John, firstly, I'm a huge fan of Wits and I'm glad you're still working on projects. Secondly, among other things, I'm very interested in your take on the topic of virtual therapy. Last year, during a particularly rough month, I participated in a bit of virtual counseling. The name of the platform is probably not important but, if you listen to a lot of podcasts, you hear about it often. Anyway, at the end of the day, I decided it wasn't for me and I think it's great that there are folks out there who are thinking about this sort of thing—so, nice work! Lastly, I was wondering if you had any thoughts related to “normies” who might be living with a “saddie” and how they can be supportive without having to have a literal or figurative Ph.D. Maybe a future post?
Love these posts, John, but I have an issue. “Adorable accent” (Full admission - mine is pretty close to this one even after many years in the US). I am so tired of hearing comments like this. Especially since Brits in Britain are categorized and judged by their accents, or they were in my day. For the last 30 odd years I have heard this in the US. It feels like a very personal comment. I know you didn’t mean it like this, but please rethink.
Noted. I guess I’ve just never associated that accent with that sport. I know so many Californians who do it so it surprised me. Is this guy’s accent associated with any particular status?
His accent is local on the outskirts of London accent I.e. not perceived as being educated at a public (aka private) school and therefore by the rules, probably didn't go to a ‘good’ university. He actually could easily have a PhD but that’s England.
John, firstly, I'm a huge fan of Wits and I'm glad you're still working on projects. Secondly, among other things, I'm very interested in your take on the topic of virtual therapy. Last year, during a particularly rough month, I participated in a bit of virtual counseling. The name of the platform is probably not important but, if you listen to a lot of podcasts, you hear about it often. Anyway, at the end of the day, I decided it wasn't for me and I think it's great that there are folks out there who are thinking about this sort of thing—so, nice work! Lastly, I was wondering if you had any thoughts related to “normies” who might be living with a “saddie” and how they can be supportive without having to have a literal or figurative Ph.D. Maybe a future post?
Love these posts, John, but I have an issue. “Adorable accent” (Full admission - mine is pretty close to this one even after many years in the US). I am so tired of hearing comments like this. Especially since Brits in Britain are categorized and judged by their accents, or they were in my day. For the last 30 odd years I have heard this in the US. It feels like a very personal comment. I know you didn’t mean it like this, but please rethink.
Noted. I guess I’ve just never associated that accent with that sport. I know so many Californians who do it so it surprised me. Is this guy’s accent associated with any particular status?
His accent is local on the outskirts of London accent I.e. not perceived as being educated at a public (aka private) school and therefore by the rules, probably didn't go to a ‘good’ university. He actually could easily have a PhD but that’s England.
It's all one big changing village, really.
"trauma history just hanging out."
And my day, nay, my week, has improved 1000 fold with this phrase, thank you, John!