Snowleaf

...it didn't go so well. I called her with the hope of reconnecting and wishing her a happy mother's day. She immediately launched into a bizarre tirade and tried to shame me for things that happened when I was a child, like a time when we were at a hotel together and she drove a staff member to tears, and I had the audacity to apologize to the girl for my mother's screaming. That happened 15 years ago, but she still yelled at me about it. Out of the blue. Today.

I tried to explain my boundaries, which I've discussed at great lengths with my doctors, and she kind of chuckled along with them. ("Oh, no screaming? That's "triggering?", hehe, Okay, sure."), I told her it was important and she

I'm just curious if people from outside the U.S. give any thoughts to the different states like people here do, and are familiar with any stereotypes about them. I feel like it would be a lot for someone to bother learning about without visiting and seeing the differences from state to state. I'd imagine most people in the world would be at least familiar with states like Texas (cowboy hats, BBQ, oil), and California (Hollywood, surfing, wine), but what about other states like Minnesota, Maine, and Idaho? Or do you not even care at all?

...Thank you. Really. I had just gotten off the phone with my mother, who informed me that my 14-year old cat Artemis, who I got as a kitten back when I was a little girl, needed to be put to sleep. I burst into tears, lowered my head so people wouldn't see me breaking down, and turned to rush back to my car. That's when you, a total stranger, gently grabbed me by the shoulder, patted my back, gave me a sympathetic smile, and said "you'll be okay."

I don't know if you overheard the tail end of my conversation or just wanted to reach out because you saw me crying, but I appreciated it so much. I'm also not sure if you heard my weak "thank you" as you walked away, but I hope so. I spent the

I finally have health insurance after four years of being on the "just don't get sick" plan, and I'd like to find a good doctor to be my PCP. I'm a bit overwhelmed looking online, so I thought I'd see if anyone here has a doctor they think highly of. Portland area preferred, but I'm willing to drive a bit for a good one.

Thanks!