My take as an unbiased observer since I don't know anyone on this thread and don't live in Arkansas.
MB's communication was bad, regardless of her reasons for not keeping appointment. No matter what was going on in her life, a simple text should have been sent, cancelling the appointment. I do think she handled her response well here and overall, the OP handled it well by keeping it factual.
I think OP did the right thing reporting this since it's useful information. I wish more folks would do this and I also mean the ladies as well. I think everyone should report ghosting and NC/NS's. Maybe then, it wouldn't be so common.
Originally Posted by jan-w
Thank you for sharing your viewpoint. I can say it was poor communication on my part and I will use this experience as one to grow from! I only shared my life reasons because I did not want anyone to feel or take it personally in the long run. In reality, I am a single mama to three babies, one of whom I have seriously had to consider therapy for because of her anxiety, especially related to storms. I'm still working on figuring that one out. And for the "white knights", I have only met with one gentleman in person and I suspect the rest have concluded an opinion of their own based on observance. I appreciate all of your perspectives and support you show for the difficulties that come with being a provider at times.
There are a lot of factors that go in to the decision as to whether I am able to meet with someone or not. If I had a dime for every NCNS that I had, I would be a rich woman, however that also should make me more responsible for ensuring that I am more prompt and responsive in my communication so that I don't foster others feeling the let-down of this. It can be overwhelming at times, the mass amounts of texts/emails, etc that we have to go through to schedule/screen and difficult to keep track of everyone/everything.
I am actually really sorry for this incident (and any others who DM'ed joebillybob) and will work on that aspect of the service I provide so that I can continue doing work that I love.
Sending good vibes,
Bree