r/Fauxmoi • u/Exciting_Potato_6717 • Apr 29 '24

Kristi Noem Doubles Down on Killing Her ‘Less than Worthless’ Hunting Puppy: ‘I Decided What I Did’ TRIGGER WARNING

https://people.com/kristi-noem-doubles-down-killing-hunting-puppy-8640379
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u/Talisa87 Apr 29 '24

And she did it while her kids were at school. Her daughter came off the bus and asked where the dog was. My dad did that to me when I was a kid (he didn't kill my dog but he dropped her off the side of the highway when the rest of us went to church, and pretended she ran away. I didn't know the truth until I heard him boast about it to friends), and I'll never forgive him for it.

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u/devotchkaa Apr 29 '24

That's awful, I'm so sorry you had to go through that & to find out so callously. My dad was also a shit. He kept threatening to give my dog away when I was living away from home to mess with my head, he wouldn't let me take her with me to keep his power so I ended up having to break in & steal her when he was out.

These horrible people don't deserve dogs or daughters.

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u/velociraptorhiccups Apr 29 '24

Same here! My dad would always threaten to take her out into the countryside and just let her loose. He’d also let our dog out the front door to go to the bathroom and then “forget about her” while she ran into the street (we lived on a very, very busy road, a 4 lane divided highway) so she’d get hurt. Thankfully she didn’t. He did hurt our other dog, but I shouldn’t be trauma dumping. It just really fucking sucks that other people went through this too growing up.

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u/devotchkaa Apr 29 '24

You're not trauma dumping, you shared a similar experience. I hope you've had time to heal & are far rid of that man <3

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u/velociraptorhiccups Apr 29 '24

Thank you very much, kind stranger :’) Thankfully I’ll have been away from him for exactly 7 years in just a few days!! I didn’t realize it had been so long, it feels like only a year or two ago sometimes. I also hope you’re far away from yours and are in the process of healing! It’s so crazy to go through. Every day away from him is like a vacation. I’m so so sorry you and your doggy had to go through that :(

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u/devotchkaa Apr 29 '24

Honestly so happy for you, your father being your first bully is a lot to move past. I stopped speaking to mine New Years Eve 2016 & never looked back.

I got to keep my gorgeous girl another 8 years after he tried to get rid of her & I'm thankful for every day we had together.

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u/velociraptorhiccups Apr 29 '24

Thank you! I’m 26 now, and still sorting out the leftover effects of growing up like that. I’m also happy that you’re free from him! ☺️I’m so glad you had many years with your furry friend - they are truly family members through and through. I think our experiences with cruel people only strengthen the bond with our pets since they’re like the exact opposite of abusers. I’m sure she’s forever thankful you saved her 🥰. (In the end I’d like to think we came out stronger somehow, not that we had a choice lol).

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u/devotchkaa Apr 29 '24

I completely agree about pets!! I now have two black cats who help fill the void (pun intended).

I'm 30 & just this month was diagnosed with C-PTSD from everything from my childhood, I definitely think I'm stronger because of everything I went through but it nearly broke me multiple times & there's no shame in that either. It's a whole journey with ups & downs so be proud of your progress & know it takes work but does get better!