Team, i got the below message and i completed entire survey with all questions answered for about 10 long minutes. Should i challenge them and ask me to pay . Its not about $$ its about unfair treatment. Below is there message
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Hey everyone,
I wanted to share a simple yet effective Bible study method called SOAP that I've found really helpful in my own spiritual growth. SOAP stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer, and it's a structured way to dive deep into the Word of God.
Here's how you can use the SOAP method:

1. Scripture (S): Choose a passage of Scripture to read. It could be a single verse, a chapter, or even a whole book, depending on your preference and time availability. Write down the passage you've chosen.
2. Observation (O): Reflect on what you've read. What does the passage say? What is its main message or theme? Are there any words or phrases that stand out to you? Write down your observations.
3. Application (A): Consider how the passage applies to your life. What is God saying to you through this Scripture? How can you apply its message to your thoughts, actions, or relationships? Write down how you plan to apply what you've learned.
4. Prayer (P): Close your study with prayer. Thank God for His Word and ask Him to help you live out what you've learned. Pray for guidance, strength, and wisdom to apply the Scripture to your life.

Example:
Scripture (S): Psalm 23:1-4 (NIV) "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
Observation (O): This passage portrays God as a caring shepherd who provides for and protects His people. It speaks of His guidance, provision, and comfort, even in difficult times. The imagery of green pastures and quiet waters evokes a sense of peace and rest in God's presence.
Application (A): I can trust God to provide for all my needs and lead me in the right direction. Even when I face challenges or uncertainties, I can have faith that God is with me, comforting and guiding me. This reminds me to rely on God's strength and not my own understanding.
Prayer (P): Dear God, thank you for being my shepherd and caring for me. Help me to trust you more and follow your guidance in my life. When I face difficult times, may I remember that you are with me, comforting and protecting me. Amen.
Feel free to adapt this template to fit your own study or explore different passages of Scripture using the SOAP method!
By following the SOAP method, you can deepen your understanding of Scripture, grow closer to God, and experience transformation in your life. I encourage you to give it a try and see how God speaks to you through His Word. If you have any questions or want to share your SOAP study, feel free to do so in the comments below.
Happy studying!

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Bringing a Siberian Husky puppy into your home is an exciting and rewarding experience. However, finding a reputable and trustworthy source to purchase your furry friend is crucial to ensure a healthy and happy addition to your family. With the increasing demand for Husky puppies in India, it's essential to do your research and choose the best place to acquire your new companion. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you make the right decision:

1. Reputable Breeders: Seek out reputable breeders who prioritize the health and well-being of their dogs above all else. Look for breeders who are registered with kennel clubs and adhere to ethical breeding practices. Reputable breeders will provide health clearances for the parents of the puppies, offer guidance and support, and allow you to visit their facilities to meet the puppies and their parents in person.
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[currently on episode 8]
My two cents on events and the people -
— Courtney & Aiden I liked how Aiden treated Lebo a lot. Courtney was just a mystery. I feel like these two didn't get a lot of screen time but it could also be because there was no/little drama. Didn't get good vibes from Courtney after they moved back. The "dude" thing was very off putting. Aiden seems like a nice guy, but he's indecisive and unemployed. Why does Courtney want to marry him if she's looking for stability? They don't even look like they're crazy in love or something.
— Khanya A lot to say about her. This is a long one. She was abusive in many ways. However, (unpopular opinion coming), I don't think that the points that she was making were unreasonable. It was her way of doing it.
Example 1, when she met Isaac's friends and they started asking her about why Isaac hasn't been eating well when there's a woman in the house. I would not entertain that sexist BS either. That was out of line. This made Isaac get on her nerves about dishes. Yes, I personally like things clean BUT we're all different people. In an ideal scenario, yes the dishes would be done when you're living with someone BUT these people are all strangers and I wouldn't be doing my chores on someone else's time especially if they're being an ass to me. The whole "what do you bring to the table" thing was also crazy for me for because 1. It's not a job interview and 2. They barely knew each other. He could've asked her anything like "what are some aspects you're trying to work on? Or what do you think works in your relationships?" Anything. Endless possibilities. And he chose the stupidest question.
Example 2, the siza, nkateko, and her scene. Uhfff. There was too much rage in that scene and it was hard to watch. I'm sure everyone understands how badly khanya behaved there but I'll play the devil's advocate for a second. Siza, while seems like a really nice person, has some issues to deal with with her laughing situation, because when you laugh in front of (or worse, AT) an angry person, it tends to agitate them further. Because it's not funny. Be an adult for a second and recognise that this is a serious situation. I understand that laughing is a coping mechanism for some people but it's not always perceived well. Two, Khanya was in fact right for establishing boundaries. Like hello, you showed up unannounced in someone else's house. Nkateko did the same thing. Just barged in like he owned th house with no regard to the othe person living in the house. Where are your manners? Idk if this is a cultural thing because everyone kept going to everyone's house without notice, just randomly showing up. I don't get it.
Lastly, I understand that a lot of people might not agree with me here but I'm trying to understand why Khanya behaved that way. She is a strong woman who's not afraid to speak her mind and society doesn't always take that well. Clearly, Isaac's mom hated her and I see that their culture treats men and woman differently. This is not to take away from the fact that she was abusive and escalated situations that could've been handled better.
— Ruth, Isaac, Nolla, Lebo Lebo's a gem and I hope she blocked Nolla from her life. Period. Nolla, doesn't deserve any attention. Ruth, love that she's unapologetic about her actions. She knows what she wants and she's not afraid to ask for it. Deserves muchhhhhh better than Isaac and def Nolla. Isaac, man, get off your high horse. There's some deeply ingrained gender superiority in that man. I have a bad feeling about him.
— Sizakele & Lindile This couple is a question mark for me. Like why come to a show like this when you've only been together for 6 months? Also, the whole gift thing, Siza again just randomly showed up at someone's house and ruined their evening. Like stop going to other people's houses. It's not wrong to speak your mind, but there is a time and place for it, ideally arranged in advance, agreed by both parties.
— Thabi, Genesis, Lindile Genesis looked a bit hurt but I liked how he was dealing with things. Showed maturity. Thabi and Lindile really got along well I think. The Love triangles are messy, def not as bad as the other couples tho. At least they're keeping it civil. I feel like these 3 people at least seem aware that they are on television while the others have forgotten this liittle detail.
In conclusion - I didn't understand why they were trying to replace their partners permanently. The idea is to work on your issues and go back to your OG partner. While there's always room for feelings to develop, it's like no one really spoke about their old partners with the idea of working on their relationships with them. I think they completely missed the point of the show here, but in the drama department, the season was on point!! It was a bit too intense honestly. Could've held back a lil and I never thought I'd say that for the ultimatum/lib producers lol.

I am 18+ and all characters are 18+
Hey there everyone! I’m looking for someone to play as a celebrity for me but in a classic girl next door style roleplay. The thinking was that you would play as a girl who’s just moved into the house beside mine and we begin from our first interaction. There’s many ways that we could do this. Maybe you could move in with your parents and at the start we have to sneak around without either of our sets of parents finding out we’re sleeping with the person next door. Maybe you move in with your friends after moving the year before to college/university and all your friends have been trying to set you up with a man for a while. Or maybe if you like a more scandalous scenario you move in with your boyfriend/husband and you end up cheating on him with me because he is so boring. Or potentially you have your own scenario, I’d love to hear those too! Whatever we choose this will brew into a full blown love story between us both, where eventually you leave the girl next door title behind and become the girl who I wake up next to every morning.
I’m looking for someone who doesn’t want to rush things and likes a good detailed role play ideally, so if you’re someone who does one line responses/ low effort replies then I’m afraid I’m not the partner for you! My only other request is that so I know you have read the full post I’m asking you to in your opening message tell me who you would like to play as and also how long your responses are. Thank you!
Celebrities: Sydney Sweeney, Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Madison Beer, Margot Robbie, Chantel Jeffries, Sommer Ray, Alissa Violet, Katie Sigmond, Charli D’Amelio, Pineapplebrat, Maren Turmo, Lauren Alexis, Sabrina Carpenter, Anne Hathaway, Millie Bobby Brown, Erna Husko, Bella Poarch, Sssniperwolf, Taylor Swift and Addison Rae. Or bring your own suggestion and maybe we can make it work!

For context: I started therapy nearly five years ago - I’d recently left an abusive relationship and was in the middle of another one (which I did not realise at the time). I had a lot of trauma from the previous relationship and was in a place of co-dependency and needing men’s validation to feel worthy and alive, and accepted awful treatment in search of that. I left my second abusive relationship during these five years and have now been single for nearly four years.
I’ve been dating in that time but nothing has ever stuck. In yesterday’s session I explained why yet another ‘thing’ had ended and I said to my therapist, ‘I’m not going to beg someone to be who I need them to be, or chase a relationship out of fear of being alone. If they can’t meet my needs and I keep feeling disappointed, I’m out -‘ or to that effect. She was grinning at me like a proud mum and I asked why she was smiling and she said, ‘It’s just so great to hear you say this. Who is this person? Because it isn’t ‘(name we assigned to traumatised and insecure me).’
I still keep thinking about it because this is just my mindset now, but on reflecting, I realised I NEVER would have ended something that was disappointing me a year - or two years - ago. I’d keep chasing and hoping and giving chances until I was broken. And I’d find myself with abusive and avoidant men because I kept following the same pattern.
It’s taken a long time, and we’ve done a lot of digging and painful work, and I’ve questioned whether it’s working or if it’s taking ‘too long’ or if I should give up. But yesterday showed me that it has all been worth it and that my therapist is the most patient, wonderful person. And when she told me ‘it’s slow, but it’s going in the right direction,’ she was right.
So, if you feel like your therapy isn’t working or it’s taking ‘too long’ and you haven’t ’seen results’ - don’t give up 💖 and if anyone has stories similar to mine, I’d love to hear them!

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Cross posted on amitheasshole
Sorry in advance this is long. Hello Reddit! I (31F) am coming to you with a situation that happened at my wedding a little over a month ago that I am still thinking about and unsure how to feel or what to do.
Context: The morning of my wedding was SUPER stressful. Our wedding coordinator just vanished, the photographer was an hour and a half late, my make up team was supposed to be 2 people to get through the bridal party and family members in time, but instead was just one woman… all that to say I was stressed, trying to remember our schedule for the day ( which the coordinator had) and get us everywhere on time. With the photographer being late we were RUSHING to get our photos taken quickly. We had an upstairs section of the venue for the wedding parties to get ready and use for photos that the venue told me was private for us. Unfortunately there was no signage, staff, or anything around to tell people that. Despite having 2 sitting rooms downstairs, all our friends and family who arrived super early chose to stand in the hallway of the upstairs separating the bride room from the groom room while we were trying to do photos there.
Where I might be an asshole: The noise and chaos was already stressing me out along with the fact that we were stuck in this small hot room with the door closed because of the ruckus in the hall. The photographer had pre-staged a bottle of champagne and glasses for us to use for photographs in the hall. When someone went to get them, they realized we were one glass short. We’re all like “where’s the other glass? Did the venue forget one?” And one of my bridesmaids says “well Kathy (my step mom 56F) is drinking from one.” I should have realized at the time that since our champagne bottle was unopened, Kathy’s glass was not our missing glass, but I didn’t. Either way Kathy heard us talking about the missing glass from the hall and said “bride can use mine, I’m her step mom she won’t mind drinking after me!”
I didn’t immediately take her up on it because I was still processing everyone being in our space and taking our things (so I thought at the time). Instead I was so annoyed I stuck my heard in the hall and sternly announced that everyone who was not involved in pictures needed to wait downstairs as they were not supposed to be up here. There was a lot of grumbling but people slowly started to clear out. As I processed more I then shouted through the door, “Wait Kathy, before you go we do need your champagne glass”. And she gave it to me.
I thought that was the end of it, but when we moved in to taking family photos, I did a photo alone with my dad (65M) and when he came up to stand beside me he said “Kathy is really angry with you you know.” And I was like “what? Why?” And he said “for accusing her of stealing your champagne and kicking her out from the upstairs”.
I didn’t have time to reply because we had to smile for pictures. I hadnt seen my step mom in the intervening 45 minutes so I had no idea. I did definitely think at the time Kathy took the venue champagne, But I never voiced that to her. Though I did kick her and everyone else out of the upstairs when they did not know they weren’t supposed to be up there.
When it came time to do the whole family photo, Kathy tried to avoid being in the photo all together. When my step brother (her son 26M) forced her to come, she rolled her eyes and begrudgingly stood next to me, but refused to smile, look at me, or talk to me. (In the photos we got back from the photographer she is SO PISSED it’s unreal). At that moment I realized she was LEGIT angry.
The stress from the day, feeling like a bitch for ordering people around, and then having family members angry with me just became too much. I had to take a break and cry for like half an hour the redo my make up which made us all more late. I have ADHD and don’t handle loudness, chaos, or rejection well which likely contributed to my melting down at that point.
Aftermath: I got myself together enough to finish photos, with only a few breaks to cry more, and then got it together to walk down the aisle. Kathy took photos with everyone else in the family smiling like crazy during the night before she left the reception early because she had a headache. My dad almost left too, but I reminded him he was mine and my husband’s ride to our hotel.
At the end of the night during the car ride, I told my dad how after he told me Kathy was pissed and then she was so visibly pissed in the middle of photos that I ended up crying for a while that morning. I hoped he would realize that telling your daughter that in the middle of father daughter photos probably wasn’t the smoothest move, but he just said “oh shit.” And changed the subject.
The next day, Kathy acted fine with me and normal so I assumed she wanted to sweep things under the rug (my family doesn’t have a great track record for handling conflict in a healthy way). I asked my dad about it all and he has at various times told me Kathy’s reactions at the wedding were because she “mixed her meds and took too much because she was feeling anxious” and also told me “she only got emotional because she didn’t take her meds”. We haven’t talked about it since.
Here’s where I don’t know what to do: I keep thinking about how upset and stressed I was the morning of my wedding, it’s making me feel resentful because it’s tarnishing my memories and the experience. But… I don’t know if I have a right to feel this way. I did kind of snap at everyone to make them leave the second floor when they didn’t know they weren’t supposed to be there and I did take Kathy’s class from her in not the most polite way. My dad had super terrible timing in telling me “Kathy is pissed at you”, but also… if I hadn’t of been bossy at people, she wouldn’t be pissed.
So my question is this: AITA for bossing my step mom around during photo time and taking her glass that was legitimately hers?
should I address it with her and my dad to get my feelings off my chest or is this such a silly problem I need to let it go?

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In the journey of life, some paths are more treacherous than others, winding through the shadows of addiction. It’s a journey that tests the limits of our strength, courage, and, most importantly, our faith. Yet, in the midst of this battle, many have discovered a powerful ally that lights the way and offers hope for recovery: prayer.
The Foundation of Faith At the heart of overcoming addiction is the fundamental belief in a power greater than ourselves. This belief, for many, is rooted in faith—a conviction that we are never alone, even in our darkest hours. Faith assures us of God’s unwavering presence, offering a beacon of hope when the shadows of addiction seem insurmountable.
The Power of Prayer Prayer is more than a routine or ritual; it is the language of the heart that connects us with the divine. It’s a form of spiritual communication that provides strength, solace, and guidance. Through prayer, we open our hearts to receive God’s grace, enabling us to face our struggles with a renewed sense of purpose and hope.
A Source of Strength For those battling addiction, prayer serves as a source of strength. It empowers individuals to navigate through cravings, moments of weakness, and the emotional turmoil that accompanies recovery. By surrendering our fears and anxieties to God, we gain the courage to continue on the path of sobriety, even when it feels like an uphill battle.
A Path to Healing Prayer also initiates a process of inner healing. It encourages self-reflection, helping individuals to confront the underlying issues that may have contributed to their addiction. Through heartfelt prayers, we seek forgiveness for our past mistakes and ask for guidance to make better choices in the future. This spiritual dialogue fosters a sense of peace and acceptance, essential components for healing and personal growth.
Building a Supportive Community The act of praying together, whether with family, friends, or within a faith community, strengthens the bonds of support that are crucial for recovery. It creates a shared spiritual experience that uplifts everyone involved, reminding those struggling with addiction that they are not alone. This sense of community can provide comfort during challenging times and celebrate successes along the way.
Testimonies of Transformation Countless individuals have shared testimonies of how faith and prayer have transformed their lives, guiding them out of the darkness of addiction into the light of recovery. These stories are not just accounts of personal triumphs; they are beacons of hope for others facing similar battles. They demonstrate that, with faith and prayer, change is possible, and a life free from addiction is within reach.
Embracing the Journey Overcoming addiction is a journey that requires patience, perseverance, and faith. It’s about learning to lean on a power greater than ourselves and finding solace in the promise of God’s love and grace. Prayer is a key that unlocks the door to this spiritual journey, offering a path to recovery that is grounded in hope, strengthened by faith, and illuminated by divine light.
As we navigate through the challenges of addiction, let us remember that we are never alone. Our faith, coupled with the power of prayer, provides the strength we need to overcome the obstacles we face. It’s a journey of healing, transformation, and ultimately, redemption. With God as our guide, we can and will find our way out of the shadows and into the light of a new dawn.
Remember, the path to recovery is a journey of a thousand steps, and it begins with a single, powerful act of faith: prayer.
Self-Reflection Questions/Journal Prompts:

1. Reflecting on Faith: How has your faith (or understanding of a higher power) provided strength in times of personal struggle, particularly with addiction or other challenges? Describe a moment when you felt this support most profoundly.
2. The Role of Prayer: Reflect on your experiences with prayer during difficult times. How do you feel it has impacted your journey toward recovery or healing?
3. A Dialogue with the Divine: Write a letter to God (or your understanding of a higher power) about your struggles with addiction. What would you ask for? What gratitude would you express?
4. Strength in Vulnerability: Reflect on a moment when admitting your weakness or vulnerability led to a discovery of inner strength. How did this change your perspective on seeking help or relying on faith?
5. Healing and Forgiveness: How has the concept of forgiveness—whether forgiving others or yourself—played a role in your recovery or personal growth? Consider moments of forgiveness that have sparked healing.
6. Community and Support: Write about the importance of community in your life. How has being part of a supportive group, faith-based or otherwise, helped you through your struggles?
7. Lessons from the Shadows: What are the most valuable lessons you’ve learned from the darkest times in your life, including any battles with addiction? How have these lessons shaped your faith or spirituality?
8. The Power of Testimony: Reflect on a story of recovery (yours or someone else’s) that has inspired you. What elements of this story resonate with you most, and how does it fuel your hope for the future?
9. A Conversation with Your Future Self: Imagine having a conversation with the future version of yourself, who has successfully navigated the path to recovery. What advice or words of wisdom do they offer?
10. Daily Acts of Faith: Identify small, daily acts where you can express or practice your faith and spirituality. How might these acts contribute to your journey of healing and recovery?

Dealing with the mother in law is hard enough, but can you imagine if you also need to deal with his sisters?
His oldest sister is living next door with her husband and her parent in laws. Her husband has a little bro. According to what she said, the brother is spoiled by the parents and she dislike him. Therefore, her front door uses key because she doesn’t want the brother to come so easily and so often. But our front door uses passcode, and she came over to our house every weekends at that time. She stayed the whole day in our house on weekends.
My husbands father has diabetes and needs kidney dialysis. Most of the time, his second sis is the one who took him to the doctor or hospital. But she needs to work, so my husband also needs to help from time to time. However, whenever they ask the oldest sis to help with the dad, she would say, I am married out already. In my memory, she seldom took the dad to the doctor or the kidney dialysis. I am not good at driving, and was pregnant at that time, I picked his dad up from the hospital once (what is ironic here is that his second sis thought it was their oldest sis picked them up from the hospital even though she is the one also complained the biggest never helped), helped his second sis to send his dad to the kidney dialysis ( because she needs people to help the dad get out or in the car), and helped with translation for his dad’s physical therapy when his second sis was not available. In January of 2021, his dad’s situation is very bad and the nurse asked them to make a decision if the hospital should save his life if ….. the chance is only 50/50, and even though he was saved, he would have to do kidney dialysis for the rest of his life, and he also would have to have his leg amputation. Considering his life quality and the care taking part, his mom and second sis agreed to let him passed away naturally if that really happens. My husband had a hard time making the decisions. The oldest sister kept crying over there, and said we should not give up his life. Suddenly, she turned to me and asked about my opinion. Then I expressed my opinion, if you guys decide to save his life then you guys should share the responsibility of taking care of him and help with doctor visit and kidney dialysis, but you guys also need to think about his life quality and the fact that he would lose his legs. His second sis agreed with what I said, and my husband agreed with his mum and second sis at the end The oldest sis also agreed with then after her husband s persuasion. After his dad passed away, the oldest sis is the one cried the hardest, and the mum told one of their aunt on the phone how sad the oldest daughter is, and asked her not to cry so much, otherwise her health might be affected. Mam, you should show your love and contribute more to your father when he s still alive.
After I had my first kid, especially my relationship with my mother in law was like freezing at that time, my husband and I would go to visit my parents every weekend, one reason is that I could escape that prison like house, the other reason is that my parents could help me with the baby there so that I can rest a little bit. However, I accidentally found out she complained to my husband about me in the message why I always showed them bitchy face at home and why would I go back to my parents house every weekend. But the fact is she came over to our house more often when their dad’s situation was bad. And after the dad passed away, she still came over very often, which lead to her mother in law yelling at her at one time(when her father in law was in hospital because of Covid), saying no daughter in law would go back to her mums house so frequently. She’s lucky to have her husband to back her up by then. And she came over to our house to complained about it, and said I was married to her son but not selling myself to his family. My mother in law told her to keep quiet then the situation would become better.
Talking about the message, how I found out she bitched about me and my family is also very interesting. Thats like when my son was like about 8 months old, my husband told me to let his mum to watch the baby a little bit and would go grocery shopping with me after that meeting. I was waiting for my husband in his office room, and his mom was holding the baby to nap. I left my phone in the living room, so I played with my husband s phone. I accidentally went to the message, and saw that the last msg his oldest sis said is if you go bankrupt don’t expect me to help you. I was wondering what would make her say this. Then I went into their msg. The first time I found out that actually she had so many complaints about my family and me. So my husband got my dad a free tablet through promotion and he shipped it to our house for setup. She saw that package with my dad’s name on it. Second sis said it might be sending here for set up. In the text she told my husband that she wanted to get a tablet and ask for suggestion. My husband asked why would u need that, you don’t use that. Then she said is this your father in law s Xmas gift? My husband explained that’s through a promotion, not he buying it. Then she said, I guess he would not get a Christmas gift since you already got him a house! lol my dad paid half of that retirement house. And because my sis and I could not get a good rate, my husband said he could help, but my sis s side will be responsible for half of the mortgage. My husband s name is also on that title! How come this house would become my dad’s Christmas gift? And in the message, she also said she s not as lucky as me, no need to wash dishes at home. But the fact is I am the one who cooked most in our house and did most of the dish cleaning before my baby came out, I am the one who cleaned the house all the time. I didn’t do so many dishes wash after the baby was born because I needed to take care of the baby and power pump is very exhausting for me at that time. For her, she doesn’t cook much at her house, because either her father in law cook or the parent in laws bring food home when they are off work or her mum would cook and ask the second sis to bring food over! And her parents in laws would clean the whole house every Wednesday at that time! Reading this I felt super angry, my face was burning and my heart was about to jump out of my breast! I directly replied bitch to her! I hung up on her when she called my husband s phone. After my husband finished the meeting , I said, “ u r in trouble now, because I just called your sis bitch!” She called my mother in law saying the brother curse her. And MIL came knocking at the door, disregarding if my husband is still in the meeting or my son was napping in her arm. She asked my husband why cursed his sis! I couldn’t stand any more, then I exploded, and questioned her why every time you defend your daughter no matter shes right or not. Do you know what she said about my parents and me in the message. I also directly called her bitch and claimed that it's her who kicked my mom out of our house when she was here to help me! That became a big arguement and I took my son back to my parents house right after the arguement.
Because of my husband, I tried to fix the relationship after half a year, and we had our own house as well.
However, just two days ago (5/14), his oldest sis called him around 10:30pm using second sis s phone because her husband got her a new phone and would like my husband to set it up for her. Her old phone is still usable, why the new phone must be set up now? And my husband is wondering why she’s not using the her husband’s phone to call but second sister’s phone. My husband went to check and found out she moved into our house, where his mom and second sis are living, with her 18 month son . And He traced that she was living there since 3/16. Not sure about exactly when as the history can only go back to two or three months. My husband and his second sis are the owners, and my husband is helping paying the mortgage ( before we moved out, he is the only one paying the mortgage). Why no one telling us about her move in. And we are sure she has no issue with her husband and parents in law because the husband just bought her the new iPhone and she s living in our house on weekdays, but on weekends she would go back to her own house. How hypocritical it is! When my son was about 8 months old she complained we went back to my parents house every weekend. But now she moved into our house even though her house is next door !!! My husband called the second sis and told her about this, expressed his disappointment about not letting him knowing this, telling her this whole shit is basically slapping my face. And also told them we are going to cancel NC trip. BTW, the oldest sister texted my husband asked him to go back to our house help clean the doggie this week, before the NC trip. Why the heck you live there , eat there, free baby sitter there, you can’t clean the dog with your sister?!!!

The parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the most enduring stories from the Bible, offering deep insights into forgiveness, redemption, and the power of unconditional love. Its themes resonate profoundly with the journey many face in recovering from addiction, providing not just a blueprint for spiritual renewal but also practical wisdom for those walking the path toward healing.
Understanding the Parable In this well-known parable, a young man demands his inheritance early, squanders it on a life of excess, and finds himself destitute. In his lowest moment, he decides to return home, expecting scorn and rejection. Instead, his father welcomes him with open arms, celebrating his return rather than condemning his departure. This story, at its heart, is about redemption and the possibility of a new beginning, regardless of past mistakes.
The First Steps Back The journey of the Prodigal Son mirrors the initial steps towards recovery from addiction. The decision to return home symbolizes the moment of realization and acknowledgment of one’s addiction, where the individual understands the need for change. Like the Prodigal Son, this acknowledgment often comes in the depths of despair, when the consequences of addiction are undeniable and all-consuming.
Facing the Past One of the hardest steps on the path to recovery is facing the past and the harm caused to oneself and others. The Prodigal Son’s return home is a metaphor for facing one’s mistakes and the humility it takes to seek forgiveness. It’s about confronting the reality of one’s actions and the impact they have had, not just on oneself but on family, friends, and community.
The Role of Forgiveness The father’s response in the parable highlights the power of forgiveness in the recovery process. Forgiveness, both self-forgiveness and receiving forgiveness from others, is pivotal. It’s a recognition that everyone deserves a second chance, that our past actions do not define our future. This unconditional love and acceptance are what many seek from a higher power, their loved ones, and themselves during recovery.
A Celebration of Renewal The celebration upon the son’s return home underscores the joy of recovery and renewal. It’s a reminder that returning to a life free from addiction is not merely a return to normalcy but a cause for celebration, a second chance at life that should be embraced with joy and gratitude. This celebration is a powerful motivator for those in recovery, offering hope and something beautiful to strive towards.
Lessons for the Journey Ahead: The parable of the Prodigal Son offers several key lessons for anyone on the path to recovery from addiction:
Acknowledgment is the First Step: Recognizing one’s need for help is the critical first step toward healing.
Humility Opens Doors: Admitting mistakes and seeking forgiveness are acts of courage that open the path to recovery.
Forgiveness Heals: Forgiving oneself and accepting forgiveness from others are essential for healing and growth.
Support is Crucial: Just as the father welcomed his son with open arms, having a supportive community is vital for recovery.
Every Day is a Celebration: Every moment of sobriety is a victory, a testament to the human spirit’s resilience and the joy of a second chance at life.
The story of the Prodigal Son is a powerful narrative that resonates with anyone on a journey of recovery from addiction. It serves as a reminder that no matter how far we may stray, there is always a way back. Through humility, forgiveness, and the support of a loving community, recovery is not just a possibility; it’s a cause for celebration.
Self-Reflecting Questions/Journal Prompts:

1. Moment of Realization: Reflect on the moment you realized that change was necessary for your life. How did you feel, and what motivated you to seek a different path?
2. Facing the Past: Consider the challenges you’ve faced in confronting your past actions and their consequences. How have you managed to seek forgiveness from yourself and others?
3. Accepting Forgiveness: Write about a time when you felt truly forgiven, either by yourself, someone you hurt, or a higher power. How did this forgiveness impact your recovery journey?
4. The Role of Humility: How has humility played a role in your path to recovery? Reflect on moments when admitting vulnerability or asking for help led to significant growth.
5. Support System: Who has been your “welcoming father” on this journey? Describe how their support has made a difference in your life.
6. A New Beginning: What does the concept of a “new beginning” mean to you in the context of recovery? How have you embraced this new chapter in your life?
7. Lessons Learned: Reflect on the most valuable lessons you’ve learned through your recovery process. How have these lessons shaped your perspective on life and relationships?
8. Celebrating Milestones: Think about the milestones in your recovery. How have you celebrated these achievements, and why is it important to recognize them?
9. Forgiving Yourself: Forgiving oneself can be one of the hardest parts of the recovery journey. Write about your experience with self-forgiveness and the challenges you’ve faced.
10. A Letter to Your Future Self: Imagine writing a letter to your future self, reflecting on your hopes, dreams, and the person you hope to become. What advice would you give to your future self about maintaining resilience and hope on the journey ahead?

I am a bisexual male. I am 19 years old. No one besides my current boyfriend knows(obviously). I’m not here to ask your opinion on gay/LGBT people. But I’m here to ask about your friends. If a good friend of yours came out as gay/bisexuals/trans how would you react? A few of my good friends are Christians. They’ve shown a mild disliking for people of the LGBT community. But one says although he doesn’t agree with it, he still would have no issue being friends with a member of the LGBT community. I myself am not religious, but I also don’t hate or condemn religion. I personally don’t think my beliefs align with any religion but I recognize that it’s ok and that everyone is different and should have the freedom to choose whatever they do/believe in.

EDIT: It’s family members AND romantic partners.
I’m not talking about mourning or breakups, I’m talking about being far away or not seeing each other for long periods of time. Like, not talking to your partners, friends or parents/siblings for hours, days, weeks, even months and not even feeling it.
My boyfriend asked me today why whenever he says things like «I miss you» I hit him with the «but we saw each other just a day ago», and, honestly, I think I don’t know. I noticed earlier in my life that I usually don’t miss the people I don’t talk to anymore, not even a little, but I never thought it would happen with my boyfriend too.
Is this common?

I AM NOT OOP. OOP is u/ReverendMuddyGrimes
Originally posted on relationships
2 updates – short
Content warning: drug and alcohol abuse, waste of questionable origin
Original post - October 7th, 2023
Update 1 - March 17th, 2024
Update 2 - May 15th, 2024
Sister-in-law told me my wife cheated while on vacation
The players in this drama. My wife who for the purpose of this post shall be called Anne (female 47). My sister-in-law (female 40) who we shall call Shannon. SIL's cheating partner (male mid 40s) known hereafter as Tony. And myself (male, so close to 50 that I can reach out and slap it). We shall refer to me as "me". Usual disclaimers of cell phone and English is my first language, I just suck at it. So my wife had to travel to her step father's house. He is in very poor health, and she went there to help set up home heath. She was there for a week, and we were in constant contact. Her sister is a drunk and a drug addict. At several points during the visit, we were on video chat when "Shannon" came into the room where my wife and her father were. She was buck ass naked, raging drunk. In front of her father. I was mortified, and I'm sure he was too. Now "Shannon" is married, but separated. She has a live in boyfriend. "Tony" is my father-in-law's primary care giver. For the flight home, "Anne" missed her flight. "Tony" was driving her to the airport. There was an unusual amount of road construction, and they arrived late. She had to take a different flight. Not a big deal. After she was home for a few days, the following text exchange happened between me and Shannon. Shannon: they fucked. Me: who, and did you film it? We could make a fortune on pornhub! Shannon: I saw him leaving her room and smiling. You know she didn't miss her flight! He ain't denying it. Me: well, if they did, he's the luckiest man alive.
Now guys, I know that I have a better chance of creating a fart powered personal jet than this story has of being true. It's just not in her nature. That said, damn that woman to the depths of Detroit's South side for putting the idea in my head.
So, the question: how do I deal with a crazy drunk 80lb woman from 1000 miles away. I can't block her, because the rest of her family has. If something happens to the father-in-law while Tony is at work, I'm the only one she can contact.
Tldr: drunk SIL claims wife cheated. She didn't. I have to decide how to deal with her.
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Indianblanket
Tell Tony you are blocking Shannon and to please contact you directly with any updates he receives from Shannon while he's at work.
Block Shannon.
Call Dad daily.
EdgeCityRed
Yeah, I had a former friend like Shannon: a heavy drinker, mental issues (no offense intended to people dealing with mental issues, but this was the main factor in that case), major liar who'd fixate on specific things to lie about.
I did block this person in every conceivable way but I can't think of anything else to do in your situation but ignore the behavior since you have to be in contact. OR, you and your wife could just talk to Tony about the father-in-law with the understanding that if Tony quits being the caregiver or breaks up with Shannon, he passes your contact info to the next caregiver. If something happens when Tony is at work, he'd still probably know before you.
Anyway, you have nothing to worry about with the wife anyway; you're too funny to dump.
\too funny to dump. I have a host of exes that would strongly disagree. Unless you meant funny looking. Then, they would come down solidly on your side*
Update 1
Several months ago my drunk of a SIL (f-40) told me (m-50) that my wife of 12 years (f-47) cheated on me while setting her her step dad's home health in Detroit. I, of course, didn't believe her. A lot has happened since then. First, we all went up for Christmas. While we were there, SIL (I called her Shannon in the original post) stormed in and claimed that my wife was having sex with her boyfriend "Tony" on the front porch. Two problems with that. 1) It's Detroit in December so it's cold as a well digger's ass outside. 2) my wife is in the chair next to mine. SIL ended up assaulting Tony right after I returned home. She ended up in jail where she was placed on a 3 day psych hold. Apparently being a drunken meth addict makes you crazy. Who knew? Mid January, my father-in-law passed away. This sent SIL into a spiral. Especially when she found out that she couldn't stay in the family home anymore as it had to be sold. She was given $35,000 from her father's retirement to get a new place and hold her over until the sale of the house. My wife and I drove up to prepare the house to go on the market. Y'all, I've been in nasty houses before, but not like this. My father-in-law kept this place immaculate. Now, in just 2 months, it qualifies for an episode of Hoarders. There is dog crap halfway up the walls in the den. I didn't even know dogs could poop that high! There were several empty bottles of $350 tequila in the living room. We figure that she will have drank her entire inheritance in six months. We had to rent a dumpster for me to shovel all of her garbage in to. Obviously, I changed the locks and garage door codes. Im a career garage door installer, so that part was easily done. Even more obviously, all those people who responded to the original post that my wife cheated were VERY wrong. Edit: the dog is a chihuahua. We assume that it did it's doggie business off the back of the couch, since we had to move the couch to find what was causing the smell. We can't take the dog because SIL refuses to see us. TLDR, Wife, who I knew didn't cheat even though her sister claimed she did, was exonerated because her sister is batshit crazy from meth and alcohol.
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Scarletnightingale
Sir, given that she is an alcoholic with a meth addiction, I would assume that that was not dog poop on the walls. Alcoholics tend to have issues with their digestive system and meth and alcohol mess with judgement and a person caring of they pooped on the wall.
Good luck with the house, and I'm sorry that your SIL is making things so much more difficult for you during the loss of your wife's father.
Elfich47 If she making meth in the house, you may need a decon team to clean the site up.
She doesn't make it, just uses. We know this by the amount of dealers that FIL had to chase off
Update 2
I mentioned in my last post that my Father-in-law passed away. From insurance and his retirement both of his daughters received $104k before taxes. We paid our taxes up front leaving us just over $80k. We really don't have much debt, so we put it all on our house. My SIL however chose to accept a lump sum. In the update, when she had gotten the first installment of $35k, I said she would have drank it all in 6 months. Apparently I am a very optimistic man. She has drank,shot up, and snorted the entire $104k in less than 3 months. Through most of the high times, she sent my wife incredibly awful texts claiming that her dad never loved her. Technically it was my wife's step-dad. One of the claims made was that if he loved her he would have adopted her. SIL was too young to remember, but he did try. Her birth father wouldn't sign off on it. Anyway, she is out of money. My wife is getting around a dozen slurred phone calls a day begging her to let SIL sleep on our couch. That is a giant HELL NO from us. We expect to hear any day that she has been found dead.
TLDR: SIL blew her entire inheritance on drugs and alcohol. Now after insulting my wife for months, wants to live with us.
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crom_77
Sounds like you have a head on your shoulders. SIL sounds like a nightmare. Money can wreck a family if it's not handled carefully, I've seen it happen several times. People live like there's going to be a big payout at the end, or like they deserve something.
HuntEnvironmental863
Do you think in 3 months OP will be back on here cause Anne took the 80k and ran off with Tony?
80k is gone. It went on our mortgage. As for Tony, he disappeared when the SIL ran out of money.
Marked as concluded per OOP.
No brigading, no harassment.

I was quite a shy kid growing up and my dad bought this for me to help me.
it was a 2d single player game. you were a blue tall robot and you lived on a planet, there were other robots you could talk with and you had the option of saying rude or nice things to them (i think). to travel to other the other bigger planets- like the one you started on- you would travel to these smaller ones where youd get asked a series of questions, i remember there only being 4 answer options you could choose from. i remember some of the questions being like a quiz- for example, whats your personality, are you an introvert or extrovert etc and some of them were more specific like asking how you feel with your gender identity, how you feel about yourself etc. i remember youd also get "emailed" by a some sort of professor who would give you positive messages like- youve got this, everything will be ok ( im not 100 on this ) i also 100 remember you could collect furniture to decorate the planets you unlocked.
i also think its still available on ps4
please help me find this! very odd game now that im remembering it but it was one of the first games i was introduced to.

I've posted on here a lot before, met a few good people. Most don't last, some have longer than others. I admit it's largely my fault many times, I struggle with making and keeping friends. I'll say now, I greatly struggle with closeness. When I get close I feel things and my brain decides that means it's time to go insane. I have depression, anxiety, and other things undiagnosed but likely: PTSD, autism, general abandonment and rejection issues. For my own mental health I respond to few messages, if you've messaged in the past I welcome you to again and apologize for not responding before.
With that out of the way, hi. I'm John. Male, 24 from the US, New Hampshire specifically. Pansexual, and recently realized I may be aromantic. Fair warning I don't really separate romantic vs platonic love so if anything becomes uncomfortable let me know.
For hobbies I'm mostly pretty basic. I game on PC, mostly slow paced games. Slay the Spire, Stardew Valley, board games on Tabletop Sim and such. I also enjoy visual novels, especially some with strategy elements. Can't mention by name here but that fact probably hints as to what they are. I love watching movies with people, and shows. Mainly horror since that's my favorite genre but I find anything fun with others. Anime is fun too, and manga sometimes. Not too into them yet so haven't seen much. I have a tarot deck that I don't know how to use, when I was younger those and Wicca fascinated me but stepping into them myself was too overwhelming.
I'm a very very open person for better or worse. If you're sensitive to topics I'll avoid them of course. I know it's asking a lot after saying I respond to very few messages but please say something about yourself if you do message. I may come across as boring or uncaring at first at times, I partially shut down when speaking to new people and struggle a lot to ask questions.
Just some extra stuff :)
I have a chihuahua and used to have pomeranians. I'm not big on voice calls, especially if we aren't playing a game together. I don't mind sharing a photo.
Possible TW: I recently relapsed on self harm so it may come up.
I'm open to anyone 18+. I'm LGBTQ+ friendly of course.

Hey guys. So I've been attending the job centre for 2 months now. Last month I got a job as a personal banker and they said it would take a few weeks to complete checks due to strict due-diligence requirements in the financial industry. There has been a delay issue with references as my previous job was freelance - so I have not started yet. However, since I was offered a job, my main work coach (great guy) said that i only need to attend weekly meetings via phone call. So, yesterday at my weekly meeting via phone, i had a different work coach to my main one. She was rude, demeaning, investigative, dismissive and made underhanded comments during the call. Think she was skeptical I got a job. Until now I had a mostly positive view of the jobcentre. She has really spoilt it. I thought people talking of cr*ppy job coaches were lazy complainers. Weirdly, despite her NOT BEING MY MAIN WORK COACH, she has forced me back into in-person job centre meetings. When i told her that my main work coach said im allowed only phone appointments, I believe she lied, claiming that "there are none" and then also made up other excuses like "you have not started your job, so why cant you attend in person?". Worst of all my next in-person meeting next Wednesday is with her :( . I really don't want to ever have to go through the process of speaking to her ever again.
The good news is shortly after yesterdays negative jobcentre call, my workplace called and said that they wont need a reference from a previous employer and just some screenshots of my profile on the freelance platform i worked on and they will accept a reference-exception. They also invited me to take my passport to their HQ for a 'Right to work' check at any time of my choosing. Although I have left a message in my journal asking for my next appointment to be changed to phone only and explained my issues, they never check my journal appointment requests. Called the UC helpline and they also told me to complain and request a meeting change under "service issues" , as its apparently more likely that they will reply.
So. That comes to my main question, How do i get out of meeting her? and ideally going back to phone meetings? if the journal thing doesn't work. I really don't wanna meet that work coach again or attend the job centre again. If I chose to not attend next weeks meeting and instead go to my new workplace for the 'right to work' check at the JC meeting time, would that save me from a sanction? I will almost certainly start work before two weeks time, so wont have to worry about meeting her again or having to go to damn the job centre again. Thanks!

We've been waiting to hear results on the PGT-A test and I just got a call from my doctor. She informed me that there was some equipment error at the genetic testing facility and therefore they couldn't obtain results from our sample. Because of this, we have the choice of thawing the embryos, taking more cells, and redoing the testing or just moving forward with implantation without genetic information. She said there is about a 10% risk of embryo loss from thawing/refreezing/thawing again for a transfer based on the quality of the embryo and the standard risks related to this step.
Part of me feels like it makes sense to just move forward with the transfer w/o redoing the testing because we are relatively young and wouldn't know the genetic info if it was a "normal" pregnancy or fresh transfer. But at the same time, there is a risk of finding out issues partway through the pregnancy (if it takes) and then it brings on a whole different set of pain and difficult decisions, so if we have the possibility to avoid future heartache from genetic issues, maybe it makes sense to take the risk.
What questions would you and your partner be asking yourselves in order to help you make the decision of whether or not to take the risk of rethawing for the knowledge of genetics, or to just move forward with the transfer without the genetic info? Also open to hearing what you would do if you were in this situation.
Thanks!
Background info: Located in Utah. I am 33, husband is 34. At our ER we had 15 eggs retrieved, we had only 2 embroys make to the point of being able to freeze/perform genetic testing on. We are at IVF because I have PCOS + Endometriosis and my husband's numbers are all normal. Pre-genetic screening was fairly normal, neither of us are both carriers of anything. I got OHSS from the ER and seemed to have a relatively painful experience with lots of the side effects (not sharing this to compare/downplay others experience or claim that I had it worse, just highlighting things that are contributing to considerations).
Other info: The testing facility is taking as much ownership as they can and are refunding the cost if we don't retest, covering the cost if we do retest, and crediting us for a future PGT-A if needed. Obviously it sucks that we're in this situation but I'm trying to avoid being resentful toward the company or anything like that.

When is the best time to get help?
Hello. I 28/F have been with my partner 30/M for 4 years. We have one child together. I need advice and recommendations on what to do in this situation. I believe my partner is controlling.
to start off, I recently lost 80 pounds and am the smallest I’ve ever been my entire life. I feel confident and happy. However, my partner, does not like me wearing tank tops, crop tops, shorts or leggings in public settings. He said that it shows that I not only don’t respect him but I don’t respect myself. An example of this is when I put on a new pair of pants I had received as a gift from my cousin. They were leggings and after putting them on, I asked if he would like to run errands with me and our child. He got very upset; Said they were inappropriate to wear in public. And followed it up with, If I actually cared about him and his feelings, I wouldn’t wear revealing clothing.
the second issue is, men. no male friends, no male associates and very limited conversations with men in general. If, for example, I have an extended conversation with a male neighbor, he assumes the conversation is flirtatious and should not be happening. He’ll jokingly say “you must like him”. Our pipes in our unit broke, I was speaking to our neighbor about the breakage, and after he noticed he said “that must be your new boyfriend”.
I enjoy walking around our neighborhood. If a man at the store or on my walk, even gives me a harmless compliment, let alone says I’m attractive in any way, he would say how uncomfortable he feels when men hit on me and how he no longer wants me to go to those places because of the male presence.
Every time we speak about these issues, he always gets upset and storms off sometimes for days at a time.
advice?
tl;dr need advice on my partners controlling behavior.

This is one of the questions I have frequently asked myself and, as a beginner in philosophy now, I wonder what philosophical arguments could be made for either side. Or if there are any prominent philosophical discussions that are directly connected to this question.
For example, if you consider the logic used in Plato's Gorgias, could you argue that showing your happiness to others (thus possibly making them feel bad about themselves) is equal to being a tyrant? Therefore, should you rather strive to be an "innocent victim", who makes the effort of hiding their positive emotions?