Posted by IsoM on December 25, 2002, at 12:54:41
In reply to Re: Plunging-- Chapter One » Dinah, posted by Miller on December 24, 2002, at 9:12:44
My advice would be to take it slow. There's no pressing need to reveal everything in one rush that I know of. When you post something, perhaps wait an appropriate length of time. This will give posters a chance to respond & you a chance to "mentally settle down" for the next chapter.
I'm sure most people will be understanding, empathetic, & have words of encouragement. But like Dinah said, caution is in order. Because this forum is able to be read by all, a new poster or one who's only read & not posted may write a response that's hurtful or even nasty.
So I suggest a wait between chapters to clear the air, so to speak. And if someone does post something unkind, you'll see the response of those who care.
I don't mind doing some conversational 'ping pong' with you but there's little for me to say. My current mood is the result of external factors, not past experiences. I always go down in winter, & there's been extra stresses to deal with this last month. As spring comes & matters that stressed me get settled, I'll be back to my normal high. But thanks so much for offering your kindness.
If you were a horrible person at one time (as you mentioned), you've learned an amazing amount of love & concern since then. I think of it in the manner of a D student studying *very* hard till he/she finally got a B. Who did better - that student or one who normally can get As but was lazy & got a B+ instead?
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