I just had an experience in ES that disturbed me, so I left. Someone (a regular to chat but usually hangs out in adult) came into ES, and the very first thing out of their mouth was the DEMAND that anyone who wasn't there to give emotional support to leave. They didn't even say hi or anything of that nature! They also obviously hadn't scrolled up to read the convo that had just ended otherwise they would have seen ES had been going on.
I was struggling with something (in addition to that persons actions) so I spoke up - TWICE, only for it to go left with NO one saying anything - including the person who made the demand when they entered. I was completely igonored, so I left.
I'm not thrilled about this, but I'm in an especially vulnerable and sensitive time of my life right now. Hopefully this season won't last forever (and trusting it won't), so I rely more heavily on ES right now. In light of this recent experience I'm not really sure I want to go back - at least for a while which is especially sad for me due to my current circumstances.
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Don't mistake my silence for ignorance;
my calmness for acceptance
and most of all,
don't mistake my kindness for weakness.
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