Stop feeding the troll

Anonymous wrote:Yeah, agree with you, OP. It's f-ed up that she hasn't checked on you or expressed gratitude for your quick, selfless action. I think she must be full of guilt that she didn't watch her child and keep her safe. She has probably convinced herself that you over reacted as a way to deal with her own sense of guilt. And she might somehow be concerned that you are going to ask her for money to pay for medical bills or lost compensation. But whatever the reason, her silence is profoundly shi**y.

+1

Anonymous wrote:It’s been about a week.

She’s embarrassed and ashamed. That’s not an excuse for how she’s behaving but that’s what’s going on.

I hope you feel better. Two broken legs is a lot.

Anonymous wrote:I almost believe it except for the broken bones, and both legs, not hands. Anyone with broken bones would be concentrating on getting better, not on DCUM looking for a thank you card.

+1 so tired of trolls

Troll even Jeff said it was

OP is a troll, and this didn't happen.

Anonymous wrote:It’s been about a week.

You need to lose the main character syndrome. "about a week" probably means "less than a week", which isn't enough time for anyone involved to be done processing what happened. She almost lost her kid, and you got hurt in the process of preventing that tragedy. That's a LOT of grief. Plus, the social politics here aren't clear. Were you super close before, as in, you talked every day? Or were you "smile and wave" neighbors who rarely spoke?

This person has to overcome a lot, psychologically, before reconnecting with you. They may feel like sending flowers or a simple card isn't enough. It's certainly an awkward dynamic, made worse by the fact that you feel JD Vance-level entitled to control someone else's behavior and demand thanks. You chose what you chose and nobody owes you shit. That's the reality. I'm sure many people are glad you did what you did, and they might even be able to get their head around saying as much, if you refrain from being entitled and petty.

Do NOT use other connections to slam this person and talk chisme. You did the right thing. Don't stop now. Mind your business, focus on your healing, let go of the things you can't control (like other people's choices).

Was there a police report? Testing.

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Anonymous wrote:You are a hero OP. Emotions can be weird after a baby almost dies. Focus on your recovery -- do you have a support network so can cook and clean for you while you recuperate?

I wouldn't give a damn about the mother's "weird emotions." She should have been watching her child better, and this wouldn't have happened. The mother is self-absorbed.

Was the mother there? OP says the mother obviously knows about the injury, like she wasn't there to see OP lying on the pavement. (I think this is fiction anyway, but the setup suggests OP was watching the kid)

Ohhhh good point. If OP was the one in charge of the child, the mom is mad at her for letting her child run into the road to begin with. Understandable

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Anonymous wrote:No. You seem attention seeking.

I have two broken legs and can’t walk or drive for the next 6 weeks min. It’s not a small thing.

Still embarrassing to be so attention seeking about it. We get it, you want everyone to tell you what a hero you are! I feel bad for people who know you who are probably going to hear about this for the rest of their lives.

This sounds so unbelievable that I have to think it’s fake. If it’s not fake, I would truly never talk to that friend again. And I’d tell mutual friends “thanks so much for the meal from the meal train you set up. It means a lot. By the way- Susan has not contacted me once since this happened. I broke my legs to save her child’s life and I’d do it again but I can’t believe she hasn’t even come to say hello. I’m out of work for 6 weeks!” I don’t care if it sounds petty I’d say this to one friend exactly, and let the gossip mill take care of the rest. What a horrible woman.

Anonymous wrote:Wait until you are sued for injuring her child.

I came here to say this.

I hope your umbrella coverage is good.

She’s going to sue you.

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Anonymous wrote:Reported to Jeff. This is fantasy.

Even if it is, why are you reporting a harmless thread?

Because this isn’t what DCUM is about. If you want troll posts with made up content, go to Reddit. Jeff has not set this up as a place for fictional writers. He’s asked posters to report trolls.

Anonymous wrote:You are certainly creative. I cannot imagine she didn't thank you but this sounds like it didn't happen.

+1. Next time you are going to need to dial down the drama a bit. Two broken legs was way too much to believe.

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Anonymous wrote:You are a hero OP. Emotions can be weird after a baby almost dies. Focus on your recovery -- do you have a support network so can cook and clean for you while you recuperate?

I wouldn't give a damn about the mother's "weird emotions." She should have been watching her child better, and this wouldn't have happened. The mother is self-absorbed.

Was the mother there? OP says the mother obviously knows about the injury, like she wasn't there to see OP lying on the pavement. (I think this is fiction anyway, but the setup suggests OP was watching the kid)