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my neighbor has said to me that when she seems my blinds and curtains drawn, then she says to herself that "Rose is crazy again." (alluding to my recurrent episodes of depression.)
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Rose, your neighbor obviously has never experienced depression before or known anyone with the condition. Her remark is really insensitive.
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The saying goes, "You teach people how to treat you." I seem to attract put-downs, and I do suspect it has something to do with me letting people think that "You can get away with saying anything to Rose." Somehow, I have to turn that around.
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I'm not assertive myself so I understand how hard it is to stand up for oneself but I know you have it in you.
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Maybe the next time my brother says something that I believe is rude, I'll simply say, "I feel offended by that remark." I can leave it right there - short and simple - and he can figure out what he wants to say, or do, next. If his move is to get more nasty, then I can disengage and MOVE ON with better uses of my time, thought and energy.
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That sounds like a great plan. He should be grateful that you are kind-hearted enough to take care of him since it seems everyone else has washed their hands of him. I hope you can work things out between the two of you.
