FDBrister

@FDBrister (115)

United States • Age 46

Joined myLot 15 years ago

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Somebody call me stupid in front of my 7 years old!

isabella123 @isabella123 (688) • Canada 16 Feb 09

I couldn't belive this,i took my kids swimming yesterday and while i was watching my son trying to get on the other side of the pool to joint his sister,some woman started to yell at him for being in her way.So i got up and asked...

respect

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FDBrister I hate to say it, but manners just don't exist in our society any more. I've had people to say much worse to me or in front of me and my kids and not care who was around. Common courtesy is no longer common, especially where I live. Unfortunately, in these...

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How Do You Cure Menstrual Cramps And Mood Swings?

danishcanadian @danishcanadian (28955) • Canada 15 Feb 09

I have been having the ex-wife of all menstrual cramps today, and the mother-in-law of all mood-swings all freaking week. GEESH!!! Tonight I felt worse than I have in years. I popped TWO apo-naproxen 375's, and felt better. I'm...

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FDBrister I've had cramps that bad, so I understand. The answers are so simple, it's hard. I've found (through research, trial and error, and training) several things that work to beat cramps and mood swings. For cramps- hot baths, hot tea, hot compresses, massages,...

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Why in the past have schools tried to change which hand kids wrote with?

moonlitmagikchild @moonlitmagikchild (22181) • United States 16 Feb 09

my dad (now he is 74 so this is A LONG TIME AGO) was left handed when he was a kid but when he went to school they had a FIT and made him learn how to write right handed so now he has been right handed every since.. is there a...

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FDBrister Humans have a way of doing things that aren't so bright. It was once believed that people who were left handed were deformed, less smart, and different than the rest of the population. Thank goodness for social advancement. Think about it, we as a people...

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I Am Between Two Big Stones!!What To Do?Help!!

rberon1985 @rberon1985 (5359) • Philippines 28 Jan 09

I consider the situation that I am experiencing right now is one of the most challenging situations that happened in my life. I am really confused and do not know what to do. Let me share you the situation and tell me what shall I...

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FDBrister It is extremely difficult to find someone you can be with for 6 months, let alone 6 years. It would be foolish to give up a relationship that has been working well for this long for something you are unsure will work out for you. Your girlfriend has been...

28 Jan 09

help

lifesavr_89 @lifesavr_89 (212) • United States 28 Jan 09

a friend of mine is having some problems. i don't really bring it up because he doesn't like to talk about it. Not long ago a girl he went out with got out of a psych unit after three suicide attempts in one week. Since she got...

friend

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FDBrister Your friend is in a really hard spot because someone he loves doesn't find life worth living. He doesn't want to leave her because he loves her and at the same time, he may be tired of the girlfriends issues and not know how to deal with them. It sounds like...

28 Jan 09

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I guess church is a thing of the past for me.

WebMann @WebMann (4731) • Canada 28 Jan 09

I tried going to church for 5 years but how does one expect to make a go of it when the darn preacher can't even keep his pants on. Man what a mess. What would you do if your preacher had an affair and then cried in front of...

what has the church come to

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FDBrister If that happened in a church I went to, I'd leave and go to a different church. I expect preachers to uphold higher standards than anyone else; the preacher's behavior will trickle down into the behavior of those under him. That being said, not all...

28 Jan 09

Have you been hurt in church???

karenlapniten @karenlapniten (83) • Philippines 28 Jan 09

Have you been hurt by your churchmate?? What did you do?? I have been through it. Until now, I am not comfortable going to our church so I decided to attend in my boyfriend's church. I have a churchmate who is jealous to me...

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FDBrister I have been hurt in church many many times; it used to be the story of my life. I stopped going to church altogether at one point because of all the hurts. I believed that churches should be a better representation of Christ. It wasn't until I was hurt by the...

28 Jan 09

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I must be losing my marbles!

fwidman @fwidman (11514) • United States 26 Jan 09

Okay, no wisecracks about how I lost all my marbles years ago This morning I saw a comment on one of my discussions that didn't really fit with the discussion going on between myself and another user. And, seeing as...

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FDBrister Maybe a moderator saw the comment, realized it was out of place and removed it. I'm pretty new to myLot, but I hear that this happens from time to time. Also, sometimes language barriers have a way of making conversations take a turn that no one ever...

26 Jan 09

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How many hours of sleep do you personally require to be well rested?

Rocketj1 @rocketj1 (6955) • United States 26 Jan 09

I know that we do not always get the amount we need. And I also know that we do not all require the same amount. I am simply wondering about your requirement for sleep. How many hours would that be? Are you able to get enough?...

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FDBrister How much sleep I need depends on how busy my day was, how stressful it was, what I ate during the day, and all kinds of things. Some days I find that if I get about 6 hours of sleep, I feel less tired than if I'd gotten 12. Some days it seems like I'll get 10...

26 Jan 09

This is an interesting fact

youless @youless (112582) • Guangzhou, China 25 Jan 09

From the TV news, I learned an interesting fact. In the past USA Presidents, then four of them are left-handed, including the current President Obama. Only George W Bush is right-handed. It seems that left-handed people are talent...

president

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FDBrister Actually, I don't believe in any way that left-handed people are smarter. I know some left-handed people; in fact, the left-handed people I know are only of average intelligence, while all of the people I know who are of above-average intelligence are...

26 Jan 09

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If I Died Tomorrow....

singlemommy @singlemommy (2955) • United States 25 Jan 09

Have you ever thought to yourself, "If I died tomorrow, how would people remember me?". I was thinking this yesterday, I don't know why, but it was just a thought. How would I want my children to remember me, how would I want my...

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FDBrister I've often thought of this question because this question shows a person how they should live their lives. I've made sure to tailor my life around the way I want to be remembered when I die. I want to be remembered as a loving, giving person who did what...

26 Jan 09

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Time earning money or time Playing with kids

Troublegum @Troublegum (641) • United States 23 Jan 09

Ok, so my work comes in bursts. There is a lot to do, and then I will hit a lull where there is little to do but sit and wait or find the next thing to do. Unfortunatly the lulls (like right now) don't always come when my son is...

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FDBrister I tend to have this exact same problem. It all comes down to being able to put work aside sometimes even when you know you should be working. As a parent, our children are our first priority. I understand that making more money may seem like a priority as...

23 Jan 09

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I Am A Victim Of Everything!!! What Above You??Are You Also A Victim??

rberon1985 @rberon1985 (5359) • Philippines 20 Jan 09

I consider myself as a victim of so many things. With this, it gives me a feeling of loneliness, deppression and disappoinments. I am a victim of love. On my first relationship, my girlfriend just left me behind and look for...

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FDBrister I am a VICTIM of nothing. I have had many experiences in life but I am far from a victim. I am an OVERCOMER. I have OVERCOME many things. I've overcome divorce, rape, miscarriage, abuse,and so much more. Would others call me a victim? Perhaps. As far as I'm...

20 Jan 09

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I'm not allowed to have my family or friends over any more.

mentalward @mentalward (14690) • United States 18 Jan 09

Not if they intend to help me around the house. That's a new 'law' my husband just laid down. He said it's his job to help me around here. The problem is, he doesn't help me around here... at least, not as much help as I need, not...

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FDBrister I can identify with what you are feeling and I understand how hard this decision is for you. 10 years ago, I was married to my first husband, who went jobless for a while. My husband was the same way in that he didn't want me to have any real contact with my...

19 Jan 09

I don't know whether to be mad or glad.

kbourgerie @kbourgerie (8780) • United States 18 Jan 09

About two hours ago I sent my son to the dollar store to pick up some garbage bags. Its something that he does all the time, whether its to pick up something for the house or get himself a toy. Its within a block from where we...

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FDBrister It's unfair of you to expect your son to be more responsible than he can be. He's a kid, kids are irresponsible, that's just the way it is. First thing, I would never give my child any more money than I believed he or she could handle (I wouldn't even give my...

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