I’ve seen that book referenced and recommended. Do you know what the main topic would be, for any wondering minds?

I can also subscribe to the thought that acute concentration can help you put things together; but maybe there is something else as well. I’m glad you were at least able to piece it together.

Yes, I’m aware it’s not rooted in mysticism but science. I still think they make good stories to tell, and most people have some experience with it.

I’m glad you’re here to talk about it! There were some parts that definitely had me rolling, like; why stand there thinking about whether it can hurt you or not? It’s a snake! I avoid them all. Also every time I see “lizard brain” it makes me giggle.

One of the things people constantly disagree with me about is children. Specifically how hard it really is to raise one, and that everyone isn’t meant to have them.

Many people don’t understand that where children begin, you end. There isn’t going to be time for things you used to do on your own time, at your own leisure. There are no natural born parents, people that can function on little sleep and overwhelming circumstances. You give up peace, money, autonomy and you don’t stop parenting until you’re gone. There are a large number of people who feel like one day, they’ll become a parent and that will be their identity. Some people start their journey in parenthood wholeheartedly believing their child is an extension of themselves; not a developing, unique person that may or may not be completely different- like no one else in the family.

Having children is the most important job that you will ever have. You don’t get to quit when you realize that maybe you aren’t cut out for it. That’s why it’s important to know yourself, and work on your trauma and shortcomings before they bleed into your children. If you aren’t prepared to make sure they have the absolute best you can provide them in all aspects of life; why are you having them? If you aren’t ready to let your priorities fall to the wayside while you guide a tiny human into themselves, you aren’t prepared.

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What’s your problem? I wasn’t put on this earth to talk with or educate you. I SAID I no longer have any interest in talking to you; you can’t understand that but you got shining grades?

Why don’t you go demand things from some other person; because I guarantee you don’t want to take this further.

When you were in school they gave you your tests face down, didn’t they?

Did you miss the pound signs and the fact they literally said they were in Bristol, England? They are across the pond, and having an awful time. Also, do you think that America and England don’t have women?

You 1,000% need to see someone. It’s not even debatable at this point. This thread is a whole case study on why it would be beneficial for you to speak to a therapist.

Wow. You need to find a therapist immediately.

Maybe your parents don’t know either. They’re just covering all their bases. What if you were kidnapped from another family and switched with the baby they had, at a park or something- while no one was looking? Maybe your parents went through the whole changeling movie and just decided to put it to bed and accept the circumstances. This probably brings you no peace, but to be honest; it doesn’t matter too much if you did or didn’t, they’re still your parents for better or worse. (I look almost exactly like my mom, so I know I’m hers, but it’s not a warm thought if it makes you feel better)

I think it’s important for people to know how their body works; besides that I guess they would understand why saliva can be used as a DNA sample. It can also be used to identify blood type, so maybe someone who doesn’t want to get blood drawn because they are afraid of needles can have their blood type identified that way. Isn’t this a community for information, just for information’s sake? Whether it’s useful or not is ultimately subjective. I can delete the post though, if it really is that redundant.

I didn’t learn it today. Most people I’ve mentioned it to were surprised and have never thought about it. I just thought it was a neat fact to share.

Is it not?