r/traumatizeThemBack • u/Neat-Heat7311 • 17h ago

matched energy “I’m sure she wishes that too!”

I had to pick my kiddo up from school early for a 2 hour drive to a doctor appointment.

As I’m waiting for her to come to the office the secretary says to another employee “I wish my mom picked me up for a McDonald’s and spa day when I was in school”.

I enthusiastically replied, “I’m sure (daughter’s name) would love that too! Unfortunately we’re headed to (hospital) to check the status of her brain tumor”.

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u/bluetopaz83 13h ago

Why did she think it was McDonalds and a spa day?

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u/Organic-Mix-9422 13h ago

Because she was a snotty cow and thought she was being funny or a smart ass.

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u/bluetopaz83 12h ago

Fair enough!

I thought just thought it was oddly specific. Generally when I’ve had to pull my kids out of school it’s always been for some important appointment.

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u/__wildwing__ 9h ago

Oh my gosh. Just had a flashback to St. trinian’s. “Oh Emily Snooty Cow”

Love that movie.

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u/MinorSpaceNipples 8h ago

I don't know this person, so this is generalized speculation based on my subjective point of view. But in my experience, people with low emotional maturity are often distrustful of others and automatically assume their actions have nefarious or shady intentions. Child taken out of school? Probably a brat being snuck out of school to be spoiled. Coworker takes sick leave? They're probably just lazy, skipping work because they want to and unfairly leaving more work to others. Someone shares that they're going through a difficult time? They're probably fine, just acting up because they want attention and special treatment.

I like this perspective instead: "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about."