular beginner guitar won’t be adequate. Would a Yamaha F335 or FS800 be ok, or should I consider different guitars? Thanks for any advice!

Spring is winding down, summer's on it's way; would love to get a little cash to fund the summer fun (and the next parts order). Still, trades are always on the table. Don't be shy with the cheapies.
TLDR
I got:

• A bunch of unique handmade stuff, including fuzzes, drives, and filters.
• Some 9V/12V practice amps I made from old speakers.
• A handful of cheapies
• A digitech Multi-FX
• Some bulky items for local trade in the Nashville, TN area.

I want:

• Just about anything related to musical instruments and music making: Effects, instruments, gizmos, recording stuff, etc.
• Or lots of other things not remotely related to music. Try me.
• Or money
• I mean, basically, if you want a pedal, especially a handmade one, and are willing to send me something of reasonable value for it, you have a good shot at getting it.

DIY STUFF
(If you are NOT into handmade stuff, scroll down because I have some other items at the end.)
This is hand-built stuff that I made, mostly relatively unique or heavily tweaked designs built on vero or point to point. Many are housed in upcycled tins, a few in Hammond boxes. They all run on standard 9v pedal power. These aren't clones for the most part, unless they are; but normally I actually monkey about with the circuits quite a bit or just test out wacky ideas. If you want something nobody else has, you're in the right place…
I have the handmades valued in 4 tiers:

• D tier are my trashy cheapies, made from reclaimed components. I don't feel right asking a lot for reclaimed components. I value them in the $40 - $50 range, not really picky about what I trade for. I might even take dirt pedals for these. Only got one left, trying to phase out this tier.
• C tier are the cheapies made with new components. I value these in the $50 - $60 range, not very picky here either.
• B tier are my average builds, I will trade for pedals in the $65-$90 value range, depending on the complexity of the build. A little pickier, but still pretty open.
• A tier are my happy happy builds, usually more complex or just nicer quality. I will be picky about trades for these. (But still not Boutique prices; I have no delusions). It's probably less about value here and more about how much I actually want the thing you have. Think in the $90 - $130 range.

MOBILE USERS: There are 4 columns in the tables below: Name, Tier, Links, and Notes. If you don't see all 4, scroll over or ask for more info.
Fuzzes

Name	Tier	Links	Notes
Bazz Me Fuss You #1	A	PIC DEMO	A bazz-fussified perversion of the Escobedo push-me-pull-you, featuring controls for octave and volume. This is the first unit I've built using my own custom PCB. Housed in a painted 125B with top jacks.
Space Fuzz	B+	PIC DEMO	This is a Hollis crash sync fuzz that I souped up with an LFO to modulate the filtesync frequency. Really wild flangery/phasey type gated fuzz sound. At the right settings you can get some octave-down effects as well. Housed in a ~3.5 inch square game tin reinforced with recycled plastic. Pretty pleased with this build.
SwirlFuzz	B+	PIC DEMO	Modulated octave fuzz prototype. It's an octave fuzz, but you can switch on an LFO to modulate the octave amount. Controls for Rate, Depth, Gain, and Volume, plus switches for waveshape and mode (Normal/Octave/Modulated). In a circular tin reinforced with recycled plastic.
Baller Fuzz	B	PIC DEMO	Another Bazz-Me-Fuss-You build with an added BMP-style tone control. In a slightly beaten-up heart-shaped basketball tin. Y'all ready for this?
Big Green Fuzz for Attractive Bass Players	B	PIC Demo	Like my bazz-me-fuss-you circuit, but with a big muff tone stack, a clean blend, and optional clippers for more compression. Housed in a big round tin reinforced with recycled plastic and designed specifically for attractive bass players. Unattractive ones may not really gel with this.
Creature from the planet Chyowngg	B	PIC Demo	Prototype of a unique fuzz I've been developing that I call the Chyowngg fuzz. It's a 2-stage octaver that gives a bright synthy tone with a distinctive envelope (hence the name). You can toggle each stage from octave to non-octave mode for a variety of interesting timbres. Also has a tone control, but the tone control is before the octave stages so it results in interesting behaviors depending on the switch settings. It's in a tin meant to be painted like an alien, though some say it looks more like a triceratops.
Dumbo's Bazzrite Fussrite	C	PIC Demo	A bazz-fussified mosrite fuzzrite circuit I cobbled together in point-to-point wiring style. Housed in a little Dumbo puzzle tin with GLITTER! Controls are for balance (kind of tone-cum-gain) and volume.
Wiff Spwinkles on Top	C	PIC Demo	This point-to-point fuzz lives in the same neighborhood as the Harmonic Percolator, but has a few differences. I altered the way the gain knob works, and added a switch to toggle bass cut. It's housed in an ice-creamity welly tin.

Drives, Distortions, and Boosts

Name	Tier	Links	Notes
Bronze Drive	A	PIC Demo	This is a point-to-point, transistor based overdrive I designed based loosely on the Davisson Easy Drive. Good for low-gain crunchy tones and plenty of output volume on tap if you want it for a boost. Tone circuit is like a BMP stack but with a mid hump instead of a mid cut. Housed in a painted 125B.
Copper ZenerMorph Drive	B	PIC Demo	This is an experiment in zener diode clipping. Nice crispy drive that gets beefier as you turn up the gain, lots of good edge-of-breakup tones to be had. Housed in a decorated tin reinforced with some recycled plastic.
Shining Hope Drive	B	PIC Demo	Differential mirroring drive, gives a kind of overdriven-mixer-channel distortion. Controls for gain, tone, and volume. Housed in a star-shaped Christmas tin.
B is for Beast	C	PIC DEMO	This fun little drive/boost consists of two cascading MOSFET gain stages with optional clipping in between. It goes from clean and loud to massive wall-of-gain distortion nicely. Controls for gain, clipping, and volume. In a small heart-shaped tin about 4in by 4in.
Green Sparkler Boost	D	PIC	Just an Escobedo Duende JFET boost built point-to-point in a sparkly little round tin. Gives a little gain and a bit of warmth to the tone.

Non-Dirt

Name	Tier	Links	Notes
Quack like a penguin	B+	PIC DEMO	Third build of the Chykka Wakka, a WIP all-transistor envelope filter. This one is built on vero, and features controls for Q, Range, and Attack, as well as toggles for Voicing and envelope smoothing. Housed in a smallish penguin tin reinforced with recycled plastic.
Gift of Chykka Wakka	B	PIC DEMO	First build of an all-transistor envelope filter I designed. Built point-to-point style and housed in a little giftbox tin reinforced with recycled plastic. Controls for Q and Sweep, switch toggles envelope smoothing.
Vortex of Funk	B	PIC DEMO	Second build of the Chykka-Wakka circuit, this one features attack, Q, and range controls. Built point-to-point and housed in a painted tin.
BZZZ BOOP BEEP	B	PIC DEMO	A basic square wave oscillator on a momentary switch. Can go from bzzz to boop to beep with a sweep of the big knob. Also has tone and volume controls, and a 3-way switch for different decay amounts. Use it to simulate a spring door stopper or dying cow. Or bleep your foul-mouthed frontman. Or mess with the sound guy. Or send Morse code to the bar. I dunno. Housed in a painted tin reinforced with recycled plastic.

Little Amps

Name	Price/Trades	Links	Description
Ample iMank	$65	PICS DEMO	This is a Runoffgroove Ruby Amplifier built into this old multimedia speaker enclosure designed to look like an old iMac. Glows blue when you turn it on. It runs from a standard 9v pedal power. It's not terribly loud, nor terribly clean, but if you dig the classic mac vibe it might be fun. Controls for gain and volume, and a power switch on the back.
Nosy Amp	$75	PICS DEMO	Another solid-state amp based on the Ruby amplifier, housed in a repurposed bookshelf speaker. This one actually has pretty decent volume, even on 9V (can run on 12V as well for more), and can stay clean while getting loud enough for a quiet jam with friends.
Fleur-de-Lis Amp	$90	PICS DEMO	A tiny bookshelf speaker turned into a practice amp. This one features a class D power amp for lovely cleans, and a custom designed discrete preamp that gets punchy & crunchy when cranked. Runs on 9V but pretty loud nonetheless.

Non-DIY Stuff
Make an offer. I respect Reverb Price Guide values, though I may lean high if it's a feeler.

Brand	Name	Condition	Notes
Danelectro	Fab Chorus	Excellent	Cheap plastic chorus, but sounds great. Probably just a make-weight, too cheap to trade on its own.
Caline	10-band EQ	Good	Works fine, I just don't really need 10 bands of EQ. Has velcro on the back, and sometimes makes a weird noise when you turn on the pedalboard. Another make-weight.
Ibanez	PH7	Good	Tonelok phaser. Great pedal, has some glue on the bottom I couldn't get off, but works fine.
BOSS	TU-12H	Good	Crusty vintage tuner from Boss. Still works great, but it's missing the outer case (still has the inner part). If you had one in the day and want to relive the magic, feel free to make an offer.
Digitech	RP360	Very Good	Great multifx, I've gotten some fun sounds out of it, but it isn't seeing much use. I'm just more of a discrete FX guy I guess.
MOTU	MIDI express	Good	This is an antique MIDI patchbay and interface. It's pre-USB and uses the parallel cable (PC) or some kind of Apple-specific DIN cable (Mac). Could be used standalone, or maybe you're into retro MIDI setups? Comes with box and cables anyway.
unknown builder	PedalPCB Cataclysm	Very Good	This is a really solid build of a PedalPCB cataclysm (Disaster Transport Jr clone) built by someone other than me. Pics here. Not sure what to value it, but make an offer.

Local (Nashville TN area) ONLY

Brand	Name	Condition	Notes
TEAC	A3340S 4-Track Reel-to-Reel	Good	Cleaned up, oiled up, and in good working order last time I tried it out. Meant to do some analog recording, but just haven't gotten the time or space. Would trade for a decent instrument of some kind. Might even throw in a copy of Craig Anderton's "Home Recording for Musicians", which uses the same unit.
Altec-Lansing	Power amp (9442A)	Fair	300 W, 2 rack-unit power amp, can work in stereo or bridged mode. Last time I used it one of the channels was a little flaky. Couldn't be bothered to fix it myself. Heavy as all get out, I'll sell for cheap if you're local.

What would I trade for??
I'm wide open to trades for music gear of all kinds and other items of value.
Some Priority Wants:

• A next level looper like the Pigtronix Infinity 3. Feeling limited by my current setup. Something with MIDI sync, multiple loop tracks, tempo sync.
• Boss OC-5.
• A reverb with a really good plate algorithm.
• Compact 12 channel mixer. Preferably a Mackie VLZ or similar.
• Isolated pedal power supply.
• Genuine e-Bow. Already own 2 clones, looking to try the real shebang.
• A multiple-MIDI I/O unit.
• A 1-U rack-mount mixer.
• Money.

Other things I'd likely trade for:

• Pedals, naturally:
  • Especially fancy DSP type pedals (the kind I can't build), or a nice analog flangechorus.
  • Decent analog pedals that need repair. Expect a lot of questions and not much value, though.
  • Check "probably not wants" below
• Studio gear like mics, headphones, cables, small mixers, rack gear, etc.
• Synths and midi gear, especially cheap stuff like Volcas or Reface, etc. Really need a MIDI interface with multiple I/O.
  • I kinda dig old casio/yamaha cheapies.
  • Drum machines are interesting to me.
• Musical instruments? I play about everything, or would like to try anyway.
  • I'd like to acquire a tele style guitar at some point. Even just a cheapie knockoff.
  • If you've got a not-too-expensive Ibanez fretless bass (or similar), let's talk. I'll offer things on the secret menu.
• Also Non-music things:
  • Unbuilt pedal kits, pedal enclosures, bulk lots of electronics parts, etc.
  • Electronics/DIY tools or supplies (scope, transistor tester, solder, etc)
  • Something weird and creative. Random items of modest value you want to get rid of. Handmade items that are giftable.
  • Did I mention money? I do paypal and venmo.

Probably not wants (doesn't apply to C or D-tier builds, offer anything for those):

• Dirt pedals. Might make an exception for something really intriguing, though.
• Eurorack modules, unless anyone wants to trade me a whole starter setup (yeah, probably not, right?)
• Guitaamp/cab parts. Not really into modding that stuff. Yet.
• Behringer pedals. Just not a fan.
• Any pedal whose value is primarily as a collectible (Vintage, Rare editions/colorways/signature models, etc)
• If I can get it on Amazon or Reverb for under $50, I'd rather we bundled a few things to make it worth the shipping cost.

A Note about mods/repairs/custom jobs: Feel free to shoot me your ideas, but probably I'm leaning toward not doing these. Expect to pay/trade way more for something custom than what I ask for the pedals I've already built.

Okay so my boyfriend let's call him G, has been going through a really nasty divorce/custody case, let's call his ex M. They have one child together well call them A.
I've been with G for almost two years and we just had a baby unexpectedly. G is fully retired from the military and stays home with the baby while I work I have a great career that is the perfect work/life balance so it didn't make sense for me to stay home and he go to work(he also already had his career and there's no need for him to continue to work after being deployed and what not), he pays child support every week for A even before it was court ordered.
M has been nothing but combative and refuses to come to any agreement for a divorce. She keeps contesting and won't agree to any custody agreement other than us only see A on the weekends. We do now see A on the weekends but G is wanting more as he should be able to see his child more than twice a week. M has no job and lives with a family member. I make good money and Gs retirement is pretty decent. Now G doesn't have much left over money for extras once the bills and child support is paid, so I'm the one who buys A all of their clothes, shoes, school supplies and what else A may need. I have absolutely no problem doing so and have never complained, I make more than enough for all of us, but I will not pay for M to live. I do purchase mother days gift, birthday or Christmas gifts from A to M, also with no complaints as it's for the child and it makes them happy.
Now that the judge is really pushing to get their divorced finalized as it's been almost 3 years of a constant battle, M wants to motion for my financial statement. I have no problem providing my statement as long as my income can't be used for child support, I feel like I contribute more than enough without hesitation. Like I said I will not pay for M to live while she has no job.
Can my income be used? We are in Massachusetts if that matters

Okay so my boyfriend let's call him G, has been going through a really nasty divorce/custody case, let's call his ex M. They have one child together well call them A.
I've been with G for almost two years and we just had a baby unexpectedly. G is fully retired from the military and stays home with the baby while I work I have a great career that is the perfect work/life balance so it didn't make sense for me to stay home and he go to work(he also already had his career and there's no need for him to continue to work after being deployed and what not), he pays child support every week for A even before it was court ordered.
M has been nothing but combative and refuses to come to any agreement for a divorce. She keeps contesting and won't agree to any custody agreement other than us only see A on the weekends. We do now see A on the weekends but G is wanting more as he should be able to see his child more than twice a week. M has no job and lives with a family member. I make good money and Gs retirement is pretty decent. Now G doesn't have much left over money for extras once the bills and child support is paid, so I'm the one who buys A all of their clothes, shoes, school supplies and what else A may need. I have absolutely no problem doing so and have never complained, I make more than enough for all of us, but I will not pay for M to live. I do purchase mother days gift, birthday or Christmas gifts from A to M, also with no complaints as it's for the child and it makes them happy.
Now that the judge is really pushing to get their divorced finalized as it's been almost 3 years of a constant battle, M wants to motion for my financial statement. I have no problem providing my statement as long as my income can't be used for child support, I feel like I contribute more than enough without hesitation. Like I said I will not pay for M to live while she has no job.
Can my income be used? We are in Massachusetts if that matters

Okay so my boyfriend let's call him G, has been going through a really nasty divorce/custody case, let's call his ex M. They have one child together well call them A.
I've been with G for almost two years and we just had a baby unexpectedly. G is fully retired from the military and stays home with the baby while I work I have a great career that is the perfect work/life balance so it didn't make sense for me to stay home and he go to work(he also already had his career and there's no need for him to continue to work after being deployed and what not), he pays child support every week for A even before it was court ordered.
M has been nothing but combative and refuses to come to any agreement for a divorce. She keeps contesting and won't agree to any custody agreement other than us only see A on the weekends. We do now see A on the weekends but G is wanting more as he should be able to see his child more than twice a week. M has no job and lives with a family member. I make good money and Gs retirement is pretty decent. Now G doesn't have much left over money for extras once the bills and child support is paid, so I'm the one who buys A all of their clothes, shoes, school supplies and what else A may need. I have absolutely no problem doing so and have never complained, I make more than enough for all of us, but I will not pay for M to live. I do purchase mother days gift, birthday or Christmas gifts from A to M, also with no complaints as it's for the child and it makes them happy.
Now that the judge is really pushing to get their divorced finalized as it's been almost 3 years of a constant battle, M wants to motion for my financial statement. I have no problem providing my statement as long as my income can't be used for child support, I feel like I contribute more than enough without hesitation. Like I said I will not pay for M to live while she has no job.
Can my income be used? We are in Massachusetts if that matters

This situation happened months ago, but I’m asking for judgement now since things have came up and I’m still sticking with my decision.
My niece got pregnant at 17 and gave birth at 18. During her pregnancy she had a baby shower and I bought her expensive cute baby clothes/ toys and other related baby items like an expensive car seat and diapers (it was 400 for all of this). I had the money for it and I really wanted to help out my niece. Her mom (my sister) did not help her throughout the pregnancy and told me she was kicking her out as soon as the baby is born (which did happen). I don’t blame my sister for kicking her out or not caring for the baby at all, that’s a whole other situation.. I just wanted to help out my niece.
After giving birth she started living with her boyfriend and his family. I was going through Facebook and my niece has multiple listings for the baby stuff I gifted her. I message her asking why. She said she really loved the stuff I gave her.. but she’s selling it because she wanted to get piercings and a tattoo. I was pretty livid at this point and in the heat of the moment I told her don’t ever ask me for help or babysitting or anything. She then said “I have my boyfriend and his family I don’t need your help” then blocked me.
It turns out from which I heard from family that her boyfriend (the baby’s father by the way) and family aren’t all that good help. Everyone else in the family doesn’t want to babysit or help, so she has been asking me to help babysit because she wants to get a job. I flat out tell her no, and do not ask for help from me again, you don’t need my help remember? She was telling me she was at the end of her rope and can’t live like this. While at that point I started to feel bad but I just told her a second time don’t ask for my help again.
She’s been almost daily asking me for help with babysitting and money, but I’m sticking with my decision. AITAH for this?

My(32F) boyfriend (32M) has been going through a divorce for over 2 1/2 years and now the ex is trying to involve me in it
Okay so my boyfriend let's call him G, has been going through a really nasty divorce/custody case, let's call his ex M. They have one child together well call them A.
I've been with G for almost two years and we just had a baby unexpectedly. G is fully retired from the military and stays home with the baby while I work I have a great career that is the perfect work/life balance so it didn't make sense for me to stay home and he go to work(he also already had his career and there's no need for him to continue to work after being deployed and what not), he pays child support every week for A even before it was court ordered.
M has been nothing but combative and refuses to come to any agreement for a divorce. She keeps contesting and won't agree to any custody agreement other than us only see A on the weekends. We do now see A on the weekends but G is wanting more as he should be able to see his child more than twice a week. M has no job and lives with a family member. I make good money and Gs retirement is pretty decent. Now G doesn't have much left over money for extras once the bills and child support is paid, so I'm the one who buys A all of their clothes, shoes, school supplies and what else A may need. I have absolutely no problem doing so and have never complained, I make more than enough for all of us, but I will not pay for M to live. I do purchase mother days gift, birthday or Christmas gifts from A to M, also with no complaints as it's for the child and it makes them happy.
Now that the judge is really pushing to get their divorced finalized as it's been almost 3 years of a constant battle, M wants to motion for my financial statement. I have no problem providing my statement as long as my income can't be used for child support, I feel like I contribute more than enough without hesitation. Like I said I will not pay for M to live while she has no job.
Can my income be used? We are in Massachusetts if that matters

Okay so my boyfriend let's call him G, has been going through a really nasty divorce/custody case, let's call his ex M. They have one child together well call them A.
I've been with G for almost two years and we just had a baby unexpectedly. G is fully retired from the military and stays home with the baby while I work I have a great career that is the perfect work/life balance so it didn't make sense for me to stay home and he go to work(he also already had his career and there's no need for him to continue to work after being deployed and what not), he pays child support every week for A even before it was court ordered.
M has been nothing but combative and refuses to come to any agreement for a divorce. She keeps contesting and won't agree to any custody agreement other than us only see A on the weekends. We do now see A on the weekends but G is wanting more as he should be able to see his child more than twice a week. M has no job and lives with a family member. I make good money and Gs retirement is pretty decent. Now G doesn't have much left over money for extras once the bills and child support is paid, so I'm the one who buys A all of their clothes, shoes, school supplies and what else A may need. I have absolutely no problem doing so and have never complained, I make more than enough for all of us, but I will not pay for M to live. I do purchase mother days gift, birthday or Christmas gifts from A to M, also with no complaints as it's for the child and it makes them happy.
Now that the judge is really pushing to get their divorced finalized as it's been almost 3 years of a constant battle, M wants to motion for my financial statement. I have no problem providing my statement as long as my income can't be used for child support, I feel like I contribute more than enough without hesitation. Like I said I will not pay for M to live while she has no job.
Can my income be used legally? We are in Massachusetts if that matters

Raksha Bandhan, commonly known as Rakhi, is a beautiful Indian festival that celebrates the unique bond between brothers and sisters. It’s a day filled with love, care, and the timeless tradition of tying a Rakhi around a brother’s wrist. While there are many elaborate and ornate Rakhi options available, a single Rakhi can be just as meaningful and significant. Here’s why choosing a single Rakhi can be a beautiful way to celebrate Raksha Bandhan and how you can make it special.
The Beauty of Simplicity
A single Rakhi embodies the essence of Raksha Bandhan – the pure and simple bond of love and protection between siblings. Here are some reasons why a single Rakhi can be the perfect choice:

1. Focus on Meaning: A single Rakhi allows you to focus on the true meaning of the festival – the promise of protection and the celebration of the sibling bond. Without the distraction of excessive decorations, the simplicity of a single Rakhi can often be more heartfelt.
2. Elegance and Grace: Sometimes, less is more. A single Rakhi can be elegant and graceful, reflecting a timeless aesthetic that emphasizes quality over quantity.
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1. Traditional Thread Rakhi: A simple Mauli or Kalava thread Rakhi, often used in Hindu rituals, is traditional and holds spiritual significance. It represents the sacred bond and is ideal for those who appreciate classic styles.
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4. Personalized Rakhi: Consider a single Rakhi with a personalized touch, such as an initial or name engraved on it. This adds a special significance and makes the Rakhi unique to your bond.
5. Handmade Rakhi: A handmade Rakhi can be simple yet profoundly meaningful. Crafting the Rakhi yourself adds a personal touch and shows the effort and love you’ve put into the gift.

Making Raksha Bandhan Special with a Single Rakhi

1. Thoughtful Presentation: Present the single Rakhi in a beautiful way. Use a decorated Rakhi thali (plate) with a small diya (lamp), roli (red powder), chawal (rice grains), and sweets. This traditional presentation enhances the ritual’s significance.
2. Heartfelt Message: Include a heartfelt letter or card with the Rakhi. Express your feelings, share cherished memories, and let your brother know how much he means to you. Your words can make the single Rakhi even more special.
3. Complement with Gifts: Pair the single Rakhi with a thoughtful gift. It could be something your brother has been wanting, a book, a gadget, or a personalized item that holds sentimental value.
4. Celebrate Together: Spend quality time with your brother. Whether it’s sharing a meal, watching a movie, or going for a walk, the time spent together can make the day memorable.
5. Virtual Celebration: If you and your brother are apart, consider a virtual celebration. Send the single Rakhi by mail and perform the Rakhi tying ceremony over a video call. This keeps the tradition alive despite the distance.

A single Rakhi from Rakhi.com is a beautiful way to celebrate Raksha Bandhan, emphasizing the purity and simplicity of the sibling bond. It allows you to focus on the true essence of the festival – love, protection, and mutual respect. By choosing a single Rakhi, you can create a meaningful and memorable Raksha Bandhan celebration that honors the special relationship you share with your brother. This Raksha Bandhan, let the simplicity of a single Rakhi convey your heartfelt emotions and make the day truly special.

My sister Emily (33f) married a widower just under 2 years ago. His first wife had been gone for 3 years when they got married. Her stepkids are Caine (11m) and Kaia (10f). Last year on Mother's Day Emily was in the hospital recovering from major surgery. She had undergone a complete hysterectomy due to some medical issues and an extremely high cancer risk. So it was devastating for her because she always wanted to have biological children. She loves her stepkids and even before this she was trying to be a second mom to the children but weren't warming up to her fast and Emily was upset about that already. She told me it was extra devastating knowing she wouldn't have biological children. She told me she was going to do everything she could to win their hearts.
I'll be honest, it hasn't been going good. Emily is no closer to Caine or Kaia and Emily told me the kids even deny she's part of their family to other people and that it hurt her. So when she told me that she was being celebrated on Mother's Day this year and she was getting gifts and cards from the kids I was a little surprised.
On Sunday the kids are visibly angry when they arrived at my parents house. BIL kept whispering to them and they were glaring at him. Emily looked so excited though. When we sat down for lunch my BIL gave Emily handmade cards and the kids flipped out and snatched them out of Emily's hands before she could even open them. They started yelling that those were for their mom and not Emily. Emily asked them about cards for her and they said they got her nothing. She asked why make the cards for their late mother and not her. BIL chimed in and said he had some for her. The kids asked why and BIL said because Emily does so much for them and she's taken over as mom. Emily added in after him that she couldn't be luckier with the kids she got either. The kids anger got much worse and they started singing/chanting that she's not their mom, they don't want her, they don't love her, they don't care about her and it was repeated over and over again. Emily was crying. BIL was comforting her and I suggested to him that maybe he could take the kids home. My parents were comforting Emily and BIL did in fact take the kids home.
It was several hours after and my parents were calling the kids evil, nasty, disgusting, little shits, rotten, saying they should be put in an old school orphanage where nobody wants them. Just all kinds of awful things. And I know the kids hurt Emily and acted out badly. But I don't think being so awful about literal children is good. I told them as much. Emily told me they were just defending her. I told her that their comments about the kids won't help her or fix things for her. My parents said I should hate the kids just as much as they do for what they did to my sister. And the fact I spoke up is still bothering them because I got texts from them and Emily about it afterward.
AITA?

long- I have 50/50 week on, week off custody. We have 5 children ranging ages 5-14. I’ll start with some back story. We were together for 13 years have now been split for just over 2 years. Our relationship was toxic from the very beginning, lots of therapy involved, and ended with domestic violence being part of the whole ordeal. Lots of threats about telling kids it’s my fault, suicide threats, just a lot of fear instilled into me to keep the relationship going.
The advocacy that I worked with stated it was best to fight for only 50/50 custody because there was no physical abuse against the children and father denied or twisted much of my allegations all being he said/she said scenarios. From before we actually split up all the way the dad would take my kids in rooms and privately talk to them. I hoped it was positive things but it was negative things about me, what was going in our relationship and allegations he was making about me to them, and talking to them saying they want to live with him. I asked him multiple times let’s just try to keep this all as positive to them as we can as most of these things are not appropriate for the children. The advocacy group I worked with helped coach me to not talk negatively about the other parent and keep the kids on only need to know things. And most things are not meant for kids ears, which I agreed with.
From his very first 2/3 days alone with them I asked how the weekend was and immediately was told it’s none of your business we don’t have to tell you what we did. So from then on we’ve been on a rule of I don’t have a clue what goes on at dads, I don’t even ask. Fast forward through time and during our custody issues. He has been constantly blaming me for anything that happens, between behavior issues with the kids, hell say they don’t do that with me, they are so well behaved with me. To blaming me for simple accidents like sprained ankle because I’m not monitoring them enough. He says the kids state we don’t have food in the house, the kids say I stress them out because I’m yelling at them all the time, just the list really goes on.
He has since and during all this moved approximately 80 miles away, starting a new family. The kids go to a school about 16 miles away from me, (30 mins to drop off even sitting in the drop off line) and I want them to stay in the school they have been in. I am fine with the commute as I have daily opportunities to work in the area and often do after dropping them off at school. Our case has just come to the mark for modification, so I initiated the modification with the court, because we have not been able to agree in mediation or together about kids schooling. He believes we need to keep 50/50 and the kids need to go to school in the middle (40 miles from both of us). I believe us changing schedule to a seasonal and keeping them in their current school is best.
So since the modification process began, I have learned and been told new things and have had some very unsettling things happen. The day before Mother’s Day my oldest child took me in her room stating she wanted to talk to me. And I just listened. She said she wants to live with dad and her list of whys are things ljke, well our house is older and I find daddy long legs in my room and I think that can be dangerous (we’ve recently moved into a older home that’s new to us). She doesn’t always like the food that I cook, she doesn’t like being pressured to be involved, she thinks I say bad things about dad, (we avoid talking about dad altogether because if I mention dad period it’s you’re talking bad about dad). She doesn’t like the way my boyfriend looks and he smokes (outside). This house isn’t ours it’s owned by my parents. (True however I pay for it). Well after me listening to all that she had to say I told her I was expecting this, (I really was and had already been mentally prepared) I didn’t react , cry yell get upset, anything. I told her that before any changes like that would be made I want our whole situation evaluated by an outside party and I want her to attend lots of therapy because her reasons aren’t reasons to not want to be with me. And if she still feels that ways after doing these things then yea I won’t force yo to stay. Well, after this. She grabbed her phone and said ok dad now I want to start asking some questions. Come to find out she had him on the phone this whole time and was listening to everything without my consent. I told him this is wrong and he knows he shouldn’t be doing this. He said if I don’t just listen he’s calling the police because he’s only listening because she doesn’t feel safe with me. So the conversation continues with him on the phone alittle bit longer and she asked a question about me telling him to kill himself when we were together. I never did, in fact I was always afraid he would do that which is part of why I stayed. I then told my side of the story and then at that point he said you know what we need to go to therapy and do this, and he was done after that. They tried to tell me leave the room so they could talk on the phone. I refused this is my house, and that is my phone. So he finally hung up. After this she said to me that she knows I’m a liar that all I want to do is fight with dad because she reads the messages on the parenting app. We use OFW. He is having her read our conversations on here and she says it’s ok because she wants to know. I let her know this isn’t anything she should be involved in and him doing that is not ok or appropriate, the secretly listening on the on the phone is not ok and I’m also sure illegal.
I told her I wasn’t mad at her or upset with her because her actions during her time with me don’t match these words, and I don’t believe they are actually what she wants. On Mother’s Day was pretty light with her and pretty much a normal Mother’s Day. She drew me a picture, gave gifts, participated with the family chores. We spoke twice about it and both I tried to remain positive asking her to think for herself. Set a goal for yourself to not be curious about what’s going on between me and dad. And if he asks you I challenge you to tell him you don’t want to know. I also asked the 2 other older kids and I believe they are also reading the app. The kids went with him Sunday evening. Yesterday I got a message from him stating she was crying and I harassed her all day, claiming I wouldn’t give her space. Which clearly there are lies. I said I have other adults that were home all day as well and can confirm that’s not true. I asked him to just enjoy his time with the kids and only engage in positive behaviors.
I know this is all a lot but I need some advice , help, guidance. All of it.

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