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Posted by alesta on November 7, 2005, at 9:37:50
sometimes i wonder if my presence on this site is a good thing, or if it hurts others...i just have this intuition that maybe my being social or having fun here is not a good thing for ppl...maybe i should pick a non-mental health site for the purposes of fun/banter and whatnot? i really care about you guys. i am sorry if i ever hurt any of you...sometimes this place is my sole source of social connection aside from work, as i can tend to isolate (although not right now..i'm in a da$n shelter!:))..but maybe that is not reason enough to be here anymore...i'm not sure what i'm saying. i just want us all to be happy, and am willing to change if necessary....please, any input would be appreciated.:)
sorry if this post seems inappropriate or anything like that...i'm not sure how to get my point across..i'm not expressing myself too well right now..i just hope this post can open a dialogue...
take care,:)
amy
Posted by ClearSkies on November 7, 2005, at 10:19:16
In reply to i'd like to open a dialogue..., posted by alesta on November 7, 2005, at 9:37:50
Amy, perhaps having a challenging time IRL is colouring how you feel about your participation here? That happens to me a lot but the light bulb only went on recently LOL!
When my self esteem is low, it's low everywhere I go... here, on the phone, with my in-laws, you name it. Sometimes I will lay low, though not for very long.Do what feels best, Amy. Know that you are valued here!!
Posted by lynn971 on November 7, 2005, at 10:52:00
In reply to i'd like to open a dialogue..., posted by alesta on November 7, 2005, at 9:37:50
I have read many of your posts. Please do not stop posting here.
Love ya,
Lynn
Posted by allisonross on November 7, 2005, at 10:58:48
In reply to i'd like to open a dialogue..., posted by alesta on November 7, 2005, at 9:37:50
>Dear Alesta: Hi! I am pretty new here.
sometimes i wonder if my presence on this site is a good thing, or if it hurts others...i just have this intuition that maybe my being social or having fun here is not a good thing for ppl...maybe i should pick a non-mental health site for the purposes of fun/banter and whatnot? i really care about you guys. i am sorry if i ever hurt any of you...sometimes this place is my sole source of social connection aside from work, as i can tend to isolate (although not right now..i'm in a da$n shelter!:))..but maybe that is not reason enough to be here anymore...i'm not sure what i'm saying. i just want us all to be happy, and am willing to change if necessary....please, any input would be appreciated.:)
>
> sorry if this post seems inappropriate or anything like that...i'm not sure how to get my point across..i'm not expressing myself too well right now..i just hope this post can open a dialogue...You sound so sweet and sensitive, Alesta! I understand about wanting to banter, etc....If I couldn't tease, joke, etc.. Well, life would really bite, if ya know whut I mean!
Please stay; you are obviously a sweetie!
Hugs, Alice
If ya wanna read my story (I've posted it other places, so forgive me for repeating it, but I only got a few responses; I figure if I post it (LOL, LOL) EVERYWHERE, eventually I'll be lucky and get tons of responses; like to some of the threads i Look at! LOL)>
Trying to heal from 31 years of an abusive marriage, and being voted out of my (31 year membership in a church); and in the meantime, trying to split the atom (this is REALLY nonsensical, but since my name is Alice, things just keep getting curiouser and curiouser!
www.psychiatricjournal.com entitled: The Transcendent Child on Overcoming Verbal and Spiritual Abuse
www.churchabusepoetrytherapy.com
Hugs, Ally
> take care,:)
> amy
Posted by alesta on November 7, 2005, at 10:58:59
In reply to I think you bring a lot to babble! » alesta, posted by ClearSkies on November 7, 2005, at 10:19:16
> Amy, perhaps having a challenging time IRL is colouring how you feel about your participation here? That happens to me a lot but the light bulb only went on recently LOL!
> When my self esteem is low, it's low everywhere I go... here, on the phone, with my in-laws, you name it. Sometimes I will lay low, though not for very long.
>
> Do what feels best, Amy. Know that you are valued here!!
Thank you CLearSkies! hmm..i just used caps with you..that's strange..anyway.:) i guess my self-esteem has taken a blow as of late..funny how life changes so quickly..one minute you can take on the world..the next you are a vulnerable punching bag. i didn't realize my self-esteem was suffering really til you said something. i've got to be stronger than to let ppl hurt me so easily. thank you for valuing me, cs, and for weighing in on this. you are a wonderful friend to me.:-) and i hope you are feeling good about yourself today!:) no reason not to hon. (i know...tell myself that right..:)) you actually sound great in your post today...i'm very glad to see that pc oops cskies!:)take care of you!:-)
amy
Posted by alesta on November 7, 2005, at 11:08:46
In reply to Re: i'd like to open a dialogue... » alesta, posted by allisonross on November 7, 2005, at 10:58:48
thanks lynn and allison! that made me feel good.:) thanks for being such loving people.:-) lynn it is nice to meet you!:)
Ally, thanks. i so appreciate your responses.:)i just want to do what's right nowadays..don't want to hurt anyone..it's hard to go through life not hurting anyone..and i ask myself if it is my fault or not if they get hurt..i'm still not sure sometimes. i want to be a good person..anyway..sorry to ramble. thank you!!
take care guys,:)
amy
Posted by kid47 on November 7, 2005, at 13:58:41
In reply to i'd like to open a dialogue..., posted by alesta on November 7, 2005, at 9:37:50
I make it a point to read your posts. I always am looking forward to the next installment as your "adventure" unfolds.
Peace and Happiness
kid
Posted by Damos on November 7, 2005, at 14:50:46
In reply to i'd like to open a dialogue..., posted by alesta on November 7, 2005, at 9:37:50
Hi Amy,
I'm always glad to see your tag pop up on the boards. We probably haven't talked that much but that's my fault. But know that I'm glad you're here and that I always read your posts and worry a bit when we don't see you for a while. You make me laugh and smile and feel deeply and that means a lot.
You take care now okay.
Damos
Posted by Tamar on November 7, 2005, at 16:02:25
In reply to i'd like to open a dialogue..., posted by alesta on November 7, 2005, at 9:37:50
Like Damos, I feel I haven't talked to you much... In my case I don't always know what to say...
But I do like your posts and it's nice having you here. I don't recall seeing anything you've written that would be hurtful, and you seem like a really nice person. So yeah, please do keep posting!
Tamar
Posted by Phillipa on November 7, 2005, at 21:20:31
In reply to Re: i'd like to open a dialogue... » alesta, posted by Tamar on November 7, 2005, at 16:02:25
How do you post from a shelter. Library? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by alesta on November 8, 2005, at 9:55:24
In reply to i'd like to open a dialogue..., posted by alesta on November 7, 2005, at 9:37:50
goodnesss i'm so tired today...had to write in, though, and thank you dears!..so wonderful to hear your thoughts...and it's nice to know some of you guys who i rarely talk to still read my posts..that feels pretty good. especially since i may be reading yours, lol.:) funny the way this place is...lots of funny little angles huh..you guys thank you so much for making me feel like a positive force here..(i hope if i am a negative force in some way that someone would say so, but i guess i probably wouldn't if i were them :)) and thanks for being a part of my life!! hope this wasn't too blah! i really neeed some coffee. i still feel anxious sometimes when i post here...especially lately...like i might be somehow harming someone..i guess i'll try and let it go. either commit to stay and be myself or go elsewhere. and i don't want to go cause nobody knows all my cr&p like you guys! :)
luv,:)
amy
Posted by alesta on November 8, 2005, at 10:09:18
In reply to Re: i'd like to open a dialogue... » alesta, posted by Tamar on November 7, 2005, at 16:02:25
> Like Damos, I feel I haven't talked to you much... In my case I don't always know what to say...
i totally understand and empathize, tamar...and there are so many ppl to interact with on social there just isn't enough time in the day or enough room on the board to get to post to everyone regularly whatsoever...i'm hoping ppl realize that and don't take it personally if i don't reply to their posts either...i post like 5 posts every few days...and that doesn't leave much room for meeting lots of new ppl.. i feel bad..like i want to get to know everyone. anyway, sorry to ramble...i just hope ppl realize that....i want to get to know everyone...there are so many nice ppl here right now.:) glad i could finally say that, and hope to see you around tamar:)...take care, amy
Posted by alesta on November 8, 2005, at 10:28:18
In reply to Re: i'd like to open a dialogue..., posted by Phillipa on November 7, 2005, at 21:20:31
> How do you post from a shelter. Library? Fondly, Phillipa
hi phillipa.:-) no...i go to a county government building....and have unlimited computer use there, which is fantastic. i'll be working again soon though, so i won't be able to come here during the day....maybe i'll get a new computer soon. or post mainly on weekends or something. btw, thanks for being supportive and kind...good to see you!:)
take care P,:-)
amy
Posted by sal0805 on November 8, 2005, at 12:11:35
In reply to Re: I think you bring a lot to babble! » ClearSkies, posted by alesta on November 7, 2005, at 10:58:59
Amy - I agree that you are quite valuable. I have known you from when I joined babble almost 2 years ago and I really missed you while I was away the last few months.
I often wonder if I should not post the silly little jokes that I do - especially when there are no replies to them! But I know that my light hearted posts are read and I am hoping even more, appreciated. And because it makes me smile - and feel good - I will continue.
What I am trying to say - is that you are special, as are your posts. And if I had a huggy springy dancy smiley now - I would insert it.
Love Sabrina
Posted by alesta on November 8, 2005, at 13:55:26
In reply to Re: I think you bring a lot to babble! » alesta, posted by sal0805 on November 8, 2005, at 12:11:35
> Amy - I agree that you are quite valuable. I have known you from when I joined babble almost 2 years ago and I really missed you while I was away the last few months.
>
> I often wonder if I should not post the silly little jokes that I do - especially when there are no replies to them! But I know that my light hearted posts are read and I am hoping even more, appreciated. And because it makes me smile - and feel good - I will continue.
>
> What I am trying to say - is that you are special, as are your posts. And if I had a huggy springy dancy smiley now - I would insert it.
>
> Love Sabrina
sabri,
that post was so sweet and lovely. nice to read amidst the general chaos of my day. i am gonna try and lighten the heck up! everything is stressing me...some of my things may have been stolen...i am now missing my brush, lipstick, slippers...i look terrible! lol and god knows what else I’m missing. oh, but I lost my computer disk with everything on it of my own accord. this has put me a pretty dejected mood. maybe tomorrow will be better. i hope. (sh%t..should I even post this..why the h#ll not..) i have got so much to do. but i am so unbelievably upset over losing my computer disk especially. i wish I could just say to h#ll with it and move on. but I can’t stop thinking about it..I wish I could feel better. thanks for being there sabri. i realized yesterday that i always seem to forget when things are bad that tomorrow could be totally different...so I guess I’ll try and remember that...it took me years to figure that one out..thanks again<And if I had a huggy springy dancy smiley now - I would insert it.
i love those!!! cute, sabri *:-0) don't ask me what that picture is...i'm trying to be an artist here..i think it's pretty good impressionistic art, myself :) sorry i'm losing it quite rapidly
love to you, gf,:)
aim
Posted by sal0805 on November 8, 2005, at 14:02:55
In reply to Re: I think you bring a lot to babble! » sal0805, posted by alesta on November 8, 2005, at 13:55:26
You know - you really amaze me with your "this is not going to get me down" attitude. Despite your circumstances being so very difficult. I have so much to learn from you.
I do not blame you for feeling what you do about your missing disk. After all, apart from a brush and lipstick - it really is very personal. I do so hope it turns up!!
Amy - you always bring a smile to my face.
I'm getting drippy now but I have a pretty 'cushy' and I suppose stress free kind of life and still feel sorry for myself, but you, well you are just one of a kind!
S
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