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OK. I know I have anger management issues. I know that I can go from 0 to 90 in 2 seconds.
I& #39;m not proud of it, and I actively try to avoid confrontations frequently for that very reason.
Well.
My wife asked me to go to Walmart to get an ingredient for a recipe, so I went there.
I& #39;m not proud of it, and I actively try to avoid confrontations frequently for that very reason.
Well.
My wife asked me to go to Walmart to get an ingredient for a recipe, so I went there.
About a third of the people there were wearing masks and most of the employees were masked. (while UT& #39;s COVID numbers keep climbing and climbing and climbing) but I put my mask on and went into the store. I got what I went for, and went to the self-check-out line. We& #39;re all
about 6 feet apart as per the stickers on the floor. This guy comes up with cart with like 50 things in it (yes, it& #39;s the express, too) and gets in front of me.
He looks at me "are you in line?" with this snarling tone.
WTF? I can feel the anger rising.
Me: the end is over there
He looks at me "are you in line?" with this snarling tone.
WTF? I can feel the anger rising.
Me: the end is over there
Him: I HATE THIS 6 FOOT CRAP!
Me: (calm, calm, I& #39;m calm) Ok, dude.
Him: AND THOSE MASKS DON& #39;T WORK!
Me: OK, dude.
I don& #39;t know why this guy is so hostile or why he& #39;s focusing on me, but I& #39;m thinking calm, calm, calm.
(Yes, I& #39;ve been to anger management class, and group therapy)
Me: (calm, calm, I& #39;m calm) Ok, dude.
Him: AND THOSE MASKS DON& #39;T WORK!
Me: OK, dude.
I don& #39;t know why this guy is so hostile or why he& #39;s focusing on me, but I& #39;m thinking calm, calm, calm.
(Yes, I& #39;ve been to anger management class, and group therapy)
Me: OK, dude.
Him: (not quite yelling now) WHY ARE YOU WEARING ONE?!?
Me: you know what burn pits are?
Him:
Me: Do you know what white phosphorous is?
Him:
Me: I was exposed to both in the army. A lot. My lungs don& #39;t work like most people& #39;s. YOU GOT A FUCKIN& #39; PROBLEM WITH THAT?
Him: (not quite yelling now) WHY ARE YOU WEARING ONE?!?
Me: you know what burn pits are?
Him:
Me: Do you know what white phosphorous is?
Him:
Me: I was exposed to both in the army. A lot. My lungs don& #39;t work like most people& #39;s. YOU GOT A FUCKIN& #39; PROBLEM WITH THAT?
Me: MIND YOUR FUCKIN& #39; BUSINESS AND YOU& #39;LL LIVE LONGER.
And he looked down.
At this point everybody around us is staring.
I was so mad I couldn& #39;t see straight. I made my purchase and left.
By the time I got home (it& #39;s a 5 minute drive) I was so wrapped up and angry and sad and so
And he looked down.
At this point everybody around us is staring.
I was so mad I couldn& #39;t see straight. I made my purchase and left.
By the time I got home (it& #39;s a 5 minute drive) I was so wrapped up and angry and sad and so
full of shame for my behavior that I felt like throwing up.
I was way out of line. And in that moment, I wanted him to try something. I almost said "I dare you" out loud. I felt it.
I did everything I hate there. I bullied the guy AND I played the ANGRY VETERAN card.
I was way out of line. And in that moment, I wanted him to try something. I almost said "I dare you" out loud. I felt it.
I did everything I hate there. I bullied the guy AND I played the ANGRY VETERAN card.
I& #39;m calmed down now, but I need to talk to my group leader tomorrow.
Whatever was this guy& #39;s issue, I didn& #39;t need to go there. I& #39;d find the guy and apologize if I could, but I& #39;ll apologize to the other vets on here right now because my behavior makes us all look bad.
I& #39;m sorry.
Whatever was this guy& #39;s issue, I didn& #39;t need to go there. I& #39;d find the guy and apologize if I could, but I& #39;ll apologize to the other vets on here right now because my behavior makes us all look bad.
I& #39;m sorry.
