| The Old Gods |
| So, for alcoholism, some people didn't really have a chance in things because they were exposed super young |
Morning Drizzle, but Clearing later| The Old Gods |
| So, for alcoholism, some people didn't really have a chance in things because they were exposed super young |
| MellowMares |
| i remember saying that to a mother i was babysitting for as a joke and she was mortified xD |
| Red Hill Hollow |
| Mellow. I know, it’s a tough situation. I moved in with my boyfriend and his family bc I couldn’t afford to live in dorms anymore. The whole household is terrified of his dad, he’s extremely abusive. There’s nothing we can really do about it. I’m trying to save up to move into my own place but the housing market where I live is insane. I work full and study full time and I barely afford to live. It’s rough haha things will get better once I graduate though and get my drivers license |
| The Old Gods |
| I mean, it used to be pretty common to put a bit of whiskey in baby bottles to help babies sleep or to rub it on their gums to help with teething |
| MellowMares |
| red, omg i understand that to my core lol i was so desperate as a teen to be liked and have attention i did just about anything for it. now im like "dont even look at me, lemme be a hermit " lol xD |
| MellowMares |
| oh yea thats an old way parents would try to get their teens not to smoke xD "youre gunna sit here and smoke that entire pack ,youll learn your lesson to not smoke after that" like ok grandpa, thats not how that works , yea theyll get super sick but its pushing them more towards addiction lol |
| sun rise stable |
| guys i need help o do not know of i sould sell all my horses and get anglos and breed them or if i sould just not to it |
| Red Hill Hollow |
| For me it was my mental health and wanting people to like me. After a lot of therapy I’ve realised I don’t need to do dumb stuff like that. My bf is amazing and he supports me, he doesn’t smoke or drink himself |
| Whisper Creek Ranch |
| Adding in, I mean like... when he was still considered a kid lol - way under age |
| Whisper Creek Ranch |
| Dimmy Yeah, this was ages ago, back when my dad would be allowed to go inside a liquor store and buy some for my grandfather lol |
| Gaelic Gladiacres |
| I don't disagree dimmy, but some people just don't have the willpower to do it alone--there has to be a system to help them overcome that I mean my hubby knows he's got tendencies to alcoholism in his genetics, so he limits himself at all times. but he has a ridiculous willpower and self-motivation |
| Dimmed |
| Oh wow Whisper! I'm amazed he would make them do that. I'm assuming that's before there were studies on addictiveness and all |
| MellowMares |
| hollow- youre more then allowed to set some boundaries with your partner about it as well! like no smoking in the house, or have one room designated to it for example. when my partner and i first got our house that was a big rule we had prior to purchase (luckily all our rentals didnt allow indoor smoking, so he was already in the habbit of smoking outside ) but we set the rule to garage only, as the previous owners already smoked there so i didnt care but wanted to keep the house clean / smoke free |
| Gaelic Gladiacres |
| yeah if you have addictive history in your family it's often best to steer 100% clear rather than be tempted, but it's certainly easier said than done |
| Red Hill Hollow |
| Mellow, Yes same here. When I was 19 I moved from my VERY small town to live in dorms at uni 4 hours away. I fell into some horrible habits from my peers. I grew up very sheltered so I wanted to try everything. Vapes were terrible bc they were so easily accessible and cheap enough. And they tasted amazing lol I still have the voice in my head telling me to vape. Even tho it’s been 2 years since I last touched one |
| Dimmed |
| Although I stand by it, if you set values and standards for yourself and keep to them you can avoid being drawn into that to an extent |
| Whisper Creek Ranch |
| Stress is a big factor in me smoking (and starting originally) - but growing up with my dad constantly smoking kind of helped pave the way, even though I swore I would never do it, as it essentially is what lead him to his grave. Stress is a better factor than what my dad and his brother were put through as kids - my grandfather didn't want them smoking, so made them sit down and smoke an entire pack together (made them super sick) - but they both just carried granddad's addiction genes and eventually picked it up anyways |
| Gaelic Gladiacres |
| I don't like the idea for myself either but I completely get where people are coming from--which is why support systems are so important |
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| The Old Gods |
| So, for alcoholism, some people didn't really have a chance in things because they were exposed super young |
| MellowMares |
| i remember saying that to a mother i was babysitting for as a joke and she was mortified xD |
| Red Hill Hollow |
| Mellow. I know, it’s a tough situation. I moved in with my boyfriend and his family bc I couldn’t afford to live in dorms anymore. The whole household is terrified of his dad, he’s extremely abusive. There’s nothing we can really do about it. I’m trying to save up to move into my own place but the housing market where I live is insane. I work full and study full time and I barely afford to live. It’s rough haha things will get better once I graduate though and get my drivers license |
| The Old Gods |
| I mean, it used to be pretty common to put a bit of whiskey in baby bottles to help babies sleep or to rub it on their gums to help with teething |
| MellowMares |
| red, omg i understand that to my core lol i was so desperate as a teen to be liked and have attention i did just about anything for it. now im like "dont even look at me, lemme be a hermit " lol xD |
| MellowMares |
| oh yea thats an old way parents would try to get their teens not to smoke xD "youre gunna sit here and smoke that entire pack ,youll learn your lesson to not smoke after that" like ok grandpa, thats not how that works , yea theyll get super sick but its pushing them more towards addiction lol |
| sun rise stable |
| guys i need help o do not know of i sould sell all my horses and get anglos and breed them or if i sould just not to it |
| Red Hill Hollow |
| For me it was my mental health and wanting people to like me. After a lot of therapy I’ve realised I don’t need to do dumb stuff like that. My bf is amazing and he supports me, he doesn’t smoke or drink himself |
| Whisper Creek Ranch |
| Adding in, I mean like... when he was still considered a kid lol - way under age |
| Whisper Creek Ranch |
| Dimmy Yeah, this was ages ago, back when my dad would be allowed to go inside a liquor store and buy some for my grandfather lol |
| Gaelic Gladiacres |
| I don't disagree dimmy, but some people just don't have the willpower to do it alone--there has to be a system to help them overcome that I mean my hubby knows he's got tendencies to alcoholism in his genetics, so he limits himself at all times. but he has a ridiculous willpower and self-motivation |
| Dimmed |
| Oh wow Whisper! I'm amazed he would make them do that. I'm assuming that's before there were studies on addictiveness and all |
| MellowMares |
| hollow- youre more then allowed to set some boundaries with your partner about it as well! like no smoking in the house, or have one room designated to it for example. when my partner and i first got our house that was a big rule we had prior to purchase (luckily all our rentals didnt allow indoor smoking, so he was already in the habbit of smoking outside ) but we set the rule to garage only, as the previous owners already smoked there so i didnt care but wanted to keep the house clean / smoke free |
| Gaelic Gladiacres |
| yeah if you have addictive history in your family it's often best to steer 100% clear rather than be tempted, but it's certainly easier said than done |
| Red Hill Hollow |
| Mellow, Yes same here. When I was 19 I moved from my VERY small town to live in dorms at uni 4 hours away. I fell into some horrible habits from my peers. I grew up very sheltered so I wanted to try everything. Vapes were terrible bc they were so easily accessible and cheap enough. And they tasted amazing lol I still have the voice in my head telling me to vape. Even tho it’s been 2 years since I last touched one |
| Dimmed |
| Although I stand by it, if you set values and standards for yourself and keep to them you can avoid being drawn into that to an extent |
| Whisper Creek Ranch |
| Stress is a big factor in me smoking (and starting originally) - but growing up with my dad constantly smoking kind of helped pave the way, even though I swore I would never do it, as it essentially is what lead him to his grave. Stress is a better factor than what my dad and his brother were put through as kids - my grandfather didn't want them smoking, so made them sit down and smoke an entire pack together (made them super sick) - but they both just carried granddad's addiction genes and eventually picked it up anyways |
| Gaelic Gladiacres |
| I don't like the idea for myself either but I completely get where people are coming from--which is why support systems are so important |
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