Ooh, thanks for the clarification, that person totally slipped my mind. Ugh, she's a handful.

Very well said. Have my poor person's award: 🏅

Wow, that sucks. Religion should bring people together, not divide them. As an agnostic, religion is like children arguing about who has the best imaginary friend to me. That doesn't mean I can't respect people and their religious beliefs as long as they don't force their beliefs down my throat or call for violence etc. towards 'non-believers'. Can't it be the same with your parents, only vice versa? Why should they stop loving and caring for you bc you don't share their beliefs? Unless they are hardliners, I think they will learn to get used to it. If not, I don't see any other way than moving out of your parent's house into your own place once you can. I hope youre going to be ok, OP.

Yup, it's truly a stereotype. Most vegans just want to live (and eat) in peace and know that missionizing people won't do anyone a favour. Weird thing to say.*

*Edit: was informed the comment made was aimed towards ThatVeganTeacher. Yup, that person is definitely not a good example.

I hope you’ll find a safe place to stay, OP :( I can’t understand your ex boyfriend. Hell, everyone deserves breaks, that includes people who are not currently employed. You can’t be expected to be writing applications 24/7 without taking a break inbetween.

It grosses me out how there’s people in this thread asking how a mattress can be of sentimental value. They obviously didn’t have to deal with poverty before.