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Amy E. Harth, PhD's avatar

You deserve SO much better. Infinitely better! And I resonate with your call to check in, renegotiate, and communicate because these are the same things that I want as a disabled person when I ask for help. But people would rather assume I’m asking for something burdensome and indefinite and avoid me. It’s infuriating. Whether we’re seen as projects or problems, it’s dehumanizing. I think it’s an honor to be in community with you. Anyone who thinks otherwise, well, I’m not typing what I think about that. 💞

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Robin Divine's avatar

I am beyond ready for better! We all deserve better than this. And the assumptions people make can cause such harm - it truly is infuriating. Clear communication would be such an easy fix. His use of the word "project" showed me how he felt. That hurt. I'm really honored to be in community with you too, thank you Amy.💗 (And whatever you wanted to type, I second that.)

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Elizabeth T Marino, MA's avatar

Glad to be able to continue as a subscriber. I felt the one especially about the ghosting after the commitment to help. Mine came from a (now former) good friend.

Why is it so hard to understand that a betrayal of trust and a whimsical communication style hits harder than any disappointment? Would they behave this way in a business setting? Nope. If you can't do something, let me know.

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Robin Divine's avatar

I really appreciate your continued support, Elizabeth.💜 I'm so sorry you can relate, it's such a painful experience. They would *never* do this in a business relationship. It breaks my brain how casually reckless people can be in personal relationships. I'm still healing two years later - disappointment would have been way easier to process. Thank you for sharing that.

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Lori Williamson's avatar

You exist because you are important. The world feels bleak right now, but it would be so much darker without you.

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Robin Divine's avatar

Sometimes it's so hard to remember that I matter. Thank you for saying that, Lori. ❤️

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