Sorry you had a bad day, but you have made me think about how much I have change my bad habits also. If I had a fight with family I would go for the chips or what was around at the time, now I think about what's happening and just say NO I will not go there.

You are always so helpful and supportive on this site; I'm so sorry you have to deal with that. The way you deal with it, however, is very inspiring. I wish I could offer you a job, but then your commute (to LA) would be an issue. I'll keep you in my prayers for something better.

Way to stay strong!!! You are doing fantastic! And next time one of those meanies call you....picture them standing at a pay phone in Time Square in one of your wackiest costumes with clown makeup on!

Aw...I'm so sorry! It totally SUCKS when you have a bad job. I just do not understand when people are mean. It just makes no sense whatsoever.

Good for you for staying strong!! It is inspirational for sure!

Well. . ..sounds like it was "one of those days" - and you know what? We're all bound to still have them (especially if we're working and especially if we're working in a stressful job!), but what a way to recognize the difference in yourself for how you handle the stress - wow!! Seriously, picture yourself a year ago and the way you would have handled today - I hope you're proud of yourself - we are!! *hugs* and better days ahead . . .

Bklynike - Working with the public is one of THE most stressful things a person can do! I think your insight into what the old you would have done (eat over it), versus what the new you does is just like money in the bank. With the skills you have learned interacting with the public, I can't imagine that you couldn't get a MUCH better job where folks actually APPRECIATE you! Keep you chin up and remember, most folks who are raging at you are really raging at a ton of other things BUT YOU...you just get to hear it!