u/PsychoMom1966

I am afraid I will get flamed for this post, but I have been wanting to get this off my chest for a long time.

I get really bugged by the SOTR ‘bro’ vibe.   Don’t get me wrong—I have been listening to Tangle long enough to question hiring policies that attempt to right social injustices, but I really think the show is missing something and it’s hard not to attribute it to the fact that it’s three cis/het, family centered men.  I love the work Tangle does, but this show really alienates me somehow.  They are all bright people but something is just wanting.

I wonder if anyone can relate to this sentiment and maybe flesh it out a bit?  I don’t think I am able to express it well enough.

Hi fellow cancer folks,

I had my thyroid cancer two years ago and went through all of the shit and came out in remission. I have been having regular scans and blood tests and stuff. My most recent neck scan came out clear but one of my thyroid hormones has been steadily increasing. My doctors have ordered a sudden (I don't know that the word 'urgent' is applicable, but I had to move some appts to get the scan in) scan of my whole body for what I guess are floating cancer cells. Google says that increasing thyroid hormones can be a sign that there is a relapse.

Has anyone had experience with this and would you be willing to share your insights? TIA!

Hi folks,

A couple of years ago I got a kind of cancer and got treatment and went into remission. I of course didn't tell clients and I only told my interns once I knew I was better.

There is some indication that it has come back. I will find out for sure on Friday. I have a meeting today with colleagues, one person who works for me, and my interns. I feel fine btw... I am also someone who finds going to work helpful when I am under stress. I don't have a problem turning my focus to clients and even enjoy the distraction.

I was thinking about telling them a brief synopsis of what I am going through starting with:

I don't need anything from you all except to not pretend that everything is okay.

I don't want to burden anyone but also it's so freaking isolating to go and pretend.

Two of the people are interns- not supervised by me but I am the clinical director. One of them is supervised by me and also is paid directly by me.

Wht do you all think of this plan? I can't think right now. Thanks.

Hi therapists of all brands.. if you use the phrase "passed away" instead of "died" why do you do so (unless of course you are using the clients own words)? As a very direct therapist I have a difficult time with that phrase bc it seems avoidant. What are your thoughts?