Topics for talk February.

[pattrose]

Topics for Dreamwidth.

Ways I Can Take Care of Myself.

If someone says something I know isn't right, I can nicely say exactly what I think. I won't keep saying the same thing, but at least I got to say how I felt about what was said. Years ago I would have just let it go and kept my mouth shut. But now, I realize that people don't always agree with each other. And people are free to say what they want. Who am I to tell anyone they're wrong? Right? I'm rambling. I know how to use pepper spray, and I know some self-defense. But keep in mind I'm much older since I learned those things. I know all about abusive behavior and would gladly take some measure of action towards someone that is hurting a child or hurting an adult for that matter.

Hope about you?

Comments

[fairyniamh]

My dad was a Vietnam Vet and he drilled it in to be aware of my surroundings and if someone is trying to harm you, fight dirty. Scratching, eye gouging, never hit the face, aim below the belt, throat or solar plexus. Yes, he taught me to fight and my aunt who had a darker up bringing taught me how to properly use a knife in a fight.

[pattrose]

That's good. I had six brothers. Most of them taught my sister and I how to fight back.

[author_by_night]

I think that there are battles to be chosen, too. Perhaps one could set some basic guidelines.

A. Is the person asking for a response?*

B. Is responding to the person likely to be productive or unproductive?

C. Do I need to respond, consequences be damned, for my own peace and/or relief?

*I think this is especially useful on social media, where it is sometimes a little unclear.

[pattrose]

A. Is the person asking for a response? Not at all likely, so it would be best to keep your thoughts to yourself.

B. Productive or unproductive? I believe unproductive.

C. Do I need to respond? I just have to learn to keep my feelings unless someone asks for a truthful response. Social media is terrible.