The question
What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you?Originally asked
The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A
A fixed Guardian Q&A prompt asked directly across respondents and years.
You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
I like you but I wish you looked more like David Beckham.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2025 source ↗
“Try this, you’ll love it.”
I get a lot of abuse online because of my opposition to the assault on Gaza. The abuse is horrific, but I’ve learned to ignore it. The integrity of how you live your life is more important than what strangers think.
My father was a very macho, controlling man and we clashed a lot. He told me that I would never be able to keep a husband with my attitude. He was right! I’ve had two short, unsuccessful marriages.
Someone said that I had a laugh like Jimmy Carr.
Big dick energy.
Manipulative greed and hate.
Dying when my children are still young. I know how much it hurt me. I was 30 when my mum died and 39 when my dad died, and even then, that was too young.
Now. Five years ago, I started looking after myself a bit more, emotionally and spiritually, and it’s paid dividends.
When my kids ask, “What happens when we die?” I say, “Do you remember the place you were in before you were born? I think we go back there.”
I’ve pooed myself a couple of times.
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