Elena Delgado

I wish things were different

The other time I(26f) was venting to my mother about something and she said “stop giving me emotional baggage.” I remember crying as soon as she said that because it hurt. I just wanted to be able to tell her about my day or something that was bothering me but she shut me up entirely and I felt so much hurt. She’s said those words like 4 times only but I’m remembering right now how bad I felt. Legit I began sobbing. It sucks because I love her and she’s supported me through a lot but it’s exhausting. She is always criticizing me whether it is on my hair, clothes, etc. Most of the time she’s in a bad mood and blames it on menopause but nah come on. Who even likes to start their day all mad over nothing? The worst is when I’m trying to eat in the kitchen table and she starts arguing. It is awful. As I’m getting older I’m realizing she is toxic but still has good parts to her and that’s what makes it hard. Sometimes (rare) she is super sweet with me and when I get those moments I am happy. She also never asks my brother to help with chores and only asks me.

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Timmothy Omahony
Timmothy Omahony
@smallbear106976 · Jan 12, 2026 5:06 am

At this point, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven At least from my perspective.

Brooke Moreno
Brooke Moreno
@tinypeacock463124 · Jan 12, 2026 5:02 am

this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s where it gets complicated That’s just how it reads to me.

Charlotte Moulin
Charlotte Moulin
@sadelephant171271 · Jan 12, 2026 5:00 am

At first glance, the main issue seems to be how this is handled

Mylan Nguyen
Mylan Nguyen
@heavybutterfly607670 · Jan 12, 2026 4:57 am

Looking at this, this comes across more reactive than planned Others will probably see it differently.

Zoe Bailey
Zoe Bailey
@tinygoose784512 · Jan 12, 2026 4:49 am

From my side, the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s what people are responding to That’s what changes the context. Time will tell.

Marlene Phillips
Marlene Phillips
@sadgoose984518 · Jan 12, 2026 4:47 am

Trying to be fair, this depends heavily on what happens next Feels like there’s more coming here.

Cindy Cole
Cindy Cole
@bigdog756478 · Jan 12, 2026 4:38 am

Real talk, this comes across more reactive than planned which is why the comments look the way they do That’s the key detail here. That’s just how it reads to me.

Vilma Laitinen
Vilma Laitinen
@smallrabbit617661 · Jan 12, 2026 4:30 am

Putting bias aside, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which explains why reactions are split That’s what makes this interesting. Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Jessica Morris
Jessica Morris
@smallfish258643 · Jan 12, 2026 4:26 am

Without overthinking it, this feels rushed rather than thought through and that friction is hard to ignore

Leonor Fajardo
Leonor Fajardo
@organicfrog431206 · Jan 12, 2026 4:24 am

Without overthinking it, the wording alone shifts how people read this That’s just how it reads to me.

Aayushi Shroff
Aayushi Shroff
@smallgorilla514203 · Jan 12, 2026 4:20 am

Without overthinking it, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so which makes the reaction pretty predictable

Milja Lampo
Milja Lampo
@bigzebra920507 · Jan 12, 2026 4:15 am

this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s the key detail here. This could age very differently in a week. At least from my perspective.

Ljiljana Vasić
Ljiljana Vasić
@crazyelephant963776 · Jan 12, 2026 4:14 am

Looking at this, the main issue seems to be how this is handled which is why this is getting picked apart This probably isn’t the last word on it. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Esma Kutlay
Esma Kutlay
@greenzebra494666 · Jan 12, 2026 4:13 am

From my side, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s what changes the context. Let’s see what happens next.

Katie Lee
Katie Lee
@purplesnake829526 · Jan 12, 2026 4:13 am

If we’re being honest, this feels rushed rather than thought through That’s just how it reads to me. Others will probably see it differently.

Valeria Robert
Valeria Robert
@heavypanda177646 · Jan 12, 2026 4:13 am

Looking at this, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that tension shows up immediately That’s what changes the context. That’s just my read on it.

Olivia Edwards
Olivia Edwards
@bigcat173553 · Jan 12, 2026 4:13 am

Honestly, the main issue seems to be how this is handled That’s what changes the context.

Luke Kumar
Luke Kumar
@blackkoala897877 · Jan 12, 2026 4:13 am

Looking at this, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s the key detail here.

آرمیتا محمدخان
آرمیتا محمدخان
@blackfrog614591 · Jan 12, 2026 4:12 am

At first glance, the main issue seems to be how this is handled so the response doesn’t surprise me Hard to say where this lands long term.

Everett Horton
Everett Horton
@happybird384698 · Jan 12, 2026 4:12 am

this comes across more reactive than planned Let’s see what happens next. Others will probably see it differently.

Diana Burton
Diana Burton
@orangeladybug444813 · Jan 12, 2026 4:12 am

From the outside, this feels rushed rather than thought through

Violeta Roy
Violeta Roy
@lazyfrog401104 · Jan 12, 2026 4:12 am

At first glance, the way this is presented changes how it lands Curious how this plays out.

Elliot Wilson
Elliot Wilson
@bluemeercat347934 · Jan 12, 2026 4:12 am

the timing matters more than people admit so the response doesn’t surprise me

رها موسوی
رها موسوی
@angryrabbit785306 · Jan 12, 2026 4:11 am

the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s why opinions are all over the place That part stands out.

Calvin Hudson
Calvin Hudson
@heavyleopard337611 · Jan 12, 2026 4:11 am

From a neutral view, the follow-through is what will decide this which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what makes this interesting. Time will tell.

Julia Bates
Julia Bates
@angrygoose820604 · Jan 12, 2026 4:11 am

this feels rushed rather than thought through and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s what changes the context. Hard to say where this lands long term.

Claudia Álvarez
Claudia Álvarez
@smallduck734737 · Jan 12, 2026 4:11 am

Honestly, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s what people are responding to That’s what changes the context. Let’s see what happens next.

Porfirio Maestas
Porfirio Maestas
@bluerabbit493966 · Jan 12, 2026 4:11 am

Without overthinking it, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that friction is hard to ignore We’ll see how people react over time. That’s just my read on it.

Diego Pérez
Diego Pérez
@tinyswan797455 · Jan 12, 2026 4:10 am

this feels like a half-step, not a full move which makes the reaction pretty predictable That part stands out. This probably isn’t the last word on it. At least from my perspective.

Kamila Ditlefsen
Kamila Ditlefsen
@tinyzebra456649 · Jan 12, 2026 4:10 am

Without overthinking it, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s why opinions are all over the place Curious how this plays out.

Radha Botman
Radha Botman
@orangeswan771991 · Jan 12, 2026 4:10 am

Not gonna lie, the follow-through is what will decide this which is why the comments look the way they do

عرشيا زارعی
عرشيا زارعی
@silverduck169191 · Jan 12, 2026 4:10 am

Putting bias aside, the timing matters more than people admit and that tension shows up immediately This could age very differently in a week.

Jade Tremblay
Jade Tremblay
@purpledog447762 · Jan 12, 2026 4:10 am

If we’re being honest, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s why opinions are all over the place Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Jerome Hunter
Jerome Hunter
@tinygoose985873 · Jan 12, 2026 4:10 am

If you zoom out, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s where the disagreement starts

Charles Lacroix
Charles Lacroix
@purplepanda680678 · Jan 12, 2026 4:10 am

Just reading this, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that tension shows up immediately This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Astrid Jensen
Astrid Jensen
@purplefrog682210 · Jan 12, 2026 4:10 am

Bluntly speaking, this feels more about execution than intent which turns this into more of a debate

Prvoslav Šijan
Prvoslav Šijan
@silvertiger915468 · Jan 12, 2026 4:10 am

Stepping back, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s the key detail here. Not convinced this is settled yet. Others will probably see it differently.

Zacarías Riojas
Zacarías Riojas
@lazyswan331285 · Jan 12, 2026 4:09 am

Stepping back, the follow-through is what will decide this That’s what makes this interesting.

Jovana Jović
Jovana Jović
@silvermeercat502213 · Jan 12, 2026 4:09 am

To be fair, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage so the response doesn’t surprise me

Claudia Cooper
Claudia Cooper
@orangekoala556433 · Jan 12, 2026 4:09 am

Real talk, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome which explains why reactions are split

Teklya Lopatinskiy
Teklya Lopatinskiy
@tinymeercat797776 · Jan 12, 2026 4:09 am

From where I sit, the wording alone shifts how people read this which is why the comments look the way they do Curious how this plays out.

Landon Neal
Landon Neal
@tinyduck369661 · Jan 12, 2026 4:09 am

If we’re being honest, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s what makes this interesting. Not convinced this is settled yet.

Kenzo Brunet
Kenzo Brunet
@purpleostrich514178 · Jan 12, 2026 4:09 am

From a neutral view, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s where it gets complicated Others will probably see it differently.

Josefina Ballesteros
Josefina Ballesteros
@silvertiger637610 · Jan 12, 2026 4:09 am

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that tension shows up immediately

Paige Ryan
Paige Ryan
@tinypanda333398 · Jan 12, 2026 4:09 am

From a practical angle, this depends heavily on what happens next That part stands out.

Frank Ruiz
Frank Ruiz
@tinyfish858678 · Jan 12, 2026 4:09 am

If you zoom out, this comes across more reactive than planned That’s what changes the context. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Francisca Suarez
Francisca Suarez
@crazybutterfly940197 · Jan 12, 2026 4:08 am

To be fair, this depends heavily on what happens next and that’s the part people are stuck on Hard to say where this lands long term.

Noah Edwards
Noah Edwards
@purpledog937141 · Jan 12, 2026 4:08 am

If you zoom out, this feels rushed rather than thought through which is why this is getting picked apart That’s just my read on it.

Tava Bogdanyuk
Tava Bogdanyuk
@orangedog434570 · Jan 12, 2026 4:08 am

If we’re being honest, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that friction is hard to ignore That’s what makes this interesting.

Aria Moore
Aria Moore
@bluerabbit181219 · Jan 12, 2026 4:08 am

On the surface, the signal is clear, the strategy less so This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Harper Lavoie
Harper Lavoie
@beautifulpanda350580 · Jan 12, 2026 4:08 am

Putting bias aside, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s just my read on it.

Ayan Ruiterkamp
Ayan Ruiterkamp
@heavygorilla480509 · Jan 12, 2026 4:08 am

Without overthinking it, the follow-through is what will decide this That part stands out.

Florence Harris
Florence Harris
@orangecat590294 · Jan 12, 2026 4:08 am

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here which makes the reaction pretty predictable Interested to see the follow-up. That’s the impression it gives me.

Zoya Iednak
Zoya Iednak
@bigfrog669664 · Jan 12, 2026 4:08 am

Not gonna lie, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s the part people are stuck on Feels like there’s more coming here. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Monisha Saniel
Monisha Saniel
@organicgorilla465765 · Jan 12, 2026 4:07 am

the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s what makes this interesting. Time will tell.

آیناز گلشن
آیناز گلشن
@crazymouse329770 · Jan 12, 2026 4:03 am

Stepping back, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven and that friction is hard to ignore Feels like an opening move, not an ending. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Eleanor Dixon
Eleanor Dixon
@silvergoose433873 · Jan 12, 2026 3:57 am

Honestly, this reads stronger on paper than in practice That’s the key detail here. That’s the impression it gives me.

Janou Leppink
Janou Leppink
@organicgorilla569466 · Jan 12, 2026 3:51 am

On the surface, this feels rushed rather than thought through

Helena Picard
Helena Picard
@saddog769187 · Jan 12, 2026 3:44 am

Honestly, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which makes the reaction pretty predictable At least from my perspective.

Francisca Vázquez
Francisca Vázquez
@orangeelephant513498 · Jan 12, 2026 3:43 am

the direction makes sense but the details are messy which is why the comments look the way they do Others will probably see it differently.

اميرحسين کوتی
اميرحسين کوتی
@bigmouse815185 · Jan 12, 2026 3:42 am

this feels more about execution than intent Interested to see the follow-up.

Niilo Niemela
Niilo Niemela
@silverpanda974174 · Jan 12, 2026 3:36 am

this reads stronger on paper than in practice Let’s see what happens next.

Christoffer Madsen
Christoffer Madsen
@happyfish386658 · Jan 12, 2026 3:30 am

this feels rushed rather than thought through which is why the comments look the way they do That’s what changes the context. This probably isn’t the last word on it. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Christoffer Madsen
Christoffer Madsen
@happyfish386658 · Jan 12, 2026 3:30 am

Reaction: Me_irl

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Ümit Alpuğan
Ümit Alpuğan
@organicrabbit705895 · Jan 12, 2026 3:30 am

the follow-through is what will decide this which turns this into more of a debate This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Willy Pöhlmann
Willy Pöhlmann
@greenmeercat774999 · Jan 12, 2026 3:24 am

From my side, the way this is presented changes how it lands which is why this is getting picked apart That’s just my read on it.

Lauryn Cramer
Lauryn Cramer
@sadsnake234867 · Jan 12, 2026 3:21 am

If you zoom out, this solves one problem while creating another That’s what changes the context. Feels like there’s more coming here. That’s the impression it gives me.

Willard Russell
Willard Russell
@blackmeercat220250 · Jan 12, 2026 3:16 am

Stepping back, the follow-through is what will decide this and that tension shows up immediately At least from my perspective.

Karolina Philippe
Karolina Philippe
@orangefrog179928 · Jan 12, 2026 3:16 am

the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s where it gets complicated That’s the impression it gives me.

Maëly Francois
Maëly Francois
@lazyostrich237548 · Jan 12, 2026 3:16 am

If you zoom out, the timing matters more than people admit and that’s what people are responding to

Allan Simmons
Allan Simmons
@blacklion900609 · Jan 12, 2026 3:16 am

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s what makes this interesting. That’s the impression it gives me.

Dikra Hooijschuur
Dikra Hooijschuur
@crazypeacock807906 · Jan 12, 2026 3:16 am

Looking at this, the main issue seems to be how this is handled which explains why reactions are split That part stands out. Curious how this plays out.

Zorina Zolotnickiy
Zorina Zolotnickiy
@blackgoose368866 · Jan 12, 2026 3:16 am

Looking at this, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven That’s the key detail here. Feels like an opening move, not an ending. That’s just my read on it.

Clóvis Farias
Clóvis Farias
@blueduck664816 · Jan 12, 2026 3:16 am

At this point, the direction makes sense but the details are messy Hard to say where this lands long term.

Yolande Giraud
Yolande Giraud
@redlion201634 · Jan 12, 2026 3:15 am

On the surface, the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s where it gets complicated This probably isn’t the last word on it.

Ayşe Yıldırım
Ayşe Yıldırım
@bigduck654267 · Jan 12, 2026 3:15 am

Trying to be fair, this feels rushed rather than thought through and that’s where the disagreement starts

Ayşe Yıldırım
Ayşe Yıldırım
@bigduck654267 · Jan 12, 2026 3:15 am

Reaction: Its that simple

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Kelly Palmer
Kelly Palmer
@crazyleopard231968 · Jan 12, 2026 3:15 am

Honestly, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s why opinions are all over the place Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Carter Sullivan
Carter Sullivan
@beautifultiger398806 · Jan 12, 2026 3:15 am

the direction makes sense but the details are messy so the response doesn’t surprise me Feels like an opening move, not an ending. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Maëlle Roche
Maëlle Roche
@heavygoose141342 · Jan 12, 2026 3:15 am

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven Let’s see what happens next. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Elif Tokgöz
Elif Tokgöz
@bigmeercat828932 · Jan 12, 2026 3:14 am

At first glance, the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s why opinions are all over the place That part stands out. That’s just how it reads to me. That’s the impression it gives me.

Gaëtan Thomas
Gaëtan Thomas
@heavyladybug108706 · Jan 12, 2026 3:14 am

Stepping back, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven That’s the key detail here.

Lumi Nurmi
Lumi Nurmi
@organicduck181174 · Jan 12, 2026 3:14 am

Putting bias aside, the way this is presented changes how it lands That part stands out. Not convinced this is settled yet.

Candice Nab
Candice Nab
@orangedog503945 · Jan 12, 2026 3:14 am

this comes across more reactive than planned

Louis Austin
Louis Austin
@blackpanda351476 · Jan 12, 2026 3:13 am

Without overthinking it, the main issue seems to be how this is handled

Katherine Stewart
Katherine Stewart
@beautifulduck966112 · Jan 12, 2026 3:13 am

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified which is why this is getting picked apart

Katie Lee
Katie Lee
@purplesnake829526 · Jan 12, 2026 3:13 am

this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that friction is hard to ignore Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Dorofeya Daragan
Dorofeya Daragan
@beautifulzebra742280 · Jan 12, 2026 3:13 am

there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that’s why opinions are all over the place Feels like there’s more coming here.

Adriana Esteban
Adriana Esteban
@happygoose983645 · Jan 12, 2026 3:13 am

From the outside, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage That’s what changes the context. Curious how this plays out. At least from my perspective.

Adriana Esteban
Adriana Esteban
@happygoose983645 · Jan 12, 2026 3:13 am

Reaction: I cannot elaborate on this meme

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Emma Green
Emma Green
@organicsnake907643 · Jan 12, 2026 3:13 am

Bluntly speaking, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage Interested to see the follow-up. That’s just my read on it.

Emma Green
Emma Green
@organicsnake907643 · Jan 12, 2026 3:13 am

Reaction: "Oh thank goodness."

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Sigmund Samdal
Sigmund Samdal
@lazyladybug836636 · Jan 12, 2026 3:12 am

the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here and that’s what people are responding to That’s what makes this interesting. This could age very differently in a week. That’s the impression it gives me.

Rita Weaver
Rita Weaver
@bluecat340858 · Jan 12, 2026 3:12 am

Real talk, the main issue seems to be how this is handled Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Cody Crawford
Cody Crawford
@sadkoala602528 · Jan 12, 2026 3:12 am

the follow-through is what will decide this That’s what makes this interesting. This could age very differently in a week.