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Facebook post by Micaela (my daughter) on the day after the election

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mudpuppy:
I was referring to the movie not you, Hops, but I still consider us political adversaries in that we disagree about most political issues.  An adversary is an opponent.
However we are not personal adversaries or opponents,  which is a distinction an  increasing number of people of all stripes  seem unable or unwilling to make.

Mud

Hopalong:
Whoops!
I just realized what I wrote might sound like "last word" as in "I'm not speaking to you any more."

NOT, not what I meant!  :oops:

I just meant that I wanted to give you the last word on this subject (only done with that).

Sorry for being a spaz-brain!

love
Hops

Dr. Richard Grossman:

--- Quote from: JustKathy on December 07, 2016, 06:25:32 PM ---Dr. G,

Wow! As a writer myself, I am in awe of Micaela’s talent. This essay is very powerful and certainly offered me some comfort with my increased anxiety in the wake of this election; increased anxiety for so many reasons, perhaps the foremost being that I am a survivor of both a narcissistic parent and a workplace sexual assault.

I have not posted much on Facebook since the election. Unlike your daughter, I retreat from confrontation. I applaud Micaela for speaking her mind, and doing so with such eloquence. Please let her know that her words have helped me with my anxiety, even if just a little bit. Words are so very powerful. As we know, an N can cause irreparable damage with their words. But words can also lift us up. Micaela has succeeded in doing the latter.

And I have to concur with the last comment under her post. She is far more than “just a waitress.”

Thank you for sharing this.

Kathy


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Hi Kathy,

Thanks so much for your reply!  I will make sure that Micaela sees it. 

These are, indeed, scary times for many people, including myself.

Richard

P.S.  I see these new combination stores, e.g., bank/coffee shops in my neighborhood.  Maybe Micaela should open a restaurant/therapy office in NYC  :lol: !

Dr. Richard Grossman:

--- Quote from: Hopalong on December 12, 2016, 01:03:06 AM ---Hi Doc G--
You and Micaela may enjoy the film The Brainwashing of My Dad (available on Amazon) if you haven't already.

Smart analysis.

Sadly,
Hops

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Hi Hops,

I'll take a look, and pass along your recommendation to Micaela.

Thanks,

Richard

mudpuppy:
Never even occurred to me that might be what you meant,  Hops.
.That wouldn't be you.

Mud

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