I only saw O'Connor perform once and that was on the infamous SNL episode. For some reason, possibly past experience with psychotic women, I was immediately repulsed by her. And that was early on, well before she ripped up the picture of the pope. Also, I'm much more of a jazz guy so I probably wasn't going to like her anyway. My favorite musical guest they ever had was Eubie Blake.
OTOH, in the name of full disclosure, I had a similar reaction to Elvis Costello (put off, though, not repulsed) and have since decided he's great.
Compassion and empathy are necessary and, no, that doesn't mean you're going to like the person after you've put yourself in their shoes. You're certainly not obligated.
I am someone with BPD and bipolar disorder. I suffered from sexual and emotional abuse and abandonment as a child, which left me extremely volatile. I remember my first mental breakdown at the age of 9. My mind and body could not handle or process what had happened to me and I fell into a psychotic state from extreme emotional distress. It was like I was sucked into a black hole.
That emotional distress comes and goes but it’s never left my body. I would say it’s like experiencing a horrible grief that never really goes away, or having a constant migraine. Tolerating it takes a lot of energy, so taking it out on others can feel like the only way to expel it. It’s impossible to trust others, and most importantly, trust yourself. I have done a lot of work on myself but I can tell you it’s an absolutely horrible disorder to live with. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.
Living in the age of woke is like living with borderline. All of that instability, confusion and division is what it’s like inside. Maintaining my own sanity, after working for years to cultivate it, has been almost entirely compromised by this era. I’ve lost countless friends and find life very difficult right now.
Thank you for making the videos that you do. Seeing someone voice these issues helps to make me feel less alone. I agree that a balance of empathy and accountability are key. I am sorry your mother was so horrible to you. The fact that you are productive, courageous and self-aware demonstrates that you have turned that pain into something positive.
Good plan. Many people are too busy for a whole hour of Josh at one time. I rarely get to watch the full show right away.
I only saw O'Connor perform once and that was on the infamous SNL episode. For some reason, possibly past experience with psychotic women, I was immediately repulsed by her. And that was early on, well before she ripped up the picture of the pope. Also, I'm much more of a jazz guy so I probably wasn't going to like her anyway. My favorite musical guest they ever had was Eubie Blake.
OTOH, in the name of full disclosure, I had a similar reaction to Elvis Costello (put off, though, not repulsed) and have since decided he's great.
Compassion and empathy are necessary and, no, that doesn't mean you're going to like the person after you've put yourself in their shoes. You're certainly not obligated.
I am someone with BPD and bipolar disorder. I suffered from sexual and emotional abuse and abandonment as a child, which left me extremely volatile. I remember my first mental breakdown at the age of 9. My mind and body could not handle or process what had happened to me and I fell into a psychotic state from extreme emotional distress. It was like I was sucked into a black hole.
That emotional distress comes and goes but it’s never left my body. I would say it’s like experiencing a horrible grief that never really goes away, or having a constant migraine. Tolerating it takes a lot of energy, so taking it out on others can feel like the only way to expel it. It’s impossible to trust others, and most importantly, trust yourself. I have done a lot of work on myself but I can tell you it’s an absolutely horrible disorder to live with. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.
Living in the age of woke is like living with borderline. All of that instability, confusion and division is what it’s like inside. Maintaining my own sanity, after working for years to cultivate it, has been almost entirely compromised by this era. I’ve lost countless friends and find life very difficult right now.
Thank you for making the videos that you do. Seeing someone voice these issues helps to make me feel less alone. I agree that a balance of empathy and accountability are key. I am sorry your mother was so horrible to you. The fact that you are productive, courageous and self-aware demonstrates that you have turned that pain into something positive.