notmycircus
This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff
Cincinnati, United States
Freaked out
Today, the school counselor asked me to leave the grief counseling group I've being go to after the death of my sister. Apparently, I scare the others. FML
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Noah197099 17
This needs a follow up.
123ika 16
The counselor isnt the brightest of people....also sorry for your loss
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Noah197099 17
This needs a follow up.
123ika 16
The counselor isnt the brightest of people....also sorry for your loss
MrConcise 35
In all fairness, you probably make them too nervous to speak their minds.
MrConcise 35
Oh dear, I'm guessing the majority of people thumbing me down have never been in a group before. Like it or not, a group is for the good of the masses. It's to help those with less severe and/or similar issues recover, depending on the subject. OP lost her sister, everybody else in attendance lost a friend/acquaintance. As I said before, a group is for the masses. OP should be having private sessions, the group should be talking through their less intense feelings on the subject without having to worry about saying something that will hurt or offend OP. The fact of the matter is, OP could be inhibiting progress just by being there. I'm not saying it's right that OP should feel rejected from help, but it's fairly common to "focus" groups so that they can help as many people as possible.
domolovesyoshi 33
Exactly the Op probs needs one to one counselling
bethrh 49
Could you not have one-to-one counselling?
tralala453 22
That's horrible. I'm really sorry for your loss.
Classy_Sassy_15 15
Wow that counselor should have spoken to you on the side and tell you to come back for a one on one
LunaRebirth 7
Hot dogs or legs?
guinea_pigs 9
Seems to me that would be a reason that you should STAY in the group. Dumb reasoning on the counselor's part. Sorry for your loss, OP.
DrGoldFish 5
Perhaps maybe it is a group of timid people that like to pretend that everything is okay and brush things off and you don't. I've seen it. Sorry for your loss, Op.
hippodankamus 22
Condolences for your loss OP. That is an inconsiderate and unfair move, and that woman should be fired from her job. She shouldn't have the authority to deny someone help through their grief.
BI4ze 17
That's just plain rude