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Let's talk about birth control! by themonicaprojectin childfree

[–]ellimayhem 4 points5 points ago

I've had a tubal and an ablation. In the unlikely event all that failed I would abort or die trying.

I made myself MORE forever alone, like an idiot. by no_volumein ForeverAlone

[–]ellimayhem 3 points4 points ago

I agree that OP is better off, but I see no evidence the girl "doesn't know what she wants", in fact it seems she was pretty clear about it, as he says she "shot him down". Which makes him much much better off without her. Save it for someone who deserves it! Pearls before swine.

But the phrasing that she doesn't know what she wants is what bothers me here - to me it implies she really wants him and just doesn't know it, which is a great attitude to begin a stalking career with but a poor place to actually deal with rejection from. Much better to just say "HER LOSS" and move on.

Noisy sex couple become internet hit after fed-up neighbour records bedroom antics by williammaierin offbeat

[–]ellimayhem 1 point2 points ago

Waiting for Autotune the News to do something with it.

29yr old Man who fathered 30 kids needs a break by kajohoin WTF

[–]ellimayhem 1 point2 points ago

Discount vasectomy?

Is a Divorce the next step? by throwaway07892in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ellimayhem 1 point2 points ago

Know this, and I speak from experience: years from now you will look back on leaving him as one of the smartest decisions you ever made.

I found this in a Newspaper from 1945... Thought you ladies might get a kick out of it by Nerozeroin TwoXChromosomes

[–]ellimayhem 0 points1 point ago

I don't know what the ingredients were... But my grandmother did tell me she used to drink coca-cola when it still had cocaine, during prohibition. She said they called it "dope-a-cola".

You know what’s sweeter than the sound of a child’s laughter? by theblackpuddlequeenin childfree

[–]ellimayhem 4 points5 points ago

I had a similar situation next door once. Sounds like a cat trying unsuccessfully to mate with a lawnmower.

I recommend a fat ass new stereo and an expansive metal collection.

On my birthday ... by jsantos17in ForeverAlone

[–]ellimayhem 5 points6 points ago

FA Birthday Love to you! If you're alone you don't have to share any cake! Eat that shit frosting and all!

You know what’s sweeter than the sound of a child’s laughter? by theblackpuddlequeenin childfree

[–]ellimayhem 11 points12 points ago

There's just something about their little voices that can peel the paint off walls.

What positive, non self-destructive things/activities get you through life's rough patches? by summholidayin ForeverAloneWomen

[–]ellimayhem 1 point2 points ago

I find this video inspiring at such times: http://youtu.be/k7X7sZzSXYs

LPT: Take Water-Only Showers Instead (No Soap, No Shampoo) by WinstonWoIfein LifeProTips

[–]ellimayhem 3 points4 points ago

Shampoo free for years here - though I do color it. And I get compliments on my hair several times a week usually. Shampoo pulls all the life out of it and makes it look terrible.

I dunno how I feel about giving up the soap, but I do heartily recommend shower gloves to all - they feel great and leave your skin feeling wonderful. I bet they would be awesome under soap free conditions as well.

Be Kind to Your Body: Your Daughter Will Be Wearing It Someday by laymedownin TwoXChromosomes

[–]ellimayhem 5 points6 points ago

That title somehow brings to mind that whole thinking of all women as pre-pregnant though. Something just eerily Handmaid's Tale about the wording of it.

I guess I'll shrug it off with a cocktail, safe in the knowledge that I will never have offspring to wear my carcass, figuratively or literally.

Happily FA by TTrappyin ForeverAlone

[–]ellimayhem 0 points1 point ago

I think Tom Waits summed it up best:

  • Sleeping until the crack of noon
  • Midnight howling at the moon
  • Going out when I wanna
  • Coming home when I please
  • Don't have to ask permission
  • If I wanna go out fishin
  • Never have to ask for the keys

Intro: http://youtu.be/fpcosIZOTLM Song: http://youtu.be/59r1KFPmT9U

I couldn't find the intro and song in one file, sadly.

Another dinner ruined by JoeSchmoeFridayin childfree

[–]ellimayhem 0 points1 point ago

I suppose it's people's prerogative to run their business as they wish, but they can certainly live without your patronage in that case. A comment on foursquare or urbanspoon is a good idea to spare others such a bad experience though!

I'm commiserating by listening to music. Hit me with your saddest FA music, FA. by SapphireMarcin ForeverAlone

[–]ellimayhem 0 points1 point ago

Stretch Princess, Breakfast for Champions

http://youtu.be/mEtclAzNekE

I am nobody's mother and will never be. (CNN article) by rollwave21in childfree

[–]ellimayhem 1 point2 points ago

Polite and courteous? I do not think these words mean what you think they mean. I only responded in kind.

I never said I spoke for anyone but myself, I only stated my opinion which anyone is free to agree or disagree with. I have every right to criticize them, to respond with my own reaction, you can upvote or downvote or respond with a reasonable counterargument and that's what discussion on reddit is all about.

But let's be very clear, you are the one telling me I have no right to share a relevant opinion because it differs from yours, you are the one who took this from rational discussion to attack mode, and you are the one getting their panties in a bunch. And all without actually making any counterargument or making any sort of cognizant point other than to attack me for mine.

I'm ending this here, haven't seen a valid point worth discussing, only unfounded attacks unsupported by any kind of point. Have a nice day.

I am nobody's mother and will never be. (CNN article) by rollwave21in childfree

[–]ellimayhem 1 point2 points ago

Comments are for sharing our reactions to the posted material.

It is completely appropriate for me to post my reaction in comments here.

My reaction is just as valid and acceptable as yours, and it's possible to disagree with my opinion without resorting to saying "shut up, GTFO and go write your own article" like a douchebag.

I am nobody's mother and will never be. (CNN article) by rollwave21in childfree

[–]ellimayhem 5 points6 points ago

I don't see how they will ever develop that understanding if we continue to reinforce the idea that to not be a hateful monster one must apologize for not having children. The requirement that we say we adore children when saying that we do not want any leaves the basic assumption completely unchallenged.

Red No. 3: The inconveniences of the privileged mean very little by hlkolayain fatosphere

[–]ellimayhem 4 points5 points ago

What's funny to me here is that the exact same thing was bandied about when this and other communities were promoted on r/bodyacceptance. I recall a number of people being butthurt at the very idea that fat people should be allowed their own support community where they don't have to genuflect apologetically every other sentence to the idea that thin people have problems too.

Of course one sees the same kind of outrage at the idea that a childfree people's community that doesn't welcome parents would exist. Or pretty much anywhere a minority seeks to create its own space to discuss its own issues.

I think that he's got a great point here about the nature of oppressive forces, that those they bully are inherently expected to bend over, kiss the asses of the privileged and welcome the oppression.

I am nobody's mother and will never be. (CNN article) by rollwave21in childfree

[–]ellimayhem 7 points8 points ago

Even if I did drive a gas guzzling Humvee, my carbon footprint wouldn't touch the exponential landfull mountains of diapers and garbage each added human life creates. Human resources will pretty much always balance out as a one to one ratio of supply and demand, but this douchebag's economic projections depend on an infinite supply of non-human resources known to be nonrenewable. Would somebody please pass my bitchslapping gloves so I can smack the smug right off that assholes face?

*commenter on the article, not poster of reddit comment bringing our attention to the former

Coat Hanger Abortions are Fine, Says Mississippi Lawmaker, Because "Hey, You Have to Have Moral Values" by anutensilin feminisms

[–]ellimayhem 5 points6 points ago

My moral values argue in favor of retroactively aborting this douchebag.

I am legitimately single for the first time in about 5 years, and it feels wonderful :) by dmetridmetri93in happy

[–]ellimayhem 5 points6 points ago

Being single is awesome! Enjoy.

I am nobody's mother and will never be. (CNN article) by rollwave21in childfree

[–]ellimayhem 30 points31 points ago

What consistently gets to me about this type of article is how it reinforces the idea that those of us who choose not to procreate must somehow "make up" for it by cooing and fawning and declaring our love for the smelly screaming little crapfactories, by babysitting and being there at births (I'd rather eat a box of tacks), and providing free child-related support for the breeders in our lives.

I'm not apologizing for not having children by pretending to love them. It would be nice if articles on childfreedom focused less on "but I LOOOOOVE the BABBIES so I'm really not a bad person!"

I support my childed friends with booze and parent's night out away from all that. Not by involving myself with something I have opted out of. And they seem to enjoy the break for some "adult time". It's entirely possible to be a good friend without kissing baby ass.

I adopted this lil lady a few days ago. Due to a gum disease, she has no teeth and can't keep her tongue in. Help me name her! by forgetmynamex07in aww

[–]ellimayhem 1 point2 points ago

Derp! Or maybe Derpina.

The Oatmeal on Nikola Tesla by JackieOrgasmin comics

[–]ellimayhem 0 points1 point ago

37?!? Try not to quote any historical facts correctly on your way across the parking lot.

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