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71. Why did a harmless inquiry offend you? By what you describe, it sounds

Sat May 11, 2013, 01:34 PM

May 2013

like you over reacted to a casual attempt at a conversation.

Do you usually want to harm others just because of a poorly worded conversation? You mention in another post you are going to seek counseling. Good idea and good luck, I wish you well.

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I had my feelings hurt today [View all] CatWoman May 2013 OP

I would have been tempted to tell her, "It's the cancer," winter is coming May 2013 #1

Good one! n/t leftyladyfrommo May 2013 #59

Ah, just consider the source and blow it off. leftyladyfrommo May 2013 #61

I agree and let's not forget the golf courses mimi85 May 2013 #89

I use that all the time GiveMeFreedom May 2013 #70

I know someone who took that cruise and loved it. Hope you have a great time. n/t winter is coming May 2013 #76

She made a thoughtless remark. Ilsa May 2013 #2

I talked with my oldest granddaughter last nigh CatWoman May 2013 #4

I needed to edit my post, but I think Ilsa May 2013 #8

I cannot believe it's been a year JanMichael May 2013 #69

I think your reply was the best you could do. NYC_SKP May 2013 #3

my doctor who evaluated my leg told me I need grief counseling CatWoman May 2013 #6

You know, we have an issue nadinbrzezinski May 2013 #5

Wow. I'm sorry you had to put up with such utter crap. LiberalEsto May 2013 #7

As my brother would say--- KT2000 May 2013 #9

. PeaceNikki May 2013 #10

She needs to be punched in the mouth. Hard. REP May 2013 #11

Interesting. In which contexts on DU can one suggest/fantasize about punching a woman... Silent3 May 2013 #40

Sigh. This is gender-neutral punching; a pronoun was used to echo the one in the OP REP May 2013 #60

No she doesn't. Just ignored. mimi85 May 2013 #90

((hugs)) Starry Messenger May 2013 #12

Some people pipi_k May 2013 #50

Dear Catwoman, madaboutharry May 2013 #13

I'm sorry she hurt your feelings so thoughtlessly, CatWoman. Aristus May 2013 #14

What a rude idiot. Jasana May 2013 #15

You make an excellent point there. It's not what goes in the mouth, it's what comes out. freshwest May 2013 #25

You said what needed to be said to that woman. sheshe2 May 2013 #16

Her tactlessness aside, you should be very proud of yourself. pacalo May 2013 #17

+1 n/t AnotherDreamWeaver May 2013 #23

My hat is off to you, CatWoman. love_katz May 2013 #18

Oh, Cat, you did what you could to teach her. By your grief, she may learn to not be so careless. freshwest May 2013 #19

This is what I was going to say Lifelong Protester May 2013 #24

I'm sorry she was so rude LeftInTX May 2013 #20

so sorry. DesertFlower May 2013 #21

at this internet distance we know & love your bravery & heart more than somebody UTUSN May 2013 #22

Damn. What you've gone through sucks big time. DinahMoeHum May 2013 #26

Blessing, Cat Woman. I'm going through some of the same fight right now. PDJane May 2013 #27

DISGUSTING Skittles May 2013 #28

Good for you CW and yes that woman was really insensitive. Cleita May 2013 #29

wow, that's just rude , but she very likely is the type that judges people JI7 May 2013 #30

Yes, she was rude. Warpy May 2013 #31

That remark's a keeper. nt raccoon May 2013 #44

What a thoughtless thing to say. RudynJack May 2013 #32

That was appalling on her part and you were able to retort, tavalon May 2013 #33

It must have seemed like a jackhammer Cha May 2013 #34

Stay focused on YOU ! jaysunb May 2013 #35

That remark says more about here than you. Dyedinthewoolliberal May 2013 #36

You could have asked her tblue May 2013 #37

"Are you gonna have your mouth wired in order to stop taking stupid?" radicalliberal May 2013 #68

So sorry you were treated that way. Shrike47 May 2013 #38

I know how you feel. Been there many times. I don't understand why people southernyankeebelle May 2013 #39

What she should have said: redwitch May 2013 #41

Fuck her. H2O Man May 2013 #42

A phrase i heard when getting sober 25 years ago, that helped greatly- stlsaxman May 2013 #43

So....people are human and prone to stupidity. alphafemale May 2013 #45

Sorry that happened to you. The woman was rude, insensitive, and thoughtless. raccoon May 2013 #46

There are plenty of people out HappyMe May 2013 #47

{{CatWoman}} I'm so sorry about your daughter. About that woman at work: SHE needs to WinkyDink May 2013 #48

Hi Cat. Sorry she hurt your feelings. bemildred May 2013 #49

My dear, funny friend... babylonsister May 2013 #51

I am so sorry to hear about your daughter... chillfactor May 2013 #52

I'm so sorry for that. AngryOldDem May 2013 #53

Do unto others. The only person I have known who got a weight loss surgery did so as Bluenorthwest May 2013 #54

I'd say punch the b*tch.....ooops, sorry I shouldn't say that... a kennedy May 2013 #55

There is something about the subject of weight that turns many people into thoughtless assholes. redqueen May 2013 #56

No need to feel hurt malaise May 2013 #57

I echo many of the above sentiments, and.... OneGrassRoot May 2013 #58

CatWoman: PCIntern May 2013 #62

Congratulations on your discipline and strength of will! May I suggest channeling those excellent Zorra May 2013 #63

So sorry. Please be well. smirkymonkey May 2013 #64

Oh CatWoman...I am so sorry that fools like that woman even exist.. Tikki May 2013 #65

I'm glad you told her off. What a jerk she was! radicalliberal May 2013 #66

Congratulations on your weight loss! ZombieHorde May 2013 #67

Why did a harmless inquiry offend you? By what you describe, it sounds A Simple Game May 2013 #71

She was probably a mean girl in high school. Fla Dem May 2013 #72

(hug) proud patriot May 2013 #73

I'm so sorry for all you have been through. Jamastiene May 2013 #74

I'd say give it a pass matt819 May 2013 #75

Great response, IMO. randome May 2013 #79

I'm sorry she acted so Worried senior May 2013 #77

You know what a cat would do? another_liberal May 2013 #78

midori librechik May 2013 #80

so sorry... janlyn May 2013 #81

Don't be mad at her. She IS a fool. Octafish May 2013 #82

(((((((CatWoman))))))) WillyT May 2013 #83

Congratulations on your weight loss! perdita9 May 2013 #84

Like others here are saying - truedelphi May 2013 #85

((((((hugs))))))) RainDog May 2013 #86

I still think about you and your daughter whenever I see your name Number23 May 2013 #87

Hey, sweetheart deutsey May 2013 #88

As much as you've gone through and as much as you've accomplished, Lydia Leftcoast May 2013 #91

honestly i might have accidentally said something like that ONLY to mean La Lioness Priyanka May 2013 #92

You are GREAT, and we love you. CrazyOrangeCat May 2013 #93

Good for you TuxedoKat May 2013 #94

re:I had my feelings hurt today allan01 May 2013 #95

Being attacked hurts even when you win the fight. KentuckyWoman May 2013 #96