myTakes: Family & Friends
A letter to an imaginary friend
"Hey buddy, I know you are sad and depressed because things are not looking good right now and trust me I am not going to tell you try to happy and brave cause I know it's easier said than done. Instead I want to tell you...
I can't imagine just how hateful and bigoted my stepdad is
My stepfather (47M) is either a narcissist or a liar. I've seen signs in him since I was as young as ten shortly after my mother was first dating him. When he talks, he says he doesn't brag but does brag about his fake...
People need to understand their worth and stop self loathing, self harm and considering ending it all because you are perfect just the way you are
I have had too many people around me descend into depression, some I could help, some I could not, some were more severe than others.. I know that saying it is simpler than the action of getting through such a feeling,...
Things I have learned from past relationships- friendships
As we grow up, we start to find values you look for in a friendship. As someone who had to walk away from 8 friendships, the following are the things I have learned from the past friendships and the relationships I have...
Different types of toxic people.
In our daily routine, we encounter different kinds of toxic people. No matter how hard you try to handle them nicely, They will put your mood down and sometimes burst it. you find no other option but to avoid them,but you...
Life in my area is basically the same as always and super chill
So I live in a small area and I only go out for two reasons One: Walking the dog Two: Getting food and drinks from local shop for myself by walking The dog one I only ever do at around 8:45PM and use the same road I...
A day to honor or Mothers, Fathers, Grandparents. But why is a special day made for them when we treat them like royalty all the time
So today is Mother's Day. What is special about todays Mother's Day, its a socially distance Mothers Day. So when did Mothers Day get started https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother%27s_Day_(United_States)#History Mother's...
Moms of physical and spiritual power!
I will discuss how moms are physically and spiritually powerful and list the traits I value in them. I will discuss why it is vital to have a good mother. Mother's Day 2020 is tomorrow and I will keep it short and sweet...
LOVE, Don't you dare bite the dust!.
Why is life a Battle... To protect the things & people we love and keep fighting for it & them... Even though it hurts like hell!... We just wake up every morning and keep going, with Trickle of hope that we have left in...
A NewBorn Baby's hairline represents how they will look in old age.
It's funny, but being freshly born and being old and dying are basically the same things. Our lives are cyclical. With a low point in the beginning, a peak in the middle and an equally low point at the end. And I...
Peter's (The Bachelor's) mother is the perfect example of how abusive and controlling mothers can ruin a man's life.
The finale just ended tonight. Long story short, the bachelor proposed to a woman he didn't love because he's a mamma's boy who lives at home with an abusive, narcissistic and controlling mother who told him too, and told...
23 Years Old, Lonely, No Friends For Almost 5 Years... What Do I Do? Is It Escapable? My Life Story In Brevity.
In short, I was never really the guy with a whole bunch of friends and a slew of people texting me on my phone constantly as I went through school life. In elementary, I would say I usually had a reasonable number of...
The importance of safe spaces and loving environments.
I hope that for most of you, this Take sounds stupid and like common sense. But I know that for some of you, this will come as a surprise. We all need a place where we can feel fully comfortable, and fully comfortable to...
Verbal judo, the art of roasting!
Also known as "verbal aikido". It's not exactly a sport. It's often applied in formal or informal debates or arguments whether you're in the court room, family table, school or etc. We've all been taught at one point that...
What makes a good friend
I have many friends but none that really match the kind of friends that make up a true friend. Not that any friend is perfect but those that match a number of the points here, make up a good friend to have. 1. Friends...
Words using each of the 26 alphabets with cool sayings
India honor of my 26th MyTake, I'm going to list a popular thing that start with each letter of the alphabet and discuss it. A (apple) An apple a day keeps the doctors away. This is often meaning apples are good for...
What if I told you that deep down, all men really want is to be told they are loved and valued?
Growing up to say my family was dysfunctional would be an understatement, my parents are diametric opposites to each other and after a while it was clear the only reason they stayed together was for the sake of me and my...
Masks, Trust and Bonds: How I've Made Every Close Friendship I've Ever Had
When I'm talking about masks and seeing behind them (or removing them). What I mean is the moment you show or reveal who you really truly are, to another person. In my own experience, removing masks is the key to being...
When My Time Comes
The reason I am writing this MyTake is because I find my mental health deteriorating. At the time of writing this, almost ALL of my family have passed on. I find myself alone and fighting demons from my past. Physically,...
Is It Okay For My Kids To See Me Naked?
The Simple Answer To children, particularly before puberty, bodies just have parts and functions. They won't exhibit any inhibition or embarrassment unless it comes from messaging they pick up on from the adults in the...
