355: My Roommate Tried to Kill Me! | Feedback Friday
May 22, 2020
A listener shares a shocking story of being attacked by their unstable roommate over a laundry dispute, sparking crucial discussions about the importance of legal support in abusive situations. The tough realities of navigating racism during the pandemic are explored, shedding light on resilience and self-identity. Listeners also seek advice on managing uncomfortable social interactions, like responding to self-deprecating comments, and the podcast doesn’t shy away from addressing profound academic pressures faced by immigrant students.
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Roommate Violence and Gender Bias
A roommate attempted strangulation over a laundry argument and filed a false protection order.
The victim, a male, struggled to get support from domestic abuse hotlines due to his gender.
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Legal Counsel in Domestic Disputes
Get a lawyer immediately when facing legal action, regardless of financial constraints.
Document everything and seek legal aid if necessary to avoid potential extortion.
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Pandemic Racism and Anxiety
An Asian-American listener expresses pandemic-related anxiety and embarrassment.
Their sister faced racist verbal abuse, highlighting the rise in discrimination.
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Your unstable roommate physically attacked you over an argument about laundry, and then she filed a protection from abuse order against you! Now even your family doesn't seem to believe your side of things, and abuse hotlines seem to dismiss you immediately because of your Y chromosome. Even though you're in debt, should you get a lawyer to defend you in case she tries to extort you through the legal system? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!
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When an unstable roommate tries to kill you and then convinces your family and friends and the legal system that you tried to kill her, is it time to get a lawyer even on your tight budget? [Thanks to Corbin Payne for weighing in!]
You're self-conscious about being Asian American during this pandemic, and your sister is even getting racist verbal abuse hurled at her in high school. What is the right attitude and perspective for you both to carry during this trying time?
What's the least awkward way to respond when someone self-deprecates themself in comparison to you?
You were recently selected for a diplomatic job in the Balkans with the Army, and despite your aversion to firearms, you'll be required to carry one. How do you mentally prepare for this compromise of your pacifist ideals?
You're one semester from college graduation, but nobody in your family knows your GPA is disappointingly low. To top it off, your three younger siblings are set for Ivy League schools and you feel like an unemployable fraud in comparison. How can you improve your outlook?
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