Posted by Dr. Bob on March 26, 2002, at 18:45:37
In reply to Re: Sorry, still sad. « Dinah, posted by Dr. Bob on March 26, 2002, at 18:34:38
[Posted by Zo on March 26, 2002, at 17:27:41]
> "You too beardy? I feel so sad for both of you. Where on earth do you meet people?"
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> Dinah, sweetie, I felt and still feel this was rather a stinging post; it reads a bit condescending or judgemental.
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> I know if someone said those two things to me, unless they were already a good friend, I'd feel pushed away by them. My guess is that you don't mean to, not at all. . .but often the tone of your posts, when I first "met" you, seemed to telegraph, Don't get close to me!
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> Just some thoughts/feedback. Lots of times our illnesses make us "prickly" -- me too.
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> Zo
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