The problem here is the unreasonable reaction off the bat. Look, I’ve faced issues like this before - I’ve even done dumber things in response, in my past.
But, and this is important, just stop. For five minutes. When something upsets you, and you JUST WANT TO SEND THIS EMAIL - don’t. Wait five minutes. Take a walk. Tell someone else about the issue.
Then, and only then, after you’ve not thought about the email for a bit, erase it and write it from scratch.
It helps. It’s therapeutic. You don’t end up with your emails screenshotted and posted to the top of HN for two days in a row.
Assume the best intentions. I find far fewer people are looking to take advantage of you than are simply looking to be liked.
But, and this is important, just stop. For five minutes. When something upsets you, and you JUST WANT TO SEND THIS EMAIL - don’t. Wait five minutes. Take a walk. Tell someone else about the issue.
Then, and only then, after you’ve not thought about the email for a bit, erase it and write it from scratch.
It helps. It’s therapeutic. You don’t end up with your emails screenshotted and posted to the top of HN for two days in a row.
Assume the best intentions. I find far fewer people are looking to take advantage of you than are simply looking to be liked.