Short Questions for August 2019: Part 1 of 2

August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 ~ JenniferP ~ 210 Comments

Hello, it's the monthly feature where patrons of the site can ask short questions. Q1: Thanks to years of reading your blog I finally learned how to call out -isms when they happen! But now I'm stuck at the next hurdle, where people who get called out are so mortified they go into an over-the-top … Continue reading Short Questions for August 2019: Part 1 of 2

Short Question & Answer Friday, July 26, 2019: Part 1 of 2

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019 ~ JenniferP ~ 104 Comments

Hello! It's time for the monthly ritual where I answer short questions and give priority to the patrons who keep the lights on and the web-hamsters running. We've got twelve questions this week, I've written up the first batch and will post the rest later in the weekend. Topics: Passive-aggressive coworkers, celebrating a climb out … Continue reading Short Question & Answer Friday, July 26, 2019: Part 1 of 2

Question #168: The Peaches/Fingers/Kitty/New Year’s/Gaming/Self-Harm Situation

January 8, 2012January 8, 2012 ~ JenniferP ~ 40 Comments

Hi, Well, I'm just out of the worst part of a nasty emotional crash and into the 'ok what the fuck do I do' section of it. Also the 'I need a nap' section of it (stress makes me sleepy). On New Year's Eve, I invited some friends over. These are my boyfriend (pseudonym: Kitty), … Continue reading Question #168: The Peaches/Fingers/Kitty/New Year’s/Gaming/Self-Harm Situation