Moms who smoke weed

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just more dumbing-down of America.

Just wait until you see the list of confirmed cannabis users that are highly intelligent and successful. Your ignorant opinion does not stand up to scrutiny.

This is like saying “wait until you see the list of people that smoke cigarettes and don’t have lung cancer”.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Stoner moms are losers.

Troof

[Anonymous]

*Just noting here all my comments here are about parents, not just moms. I don't know why OP focused on moms, maybe those are at the people she's encountering who are smoking pot. IME this is not something limited to moms.

Before I became a parent, I assumed I would be a mom who drank regularly and also occasionally smoked pot or did edibles. I thought this because before becoming a parent, those are things I did. I have never judged people who do that stuff unless it gets sloppy or they develop an addiction, and still don't. But I'm now a mom who barely drinks and never does any drugs unless prescribed by a physician to address a medical issue (I would take medical marijuana if I had a condition that merited it, but I don't and I will not be getting a medical marijuana card on the sly).

What changed? A different approach to life and health after having kids. I had TOUGH pregnancies. Also had PPD plus a relapse when I quit breastfeeding. Alcohol and marijuana are depressants, and I do not think they are great for my mental health. It was easier to just continue to not use them once I was done with pregnancies/breastfeeding, than to start back up.

I don't judge people who do this stuff at my age (mid 40s) with or without kids, but I do silently wonder if many of the health issues some of my friends deal with at this age (struggles with weight loss, mental health problems, autoimmune issues, gut health) are being exacerbated by drinking and drug habits. I do find it interesting when friends will go on very restrictive diets or medications with a lot of side effects to address health issues, but continue to drink heavily and consume marijuana regularly. It's not my body, not my business, but when people are vocal about this stuff I do silently think to myself that it might be worth it to try to just consume less of these things and see if that makes it easier to manage their health.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just more dumbing-down of America.

Just wait until you see the list of confirmed cannabis users that are highly intelligent and successful. Your ignorant opinion does not stand up to scrutiny.

This is like saying “wait until you see the list of people that smoke cigarettes and don’t have lung cancer”.

And your comment is akin to an evangelical preaching to complete strangers about how sex before marriage is a sure ticket to hell. MYOB

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just more dumbing-down of America.

Just wait until you see the list of confirmed cannabis users that are highly intelligent and successful. Your ignorant opinion does not stand up to scrutiny.

This is like saying “wait until you see the list of people that smoke cigarettes and don’t have lung cancer”.

And your comment is akin to an evangelical preaching to complete strangers about how sex before marriage is a sure ticket to hell. MYOB

What a dumb response.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:*Just noting here all my comments here are about parents, not just moms. I don't know why OP focused on moms, maybe those are at the people she's encountering who are smoking pot. IME this is not something limited to moms.

Before I became a parent, I assumed I would be a mom who drank regularly and also occasionally smoked pot or did edibles. I thought this because before becoming a parent, those are things I did. I have never judged people who do that stuff unless it gets sloppy or they develop an addiction, and still don't. But I'm now a mom who barely drinks and never does any drugs unless prescribed by a physician to address a medical issue (I would take medical marijuana if I had a condition that merited it, but I don't and I will not be getting a medical marijuana card on the sly).

What changed? A different approach to life and health after having kids. I had TOUGH pregnancies. Also had PPD plus a relapse when I quit breastfeeding. Alcohol and marijuana are depressants, and I do not think they are great for my mental health. It was easier to just continue to not use them once I was done with pregnancies/breastfeeding, than to start back up.

I don't judge people who do this stuff at my age (mid 40s) with or without kids, but I do silently wonder if many of the health issues some of my friends deal with at this age (struggles with weight loss, mental health problems, autoimmune issues, gut health) are being exacerbated by drinking and drug habits. I do find it interesting when friends will go on very restrictive diets or medications with a lot of side effects to address health issues, but continue to drink heavily and consume marijuana regularly. It's not my body, not my business, but when people are vocal about this stuff I do silently think to myself that it might be worth it to try to just consume less of these things and see if that makes it easier to manage their health.

It absolutely does exacerbate health issues. I think that's why so many people frown upon it - in addition to it being a telltale sign of a irresponsibility and poor judgement. If someone wants to continue to use drugs well into their 40s/50s (mom or not), have at it. That's just not the type of person that I want to hang out with nor would I want my children around. I have no overlap with these types of people so it would be natural for these types of friendships to end.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:*Just noting here all my comments here are about parents, not just moms. I don't know why OP focused on moms, maybe those are at the people she's encountering who are smoking pot. IME this is not something limited to moms.

Before I became a parent, I assumed I would be a mom who drank regularly and also occasionally smoked pot or did edibles. I thought this because before becoming a parent, those are things I did. I have never judged people who do that stuff unless it gets sloppy or they develop an addiction, and still don't. But I'm now a mom who barely drinks and never does any drugs unless prescribed by a physician to address a medical issue (I would take medical marijuana if I had a condition that merited it, but I don't and I will not be getting a medical marijuana card on the sly).

What changed? A different approach to life and health after having kids. I had TOUGH pregnancies. Also had PPD plus a relapse when I quit breastfeeding. Alcohol and marijuana are depressants, and I do not think they are great for my mental health. It was easier to just continue to not use them once I was done with pregnancies/breastfeeding, than to start back up.

I don't judge people who do this stuff at my age (mid 40s) with or without kids, but I do silently wonder if many of the health issues some of my friends deal with at this age (struggles with weight loss, mental health problems, autoimmune issues, gut health) are being exacerbated by drinking and drug habits. I do find it interesting when friends will go on very restrictive diets or medications with a lot of side effects to address health issues, but continue to drink heavily and consume marijuana regularly. It's not my body, not my business, but when people are vocal about this stuff I do silently think to myself that it might be worth it to try to just consume less of these things and see if that makes it easier to manage their health.

It absolutely does exacerbate health issues. I think that's why so many people frown upon it - in addition to it being a telltale sign of a irresponsibility and poor judgement. If someone wants to continue to use drugs well into their 40s/50s (mom or not), have at it. That's just not the type of person that I want to hang out with nor would I want my children around. I have no overlap with these types of people so it would be natural for these types of friendships to end.

You 100% are "hanging out" with these types of individuals despite you claiming the holier than thou approach.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:*Just noting here all my comments here are about parents, not just moms. I don't know why OP focused on moms, maybe those are at the people she's encountering who are smoking pot. IME this is not something limited to moms.

Before I became a parent, I assumed I would be a mom who drank regularly and also occasionally smoked pot or did edibles. I thought this because before becoming a parent, those are things I did. I have never judged people who do that stuff unless it gets sloppy or they develop an addiction, and still don't. But I'm now a mom who barely drinks and never does any drugs unless prescribed by a physician to address a medical issue (I would take medical marijuana if I had a condition that merited it, but I don't and I will not be getting a medical marijuana card on the sly).

What changed? A different approach to life and health after having kids. I had TOUGH pregnancies. Also had PPD plus a relapse when I quit breastfeeding. Alcohol and marijuana are depressants, and I do not think they are great for my mental health. It was easier to just continue to not use them once I was done with pregnancies/breastfeeding, than to start back up.

I don't judge people who do this stuff at my age (mid 40s) with or without kids, but I do silently wonder if many of the health issues some of my friends deal with at this age (struggles with weight loss, mental health problems, autoimmune issues, gut health) are being exacerbated by drinking and drug habits. I do find it interesting when friends will go on very restrictive diets or medications with a lot of side effects to address health issues, but continue to drink heavily and consume marijuana regularly. It's not my body, not my business, but when people are vocal about this stuff I do silently think to myself that it might be worth it to try to just consume less of these things and see if that makes it easier to manage their health.

It absolutely does exacerbate health issues. I think that's why so many people frown upon it - in addition to it being a telltale sign of a irresponsibility and poor judgement. If someone wants to continue to use drugs well into their 40s/50s (mom or not), have at it. That's just not the type of person that I want to hang out with nor would I want my children around. I have no overlap with these types of people so it would be natural for these types of friendships to end.

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[Anonymous]

Stoner insomniacs with health issues gummy up

[Anonymous]

Smoke? Don't know anyone who does that. Everyone I do know pops an edible now or then. Or often. NBD.

[Anonymous]

Why would anyone who doesn’t consume cannabis care so much that they troll this thread for 9 pages? Get a grip.

[Anonymous]

Being high on weed for me is nothing like being drunk. And with how often I do it, it does not change how I parent, I don't get stoned.

When I dealt with CPS as a young new mother they were not concerned about my marijuana use, only my drinking. (I drank when I had postpartum, told a doctor my habits hoping for help, he called CPS).

Thank God for weed, helps me stay away from booze! All my mom friends smoke. Some in front of their kids, some don't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am so out of touch with party-ers I don't even know what an "edible" is.

None of my party friends take edibles lol. That's for old folks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think the moms answering here about the evils of weed are the over 40 generation and the last to be so clueless about weed.

Younger adults understand you can relax with a glass of wine or a little weed. And there’s a risk of being overly dependent on either one. But used appropriately there can be some positive effects. Pain relief, relaxation, social plus more.

Right, reading these replies helps me realize how conservative so many people are here. It explains some of my replies on my own posts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stoner moms are losers.

Troof

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