#family relationships

[incognitopolls]

"One parent" can be taken to mean "some but not all of my parents" if there are more than two parent figures in your life.

Anon is most interested in the figures who were there for the majority of your life, which would exclude step-family that joined the family when you were already in your late teens/adulthood.

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[copperbadge]

8ish years ago, I sent you an ask about my strained relationship with my dad. Your whole response was good, but one thing you said has stuck with me word for word:

"Often what we see as parental disappointment in us is actually a parent’s anger at the world for not being better for us. Sometimes parents aren’t very good at communicating that, which isn’t your fault. But part of being an adult, even around our parents, is working out how to look at someone’s words or actions and discern what lies beneath them." I'm a dad myself now and I not only use those words to reframe my interactions with my own dad but to think critically about how I communicate with my children.

SO in conclusion: thank you.

Oh wow, congratulations on becoming a dad! And, it appears, on doing your best to break the cycle of miscommunication that so often gets handed down from parent to child to grandchild. You're doing fantastic, I have no doubt.

I'm so glad you can both have a relationship with your father and care for your kids in a healthier way. Not being a dad myself, except in the metaphoric sense, I have huge props for that. It does take...a real active stance on Being A Grownup, sometimes, to achieve that kind of thing, and this is a timely reminder for me to ensure I am doing this with my own parents, something I've struggled with of late.

It's wonderful to hear that my words helped, anyway, so you're welcome for the advice but also thank you for telling me! And give your little ones a big hug from me.

#parents #family relationships #family advice #parenting

[promptsforyourwhumpfic]

Whump Prompt #1280

Whumptober #12: Cold Compress

"You did a good job, pal. I'm so proud of you." The family figure says, wiping the whumpees forehead with a cool cloth.

The whumpee had pushed themselves too far - took one more risk that was fruitful yet a detriment to their own health.

"Just rest, we'll get you better in no time. Who else is going to annoy [character]?"

"I- I don't-"

"Shh, sh, it's alright. Save your breath, your lungs need it."

"Its h-hard to breathe."

"I know, I know, it just feels like that - but keep breathing and the oxygen mask will do the rest. Just sleep, you'll feel better when you wake up."

"Promise?"

"Of course, pal. I promise."

[Bonus points if the caretaker did accidentally lie to the whumpee as their condition deteriorates overnight...]

#whumptober2023 #whump #prompt #writing #ideas #angst #family relationships #fever #oxygen masks

[stardotnet]

an inherited creature?

#the parallel of the mother and the child makes me unwell #we see the worst parts of ourselves in one another #what do you mean you and i are the same? #will we always be? #stardotnet #webweaving #web weaving #corecore #webweave #writing #lyrics #fruit #rot #mold #mom #mother and child #family relationships #the mountain goats #the mountain goats lyrics #phoebe bridgers

[interact-if]

Hi, do you know of any IFs that include family drama? There was one IF that I can’t remember the name but you visit your family after your mother was murdered. Thank you

Hi Anon, here's a list of interactive fictions that include family drama. If anyone has any further suggestions, feel free to reply and we'll add them to the list, thank you!

Completed:

Blood Money by @hpowellsmith

Blood Moon by @barbwritesstuff

Dragon Racer by @13leaguestories

Fernweh Saga: Book One by @lacunafiction

Never Date Werewolves by Rebecca Zahabi

New Year's Eve, 2019 by @cyberpunklesbian

Pageant by @cyberpunklesbian

Portrait of a Texas Family (VN) by Lookout Drive Games

Rent-a-Vice by Natalie Theodoridou

The Parenting Simulator by Matt Simpson

Twofold (VN) by @vnstudioelan

Demos:

Blood Legacies by @bloodlegacies

Checkmate in 3 Moves by @checkmatein3moves

College Tennis: Origin Story by @collegetennisoriginstory

Crown of Exile by @ramonag-if

Dear Diary, We Created a Plothole! by @ddwcaph-game

Exiled From Court by @beeanca-writing

Fallen Lights by @fallenlightsif

Golden by @milaswriting

Hollowed Minds by @shai-manahan

Larkin by @larkin-if 

Merry Crisis by @merrycrisis-if

Runaway by @ericclem

Speaker by @speakergame

The Bastard of Camelot by @llamagirl28

The Deal: Act One Inferno by @thedeal-if

The Exile by @exilethegame

The Hunger Within by @thehungerwithin-if

The Sky Left Us (VN) by Rat Worm Games

Undead Heir by @undeadheir-if 

Vendetta by @vendetta-if

When The Moon Bleeds by @whenthemoonbleeds-if

No Demos:

In Her Shadow by @in-her-shadow-if

#if: rec list #interact if asks #family drama #family relationships #interactive fiction #drama

[schuylerpeck]

prompt: what was said? what was meant?

instagram: hiitssky

#poetry #poems #spilled ink #napowrimo #nampowrimo 2024 #family relationships #schuyler peck #spprompts

[desultory-suggestions]

Everyone loves a little differently. My dad and grandpa have always loved by fixing and making things. When my grandma said she wanted a better vanity in the bathroom my grandpa went to his wood shop and made one. When my mom said she needed a better way to plug in her computer when she was writing my father showed up holding a brand new extension cord like a bouquet of flowers. My best friends have always loved through gifts. The time to craft and find something special, something that conjures a meaningful memory, it means the world to them. My best friend will still give me gifts with giraffes because she knows I loved them growing up, and I still do because of her. My partner loves through touch, one hand on a shoulder can speak a thousand words for him. A knowing presence and sides pressed together while each person works on their own project is a meaningful gesture. He sees my stress and hugs me, his way of saying I’m here and I see you. I love through words. It feels vital to me that I tell everyone around me how much I love and appreciate them, give them advice and comfort, or converse excitedly with them. There are so many ways of showing love, and no one way is right. Giving and receiving love is a beautiful gift. Until we can open our eyes the the vast spectrum of offering and receiving love, we will miss a thousand connections.

#love #rambles on love #love!!!!!!! #love languages #showing love #receiving love #affection #friendships #partnerships #different love languages #family #family relationships #communication

[gwenllian-in-the-abbey]

Do you believe that the show is biased because it portrays the black family as loving and happy while the green family is shown to be dysfunctional?

I do think the show leads the audience towards supporting Rhaenyra in season 1, but I don't think the happy family thing is really a significant factor in that. People enjoy watching dysfunctional families, and a lot of people seem to enjoy the green side specifically because because they're not perfect, and although they love each other, their love expresses itself in oftentimes unhealthy ways. Think about popular shows like Succession or Shameless, which depict families with a lot of dysfunction, who hurt each other in various ways, but who also love each other at the end of the day, and you can see the appeal of the green family.

The black family's relative lack of conflict only serves to make their family dynamic a bit dull in comparison, even though individual characters stand out. I know many people who really wish the show would lean more into the possible sources of conflict on the black side. Like, just take Jace for example. Jace should really have as much internal conflict as Aegon has. Whereas Aegon is not the chosen heir, when by custom and precedent he should be, Jace is the heir when by custom and precedent he should NOT be. He can't ever speak about his parentage, even though he knows the truth, his mother won't just say the words. His claim is on shaky ground already and then his mother goes and remarries and immediately has two trueborn sons. Regardless of what Daemon would or would not do, that's got to make Jace feel a bit weird.

So there's a lot there to work with, but I think it comes down to Condal wanting to play it safe with Rhaenyra in season 1 so as to create a strong, sympathetic protagonist in Rhaenyra. The cracks in the one big happy family facade are visible, but they're not on full display just yet. I have a feeling the drama on team black is going to center around a growing rift between Daemon and Rhaenyra, and possibly some drama between Jace and those two and/or Jace/Baela depending on whether or not the show decides to introduce a love triangle. What remains to be seen is whether or not there's enough screentime to give those team black relationship the room needed to explore them properly.

#asks #hotd critical #team green #team black #family relationships

[heretherebedork]

FINE. Wait until the very goddamn end of the show to give me everything I need to know about Joke's family and past. COME ON.

Also, still standing by 'Joke was depressed for a long time and got treatment with Grandma' as my thoughts on his relationship with his family and how it was all shaped. Because I think that Joke was struggling and his family held that against him and now that they're proud of him again he's only more hurt because when he was struggling they didn't care.

#hidden agenda #hidden agenda series #hidden agenda the series #bl series #family relationships #thai bl #thai bl series #thai drama #bl drama #thai series #thaibl #asian lgbtq dramas #asianlgbtqdramas #thai bl drama #gmmtv #gmmtv series #gmmtv bl

[kybercrystals94]

Then & Now

Read here on Ao3!

ANGST-PRIL 2024 | DAY 3 | PROMPT 3: BROKEN HEARTED 

RATED: T | WORDS: 1109 | SUMMARY: Crosshair tells Omega about Mayday. | CHARACTER FOCUS: Crosshair, Omega

“What happened?” Omega asks. 

Crosshair doesn’t move, doesn’t shift his gaze to the child sitting behind the grate of his cell door. He keeps his focus on the ceiling above him, where the light has a barely discernible flicker. “What do you mean, what happened?” he asks, hoping that the venom in his tone will make her recant the question. 

But he isn’t surprised when she only clarifies, “Why did you turn against the Empire?” 

Omega has been nothing if not persistent these past few weeks, regularly sneaking her way down to talk to him. She does most of the talking, while he pretends he’s not listening, and wonders if she will take the hint and stay away.

To his frustration, Omega takes the hint and blatantly ignores it. 

“It doesn’t matter,” Crosshair growls.

Omega shifts so that she is kneeling in front of the door, facing him full on. “It must’ve been something terrible. You seemed so sure on Kamino.” 

They let him die. The unspoken words taste bitter, so he verbalizes something less distasteful. “It pains me to say that Hunter was right. We are nothing but a number to them. Disposable. You’ve seen the labs here.”

The kid frowns. “Realizing Hunter was right doesn’t put you in a cell,” she observes. 

“I already told you, it doesn’t matter,” Crosshair tells her. 

“It matters to me.” 

“Why?” 

“Because you’re my brother,” Omega states. “What happens to you – what happened to you – matters.”

An infinite number of retorts line up Crosshair’s throat. Awful, horrid things that he is sure will finally drive Omega away, make her hate him the way he deserves. Keep her safe the way she deserves. Safe from him. Safe from attachment and familial duty. 

But not a single one of them comes out. 

“His name was Mayday.” 

Omega is quiet for a moment. “What happened to him?” 

“He died.” 

Another meaningful pause. “The Empire killed him?” 

“They couldn’t waste precious medical supplies on a disposable meat droid,” Crosshair snaps. Blistering rage burns glacial in his veins. “So I killed the officer who stood by and watched him die.” Crosshair turns his head to look at Omega, who stares back with wide eyes. “That’s what happened. That’s why I’m here.” 

He hates the sympathy that washes over Omega’s transparent expression. He does not want her pity or her love. He wants her to leave him alone. 

Funny, isn’t it? How these clones around you keep disappearing?

“Go,” Crosshair says, turning away. “I don’t want you to come back.” 

He can feel Omega watching him, hear that she hasn’t moved away. Finally, she sighs, a long-suffering exhale that sounds too much like Hunter. “I know you think you’re protecting me, but I will come back, Crosshair. I won’t let you be alone again.” 

Crosshair waits until he knows she’s gone before he releases a shaky breath. He rubs harshly at his eyes. He hasn’t cried for Mayday. He won’t cry now. 

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They’ve been in hyperspace for a couple hours now. 

Crosshair sits on the floor of the main hold, Batcher’s head in his lap while he strokes the hound’s smooth, leathery skin. He listens to the rumble of his brothers’ voices in the cockpit, Omega’s melodic voice occasionally chiming in. He imagines this is what it was like before, when the Batch first got Omega. In all the time he has known her, even before he liked or cared or… loved her, Omega has always had something to say, something to contribute. He remembers it annoyed him, but the emotion attached to the memory feels foreign and ugly. He hates that it used to be that way, but he cannot deny that it was. 

It was the chip, he reminds himself. After that, his own stubbornness butting up against Omega’s persistence. Regret constricts around the muscle in his chest, memories of the cruel and harsh words he’d used on Tantiss to push Omega away. He can’t remember exactly when he’d given up the effort, resigning to be talked at relentlessly until it became something he ached for. When she’d go days without coming to his cell, he began to worry for her, straining to hear the light tread of her footsteps. 

Those familiar light steps approach him now, but Crosshair doesn’t look up at his sister when she stops in front of him. 

“You look comfy,” Omega says. 

“Yeah, the floor of a ship is luxurious,” Crosshair retorts. 

“I was talking to Batcher,” Omega responds, deadpan. 

Crosshair rolls his eyes, but smirks in spite of himself. 

Omega moves to slide down next to him. “You’ve been quiet since we left the base.” 

“Unlike some people, I don’t feel the need to talk constantly.”

“Fine. You’ve been quieter than usual. Happy?” 

“Ecstatic.” 

Omega turns so that she’s leaning her back against his arm, head tipped against his shoulder. “Is that where you met Mayday?” 

Crosshair stiffens, his hand freezing in place on Batcher’s head. He swallows. He could try to lie, or at the very least, brush the question off. Seconds of indecision tick by, Omega patiently waiting Crosshair out. She’ll know if he lies. 

“Yes,” Crosshair mutters at last. 

Omega hums. “I saw the helmets. Hunter said he saw you picking them up.” 

When did he tell you that? Crosshair wants to demand, but the question catches in his throat, giving Omega time to continue uninterrupted. 

“I’m sorry for what happened there,” she says, softly. “It must have been hard to go back.” 

Crosshair shrugs, purposely jostling Omega’s head resting against him, making her huff. “It is what it is,” he tells her. 

“Tell me about him?” The question is gently put, a small voice guarded for rejection. 

Crosshair sighs. “There’s not much to tell. I didn’t know him for long.” 

“Long enough to care about him,” Omega says. 

“Hmmm,” Crosshair concedes. He hesitates a moment before saying, “I guess he reminded me of our brothers...”

Omega nods, head bumping against his arm. 

“There was an avalanche,” Crosshair continues, voice low, throat tight. “We were both injured, but Mayday had the worst of it. He…” Crosshair swallows. “He wanted me to leave him behind, said he wouldn’t make it. He was right, in the end, but I tried anyway. We got to the base, but they wouldn’t help him.”  

Omega reaches back, her fingers finding his hand and wrapping around it. Her grip tightens. He squeezes back. 

“I wish I could have met him,” Omega whispers, and Crosshair knows she means it. 

Blinking back the burning sensation that suddenly impairs his vision, Crosshair mutters, “Me too.”

He hasn’t cried for Mayday. 

He won’t cry now. 

END

Wow! Already to day 3 of Angst-pril, and my time has come to join the collaboration alongside @the-little-moment & @just-here-with-my-thoughts!

(If you haven't already, you NEED to go read their stories for the prompts Homesick and Frozen!!!)

My next prompt is: "This isn't going to work."

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Tag List: @followthepurrgil @isthereanechoinhere96 @amorfista @mooncommlink @arctrooper69 @nagyanna424 @groguandthebadbatch @proteatook @ezras-left-thumb

#angstpril2024 #Day 3 #Prompt: Broken Hearted #the bad batch #star wars #Star Wars the bad batch #sw tbb fanfic #ao3 fanfic #ao3 writer #tbb omega #tbb crosshair #Mayday mentioned #The Outpost mentioned #angst #family relationships #Little Kyber Thoughts #Little Kyber Thoughts Collaboration #fics by kyber

[incognitopolls]

Tumblr's limit of 12 options means it's hard to include options for complicated relationships with one's family, so vote for whatever most closely approximates your situation.

Anon noticed specific patterns regarding opinions on seasons together with familial relationships, so they have taken this to tumblr for that. Thank you for your participation!

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[adoriels-tears-if]

So, this is something I've been thinking about for a while and want to share with you to get your opinion. But you know that between a young Tear and their Master, a very strong bond is created over time and that a magical law prevents the student from disobeying the Master.

Well, following the birth of Mc, one of Elia or Ash's masters mysteriously disappeared.

Like...permanently.

And mom or dad is involved, or both. 👀

#adoriel'stears #Elianna #Ash #Mc #family relationships #Lore ?

[hollyhock13]

my brain crossed its wires last night and provides me with a revolutionary phrase that is, in my opinion, both extremely funny and also incredibly useful:

extended siblings

#idk #I thought it was funny #words #i have more thoughts #will continue in a reblog I think #extended siblings #family relationships #blended family

[malencholic-nyx]

Dear Parents, I Need More Than Just Food and Clothes

⚠️Warning (send this to your parents at your own risk) 😂😂

Intro–

As a child, I rely on my parents for everything, from food and shelter to emotional support and guidance. However, sometimes they focus too much on meeting my basic needs and forget that I need more than just material things to thrive. In this post, I want to call out parents for their mistakes and remind them that I need more than just food and clothes to feel loved and supported.

1. Emotions and Support

I understand that you are busy and have your own problems to deal with. But please remember that I'm going through a lot too. I have emotions, feelings, and struggles that I need your help to deal with. I need you to be there for me when I'm feeling down, listen to me when I'm talking, and offer practical help when I need it. Please don't dismiss my feelings or tell me to "just get over it" - that doesn't help anyone. Instead, try to understand where I'm coming from, offer words of encouragement, and let me know that you're there for me.

2. Clear Communication

Please don't assume that you know what's going on in my life or what I'm thinking or feeling. Ask me how I'm doing, listen to my answers, and take the time to understand my perspective. When I come to you with a problem, please don't dismiss me or tell me that I'm overreacting. Instead, validate my feelings, offer advice if I ask for it, and help me come up with a plan to solve the problem.

3. Respect and Boundaries

I know that you love me and want what's best for me, but sometimes your overprotectiveness can be suffocating. Please remember that I am growing up and need to learn to make my own decisions and mistakes. Please don't try to control every aspect of my life or invade my privacy. Instead, trust me to make good choices, respect my boundaries, and offer guidance when I ask for it.

I know that raising children is hard and that you're doing the best you can. But please remember that I need more than just food and clothes to feel loved and supported. I need emotional support, clear communication, respect, and healthy boundaries to thrive. So please, take the time to listen to me, understand my perspective, and show me that you're there for me when I need you. I love you and appreciate everything you do for me, but sometimes I just need a little more from you..

THANK YOU 🤍

—Nyx

#teenagers #growing up #family relationships #parenting advice #emotional support #being desi #toxic parents #desi parents #desiblr #nyx is ranting???

[dont-tell-them-i-died]

"jeez i was just trying to be nice for once" common misconception, actually you were pretending to be nice so you can hold it over me in the future!! And I know all your moves because you've been using them on me since before i could form cognitive thoughts!! Hope that clarified things 🫶🫶🫶

#siblings #sibling abuse #family relationships #emotional abuse #mental abuse #mental health

[ed-recovery-affirmations]

This one specifically goes out to my fellow girls whose EDs speak to them in the voice of their mother. You deserve to be nurtured with love and care, and I hope someday the voice in your head agrees.

#ed recovery #family relationships #toxic family #healing #mental health #ed cw