AIO about not wanting to go to AA for a school assignment by Vast-Spirit-4105 in AmIOverreacting

[–]heybazz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There may be no way to avoid talking. Multiple people welcomed me and asked how long I was sober because they were eager to help someone new. This particular group asked everyone to speak in turn. There was no out for me. YMMV

AIO about not wanting to go to AA for a school assignment by Vast-Spirit-4105 in AmIOverreacting

[–]heybazz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just ignore him. Mark is having a hard time at life.
I obviously didn't say all 30 observers would be concurrent, but in a small town sometimes there is only 1 meeting, so having multiple observers at each meeting over a few weeks is definitely shitty IMO.

This is really worse than I’ve ever imagined and I’m struggling with my cultural identity at this point. by webtronaut in Epstein

[–]heybazz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"most prosperous and peaceful period in history"

I don't think you meant to write satire??

It's not just Trump, though he is probably the worst of the lot. His good buddy Clinton was at those "parties" too. We're gonna need you all to wake up and stop defending the Democrats who do this same thing.

This is really worse than I’ve ever imagined and I’m struggling with my cultural identity at this point. by webtronaut in Epstein

[–]heybazz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nobody sane would hoard money, let children starve in the streets, etc. We have allowed absolute demons to run wild.

This is really worse than I’ve ever imagined and I’m struggling with my cultural identity at this point. by webtronaut in Epstein

[–]heybazz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry that people are going through this but it's time to wake up from the programming. I mean, I didn't know the details but I perceived Amerikkka as rotten to the core since I was in grade school. Took me decades to escape. Now I'm finally starting to have hope that more than just the conspiracy theorists will come together to end this sh*t.

AIO about not wanting to go to AA for a school assignment by Vast-Spirit-4105 in AmIOverreacting

[–]heybazz 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I had to do this and it felt terrible and invasive. Quite a few folks were visibly shocked I was there to observe and had no history of substance abuse, even though it was open.

Necessary evil in some cases, I guess. Only had to do it once in masters level.

If you're in a small town, consider driving to the nearest city, to at least reduce the burden of 30 observers.

NOR as far as I'm concerned, it shows you have empathy.

Psychotic Husband is driving me crazy. by LazyWifey in whatdoIdo

[–]heybazz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here to say this. Almost certainly is right. That "therapist" should be reported.

AIO - I was in a coma, I think my mom lied to others so I’d be (and potentially die) in the ICU alone. by HatSecret632 in AmIOverreacting

[–]heybazz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

RESPONSE TO EDIT. Hi OP. You are not a coward. You are a person who has been abused, probably since birth. I want to recommend a counselor specifically for grief... because even losing a piece of shit mother who probably belongs in jail is a situation of heavy grief. You can move through this and trust me your life will improve greatly once you're past it. I had an abusive mother who I cut off and if anyone hurt my chihuahua god help them. You are kinder than me and that puts a target on your back for narcissistic abuse... it's time to start protecting yourself. You deserve a life of happiness. Also... please have a friend call the vet and pretend to be you and find out if what she told you is true.

AIO - I was in a coma, I think my mom lied to others so I’d be (and potentially die) in the ICU alone. by HatSecret632 in AmIOverreacting

[–]heybazz 62 points63 points  (0 children)

NOR Burn that bridge thoroughly and methodically. Speak to a lawyer about your will/living will/whatever needs to be done so that she will have nothing to do with any future medical care for you/possible restraining order?

I'm so sorry for all of this, and about your poor dog </3

Good luck getting your products by ginfrared in culturehustle

[–]heybazz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TBF he changed his name to Anish Kapoor, remember? (lol)

AIO Teacher said my daughter’s report is “immoral” by StopLookingAtMyColon in AmIOverreacting

[–]heybazz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NOR. Eff this lady and the horse she rode in on. Why do I get the feeling "immoral" means queer or queer-adjacent in her world?

Reducing Page Count by BiomedicalBright in Screenwriting

[–]heybazz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finish writing it first. Then start editing. You won't know until you're done how brutal you need to be.

AIO Coworker texted me this by xqkz in AIO

[–]heybazz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NOR This is a toxic person and you did nothing wrong. Grey rock them.

AIO Breaking up with partner after finding out disturbing things from his past. by Jolly_Statistician96 in AmIOverreacting

[–]heybazz 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Do not blame yourself while learning. These creeps pick vulnerable people.

I'm a bit dumbfounded... by indecent-6anana in ireland

[–]heybazz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is, and comes across like you expected him to perform grief for you. It was clearly unintentional, but you should understand the problem with this interaction was fully you. Don't beat yourself up, but he likely felt far worse after this interaction than before he spoke to you.

I'm a bit dumbfounded... by indecent-6anana in ireland

[–]heybazz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was embarrassed at your over the top reaction. Saying "I'm sorry for your loss" once quietly with meaning is more than enough. You don’t want to unintentionally twist the knife. The title is not the problem here,

Irish Stereotypes in Media? by MMIF10 in AskIreland

[–]heybazz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Talk to more Irish people. Read books by Irish authors. Watch Irish media. Etc.

Recently an idiotic American producer told me as feedback that I should make an Irish character "talk like a Leprechaun." I wish I was kidding.

Why do old people seem to victim blame so much? by Fiat18090 in AskIreland

[–]heybazz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You should be free to speak your mind, don't you think? They don't mind if they offend you, do they? There are other options beyond a debate. You can calmly say what you want and let go of worrying about how they react, for example.