Posted by shasling on January 19, 2006, at 21:15:01
In reply to Re: Feeling Hopeless » survivor1, posted by James K on January 19, 2006, at 20:04:37
I second James's post, S1. I looked at these posts for a long time and never posted; I mean, I never ever ask for help. Until one night I was at a desperate final moment, and I posted a frustrated and probably not altogether pleasant post, and within moments, these people were coming out of the woodwork, there for me. They CARED. And hung with me until I was done. I still am astounded that complete strangers from who knows where were there for me in a way people in real life have a hard time with: completely unconditional and just wanting to help. Keep posting, stay engaged. (This board doesn't get as much traffic, I don't think, as the main board so don't get nervous if responses don't come right away). These people carried me over a place I couldn't cross myself and I find myself now taking great pleasure in trying to return the favor. I'm terribly shy and hate to put myself out there like that, and still fear that I sound like an idiot or maybe they just wish I'd go away, but I can't not try to give back what they gave me. Post when you have needs, read the other posts and jump in there to help when you can. Its really cool to feel a part of a group where none of us are perfect. I say all that to say you are welcome here, and people do care.
Big big hugs! Try to stick around.
Suzie
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