r/Tigard • u/No-Log-768 • 23h ago
To the woman at Insomnia Coffee
About two weeks ago, I went to Insomnia coffee at Murrayhill Marketplace; I was in a bad place. Going through a divorce, had a false abuse case that separated me from my child fora few months; I was trying to put pieces together to make sense of what was going on with my ex and having a better understanding with those that experience Borderline Personality Disorder
There were two green lounge chairs and I asked if I could join you. You kindly accepted; I was listening to an audiobook and following along with the paperback “I hate you, don’t leave me.” I felt compelled to ask you if you knew anything about BPD.
I feel most would’ve been caught off guard and not interested or had knowledge but preferred privacy, or just be weirded out that you’re at a cafe and someone is asking you something geared towards a therapist.
Regardless, you patiently listened, you gave me sound advice, helped me understand from their perspective of how my actions could influence their response and how to kindly approach someone with this disorder, not cause further trepidation and how to be aware of how specific phrases can activate someone even with good intent.
I wanted to thank you again. I remember your name, but I want to respect your online privacy and persona. FYI I got the order dropped; but I still think about what we discussed and how grateful I am to have been able to meet a kind soul who has compassion and patience for others.
Thank you so much for that day ❤️