Other outlets are loving it, so I might give it a chance. I also loved the book though I was sometimes very frustrated with Plum’s self-loathing.

I’d be surprised if you confused BPD with schizoaffective disorder, as personality disorders manifest in behavior issues usually within interpersonal relationships, not in the signs we associate with schizophrenia or psychosis. But difficult because there is a perception they will lie about anything or do anything to…

BPD (borderline personality disorder) is the MOST stigmatized mental illness. I worked in mental health for several years and even my supervisors would tell me to be careful around clients with BPD in ways they’d never suggest even with clients who experience schizoaffective disorder. It’s truly upsetting the way…

I’m white and white men scare me the most too. They are so entitled with their presence and if you anger or upset them in any way, they feel like it is their right to make you regret it. I imagine that it must be twenty times scarier as a POC, and I am sorry you have to deal with such frightening assholes.

I am also moving. All my sympathy- it is hell.

I said you can’t judge whether or not she feels remorse based on her perceived emotional response because that’s how totally fucked up convictions happen. But glad you’re willing to consistently misread me and go with your own gut reaction.  

Totally depends where she was. But I lived in Cannes for a summer and we drank at outside cafes all the time and never had a problem. BUT- the French hated all my American friends. My French is fluent and I have a good accent because I lived in France as a kid, so they were never snarky or mean to me. But my American…

You clearly either did not understand my comment or are willfully ignoring the point. Most articles, including this one, focus on her emotional response as a sign that she is not remorseful- as you stated. That is what I disagree too- the continued focus on her emotions instead of her actions. Innocent people act…

I am aware. What I am commenting on is that these articles have focused on her emotional responses at trial and how odd they seem- but that is beyond the point. The point is that she is guilty, not that her responses prove or enhance that guilt.

So I appreciate your coverage, but one of the things that is driving me crazy about this story is the focus on her emotional response. I’m a recent lawyer and studied Wrongful Convictions in detail in law school in multiple classes and a clinic setting. So many convictions are based upon the defendant showing the…

I mean, you insert yourself into every comment section so do you really not get the impulse?

I’m 28, my cousins are 29, 26, and 23. My brother is 19. Every single person in my family is working in direct social service (or in my brother’s case, trying to go to medical school), we’re not all white, and we care about our community. Go away with that reductive “I fear for the future because of this one young…

I was in a similar situation 2 years ago. Gained 30 lbs in about 5 months during a horrible professional time and a bad boyfriend. 2 years later... I haven’t lost the weight. But I’m happy. My body, as it turn s out, destroyed its metabolism with a serious eating disorder from ages 14-23. But- I started running, 5…

Do you happen to have brand recs? I didn’t know that but would love to buy responsibly.

Okay but haven’t you ever rewatched a movie and thought “holy crap, what was my taste?” Love Actually is the big one for me, but Requiem for a Dream is another big one I can’t stand.

So Amanda looks healthy and sane in that picture, but of course a good third of the comments are men telling her that she looks fat. God, I hate people. She had a massive breakdown and upon her return you decide it’s best to criticize her appearance? Fuck everyone.

Self preservation is important. It’s okay to disengage- it does not make you a bad citizen or even uninformed (the headlines will get to you regardless and you will decide what merits knowing). Don’t feel bad about stepping away, as long as you vote and vote armed with knowledge about the candidates, you’re not…

I was referring to Knocked Up in particular. Her Grey’s drama wasn’t great, though I do think there’s something to be said for admitting you don’t feel your work deserves an award.

She got blacklisted for speaking her mind/opinions. I like her because I don’t trust that any of the shit about her being unlikeable is true.

At the time this comment was posted, both jujy and mortal dicta were the top two comments. This thread was a response to that.