Posted by gardenergirl on September 12, 2006, at 7:09:33
In reply to Re: What do you do with this? :( **trigger** probably » gardenergirl, posted by Daisym on September 12, 2006, at 0:51:37
Thanks. It's pretty much a word by word account of my reaction in the moment. Kinda startled my husband.
About all I can say is that I was watching someone make a speech, and I was really angry about what I heard. I'm primed to be angry about it, though. But this was over the top, imo. I can't give any more details, since I don't wish to offend those who might have a different reaction. I realize I was pretty graphic and very clear how I felt. :)
Hubby and I argued about the forehead flick, btw. I really do want to know what the likely consequences would be. He thought it was too silly to talk about, and I think felt that I was making light. I told him that a FF was about the only thing I could do to make any real impact. I can't punch the person out, because 1) I don't punch people; 2) I'd probably miss by a mile and actually hurt myself; and 3) I'd probably be hauled away and perhaps given a psychiatric evaluation since I have a mental disorder. Besides, that's not really the feeling I have. It's more of a dope-slap kind of thing versus an anger/violent kind of thing, if there is a difference.
I've tried letters and emails. I would probably turn my back, but I really do think the FF would truly express what I think and how I feel. I kinda imagine the father might do that either metaphorically or perhaps even actually, though. Or the wife? :)
And of course there is also the issue that the speaker won't give a hoot about my reaction, anyway. So it's just for me. Not worth getting arrested and put on a list about (probably already on a list--darn those membership cards!).
>:^0
gg, who's going to do something positive for change tonight. No FF's in sight.
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