no idea why i wrote the wrong name, sorry about that, Kenneth!
you personally replying to my comment makes me regret the harsh tone of my initial comment, could've just posted your blog post and fairly criticize it instead of taking the gossipy route...
doesn't make it better that i misnamed you and that this is a comment chain below a post of yours venting about your experiences of others treating you differentely. hope you can find more people like Sarah or just a better work environment in general.
FYI, I updated the post to acknowledge the public criticisms of my previous behavior:
> I need to be clear about something. I'm not claiming innocence in every workplace conflict or community dispute. I've made mistakes, handled situations poorly, and there's been legitimate criticism of my behavior in some cases. The Requests 3 fundraising situation, in particular, was handled badly - I took on commitments I couldn't deliver and didn't communicate well about the problems. I've apologized for this, though I understand the damage was already done. Mental illness doesn't excuse harmful behavior, and I'm not asking it to.
Hi Kenneth, I read through your post and the other one linked here and I want to take a moment to speak directly to you.
I also struggle with my mental health, and was diagnosed with PTSD and OCD a few years ago. Until I started treatment, and even some while in treatment, I managed to hurt a lot of people around me. I struggled to take accountability for my actions, and often felt I was being persecuted in one way or another. The world is awful, and we don't have the support systems or safety nets for those with mental health struggles that we should. Most of what I'm seeing in discussions about your actions, and what I'm getting from your post, is a lack of accountability. That said, I recognize that you're trying.
A lot of people, myself included, have struggled to learn how to take accountability for harm while still holding compassion for themselves, and that seems to be where you are. You are correct that workplaces often discriminates against people with mental illnesses, but true understanding and compassion means holding you accountable for your actions. You're more than your illness, but it's still a part of how you engage with the world and others, and is your responsibility. Obviously, I don't know why you've been let go so much, or if there was more to it then just being open about your struggles, but I wanted to give my two cents as someone who has often felt the way you speak about feeling.
Hello, my name is Kenneth Reitz and I am looking for work. You may recognize my name from the python community, where I am known for my API design and documentation skills.
I specialize in backend architecture and developer experience.
