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If you could say something out loud you knew you could never say, what would it be?

726 replies

twistandshoutloud · 12/11/2024 20:58

I'll go first.

I wish I could tell my SIL that I dislike her so much and I wish she'd never met my BIL. I hate that she is now part of our family. She came to disrupt our (far from perfect but lovely) family. I hate the way she treats my BIL. I hate how she makes everyone pander to her every whim. How all her messages are passive aggressive and how rude she is to my MIL. I could never say this out loud of course, but I dream of it often.

Feels good getting that out of my chest.

Anyone else feel free to add.

OP posts:
FlippyFloppyShoe · 12/11/2024 22:39

Kids, your dad is a class A 🤬

slashlover · 12/11/2024 22:45

I work in a charity shop, I am NOT a babysitter! Watch your kids. Our toy section is NOT A FUCKING SOFT PLAY!! I'm fed up of having to tidy it because you abandon your kids there. WHY are they riding one of our scooters around while you are in a completely different part of the shop? Don't glare at me when I take it off of them, THAT'S YOUR FUCKING JOB!!!

Also, anyone who shoplifts from a charity shop is scum!

Ahem. Honestly, the number of parents who abandon/ignore their kids is shocking and we're not allowed to say anything. We lose hundreds per year because all the little bits get lost or toys get broken.

Caffeineismydrug35 · 12/11/2024 22:45

I wish I could tell my boss how much pain I’m in every day. That every single day is a physical struggle but I can’t afford to not work so have no choice but to continue. That when I say Good Morning with a big smile on my face it’s totally fake and there are tears behind it.

XChrome · 12/11/2024 22:46

To a nice woman whose feelings I do not want to hurt; I think that if people believe in the kind of work you do, it may give them a temporary placebo effect, but I have learned over the years that I am completely impervious to the placebo effect. So please do not invite me for meditation sessions, Reiki, crystal therapy, sound baths, cupping, past life regression, or any of the other woo woo stuff you are into. You do your thing and I'll do mine.
I know there are actual benefits to meditation, but it simply does not work for me and your approach will not change that. I have my own ways of achieving peace of mind which work for me. Thanks for caring, but no thanks to any of the suggested sessions.
Also, you call yourself an empath, but you consistently talk over me when I try to express myself. That doesn't seem like a sign of high empathy to me. Please try to dial down your enthusiasm for your own point of view a smidge.

WhatsitWiggle · 12/11/2024 22:48

To ex-DHs Dad.
Your son is a narcissistic coward who lied and cheated on me for 10 years, until i had enough of his shit. He put himself first but blamed the relationship breakdown on me putting our child first instead of him. He always said you were an amazing Dad, so I don't know what went wrong, because there's not an ounce of your kindness and integrity in his body.
I'm sorry I stopped coming to visit but I simply couldn't pretend anymore that things were OK between us.
Oh, and the "new" girlfriend he's showing off? The affair partner since 2012.

To ex
I know. Even though you haven't had the balls to tell me about her, I know. And one day your daughter will know too. She's autistic, very black and white in her thinking. What do you think she's going to make of that? Be prepared to be dropped like a stone by your own child. And I won't be facilitating a way back for you. You burnt your own bridges you selfish c**t.

Thevelvelletes · 12/11/2024 22:49

The line manager who set me on road to depression, anxiety and redundancy.
You're a lucky fucker because at one point I seriously considered doing you physical harm for what you put me through and it would have been life changing for us both.

XChrome · 12/11/2024 22:49

WhatsitWiggle · 12/11/2024 22:48

To ex-DHs Dad.
Your son is a narcissistic coward who lied and cheated on me for 10 years, until i had enough of his shit. He put himself first but blamed the relationship breakdown on me putting our child first instead of him. He always said you were an amazing Dad, so I don't know what went wrong, because there's not an ounce of your kindness and integrity in his body.
I'm sorry I stopped coming to visit but I simply couldn't pretend anymore that things were OK between us.
Oh, and the "new" girlfriend he's showing off? The affair partner since 2012.

To ex
I know. Even though you haven't had the balls to tell me about her, I know. And one day your daughter will know too. She's autistic, very black and white in her thinking. What do you think she's going to make of that? Be prepared to be dropped like a stone by your own child. And I won't be facilitating a way back for you. You burnt your own bridges you selfish c**t.

I love this.
My daughter dropped cheating bastard ex like a stone. She has zero use for him and he knows it.

Franjipanl8r · 12/11/2024 22:50

Anotherworrier · 12/11/2024 21:00

I would tell my Mum that I haven’t forgotten about the neglect and bullying I had to put up with throughout my whole childhood even though she conveniently has done. I would also ask her to stop boasting about things she done that humiliated me and belittled me in front of family, friends and/or others so that people would be impressed by her.

I really hate her.

😢 that’s incredibly sad.

lolit · 12/11/2024 22:50

PermanentTemporary · 12/11/2024 22:06

To my boss; Pleeeeeease resign from your job. It doesn't work the way you're doing it. Go private, you'll probably make a lot of money and BTW could you spend some of it being assessed for autism.

And to the rest of the team; it's not my job to absorb every grumble about said boss. Escalate it to the big boss or give it a rest.

I think your boss is my former friend lol

EveryDayisFriday · 12/11/2024 22:51

I'd tell my best friend that I'm so upset and gutted that she's moved across the other end of the country. I've been nothing but upbeat and positive about the big move when with her but inside I'm heart broken. Seems quite pathetic of me.

Blueglazzier · 12/11/2024 22:52

There is so much I could say but if I start I don't think I would stop .
And I hope I never have to return to this world again , it's just to painful

lolit · 12/11/2024 22:52

I would tell my sister she stopped being my sister when she told me I should suck it up and see my abusive parents. She is now just someone I tolerate

Spendysis · 12/11/2024 22:52

I would tell dsis friends and family friends dsis is a liar and a thief she isn't well off like she makes out she's up to her eyes in debt has funded her lifestyle by borrowing but never paying back tens of thousands from dm over the years. Now dm is older dsis didn't even bother asking her first and has just been helping herself to dm money

I would tell them that is the reason we don't speak dsis blocked me when i tried to politely say she may get in trouble not that I am jealous of her success. She blocked me so she could continue stealing has removed me as poa has taken an equity release on dm house which has paid for her latest house improvements dm thinks she's changing her will cutting me out. She's manipulated dm who is polite to me when I visit but no longer invites me in the house dsis has already had the locks changed on my childhood home so my only option is to speak to her on the doorstep in front of the ring doorbell connect to dsis phone so I've stopped going and leaving them to it

I hate her hope she gets caught I hope people find out the truth about her. It's not just the money we were all so close until 2 years ago who does that to their only sister and niece and nephew ?? I have family friends no longer speak to me as believe what ever lies she's told about why we don't speak she's ruined my relationship with dm as I am hurt she has gone along with this and my adult dc want nothing to do with either of them which is sad they are dm only grandchildren

Thevelvelletes · 12/11/2024 22:55

Surely that's financial abuse.

Simbaonedaythiswillallbeyours · 12/11/2024 22:55

I'm glad beer and karaoke have 'cured' your PTSD. Meanwhile, I'm in therapy and I'll never trust a man again because of you. Cannot believe you had me fooled for almost three years.

And your daughter is a lying, manipulative bitch.

BlueMongoose · 12/11/2024 22:56

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This has been deleted by MNHQ for breaking our Talk Guidelines.

And yet here you are.
So what does that make you?

CaptainRedbeardandbigbadbarry · 12/11/2024 22:56

tulippa · 12/11/2024 21:08

That the world would benefit so much if the human race died out and we should all stop having children. I came to this way of thinking about 10 years after my own DCs were born so everyone would think I was an insane hypocrite (maybe I am) if I voiced this out loud. I really worry about the world and the society I've condemned my DCs to live in.

You aren’t the only one. I am extremely worried too.

lovelysunshine22 · 12/11/2024 22:56

sunbum · 12/11/2024 21:17

Your kids are totally fine and standard, they dont have ADHD, they're not on the spectrum, they dont have severe allergies and they're not different or special in any way. You should be happy about that.

Exactly this!

TheThreeCheesesOfTheApocalypse44 · 12/11/2024 22:58

Women (( and men )) who keep their kids in abusive homes need to get a fucking grip and grow a backbone.......kids cannot not walk out of a toxic environment. They need an adult to stop dillydallying and do it for them.

Robinredd · 12/11/2024 22:58

I'd tell my cousins wife, actually yes, I do blame her for his death now I know what she's like.

I'd tell their children the truth about what really happened.

But I'd never do that because it would only hurt the children.

ThisGreyPanda · 12/11/2024 22:58

MaggieBsBoat · 12/11/2024 21:51

I’d tell my siblings that don’t speak to me that mum lied to them.

I‘d tell me PILs that they were abusive to my DH when he was young and that it is him and I that are dealing with the repercussions now. That I have no respect nor like for them. I smile for my husband.

I‘d tell my friend that her children are awful and there’s a few reasons why no one wants play dates with them. They are aggressive and mean.

Wow the middle one is me too. PILs destroyed him, I pick up the pieces after we've seen them. They think I'm the one who says 'NO' to as many events as possible and hate me for taking their son away from them. I despise them but have to sit there and smile for my husband.

MrsSkylerWhite · 12/11/2024 22:59

School plays are generally terrible.

bathofbeans · 12/11/2024 22:59

Stop asking everyone in the room to state their pronouns while you tell us all you are he/him. We can see that you big, hairy arsed, stubble covered twat!!!

icelolly12 · 12/11/2024 23:00

To work colleague stop fucking moaning for the love of god! You really have very little to complain about, and I'm sick of being your unpaid therapist

TRACKOK · 12/11/2024 23:01

I have so many things I'd like to say my mum including

  • my childhood was not the wonderful idyll you imagine, it was emotionally abusive and borderline neglectful.
  • your brand of religion is not the only one. Just because you like High Church doesn't mean all other forms of Christianity and religions are wrong.
  • My wife's family can tell you look down on them even if their English is poor. Their religious beliefs are just as valid as yours as are their customs.
  • you can pretend you're OK with gay people but we can all see through you and I still haven't forgiven you for the way you behaved at my wedding.
  • you aren't the arbiter on everything. Just because you don't like my children's names doesn't make them bad. People are allowed to enjoy tv, music, films, etc that you don't like. Sneering about other people's choices doesn't make you better than them.
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