"" But I said to her, 'I have to take responsibilty for myself alone so I can't help you. You'll have to deal with it yourself.' And I slammed the door in her face. Maybe I could have helped her, but I don't see why when I'm having so many problem of my own.""

Boy. I've never had much of a personal use for group therapy, but I wouldn't think that one of its principle lessons would emphasize that. I fail to see how the desirability of taking responsiblity for ones self negates the inate need for helping others.

Thanks, GM. That was one of those links that caused ne to think.

Posted by jim hitchcock at September 3, 2005 12:22 AM

Jim, Dr. Pat will ALWAYS make you think.

Posted by GM Roper at September 3, 2005 01:04 AM

Speaking of (in)sanity, it looks like Windows (or as I disparagely refer to it, Winders) is about to break my hard drive again. Last time it took a week and a half to get a proper rebuild done. So if I disappear for a while, that'll be why.

What fun!

Posted by jim hitchcock at September 3, 2005 09:27 AM

JH wrote: " I fail to see how the desirability of taking responsiblity for ones self negates the inate need for helping others."

Jim, you've heard the saying ""When you're up to your ass in alligators, there's no time to remember you're there to drain the swamp." That's the way it is sometimes when you're overwhelmed. You just can't deal with one more alligator until you've taken care of your own.

Posted by Woody at September 3, 2005 12:00 PM

Good find.

Posted by Jay at September 3, 2005 01:41 PM