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Mental Health Support

OldBaldy1701E

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6. My thought. I do not suggest doing it.

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Tue Sep 16, 2025, 10:06 AM

Sep 16

If she approached me at any time during the shower, I would smile and play the 'normie', but as soon as I could get close enough to whisper in her ear, "Stay the fuck away from me unless you want to be laid out in front of everybody. This is your ONLY warning.", smile sweetly, say 'Good to see you!', and walk away. If she decides to do anything... well, you warned her.

As I mentioned, you might not want to do this.

But, I know I would.

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Why not ask that she not be invited? SheltieLover Sep 11 #2

That is my thought as well. ShazzieB Sep 11 #3

Do you know for sure she has been invited? SheltieLover Sep 11 #4

This is such a complicated situation Siwsan Sep 11 #5

I am glad that your BFF will be with you. And I think a nice, quiet exit might niyad 20 hrs ago #8

My thought. I do not suggest doing it. OldBaldy1701E Sep 16 #6

In those kind of situations I really stress out, too. I usually ignore the person, and if they Ziggysmom Sunday #7