Posted by gardenergirl on June 30, 2004, at 1:36:12
In reply to I get angry with myself sometimes, posted by Dinah on June 29, 2004, at 15:56:34
Dinah,
It sounds like you and I have some similar responses to male authority figures. I tend to get mad and want to speak up, but I am afraid, and I hate conflict. So I wait until I can't stand it anymore, and then I usually blow it becasue I am too emotional at that point.I started reading "Your Perfect Right" awhile back. I have had colleagues recommend it for assertiveness training with clients. What I read so far seemed good, but unfortunately, it is one of a stack of books I have not finished. I just can't get into reading much lately. Scary thought for a grad student. I used to CRAVE reading for myself instead of class.
Or perhaps I'm too scared to get more assertive? So I don't dare finish the book?
Take care and glad Harry's going to be better.
gg
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