I had trouble with my dental receptionist today. This is the perfect memoir for my day today! She was talking down to me like I didn't understand, so I told her I was an intelligent patient. She just upped her arrogance and said, "excuse me, you are a what?" I may need to walk away and find a new dentist.
It’s a sad, all too familiar story: harsh, distant, alcoholic father, sensitive, shy daughter always seeking his love and approval. Although there were flashes of kindness, most of my dad’s feelings had been buried long before. Even as...
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lovelylizard says,
Amen! We teach people how to treat us. If someone isn't treating you well, walk away from them, if possible. If not, DEMAND the respect you deserve.ctgoods2 says,
true this - run this on repeat please.jl333 says,
This should be a bummer sticker, or even a license plate frameBevvie says,
A.L.W.A.Y.S.StephanieTor says,
I do. I will not tolerate people speaking to friends and caregivers when they need to talk directly to me.Dean6805 says,
That's the way it should be, Stephanie!Dragonflower says,
I had trouble with my dental receptionist today. This is the perfect memoir for my day today! She was talking down to me like I didn't understand, so I told her I was an intelligent patient. She just upped her arrogance and said, "excuse me, you are a what?" I may need to walk away and find a new dentist.Dragonflower says,
I wrote your memoir on my calendar, Dean! Including the backstory! Thank you.Dean6805 says,
Thank YOU, DE.favepeep says,
I agree. A lot.