Have you ever encountered such weird people in public that you can’t get over it?

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Anonymous wrote:No, I've lived in San Francisco for two decades - I can get over everything.

I’ve seen all kinds of strange things here in the DC MD VA area. It’s part of life to notice it and think about it

Op asked if we can’t get over it. I always can . My brain is wide open to all kinds of things. Because I’ve been exposed to a lot, because I’m creative, I don’t know why.

[Anonymous]

OP here - ok “can’t get over it” isn’t the right wording but something that just sticks in your head for a while like, wtf was that

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You're the jerk. You don't get it OP.

How am I a jerk

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Anonymous wrote:I'm an RN at a hospital and have encountered more out there situations than I can count. You just get used to the fact that the world outside your bubble of family, friends, and coworkers is full of a wiiiiiiide spread of people.

An adult daughter of an old family friend is heavily into the reborn doll community after the loss of a baby. I get it, but it's probably the hardest thing I've had to force myself not to judge.

I don't understand the "We're not allowed to judge" fad. Of course you judge. It's weird as h*** and you know it. Why pretend otherwise?

Because this RN is leading with compassion and recognizing that what seems weird to her is this lady‘s reaction to a likely unimaginable trauma. It’s a nice way to be and she’s in the right profession.

- Another health care provider

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm an RN at a hospital and have encountered more out there situations than I can count. You just get used to the fact that the world outside your bubble of family, friends, and coworkers is full of a wiiiiiiide spread of people.

An adult daughter of an old family friend is heavily into the reborn doll community after the loss of a baby. I get it, but it's probably the hardest thing I've had to force myself not to judge.

I don't understand the "We're not allowed to judge" fad. Of course you judge. It's weird as h*** and you know it. Why pretend otherwise?

Because we have deluded ourselves in this society. It's not healthy for these women it's not healthy outside of a certain group of individuals or a set period of time. I'm not sure how long we as a society will go on pretending about the emperor's clothes.

[Anonymous]

I just assume everyone is on crack. nowadays and try to keep my distance.

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Anonymous wrote:You're the jerk. You don't get it OP.

How am I a jerk

You are Not. That person is just a troll or a kid.

[Anonymous]

I used to live in Paris, and like the other posters from large metropoles, I filter out the crazies. There was that time two drunk homeless guys started fighting right in front of my kids, but we crossed the road quickly.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You're the jerk. You don't get it OP.

How am I a jerk

You are Not. That person is just a troll or a kid.

Thanks PP.

I mean it more out of empathy and general curiosity. When you see things out of the norm, you don’t know if everything is ok or not

[Anonymous]

I can handle the genuinely disturbed or crazy people, because my brain can process that their behavior is so abnormal that it’s obviously caused by something. For years I commuted through Port Authority in NYC and truly saw it all. If anyone saw the SNL skit about it last night, it was accurate.

The part I struggle with is when people’s appearances and life circumstances don’t match their behavior. I occasionally have encountered this in grad school, work, the neighborhood, and at my kid’s private school. When someone who is pulled together visually, has a career, and has all the trappings of what we consider a “normal” life does something weird, it’s incredibly noticeable and in a way more unsettling.

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Anonymous wrote:I got screamed at last week by a lady pushing one of those 6 seater daycare strollers with 6 dolls buckled in and blankets, snacks, bottles for all of them.

What did she scream at you?

To move out of her f-----g way. I was standing at a light waiting for the walk signal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can handle the genuinely disturbed or crazy people, because my brain can process that their behavior is so abnormal that it’s obviously caused by something. For years I commuted through Port Authority in NYC and truly saw it all. If anyone saw the SNL skit about it last night, it was accurate.

The part I struggle with is when people’s appearances and life circumstances don’t match their behavior. I occasionally have encountered this in grad school, work, the neighborhood, and at my kid’s private school. When someone who is pulled together visually, has a career, and has all the trappings of what we consider a “normal” life does something weird, it’s incredibly noticeable and in a way more unsettling.

OP here. Ohh this is very true. Very interesting point. It’s definitely a mindf*** when someone seems super normal and then has an insane actual life

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm an RN at a hospital and have encountered more out there situations than I can count. You just get used to the fact that the world outside your bubble of family, friends, and coworkers is full of a wiiiiiiide spread of people.

An adult daughter of an old family friend is heavily into the reborn doll community after the loss of a baby. I get it, but it's probably the hardest thing I've had to force myself not to judge.

I don't understand the "We're not allowed to judge" fad. Of course you judge. It's weird as h*** and you know it. Why pretend otherwise?

Because this RN is leading with compassion and recognizing that what seems weird to her is this lady‘s reaction to a likely unimaginable trauma. It’s a nice way to be and she’s in the right profession.

- Another health care provider

Yes; we also lead with compassion and reject hate. Well, most hate anyway.

It is ok to hate trump. In fact you should.

And it’s ok to hate Make America Great Again supporters. And it’s ok to hate people who dont support LGTBQIA+ persons. And it’s ok to hate people who oppress BIPOC. And you should hate misogynists. And hate Islamaphobes. And hate book-banners. And hate anti choice people.

In fact, if you just listen to democrats, there’s a very large collective basket of people you need to hate.

[Anonymous]

The Republicans are such weird people!

[Anonymous]

After living in NYC and DC, I pretty much just ignore all the weird, except when I’m being targeted (which is rare but it has happened). That leaves me a bit shaken.