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Old Oct 07, 2013, 09:59 PM
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I wish you knew how you make me feel. Sometimes your words make me want to hurt myself. I feel wonderful when you approve, but still nervous. I have stomach cramps and trouble breathing when I have to speak with you. I want more than anything for you to be proud and not say negative things. I want to feel comfortable and proud of myself and capable. I try so so hard. I make mistakes sometimes. I'm not proud of it. I want this degree so much. I love the kids so much. I wish I weren't so afraid of the job and of you and of life. I wish you knew that I am a good, hard working person. I wish you knew how much I love the kids. I wish you knew how much I love music. I wish you knew how much I wish you cared for me enough to be understanding and helpful instead of harsh and hurtful. I understand it's your job to criticize me so that I can get better, but I wish you wouldn't torment me needlessly. I wish you could think of me in terms of a human being, a good woman, someone worth caring about, someone who was a child once, just like you, just like your daughter. I wish you could see me with the eyes of God. I wish you could see that I am merely flawed, but I want to get better so badly. I want your help, not your spite and hate and bullying. I wish you knew me.
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Old Oct 07, 2013, 10:05 PM
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Letter to my supervisor at college.
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Old Oct 08, 2013, 03:51 AM
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Know that you are thousands of times better than any bully

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Old Oct 08, 2013, 09:55 AM
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I would argue that term you used "that I am flawed".

No - you are not flawed. You just have a *need* that not everyone has. God created you perfectly. He created you for a reason....

You will succeed - I can feel it.
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Old Oct 08, 2013, 10:17 AM
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I hope your depression lifts soon. When it lifts you will have a brighter outlook on life in general and be able to handle such an aggressive supervisor. I know it must be very stressful to have such an insensitive supervisor. Try to take care of yourself, especially, get pleant of rest. Wishing you the best.
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Old Oct 08, 2013, 12:18 PM
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I wish I could write like you. Your supervisor is very harsh indeed and I hope that he/she treats you with the respect you deserve. Best wishes to you.
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