Dear family members: “Don’t worry so much, God doesn’t want you to suffer, so He will provide for you if you pray” is the worst and most insulting piece of advice to ever give a person who has spent three years suffering and has zero current prospects for alleviating that suffering. Thank you. Goodbye.

my parents: we’re so proud of you, owning your own house at your age!me: wait where did my money go why are things breaking who is supposed to be in charge of this what is even happening oh my god why did i do this–my parents: yup.

mexicanine: “mixed breeds are healthier than purebreds” is the most ignorant statement ever (after “adopt don’t shop”). It perpetuates the assumption than any mixed breed is automatically healthy and free of inbreeding and that all shelter dogs are a perfect fit for any family because they’re better than their pedigree counterparts, when it’s definitely not the …

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Few things make you realize how nervous and timid your own disposition is like becoming a landlord. Trying to argue over money is the most nerve-wracking thing that a young person can do.

boss: It’s come to my attention that we have a serious issue in our referral service.me: I mentioned this flaw six months ago…boss: We should fix our service!me: I gave a suggestion on that six months ago too…boss: I believe the best way to solve this problem is to implement the following plan.me: That plan …

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