#Family Responsibilities

[shallowseeker]

Zachariah's "Mary"

DEAN: (shaky) Sammy, let’s get out of here. MARY: Don’t you walk away from me. (Dean stops) I never loved you. You were my burden. I was shackled to you. Look what it got me. (She blinks and her eyes turn yellow.)

5x16

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Michael re: Dean + family

JACK: No. Dean -- he's strong. MICHAEL: He's a gnat. I'm a god. Who would you bet on? JACK: You don't know anything about Dean. MICHAEL: I'm in his head...literally. I know everything. Like, I know how sad he was when you died...on the outside. On the inside, well, it's not that he was happy -- he just didn't care. 'Cause you're not Sam. You're not Cas. You're a new burden that he was handed. You're a weak, helpless thing. You think that they care about you, love you? You're a job, a job none of them wanted. And you --

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DEAN: Shut up! MICHAEL: You don't need them. You don't even like them. They're not your family -- they're your responsibilities. They're a weight around your neck.

14x10

BONUS:

DEAN: The hard way. Surviving a lonely childhood, a stinking war... only to get married and have his wife taken by a demon... and later killed by one himself. That man got a bum rap around every turn. ... HENRY: I'm sorry. I wish I had been there for him. ... DEAN: Your responsibility was to your family, not some glorified book club!

8x12

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JACK: NO! Leave me. I can't stop this. I'm coming apart. I don't want to hurt you. Don't let me hurt you. DEAN: Hey, hey, hey, we're not giving up on you, okay? (to Sam) Uh... magic. Magic. One of Rowena's spells. Come on, we've got to do something!

15x18

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Kids aint supposed to be grateful! They're supposed to eat your food and break your heart. 

[womenusingwords]

Dance With Me

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[newepisodetodayoffical]

Kavya Ek Jazba Ek Junoon 23rd May 2024 Episode 174

Table of Contents Kavya Ek Jazba Ek Junoon 23rd May 2024 Episode 174: A Cinematic Masterpiece The Plot The Performances The Direction and Cinematography The Music The Impact The Verdict Key Takeaways Tags: Kavya Ek Jazba Ek Junoon 23rd May 2024 Episode 174: A Cinematic Masterpiece The Plot Kavya Ek Jazba Ek Junoon is a Hindi drama film that follows the story of Kavya, a young and ambitious girl…

[stuckinapril]

It’s entirely inappropriate that Hani’s fundraiser has been stalled ~20k away from its goal for months now. I don’t mean to be so aggressive, but it actually makes me so resentful when I start thinking of the fact that ao3 fundraisers w triple that goal reached it in days. I know that Hani has done everything from showing proof of authenticity, to going into his family’s strife in detail, to even providing pictures—something he absolutely does not have to do. Ignoring that and allowing the campaign to stagnate entirely is so cold. Please share and donate what you can. Clearly no one else has been.

[365momme]

10 Productivity Hacks for Moms

Being a mom is a fulfilling yet demanding job that requires juggling multiple responsibilities. From managing household chores to taking care of children, finding time for oneself can be a challenge. However, with the right mindset and effective strategies, moms can boost their productivity and make the most of their time. In this blog post, we will share ten practical productivity hacks…

[tamberrio]

“They say the murderer trapped the souls of his victims in the photos he took. What do you think, Atsushi-kun? Seems like a fun way to die~”

“… Sure. But the murderer stopped and he was never found, right?”

“Hah! It won’t be that way for long. His identity is as good as found now that I’m here!”

[tizeline]

I bet raph goes like 🤯 whenever April go big sis mode but Donnie AND leo snickers at his reaction as well.

Bro is NOT prepared for the little brother treatment!

[almiacastle]

Trying to learn that it’s not my responsibility to create or maintain harmony in the lives of those I care about. They are allowed to have difficulties in their lives and struggles in their relationships with others and it’s not something that I need to ‘fix.’ I am not responsible for their happiness or peace. Their struggles do not make me a failure. All I can control is how I interact with them.

[timmydraker]

Tim had a jumper that doesn’t seem all that special, but to Alfred, Bruce and Dick is incredibly important. Dare they say vital to caring for Tim.

It’s a big wooly thing, once a pale mossy green but now with a hint of brown and white from fading and use. It’s too big for him to the point that the sleeves have to be bunched up when worn and even than they hang over his hands.

It looks like a dress on him, which isn’t help but his naturally slim build.

The jumper is held in such high regard because when Tim puts it on it means that he’s not feeling like he usually does.

His confidence, his snark, his wit, and his mental strength is either hard to reach or impossible.

Tim, in the only instance he actually talked about what was going on when he wasn’t wearing the jumper, said he felt both like a tiny little fish in a giant pond and like his skin was a sheet of paper.

Bruce talked to Dinah about it and said it was most likely a form of mental regression, but Tim refused for it to be called him being ‘little’ or anything that would remind him of being a kid again.

Because he doesn’t act like a kid, but maybe it’s not right to associate Tim Drake with a normal child behaviour pattern. He doesn’t babble or whine or want to watch kids shows like Dinah had suggest he might, but he does go non verbal or only say one or two words in response to pretty much anything.

He puts his jumper on and will just… sit there.

Tim is always moving or thinking, always doing, but when he gets in his ‘jumper state’ as Alfred calls it, he tends to slow down completely and just want to sit somewhere warm and feel the fluff of his carefully maintained jumper.

Sometimes, he seeks out warmth outside of heaters and fires and the sun.

It’s on one of those days when Tim stalks down to the Cave with his jumper on, hair messy over his head and hands held up to his chest in an almost shy manner.

Jason notices him first and simply raises an eyebrow in confusion while Damian scoffs, “What on earth are you wearing, Drake? That looks moldy-“

But Tim doesn’t even look at him, eyes on the floor as he goes over to Bruce at the computer and pokes the older man’s shoulder once before retracting his hand.

Bruce immediately turns and opens his arms, an almost heartbroken look on his face as he lets Tim drawl onto his lap and bury his face in the crook of his neck.

“I’ve got you. Anything in particular or just one of those days?”

Tim speaks in a voice like a husk that Damian and Jason only hear because they’ve come closer and sound travels in the cave, “Janet, birthday.”

Bruce Wayne, The Batman, The Caped Crusader, then fucking coos and kisses his head before rocking him slightly.

“That makes sense. Do you need someone here tonight? I can call Dick or stay myself if you need.”

The two other boys in the room look at each other, shocked to hear Bruce say he will give up a patrol to seemingly cuddle someone.

Tim shakes his head, “Alfred.”

Bruce nods, kissing his head again and saying, “Thank you for coming to me so I can help you. I’m so proud of you for not making yourself go through this alone again.”

It’s not exactly a whine that leaves Tim, but it’s not a word that is Bruce’s answer.

Jason comes forward and awkwardly scratches the back of his head, “I don’t really know what’s going on, but can I like… help or something?”

Bruce smiled as Tim nods against him after a few moments, the boy in his arms turning to reach a hand out for Jason and then strangely patting the hand Jason offers up for him.

Damian, not trying to be rude but needing to understand what is going on, clears his throat and demands, “Explain what is wrong with Drake.”

Luckily Bruce had gotten better at understanding how his son communicates and looks to Tim for permission before answering, “Sometimes Tim needs to… be free of responsibility and just feel like a person for a bit. He isn’t always up for talking and just wants to be around people he trust, and me, Dick and Alfred have managed to convince him to actually come to us when he needs that.”

Bruce smiles at where at where Tim is holding Jason’s hand and swinging it around a bit before feeling over the rough calluses and thick fingers with apparent joy.

Damian frowns a little at his father’s explanation but nods regardless, “Very well, we shall set up the family room for the evening before we head out for patrol.”

Bruce smiled and pulls Damian’s head over to kiss his hairline as he hears Jason mutter, “Weird little guy, aren’t ya?”

Tim hums and pinches his finger and smiling at his older brothers yelp.

[bugcatcherkit]

Man that sure is a Situation where two 14 year olds push the limits of each other’s trauma responses until they both reach extreme breaking points. and then they deal with the aftermath basically all by themselves. Isn't that super awesome and totally not kinda fucked up at all.

[catmask]

for me at least, theres always been a really stark divide in the 'child character is the main antagonist' sort of stories.

on one hand. theres stories that rely on the shock factor of a child being evil, because we're supposed to believe that kids arent capable of that sort of thing. i guess its supposed to be frightening but the novelty always wears off really quickly for me.

i think 'a child is the villain' always lands most successfully for me when a kid is given power beyond their years (either by adults around them or otherwise supernatural/societal forces) and then everyone is floored when they arent exactly responsible with that power. and sometimes theyre even selfish! not because that kid is evil, but because theyre a kid.. acting like a kid would in their situation.

it means that any sort of story that follows requires a protagonist to reason with someone who may not even understand the harm theyre doing, or worse - not have the life lived to understand why they should care in the first place. and also, i think watching what happens when u have an destructive force seeking comforts that any child deserves doing whatever they can to have those things is (to me) much more interesting than 'child who is fucked up and evil for no reason but being born that way actually'

[heritageposts]

I don't know if you do this, but you're a big blog so it feels worth asking? One of my classmates' family are trying to flee Gaza but their gofundme has only had 5 donations, if you could boost it I'd be forever grateful. https://www.gofundme.com/f/u9gd5-help-us-relocate-to-a-safe-place?utm_campaign=p_cp+fundraiser-sidebar&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

Anyone able to match my donation? Either fully or partially –remember, even small donations add up! They're still very low on funds, and one of the family members is in need of urgent medical treatment for their cancer diagnosis.

[wheredidfranciscogo]

Father and Engineering

As a father and an engineer, I've noticed some significant changes in my work and approach to problem-solving since welcoming my daughter into the world. While it may seem counterintuitive, becoming a parent has actually made me a better engineer.

Firstly, being a father has taught me the value of patience. As a parent, I've learned that not everything can be solved quickly or efficiently. Sometimes, it takes a lot of time and effort to get things done right. This same lesson applies to engineering. Many problems require a lot of patience and perseverance to solve. Rushing through a project or solution can lead to mistakes, errors, and setbacks. By learning to be patient through parenthood, I've developed a similar mindset towards my work as an engineer.

Another way that being a father has improved my engineering skills is through the development of empathy. As a parent, I've learned to put myself in my daughter's shoes and try to understand her needs and wants. This same approach can be applied to engineering. When working on a project, it's important to put yourself in the user's shoes and understand their needs and requirements. By being able to empathize with users, engineers can create better, more effective solutions.

Becoming a father has also helped me improve my time-management skills. Parenthood requires a lot of juggling between work and family responsibilities. This has taught me the importance of prioritization and time management. As an engineer, it's essential to be able to manage your time effectively to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. By learning to balance my time as a parent, I've developed better time-management skills as an engineer.

One of the most significant changes I've noticed since becoming a father is my increased ability to work under pressure. As a parent, there are many unexpected situations that require quick thinking and problem-solving. These same skills are essential in engineering, where projects can often encounter unexpected problems or issues. By developing the ability to work under pressure as a father, I've been able to apply this same skill to my work as an engineer.

In terms of books or podcasts that have helped me develop these skills as a father and engineer, I would recommend the following:

"The Power of Patience" by M.J. Ryan

"Empathy: A Handbook for Revolution" by Roman Krznaric

"Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg McKeown

"The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries

In conclusion, becoming a father has not only brought immense joy and fulfillment to my life, but it has also improved my skills as an engineer. Through the lessons of patience, empathy, time-management, and the ability to work under pressure, I've become a better problem solver and more effective engineer. I believe that the skills and lessons learned from parenthood can be applied to many aspects of life, including engineering, and can ultimately lead to personal and professional growth.

[puppetmaster13u]

Prompt 41

Hear me out, DP and DC crossover where Scarecrow is cousins with the Fentons. 

 His mother was siblings with Jack’s father, and both Jazz and Danny met ‘Uncle Jonathan’ during one of the many Fenton-Nightingale family reunions that happens every few years. Honestly, perhaps it’s what gets Jazz interested in psychology, hearing from her ‘uncle’ about fear and its effects.

 And honestly once they start having to deal with ghosts and having had to deal with their parents for years it’s not really hard to talk with their uncle. Crane still doesn’t know how he became these kids’ favorite uncle, or even all of the family kids’ favorite uncle-cousin, but that’s just how the family is. 

 Really he’s not even the only villain of the family, with both Jack and Maddie being close but not quite, even if they’re definitely mad scientists. Their son becoming a local hero, even if they’re not aware of that fact, is just ironic. 

 John knows. The two kids told him when they found out that Danny may or may not need to feed on fear now that he’s half ghost, and well he’s the specialist about the emotion so…

 At least they have someone to stay with when Jazz goes to Gotham university and brings Danny with her, even if the local vigilantes are concerned as to why Scarecrow attacks have suddenly took a nosedive…

[clarissasbakery]

are any of the fantube fanchilden gay

yes… (plus older fantube)

[here-comes-the-moose]

Wrecker: Do you think I could fit fifteen marshmallows in my mouth?

Tech: You’re a hazard to society.

Crosshair: And a coward, do twenty.