Say thank you and give them away

Casadena · August 7

Dear Prudence,

My mother-in-law bought me a dozen pairs of underwear (don’t ask why!). They are three sizes too large and are, in fact, granny panties. This is not the first time she has given me a bizarre gift; she has given me everything from home enema kits to live Venus flytraps! I have told her as tactfully as possible that while I appreciate the thought, I’m rather difficult to shop for, so I would prefer she save her money. It goes in one ear and out the other. My husband is no help, as he says to “just humor her.” Frankly, I’m fed up with getting rid of all these things I neither want nor need. Any suggestions on how to get her to quit with the unwanted gifting?

levioosa · August 7

Come on, LW, did you not read last week's Prudie?

banana468 · August 7

"Oh I'm sorry these aren't my size or style. Do you have a receipt so I can exchange them? If you don't it's OK I'll donate them to the shelter."

But....home enema kits?? This sounds crazypants....pun intended.

MyNameIsNot · August 7

You can just drop them off at good will. You don't even have to go in, just put them in the bin.

short+sassy · August 7

When I was younger, one of my friends (M) told me a hilarious story about her MIL.

Right after M got engaged, the FMIL...who was normally very traditional/Catholic/conservative...told G that it was okay for them to start trying for a baby. They didn't need to wait until the wedding.

M and her H wanted to have children someday but wait a few years! MIL stayed hyper-focused on a grandbaby.

M was guaranteed that one of her Christmas gifts from the MIL would be sexy lingerie, lol. Sometimes for her birthday also. Though I think it was at least the correct sizes.

After a few years, M and her H did have a baby. Elation all around the family, especially for MIL.

For Christmas that year, M didn't get any lingerie. But one of her gifts from MIL was a long, flannel nightgown. LMAO.

ei34 · August 8

Does this LW and last week’s not have local shelters where they can donate things? I do a drop off at least once a month.

I get the frustration of unwanted gifts. But after you say it once, you’ve said it, just donate.

banana468 · August 8

I mean, with the enema I would ask, "I'm sorry I think your Amazon pharma order got mixed in with the granny panties you were giving me."

levioosa · August 8

I'm sad to admit I live around areas where "colonics" are seen as regular and "therapeutic" things to do. In my own personal life I would find it fucking weird to get a home enema kit but honestly? I totally know people who would be fine giving and receiving that sort of a gift.

banana468 · August 8

levioosa said:

I'm sad to admit I live around areas where "colonics" are seen as regular and "therapeutic" things to do. In my own personal life I would find it fucking weird to get a home enema kit but honestly? I totally know people who would be fine giving and receiving that sort of a gift.

Wow. And here I am thinking that this was a possible sign of dementia if the MIL is giving stuff like this.

levioosa · August 8

banana468 said:

levioosa said:

I'm sad to admit I live around areas where "colonics" are seen as regular and "therapeutic" things to do. In my own personal life I would find it fucking weird to get a home enema kit but honestly? I totally know people who would be fine giving and receiving that sort of a gift.

Wow. And here I am thinking that this was a possible sign of dementia if the MIL is giving stuff like this.

Out of curiosity I just googled "colonic" into google maps and there are so. many. places. around that do it. 99% of them are in areas I had already guessed would be rife with them. They're such a crock too. This is from one center:

Does having a menstrual period at the time of my cleanse have an effect on the treatment? No. In fact, during your period is usually a good time to receive a treatment, since your body is already cleansing.

Stopppp. A menstrual cycle is not "cleansing." There is nothing "unclean" about a period that needs to be cleansed out of you.

And this? Just outright false as well.

Is Colon Hydrotherapy habit-forming? No. The purpose of cleansing the colon is to allow it to relax and rejuvenate in order to promote better peristalsis. The colon cannot heal when it is constantly working to get rid of accumulated wastes, gasses, and toxins.

Repeat enemas and laxatives WILL impact your body's ability to have normal bowel movements. People have literally ruined their bowels before. And what do you mean it's "constantly working to get rid of wastes..." that's the colon's literal job! It doesn't need to heal from it's own job! *Screams in science*

As an aside though...I am for sure asking GI at the next meeting we have with them whether or not they would recommend an enema or colonic for someone with repeat failed bowel preps prior to a colonoscopy. I've gone so far into the colonic hole (pun intended) that I've circled back to real medicine.

ETA: sorry about all of the weird funky fonts. and also to rant more.

Say thank you and give them away

Re: Say thank you and give them away

Does having a menstrual period at the time of my cleanse have an effect on the treatment? No. In fact, during your period is usually a good time to receive a treatment, since your body is already cleansing.

Is Colon Hydrotherapy habit-forming? No. The purpose of cleansing the colon is to allow it to relax and rejuvenate in order to promote better peristalsis. The colon cannot heal when it is constantly working to get rid of accumulated wastes, gasses, and toxins.

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