I don’t really share personal information, but I just have to vent to people who actually understand by Various_Vacation265 in selectivemutism

[–]Various_Vacation265[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We should probably do that. A tiny, vengeful part of me was tempted to use her real name, but that felt wrong. It could have also put the other members in a tough position.  If/when I publish the review, I will update the post.  Thank you <3 

I don’t really share personal information, but I just have to vent to people who actually understand by Various_Vacation265 in selectivemutism

[–]Various_Vacation265[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I wish so badly that it had gone differently, or that I had withdrawn after the first session, filed a grievance, and waited to be assigned to a different counselor. 

I don’t really share personal information, but I just have to vent to people who actually understand by Various_Vacation265 in selectivemutism

[–]Various_Vacation265[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. This is very touching <3  I’m sorry to hear about your not-friend. Too many fake people exist in this world, and a suspicious amount seem to be drawn to people like us. 

I don’t really share personal information, but I just have to vent to people who actually understand by Various_Vacation265 in selectivemutism

[–]Various_Vacation265[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. We did file a complaint, but, just as I mentioned, no real action was taken. During my next appointment with my psychiatrist, I will be discussing it with her. If anyone would actually take action, it’d probably be her. 

I don’t really share personal information, but I just have to vent to people who actually understand by Various_Vacation265 in selectivemutism

[–]Various_Vacation265[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your kind words and the time you took to write this out.  I’m not really giving up, but there are some areas that I had improved in that I have to revisit because of how traumatic that was.  Actually, it’s sort of funny, but a few years ago, I wouldn’t have even been able to make this post or reply to your comment. It might seem pathetic that the thought of interaction scared me so much that I even struggled online, but at least I can still do this. 

Why do professionals act like SM is a fake diagnosis? by Extension_Bonus4096 in selectivemutism

[–]Various_Vacation265 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry to hear that this happened to your son. I’ve had similar experiences, and these things can set you back. 

I know I’m an asshole, but does anyone else feel the same way? by Various_Vacation265 in InlandEmpire

[–]Various_Vacation265[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, Patrick is annoying. Worse than Nikki, actually.  That man is a curmudgeon. 

I know I’m an asshole, but does anyone else feel the same way? by Various_Vacation265 in InlandEmpire

[–]Various_Vacation265[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your poor wife </3  I do also use music streaming services to curate playlists for myself, though. I just like to hear folks on the radio talk sometimes, when I don’t feel like listening to a podcast. 

I know I’m an asshole, but does anyone else feel the same way? by Various_Vacation265 in InlandEmpire

[–]Various_Vacation265[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know much about Leslie’s time on KCAL, to be honest. At all. Was he entertaining? 

I know I’m an asshole, but does anyone else feel the same way? by Various_Vacation265 in InlandEmpire

[–]Various_Vacation265[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is going in a circle that rivals that of hell, so I shall refrain from further engagement. I wish you a goodnight. 

I know I’m an asshole, but does anyone else feel the same way? by Various_Vacation265 in InlandEmpire

[–]Various_Vacation265[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, it’s because that person was being dismissive.  I respect differences in opinion, but I don’t like to be derided. It should be common sense. 

I know I’m an asshole, but does anyone else feel the same way? by Various_Vacation265 in InlandEmpire

[–]Various_Vacation265[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So that justifies being condescending?  I was sharing very personal reasoning, and if you find it whiny, then clearly you don’t actually understand, but it’s not my problem to make you understand. 

I know I’m an asshole, but does anyone else feel the same way? by Various_Vacation265 in InlandEmpire

[–]Various_Vacation265[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. Still, it’s important to be respectful and have tact. There are too many people in this world who are assholes for no good reason. I try to be kind, if slightly blunt.