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Aw Crap: I Thought I Said Something Normal but My Therapist Responded “Let’s Unpack That” (thehardtimes.net)

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[–] [email protected] 66 points 5 months ago (3 children)

All I ever needed from my parents was an occasional “good job,” a pat on the back, or an extra scoop of ice cream. And sure, I never got those things, but how else was I gonna learn that I was neither special nor important?

That one hit a little too close to home. I think I'm going to call in sick to work this morning. And maybe go buy some ice cream.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Take a "good job" pat on the back from me. I don't know you but I'm sure you deserve it.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Thank you, kind internet stranger. I'm still going to buy ice cream though.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

You did great caring for yourself with that ice cream, bud. Keep it up! You're doing it!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

As an adult with a pint of ice cream in the freezer for rough days, please treat yourself!