#RealLifeStruggles

[crikeycunts]

Testimony Addition: Being Mocked in the Badminton Court Changeroom by Grandfather Bob

One of the hardest moments I’ve ever faced happened last summer at the local badminton club. After a tough match, I went into the changeroom to shower off. I’d always been anxious in locker rooms-ever since high school, I dreaded those moments of undressing around others, worried someone would notice and make a comment. But nothing prepared me for what happened that day.

My grandfather Bob, who’s always been a larger-than-life character in our family, was there too. He’s old-school, never shy about speaking his mind, and sometimes that means he can be a bit harsh. As I was getting changed, he glanced over and, in front of a couple of other club members, burst out laughing. “Crikey, Robert, is that all you’ve got? No wonder you’re still single!” he shouted, loud enough for everyone to hear. The room went silent for a moment, then a couple of the guys snickered.

I felt my face burn with shame. I tried to laugh it off, but inside I was crushed. Having my own grandfather mock me, especially in front of others, hurt more than any bullying I’d faced at school. The humiliation stuck with me for weeks. I started making excuses to skip club nights, terrified of running into anyone who’d witnessed it. Locker room bullying and mockery-whether from peers or even family-can leave deep scars, making you feel isolated and powerless.

It took a lot of courage to eventually talk to my counselor about it. She helped me see that Bob’s words said more about him than about me, and that I didn’t have to carry that shame. But the memory still stings, and it’s a reminder of how important it is to stand up for yourself-and for others-when bullying happens, no matter who it comes from.

Image Prompt 1: A brightly lit badminton club locker room with blue benches and open lockers. In the center, a young Australian man in his early twenties stands with a towel around his waist, looking embarrassed and hurt. An older man with gray hair and a rugged build, wearing a polo shirt and shorts, points at him and laughs loudly. Two other men in the background glance over, one with a shocked expression and the other awkwardly smirking. The atmosphere is tense, capturing the moment of public humiliation and vulnerability.

Image Prompt 2: A close-up, emotional scene inside a sports changeroom. The young man, visibly upset, sits on a bench with his head down and hands clenched, his face flushed with shame. His grandfather, standing nearby, is mid-laugh, gesturing dismissively. The background shows lockers and sports gear, with a couple of other club members exchanging uncomfortable glances. The lighting is cool and clinical, emphasizing the isolating and painful nature of the moment.

[tinypatientbigbattles]

Our Journey, Our Fight, Our Hope

Hello, and welcome to this space where I share my family’s journey—one filled with challenges, perseverance, and hope.

I’m a parent navigating the complex realities of my son’s medical needs and the struggles with healthcare and the child protective services (CPS) system in the U.S. Our story isn’t always easy to tell, but it’s one I feel compelled to share.

Why I’m Sharing

• To Raise Awareness: Too many families face uphill battles with healthcare and CPS, often without the resources or support they need.

• To Connect: If you’re struggling too, you’re not alone. Let’s build a community where we can lean on each other.

• To Advocate for Change: It’s time we shine a light on the systemic issues that make these journeys harder than they need to be.

What You Can Expect Here

• Honest accounts of our experiences navigating medical care and advocating for my son.

• Updates on our journey, including both the challenges and the victories.

• Insights into the healthcare and CPS systems, from a parent’s perspective.

• Hope, resilience, and the determination to keep fighting for better outcomes—not just for us, but for others too.

How You Can Help

• Follow and Share: Spread the word about this space to anyone who might relate or want to help.

• Engage: Your comments, shares, and likes remind us we’re not alone.

• Advocate: Use your voice to push for a better, more compassionate system for families like ours.

Together, we can create change—whether by sharing our stories, supporting one another, or advocating for reforms. Thank you for being here, for reading, and for caring.

Let’s start this journey together.

With gratitude and hope,

~Josiah’s Mom

[theloulouge]

Life Lens - Entry 65

Tough but Tired You know, sometimes life throws a lot at me, and I’ve gotta tough it out. I push through, keep grinding, and that takes a ton of strength. But here’s the deal, even I, someone who’s usually pretty strong, eventually hit a point where I’m just plain tired, and you know what? That’s totally cool. It’s like me admitting, ‘Hey, I’m not asuperhero, I’m just a regular person.’…

[lyfechoyces]

My Addiction Nearly Killed Me Witness a gripping portrayal of addiction's destructive power in this raw and honest short film. Follow SPEAKER_02's journey from casual drug dealing to a harrowing confrontation with the consequences of his actions. A stark look at substance abuse. #AddictionStory #SubstanceAbuse #DrugAddiction #ShortFilm #RealLifeStruggles #HardHitting #EmotionalStory #IndieFilm #DocumentaryStyle #AddictionAwareness via Lyfe Choyces https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOvTcHk7G7O_yl3GNxLU1qA December 28, 2024 at 07:03PM

[jadugars]

"When your brain has a script, but your mouth improvises!"

#WhatIWantToSay #BrainVsMouth #SpeechFail #LostInTranslation #FunnyReels #OopsMoment #RelatableReels #OopsIDidItAgain #BrainFart #RealLifeStruggles #ComedyGold

[tawshadawn]

Haha! I know all you braid girls can relate🤣 There’s been mornings I have to rest my arms a few times. #itsachore #braids #hair #reallifestruggles #ifonlythiswasourbiggestchallenge #funny #icanrelate #thestruggleisreal (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byx2P-YIcX4/?igshid=1pfl6vnjsdy1v

[becausethefamilymatters]

2022: It’s still the freakin toothpaste love peeve 🤷‍♀️ There I said it! But now he switched toothpaste brands and now we use different ones, and he buys his….forgets to buy mine 🙄. Y’all we will get this toothpaste thing down hopefully by 2023. 🤣 #reallifestruggles #marriedtodave #datingdave #emptynesters From our 2018 archives Problem solving: My morning pet peeve! He will use the toothpaste to the last bit of paste he can surgically cut out of that tube. I however have moved on at midway point. So I take my new tube and replace it every morning. He hides it from me the next morning and replaces it with what he calls a still good useable supply of toothpaste. 😩😩😩 Ok so I’m on to him!!! I find it. I brush my teeth with my new tube. Just breathe Ann Marie Just breathe Ann Marie. Honey ok ok, ok so baby I love you so much. I do. I simply adore you. You know how much I do. Well you know how I put the purple straightener in the drawer and the white iron in the drawer and the hairspray in the closet, because I know just how much that means to you. Well I do that because it’s important to you. What’s important to you is important to me. So. My love♥️ my sweet dear love♥️ I completely love that you are so wise with money and you are smart. Baby, can I just use my toothpaste. Umm I get that you are being smart and wise but I just can’t explain it. I have anxiety and I have a panic attack every morning when my new toothpaste is gone. I do. I really do. I know I’m difficult. I must make no sense but remember it’s important to me. Please let it be important to you. Can I please keep my freaking toothpaste. Please. Ok so don’t say freakin. Ladies don’t. It’s not lady like. Not ladylike. But Honey can we both keep our toothpastes on the sink. I know we are empty nesters now, and we are trying to adjust. We’re doing fine. I just want my toothpaste just like you want yours. That’s all♥️ Communicate your pet peeves in love. Problem solve them together. If it’s important to them make it important to you. Love from us -David and Ann Marie Godines https://www.instagram.com/p/CdvdhUaLCkz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tangiblewell-being]

I have been struggling to get on the mat.. NGL 😔⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I made a commitment to myself that I would do yoga every day this year. Although I have remained committed to that, my yoga practice has turned into a 5-10 minute stretch in bed 😅⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've been half assing the lifestyle I sing praises about.. but why. Apathy, laziness, being busy with a puppy.. who knows. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today I reminded myself that I am in complete control over my life, and I'm going to grab the reigns and live the life I want to!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's so incredibly easy to fall out of routine and let the important things in your life fall to the sidelines. When this happens you can't beat yourself up about it. We are only human, we live in a world of ebb and flow. As long as you never forget that you have COMPLETE control.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Take the reigns, you can do anything you out your mind to!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What have you been struggling with right now?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ DM me if it's to real for a comment section. I want you to know you're not alone 💙⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #reallife #reallifestruggles #lifestylechoice #yogilife #yogistruggles #yogachallenge #yogaeverydamnday #yogaeveryday #yoga365 #struggles #notalone #togetherwearestronger #strongwomen #empowered #liveyourlife https://www.instagram.com/p/CB6HPL7HHGh/?igshid=1th0co20mg4yw

[robynanonymous]

Sometimes it's a struggle but I never give up. #RobynAnonymous #ABetterMe #AttitudeIsEverything #Recovery #FromHopelessnessToHappiness #NoLongerThirsty #AHandbookForHappiness #TrappedNoMore #GodChangedMe #FillingTheVoid #BelievingIsYourChoice #BeHappyOnPurpose #TheStruggleWasReal #WeDoRecover #GodChangedMe #RealLife #RealLifeStruggles #KeepItReal #YouAreNotAlone #YouAreEnough https://www.instagram.com/p/CErYwsiDnAo/?igshid=g8d2nh3mrc9i

[room808studio]

😂😂😂 Regrann from @therealbundy_ - 😂😂😂☠️☠️☠️ #New #Nottoberude Niggaz hype to get tint until cops involved!! @josh_mindright @marktothe_money #comedy #reallifestruggles #jersey #djakademiks #membersonly #shaderoom #wshh #hoodvines #fatboysse #teamlebron #kollegekidd #blackpanther #blacchyna #comedians #funnyvideos #worldstar #balleralert - #regrann

[hotromancenovelposts]

#summerbreak#kidsmakemeforget#momlife#reallifestruggles. Let us not forget that I was trying to real a new release tonight 🤣 #priorities 🤣💁‍♀️ https://www.instagram.com/p/BzR2LgOgAj9/?igshid=12cwzyupzlpeq

[axisgettincash]

Gettin to the bag. #RealLifeStruggles #NeedPromoPaper #destined4greatness #butiknowhowtogetit https://www.instagram.com/p/BvO0y0ygSN7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ur2gtefdse1f

[therealagbeast]

It’s ok. I’m just going to Walmart. #Seriously #WhoAmITryingToImpress #RealLifeStruggles #RealPeopleOfWalmart #Walmart #ISawAGuyWearingFlipFlopsAndABuisnessSuitThereOnce #TrueStory #Meanwhile #WhatWasThisPostAboutAgain? https://www.instagram.com/p/BugRhpFnxuG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=py5cye4ad2f5

[chiquita-bonita-us]

OMG!!! WTF!!! What happened to my mail??? This is crazy I don't know if I should be mad or just laugh my butt off. I wonder if it fell out of the mail truck and then got ran over by a car or something wow never seen anything like this in my life.🤔😮😂🤣 #damaged #damagedgoods #wtfisthis #damagedmail #crazy, #reallifestruggles

[thespinningwheelsite]

CONTEST: LIKE & COMMENT the PIHA BEACH Photo. See post for details. Not everything is perfect even in the mornings. This is why I posted this pic to give you hope that you’re not the only shitty looking one. We’re all human with morning breath and crazy hair. Whoever is next to you in the morning that can see past that is one wonderfully blind and ignorant #sob #weneedmoreofthem #reallifestruggles #realpeople #risquesaturdays #dontlookatme #myeyesmyeyes #atx #htx #bali #balilife #newzealand #newzealandtrip #aucklandadventures #atxblogger #thespinningwheelsite (at Titirangi, New Zealand)

[mz0137-blog]

It is very easy to construct.... Not to complete..... #reallifestruggles #insects #lepidoptera #insecta #papiliodemodocus #papiloidae #pupa #entomologist #naturalenemies @bestphoto.macro @smartphone_photography_101 #acerliquid (at Madattukkulam, Tamil Nadu, India)