Posted by OddipusRex on February 3, 2003, at 10:23:16
In reply to Re: I do feel better. Thanks for asking. (nm) » judy1, posted by Dinah on February 2, 2003, at 19:05:32
I hope your feeling okay. I appreciate your opinions. I think being sensitive is a mixed blessing. Being overwhelmed by my feelings can really get in the way sometimes. I am trying to cultivate a little detachment but it's not easy. And being sensitive is just part of who I am, it's not optional. If people were suggesting that I just try to be a little less stupid it would be easier to do than trying to just be a little less sensitive.Of course being so sensitive I'd probably get upset about being told to be less stupid ;-)
I think I'll try to keep my feelings out of things from now on. The problem with all those "I feel" statements is that if I say "I feel hurt when you say...." the person who was saying that may just know they've hit the target and come back with more!
And my case against ethnic humor isn't based on my personal feelings. It's based on respect for human dignity and the value of the individual.
You said once these things don't bother you as much any more and I think that's encouraging! It doesn't bother me as much as it did that first night either.
Thanks for the support.
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