Monday, September 08, 2008

Screaming in a vacuum

I had my assistant and the Cougar tell people around me (several hundred co-workers), politely but firmly, to leave me alone. Don't hug me, don't touch me, don't ask me about my miscarriage, just leave me alone, give me some space, and let me get over this. Some people of been respectful of my request. Most have not.

"I just can't help myself, I have to hug you. There (hug, pat pat), isn't that better?".

As a matter of fact, no, it is not better.

Few people are respecting my wishes or my boundaries, and I feel like I am about to explode.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I think people are hugging you because you are normally an open and friendly gal.

Maybe you could put a sign on your desk or door that says, "I appreciate you thinking of me, but please don't ask."

If I were semi close to you I would say, "I heard. I'm sorry. If you ever want to talk, I'm here." and that would be the last time I brought it up unless you did.

"This too shall pass."

Anonymous said...

Ummm, people who do that shit are selfish cuz they're doing it to make THEMSELVES feel better. You are allowed to rip them a new one. Most of them would be forgiving anyway AND you won't have to put up with that shit.

Heart ya, sugar.

Anonymous said...

I have had people come to me today asking what to do. My comment has been, "Don't do anything, but if it makes you feel better, just send a nice, short email welcoming her back to work." That's it. I think people just love you and feel so bad they don't know what to do. They're almost frantic. Even though it's annoying as hell, at least they care about you! :) Just not as much as *I* do. ;)

Osbasso said...

I missed this earlier. I'll give you space, but big hugs await you.

just some dude said...

We'll all be here when you're ready. To talk, or not.

Asphyxiated Emancipation said...

So, any good bands coming around soon?

Anonymous said...

Yeah, what LL said. Rip away.

Anonymous said...

OMG, I'm so SORRY. I'll leave you alone, but I will think about you. If I was a prayer guy, you'd be tops on my list. Hang in there baby...

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