Posted by Susan J on August 23, 2003, at 11:46:20
In reply to A short introduction to etymology, posted by Larry Hoover on August 23, 2003, at 6:58:38
>>Well, there are a few threads that have played out here which have left me very uncomfortable, and I can now discuss why that is. It has totally disturbed my sleep last night, and I feel the need to express my opinions and feelings, in full knowledge that I am a biased observer. I wasn't even a participant, and my feelings were hurt. So, in case somebody goes there, *I* was hurt by what I read. I know other people were, too.
<<I am sorry if anything I contributed to these threads hurt you or contributed to your discomfort. I started off trying to help, then felt attacked, then felt the need to defend myself. And sticking up for myself is one of the things my therapist told me to do so that I felt more empowered, more in control over my own life.
Not that you wanted to know that or anything. It's an explanation, not an excuse.
I liked your post, too. Very eloquent.
Could you or somebody else please tell me why I(and others) get drawn into these types of arguments that really have no merit?
Thanks,
Susan
poster:Susan J
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