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Petunia said:
Broken Wing,
I'm going to apologize up front for this post. I don't mean to be disrespectful or hurt your feelings, but if I don't say this is will fester.
My tears were not born of compassion for your situation. It's not that I don't have any, I know how scary this must be for you, but at the time my tears were self-centered.
My tears were born from frustration, fear and a deep sadness. When I read your title,
I just met someone with DID my reaction, and it was probably because my little one's feelings got in the way, but I read it as
I just met someone with leprocy. (or some other "insert fear here"
The post that followed with the warning not to get involved, well I just felt horrible. Like it was written about me and no one should ever get involved.
Please, you did nothing wrong. I am not writing this to make you feel bad, or for everyone to jump in and rally, I just wanted to share how I felt at the moment.
It just didn't feel right for me to take thanks for compassion when the tears were for something else, but it also didn't feel right to point it out. So I struggled but decided to fess up in the end.
I hope I haven't hurt your feelings. It was not my intent.
Petunia
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Hi Petunia,
No need to apologize! I'm sorry I misunderstood the tears, but it makes sense why you felt so upset. By saying I met someone with DID, I didn't mean that I met someone with a disease that I am frightened of ... just that it's a disorder that I don't understand. It's MY problem, not his.
I have no intention of turning my back on this friend, I feel more close to him than ever. I suffer from chronic mild depression, and see a psychiatrist so I understand the stigmas of mental illness. I would never judge anyone for being affected by mental problems.
I am glad that you were able to make clear your feelings, and in no way did you hurt my feelings. As a matter of fact, you made me feel really good. It's nice to see how thoughtful and caring you are. I wish you peace and happiness in your life.
Thanks so much for being you.
