I have my tail between my legs....

[nursewife]

Yeah, I effed up, and am feeling pretty shitty about those comments, and apologize for any hurt I caused. I hope a few of you will take me back. 

[intentionalsnarkshark]

[sofamonkey]

I think a little break might be good. I'm not even trying to be sassy/rude. It's just been about 5 minutes. Maybe take some time away & give everyone, yourself included) a break from it all. Perhaps look inward to see why you feel so compelled to post again so soon too. I mean, that's a little...weird? Needy? Something.

I wish you the best, but eesh.

[ErinExpat]

Practice a little grace and perhaps grace will be extended to you.


At a later date. Too soon.

[spellingbea]

[Kristinmo]

No

[PeonyParty]

[TrickyBob]

Access denied.

[lyssbobiss, Command, B613]

Nursewife, your post count indicates that you have been on here enough and interacted enough to have how people here truly deal with racism. You've certainly been around enough to see those of us moms with special needs and those moments of heartbreak and pain and anger. You have been around long enough to know better. None of us will even tolerate "the r word." You hurt A LOT of people with your comments and you need to give real thought to that. Step away for a month at least. Come back later and give a real apology, that isn't filled with excuses and deflections. But maybe you just need to observe from the sidelines and see what we are talking about here. Please choose your words more carefully. I can only speak for myself but I'm still reeling from your short bus "joke"

[nursewife]

Aug 8, 2015 23:04:03 GMT -5 lyssbobiss, Command, B613 said:

Nursewife, your post count indicates that you have been on here enough and interacted enough to have how people here truly deal with racism. You've certainly been around enough to see those of us moms with special needs and those moments of heartbreak and pain and anger. You have been around long enough to know better. None of us will even tolerate "the r word." You hurt A LOT of people with your comments and you need to give real thought to that. Step away for a month at least. Come back later and give a real apology, that isn't filled with excuses and deflections. But maybe you just need to observe from the sidelines and see what we are talking about here. Please choose your words more carefully. I can only speak for myself but I'm still reeling from your short bus "joke"

I do get your point. One thing I have liked about the boards is learning a ton. Before coming here, I had no idea what GOP meant, knew nothing about the confederate flag, or anything beyond what our media presented regarding any racial issues. It's been a huge learning curve (obviously one I'm still learning). I do plan to keep reading, as I do and need to keep learning more. I hate that I'm ignorant of so many issues as so much is outside of my area. 

[vanillacourage]

Knew nothing about the confederate flag? What?

No seriously. WTF.

[killercupcake]

Aug 9, 2015 1:37:34 GMT -5 vanillacourage said:

Knew nothing about the confederate flag? What?

No seriously. WTF.

It wasn't mentioned in Cards Against Humanity. 

[Deleted]

No way. Who knows who you'll take down with you next time.

[Kristinmo]

Aug 9, 2015 1:37:34 GMT -5 vanillacourage said:

Knew nothing about the confederate flag? What?

No seriously. WTF.

Isn't she Canadian?

[MixedBerryJam]

Not to add to the pile on, but the cutesy "tail between my legs" post title bugged the shit outta me.

[whiskeyandwine]

Aug 9, 2015 8:05:25 GMT -5 MixedBerryJam said:

Not to add to the pile on, but the cutesy "tail between my legs" post title bugged the shit outta me.

YES.

[auntie]

Here's what bugs me.

You come here and appeal to parents of kids who have special needs for guidance around some behaviors that concern you and after a few opened up and gave you thoughtful replies you insulted them with a mean spirited epithet you have to know we have had levied at our kids. That's hurtful.

But what's worse, you may have reason to be concerned about your kid. He's got some red flags that should be discussed with a pedi and perhaps escalated to an appointment with a developmental pediatrician or clinical psychologist. But instead you're focused on making this about you.

[sequins]

[gretchenindisguise]

Aug 9, 2015 0:42:37 GMT -5 nursewife said:

Aug 8, 2015 23:04:03 GMT -5 lyssbobiss, Command, B613 said:

Nursewife, your post count indicates that you have been on here enough and interacted enough to have how people here truly deal with racism. You've certainly been around enough to see those of us moms with special needs and those moments of heartbreak and pain and anger. You have been around long enough to know better. None of us will even tolerate "the r word." You hurt A LOT of people with your comments and you need to give real thought to that. Step away for a month at least. Come back later and give a real apology, that isn't filled with excuses and deflections. But maybe you just need to observe from the sidelines and see what we are talking about here. Please choose your words more carefully. I can only speak for myself but I'm still reeling from your short bus "joke"

I do get your point. One thing I have liked about the boards is learning a ton. Before coming here, I had no idea what GOP meant, knew nothing about the confederate flag, or anything beyond what our media presented regarding any racial issues. It's been a huge learning curve (obviously one I'm still learning). I do plan to keep reading, as I do and need to keep learning more. I hate that I'm ignorant of so many issues as so much is outside of my area. 

I feel like you didn't even read her post.

[Deleted]

[tictac]

[W.T.Faulkner]

Why wouldn't you just lurk for a while? You can still read what people are saying and that way you don't run the risk of being an asshole again.

[dianecourt]

The thing that strikes me most as tone-deaf is that you do this on a day when a couple of members have illustrated a serious need for support. And instead of just offering yours in silence, you make this attention grabbing post.

[Chib]

[cuddlyevil]

Please see my signature, then see yourself out.

[NewOrleans]

How about take a couple weeks off and lurk the boards / read some of our bookmarked links on CEP, and then come back with a new name and a more informed, global perspective on the realities people face outside of Mennonite country?

[Eagles]

Dude, just go. Seriously.

[bania]

Nursewife, I honestly don't understand your excuse about being unaware of "news outside your area." How is this possible? Do you not have cable? I'm in Canada too and have more American programming stations than Canadian. Plus our local newspapers print trending news from other parts of the world (actually more so than local news). Plus movies. Plus news websites. I have learned a ton from this place too, no doubt.

[sequins]

Aug 9, 2015 13:05:25 GMT -5 bania said:

Nursewife, I honestly don't understand your excuse about being unaware of "news outside your area." How is this possible? Do you not have cable? I'm in Canada too and have more American programming stations than Canadian. Plus our local newspapers print trending news from other parts of the world (actually more so than local news). Plus movies. Plus news websites. I have learned a ton from this place too, no doubt.

plus a brain that thinks for itself.

[karmasabiotch]

A message board isn't the place to learn the social skills you seem to be lacking. You're offensive and hurtful and we don't want you here. Continue to evolve into a moderately educated person elsewhere.