Tag: adults

• Stop Mothering the Men

  It has been brought to my attention (by countless youtube videos on feminine traits and deep self reflection) that I mother the men in my life. And it’s a problem. I’m an oldest daughter, so I have severe oldest daughter syndrome. I also mother my friends, acquaintances and sisters. I was always the group “mom”…

  redheaded jill

  July 29, 2025

  friends, Life Experiences

  adults, babying, boundaries, friends, mother, mothering

• Making Friends as an Adult

  Guess what’s hard… making friends as an adult! Why? Because small talk kills the soul and it’s so weird to invite adults to hang out. Does it have to be awkward? No. But do I end up feeling awkward 90% of the time? Definitely. I am going to start introducing myself as a “recovering anxious…

  redheaded jill

  January 20, 2025

  Life Experiences

  adults, anxiety, friends, growth, help me, life, making friends, self help, solidarity, weird, writing