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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So sorry. I had this happen before though not quite as dramatic, and it really hurt. Ignore the people acting like you are out of line.[/quote]

DP - this.  There is a DCUM contingent that thinks it’s unhealthy to show any kind of emotional attachment or upset, that the only way to be healthy is to unfazed by every human interaction.  But really, having good mental health is about having the appropriate emotional reaction to a given situation - which you’re having, OP.  No one would feel good about this.

I’d give a brief reply along the lines of, “sounds like a big change, good luck with everything” and then forego contact.  You don’t want to spend too much time trying to read the tea leaves; let her come back to you if/when she’s ready.[/quote]

I 1000% this. I’ve lived in the DC area for 25 years and I’ve seen it all. Some people have zero social graces. Others have zero emotional intelligence. And, many others are downright lovely.  Focus on the latter.

Also, often we’re so quick to think we’re the problem or we’ve done something wrong but really 99% of the time, it’s the other person: their trauma, their lack of emotional skills, etc. I can’t imagine doing what this woman did but that’s HER problem not mine. [/quote]

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