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I broke up with an abusive boyfriend.
Finally explained to my parents that, although they mean well, their conservative Christian views are not my views and I won’t tolerate their emotional abuse any longer.
I moved into an apartment! I got out on my own from a shitty room mate situation and am no longer sleeping on a pile of dirty clothes in a place where the cats just shit wherever they want.
I got a bike to go on bike rides to help my mental health and lose some weight. I get to store some of my belongings in a garage outside, along with my car that I’m no longer having to live out of!
I adopted a multi-toed kitty and as you can see she’s really made herself at home on top of the fridge. ... note to self. Wash Karma’s blanket. Gonna go do that right away.
I also received this little bundle of joy from a kind lady at work. Say hello to my little demon spawn, Levi. He has two modes, destroy everything in sight or cuddle with mom. I’m ok with both. And his collar is fitting cus his favorite human snack is goldfish crackers and he growls at me if I try to take them away from his little bowl.
I do have another cat but she’s shy and I didn’t want to pull her out of her hidey hole for a picture.
I know it’s not much. But I finally feel like I’m getting somewhere and my mental health and suicidal thoughts aren’t consuming my existence. I’m on my own, in a good mental head space and feel like a badass mother fucker who can finally take on the world.
Cheers you brilliant bastards for always being here to give me a laugh.
Now downvote to oblivion.
FP edit: awwwww guys. You’re so kind. Thank you. Also obligatory send boobs. But also dicks cus I like both. Please message me, I’m a lil lonely and lookin for friends.
Lurkerdraegon
Congrats Op... Keep moving forward!!!
valvarsson
”Now downvote to oblivion” ruined an otherwise nice post. That’s some cringy basic attempt at reverse psychology right there.
ZeroCoolisCrashOverride
You a fellow Wisconsinite?
boopsboop2
Step 1 of treating depression: make sure you aren't surrounded by shitty people. Congrats, @OP!
MrDrMatt
Do what you need to do for you.
cre8majic
look up the term "No contact" in respects to abusive/narcissistic people, how to keep them away from you, stay strong, think of big picture
Allanonshea1
You fucking go. Don't stop improving
CongratsYouAreHereNow
don't get into credit card debt @OP
TheOneAndOnlyLump
This random human that you'll never meet is proud of you. May the rest of your life be on this path of upward success!
gnarledhalo
Are you kidding? You've started to respect yourself and have taken control of your life. My opinion may mean nothing, but im so proud of you
fgvbttd
Maybe I’ve been on here too long; I swear I’ve seen this post before, sans pictures.
fuckyouimguryoufuckingfuck
haha, you're an adult
whosittothelimit
upvote & <3 for badass! also +3 for cats = mental health awareness
blonx
Yay I'm glad you did it! Stay strong!
5aminsd
You go Glen Coco
Iamhereforyourviewingpleasure
Crazy cat lady in training?
unidentifiableusername
Well played....enjoy this time.......I must add, give some thought to your parents, sounds like they mean the best but suck at communicating
KalYahna
I would bet they communicate a lot but that it means constant belittlement and screeds designed to make OP feel bad and keep her passive. 1/
KalYahna
OP is protecting herself right now. She can allow them back into her life if/when she feels ready and is comfortable enforcing boundaries./2
NicRocks
That's amazing!! Good on you! HILARIOUS about the goldfish-obsessed kitten and OMG the toe beans on the other one ????
Salpinus
You... You ACTUALLY want dick picks?! Insert wiener thrown in woman's face .gif
FistfulOfAssholes
Nobody being a badass and taking care of themselves deserves a downvote.
ElbowDeepInIt
And you didn't need a selfie. I'm proud of you.
LostMyNudesSendYours
So you're single?
Sagerider
You are my hero dude!
NotTheBeees
Polydactyl cat!
fakefucknfireplace
You do you. Nice job
kobyashimaru
You are a few steps ahead of me. You’re helping me see the light ahead.
Feralkyn
Awesome, OP! I hope it's a great start to a better future :)
invaderjay87
spiderpig2007
Google taxoplasmosis and get checked (cat owners are at a greater risk of contracting it). 1/?
workster
I hate to be that guy but it's actually Toxoplasmosis.
spiderpig2007
"When we are infected with a parasite like Toxoplasma gondii, our immune system goes on the offensive, producing a group of molecules 2/?
spiderpig2007
called cytokines that activate various immune cell types. The trouble is, recent research has 3/?
spiderpig2007
connected high levels of cytokines to depression and violent suicide attempts." 4/?
spiderpig2007
Every "cat person" I personally know is depressed and suicidal. Also their homes smell like cat shit. Good luck!
JournalOfDougFunnie
I generally don't do this, but I'm gonna throw a potential shenanigans flag...you posted this 2 years ago
VolCana
It appears to fit the timeline. Not shenanigans more like preface
birthdaysuit
Girl rebels against parents, parents are right, rebels against parents again, rinse, repeat
sparrowmcbird
Just an old-fashioned upvote harvest. Crop's bountiful this year.
JournalOfDougFunnie
Also 2 years ago. Maybe you did get a new abusive boyfriend. But also possible shenanigans
BegoniaNom
I think I’m going to break up with my abusive job soon. It’s terrifying but I think it’s worth it.
thethirdflight
I did that last year. It was scary, but the moment I did, I felt so much relief. Joy came back in my life immediately. Good luck!
BegoniaNom
Did you give notice? I’m in an industry where giving notice is standard and I’m scared how they will treat me in my lame duck period.
thethirdflight
I did but fortunately they let me fulfill it only as long as I needed to close loose ends. The 2 wks sucks but knowing you'll be out helps.
Salpinus
Small tip: Go find another job first. If they are ok with waiting a little for reference from current job.
BegoniaNom
I have another job lined up. I’m confirming the details this weekend.
Salpinus
Goodie! :)
TheMightyMoto
Neat, don't become a cat lady though.
Threewisemen
It's too late, perhaps it was always too late.
AliBarber
Nothing wrong with being a cat lady. A crazy cat lady is the bad news.
schmonday
Or do. Whatever makes you happy, OP.
captainfuntime
Seriously! Who cares. Whatevs works for each is best.
celestedrake
Be the cat lady. Just don't mistreat the cats... So no 'crazy cat lady'.
IReallyMemeItThisTime
I’m a cat lady & Harry Potter nerd but I still have plenty of friends & great boobs. Not all cat ladies are lame. Come at me bro
imfatgirl
How great are we talking?
IReallyMemeItThisTime
Great enough to overcome my cat lady-ness
jarjarbinks
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shortbutsquat
Too late. 2 cats = cat lady.
ohdeepthought
Isn’t it 3? She said she didn’t show one.
fourstrokes
TIL I am a cat lady.
shortbutsquat
Don't give up on yourself. You can do it!
fourstrokes
But I’m a man.
Ibelongintheair
Haven't you been paying attention? Men can be cat ladies too...I guess.
shortbutsquat
Cat ladies are a gender unto themselves.