“turned their mashed potatoes into latkes”

In other words, some people were certified geniuses. :)

I’m not cheerleading because I’m completely aware of Northern Ireland’s faults. Socially and politically the area remains at an infantile level of development compared with much of Western Europe. You ask me to open my eyes - but what would you like me to see that I am not seeing?

Thanks for the expansion, although it appears as a strange mix of ignorance and xenophobia. I’m from Northern Ireland, and while it is in many ways an awful place, one thing I can assure you is that its people do not aspire to be English. And I say that with affection and respect to my English friends. Did you mean…

Wars are won through several small victories. It’s another notch in the ol’ baseball bat.

Is there any chance at all that your opinion might lack nuance?

Justin Theroux reportedly told someone that 9/11 is the best thing that’s ever happened to New Yorkers

Concur, on all counts.

Maybe not with the jokes, assholes.

Thank you. The original post should have had similar information.

Hey I just want to let you know that there is no shame on shopping around for a therapist that fits you. I work in mental health and finding a good therapist you can have a meaningful relationship with can be hard, but it’s worth it. I can speak for myself and many others when I say we genuinely care about clients. I…

I hope you keep strong and get more help through your dark times.

You’re not wrong to want the support of your family, but I think you have to be compassionate enough to understand that maybe it’s not in them to give right when you ask for it, in the way that you’re asking them for it.

Personally, I think it’s really…

I’m sorry you feel this way. Alcoholism is physically and mentally painful. I was going to create a post on crosstalk for people to vent. But got sidetracked. Ill get around to it tonight.

Shygurl, I’m so sorry for what you’re going through. You have to believe that your son will come around eventually - I don’t know how old he is but if he’s older he’ll eventually see his dad for what he is (voice of experience here). However old he is, you’re his mom, he needs you and it would scar him irreparably if…

I used to do therapy. And it did work. But when depression creeps up on you, suddenly when you need therapy it’s a 5 week wait.

I’m so sorry you’re in so much pain. Since it sounds like you’re truly out of supportive options, have you thought of calling a hotline? It can be weird, but they are a good place to reach out to.

Hang in there. I’ve been having a rough go of it too- falling back into active alcoholism, getting into truly terrible fights with my SO, wandering around disheveled and hopeless. Once the alcoholic level reaches critical mass, especially, it’s hard to know when things will ever be good again, but as you said, I know…

Do you have a current doctor or professionals you can speak to? Even if you feel you can't speak to the people you mentioned, there are people to help. Please, please look after yourself.

I'm sorry you have to deal with that. Wish I could help but just know I'm wishing you the best.

TBH, I’m havinh my own close call this weekend as well. Shit with my ex and our son nearly drove me to the edge. My son refuses to talk with me, and his dad is encouraging it. After a long argument, I hung up the phone and sat there looking at the bottle of pills. Called my dad for support with dealing with my ex. He…

:( It’s rough. Periodically, my father goes completely off the rails and the pain and rage and FEAR this causes is very hard to forgive. I said to my aunt, “I realize he’s ill, but I think he also might just be a vindictive cunt. Important to give credit where credit is due.” Gah. This brings out the best in none of…