I hadn't clicked on any articles about this woman because I was worried about being triggered. Then - seeing that other students are helping her and supporting her - just brought me to tears. Change is coming.

autism, ADHD, ppd, depression, etc....right? I usually mentally punch people in the face when this comes up.

Sure, but I like my sitcoms neatly bowed. Ross and Rachel getting together? So lame. But I was happy about it anyway. I wanted Ted to meet the mother he had been building up this whole time and live happily ever after.

pretend instead of slumping on my couch, I just literally jumped up and gave your comment a standing ovation.

"THANK YOU!" THIS TEACHER, meaning me, has to be embarrassed by yet another small subset of idiot teachers who make us all look like d-bags. Cringing.

Definitely tell your friends. I know many people would say don't tell the husband, but think about his personality. Is he the type of person who would want to know? Then, tell him/don't tell him based on your gut. She sound creepy and awful; I'm sorry you have to deal with her.

You are correct. I totally agree with you, and I am aware of that fact. Thanks for making that point though, my higher SES school positioning was definitely showing. I just tried to approve your post, hope it worked.

OSS for drug use is (one of) the dumbest rules I can think of for schools. Hey! Kid who may be dabbling in early drug use? Kid with serious addiction problem? We "caught" you! Now go spend a few weeks home, with ZERO adult supervision. Our counselors? Pshhh, you can't see them. Classroom teachers who worry about…

True. Never really thought of it like that. I was always just assumed to be the "sassy", "difficult," "bitchy" family member. But I'll frame it the way you said. In my own head; they wouldn't know what the fuck I was talking about.

agreed. Please tell this to the teenagers who have the knees, ankles, and backs of geriatric patients because their poor bodies have been overtaxed. These are the kids who are good, not great, and end up "rounding out" the travel teams. Then I get them in high school and they've had major surgeries/been put on…

I've found that I'm intrinsically motivated to compete with myself. But as soon as an authority figure tries to make me compete I shut down. I guess I should probably work on that in therapy. I'll put it at the end of my list.

Dude, I was always happy with orange slices and ice cream at the end of the last game. I was on a team (no idea what sport, we wore green), but man, I loved me some running around for fun, getting orange slices and getting dirty.

All of my completely biased anecdotal information has led me to believe that trophies for trying are turning more and more teenagers into raging entitled pyschopaths. I mean, they generally can be this way (frontal lobe immaturity, not really their fault). I love them anyway; they are fairly awesome to teach. But…

I flipped the fuck out about my husband leaving his shorts on the bedroom floor. I'm mildly pissed that he does this everyday; my PMS made me tell him. I just wished I hadn't told him in such a spectacularly bitchy way. I'll show him this article, explain the evolutionary reasons behind my lack of tolerance when…

Urogynecologists have found that Viagra helps some women with nerve damage to decrease pain during intercourse and increase chances of orgasm. Or - vaginal suppositories and creams can work. Some of the medicines are diazepam, amitriptyline, baclofen, gabapentin. These "lady parts" issues can be pain (just by…

I just read my original post, and I decided I'm going to stop saying I "suffer from" depression. I mean, no one says they suffer from other biological/neurological diseases. "Suffer" somehow sounds to me like I'm blaming myself. And it's not my fault. Also, can I just say how wonderful it is that you support your…

I'm so sorry, for her and for you. Make sure she finds people she doesn't have to lie too. I have a few, real people in my life who don't try to "fix" me and respect depression. And they also have been there for me - in the dark horrible places and the awesome light-filled places. "Depression lies" - your daughter…

Last week, I told someone that I suffered from depression. She said, "I don't believe that. You are always smiling." Instead of punching her, I decided to educate her and said "That's what people with depression do; we become incredible liars." Robin Williams, always smiling, yet open about your struggles with…

of course. Floor of the bathroom - have done and that ew. But it wouldn't have even occurred to me to say, oh no changing station? Guess I'll go back to the table and put shit on the place we will be eating in 5 minutes.

I get it, especially since she had the two older kids. But the thing is, when you are a parent - shit is inconvenient. Literally and figuratively. She didn't WANT to go out to the minivan? I'm sorry, but that's what you sign up for. When you have a kid(s) and you're In public and there's no changing table, you go…