They can and do cook too! I'm just living out my domestic life fantasy, which is really fun without the usual downsides (like it feeling like an obligation or duty, or depending on a man). Plus, I love cooking, and having a routine to keep me busy does me good.

Background: https://lemmy.world/comment/26427612

Part of the reason this unusual dynamic works for them: https://lemmy.world/comment/26443417

Yeah, it’s a Vee. Plus, we all live in the same house.

No. Dad's is bigger. 😶‍🌫️

It’s a variation of this style of rural Khmer house:

Definitely not, but that doesn’t stop me from celebrating at home. A realistic Krasue (Ahp) costume would be pretty epic to pull off around here, though I have no idea how.

I want the tail on full display, so I’ll be pairing it with just a pussy pasty in the front. I think it’ll be pretty obvious!

Well, if we’re being cynical, they probably view me as a human ATM since I like spoiling them, and that's likely the pragmatic reason they're cool with the arrangement. But I’m fully aware of it and don’t care as long as I’m having a good time.

I'm doing really well! Between weekly therapy, teaching English (which keeps me feeling productive), and doing fun things on the side, I feel balanced and grounded again, not like I'm just floating through life.