Weeds are a social construct.
Damn not even botany can escape critical theory. No but seriously, I've done some ethnobotany work, and a lot of it deals with the "weeds" that grow alongside crops, and how they're gathered and used by the farmers.
TraschcanOfIdeology
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Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember reading that in the US tarring and feathering was used mostly as a way to physically abuse and intimidate black people, for example, if found after dark on a sundown town, or if perceived to be "uppity" by white racists.
Hang in there, comrade 
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In my case it explained so much, and somewhat made the resentment I felt towards her and myself easier to get over. It's not that she was a bad person or that I did something wrong, she's just sick and didn't really have the tools to deal with it.
I don't mean to claim to know your issues or trauma, but in my case recognizing the signs of mental illness in my mother helped me move forward with dealing with my own childhood trauma. It doesn't erase them, but at least it helped me see her actions as those of someone who isn't well.
I hope this helps you be more at peace with your folks' actions, even if materially it doesn't change much.
At that point it's just better to invest on one of those dedicated emulator consoles... They're not terribly expensive and they're natively offline. Plus, clicky buttons, which I think really enhances the experience.
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I wish! If I wasn't so broke i'd have more than just the one pair.
It could be some kind of undiagnosed/unadressed mental illness, too. If your folks aren't willing to see a professional about it, nothing you can do, but it may help you reframe their actions so that it causes you less grief.
They're fucking everyone, including people whose lives are already emiserated and precarious, and have nothing to do with these superstitions.
I might be outed as a tree-loving, crunchy granola hippy, but goddamn if Birkenstock sandals aren't the comfiest stuff you can wear on your feet. Every autumn and winter is a countdown to when i can wear my birkenstocks again. They're pretty durable, and more importantly to me, repairable.
Tag yourself I want to be Sun Ra but I'm more of a Chet.
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First, infinite thanks to the comrades who have contributed. You have no idea how at least having that bit of money set aside helped me motivate to not rot in executive dysfunction. You're all wonderful. 
Some good news, for a change! Found a job that should tide me over for a few months while I put things in order a bit. The job should start at the end of January, and pays monthly. But at least i'll be busy and getting money!
If anyone can chip in with whichever amount you can, you'd be providing precious help. Thank you in advance, and have a lovely weekend!
EDIT: i'm a dumbass, i didn't put the details to send the money. I have set up a ko-fi account, where you can donate anonymously: ko-fi.com/izzysfoodtakes (don't worry about the first name and opsec, it's a new name i'm trying out but nothing to do with my real name), and I can PM you my paypal username if you prefer to use that.
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Where I live, a car driver's license allows you to drive small scooters and mopeds. I have ridden those, as well as bigger motorcycles illegally. Let me tell you, nothing you learn driving a car works for when you're on two wheels, even if they're small. Now imagine a much larger engine on a top-heavy piece of machinery and you have an ATV. Even if it has 4 wheels it's not all that stable.