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Posted by Susan47 on March 1, 2005, at 12:29:59
A hundred years from now (witness the progression of Pinkeye, Sunny, me, GG, everyone I can think of who's been posting here regularly: everyone at their own pace...)
there might actually be a charge of a service of this type. After all, let's go with two theories here: if you think you're going to get better, you will, and the rewards of helping others are so tremendous it's a huge motivator.
I only say this because I feel I wouldn't be here, this emotionally "well", if you will, if it weren't for my participation here at Babble. Reading stories, learning to listen with my heart, and allowing it to rule my head at times, and not being slammed for that, and trying not to slam others for that either, and becoming a "better" person. Someone I like. Anybody else? Or is Susan just being nuts again? That could be, she's sounding a bit manic again. Especially when she talks of herself in the third person like that, it's a bit spooky. Oi. Back to real life.
Posted by TamaraJ on March 1, 2005, at 12:51:48
In reply to Here's a Prediction, Maybe Crazy, posted by Susan47 on March 1, 2005, at 12:29:59
Not crazy at all. Very profound IMO. I said this once to another babbler "I wonder if Dr. Bob is fully aware of just what an impact his board(s) have on people's lives? I wonder if those who post realize how their supportive and kind words and sharing of experiences can affect another so profoundly. I guess it's just nice to know we are not alone in what we are going through, and sometimes, that makes an enormous difference."
I don't think it matters how many friends we have IRL or how much support we seem to be getting from our families, our pdocs or Ts, just having a "community" that understands and accepts us can have an enormous impact. It's not going to cure us, but it makes the journey a little less painful to endure I think.
((((Babble))))
Tamara
> A hundred years from now (witness the progression of Pinkeye, Sunny, me, GG, everyone I can think of who's been posting here regularly: everyone at their own pace...)
> there might actually be a charge of a service of this type. After all, let's go with two theories here: if you think you're going to get better, you will, and the rewards of helping others are so tremendous it's a huge motivator.
> I only say this because I feel I wouldn't be here, this emotionally "well", if you will, if it weren't for my participation here at Babble. Reading stories, learning to listen with my heart, and allowing it to rule my head at times, and not being slammed for that, and trying not to slam others for that either, and becoming a "better" person. Someone I like. Anybody else? Or is Susan just being nuts again? That could be, she's sounding a bit manic again. Especially when she talks of herself in the third person like that, it's a bit spooky. Oi. Back to real life.
Posted by Susan47 on March 1, 2005, at 15:25:32
In reply to Re: Here's a Prediction, Maybe Crazy » Susan47, posted by TamaraJ on March 1, 2005, at 12:51:48
Posted by Toph on March 1, 2005, at 16:27:48
In reply to Here's a Prediction, Maybe Crazy, posted by Susan47 on March 1, 2005, at 12:29:59
> A hundred years from now... there might actually be a charge of a service of this type...
Hell, susan, why wait a hundred years? I think we should be charging Bob right now for our services!
Toph
Posted by Susan47 on March 1, 2005, at 18:51:31
In reply to Re: Here's a Prediction, Maybe Crazy » Susan47, posted by Toph on March 1, 2005, at 16:27:48
No no no no no, the world's not ready for that. Not at all. It's not really a service at all, it's a way to self-help. Or hurt. Because we're just people posting, and throwing things out there, but somehow we're doing okay, I'll bet better than we would be if we didn't have this.
Posted by 10derHeart on March 1, 2005, at 19:25:21
In reply to Re: Here's a Prediction, Maybe Crazy » Susan47, posted by Toph on March 1, 2005, at 16:27:48
Posted by alexandra_k on March 1, 2005, at 21:34:53
In reply to Re: Here's a Prediction, Maybe Crazy » Susan47, posted by Toph on March 1, 2005, at 16:27:48
Ha! Thats a novel idea! I should see if I can find me a clinician who is willing to pay me for the privaledge of working with me :-)
Maybe thats why I haven't really got one... Because I have been approaching the whole thing backwards...
I agree. Babble is great. You guys are great.
IMO people should try to remember this next time Dr Bob asks for people to help him out by sharing their experiences so that he can show other people how great we think Babble is as well...
Posted by 10derHeart on March 1, 2005, at 21:55:38
In reply to Here's a Prediction, Maybe Crazy, posted by Susan47 on March 1, 2005, at 12:29:59
Not crazy at all. Lovely. Well put. Sincere. Wonderful...ahh sheesh, Susan, I'm just one of your biggest fans, ya' know? ((Suze))
But stepping up out of the mushiness for a moment...I totally agree. Babbling here may be almost the most important thing I've done for myself over the past year. Sometimes I think it's seriously equal to or more significant than talking to my T. - although he's proving to be excellent - because you guys have *been there* and back, and there again, and just about everywhere. And that real life, down in the trenches, from the soul, "yeah, I get it" connection should never be underestimated.
Thank you ever so much, all you awesome folks (and Dr. Bob, too, of course)
PS to Susan - Besides, your thread gave me a chance to tease Toph...and I so seldom get to do that...;-)
Posted by 10derHeart on March 1, 2005, at 22:12:07
In reply to Re: Here's a Prediction, Maybe Crazy » Susan47, posted by Toph on March 1, 2005, at 16:27:48
..if in the lovely world of Imagining-That-Which- Will-Never-Be, Dr. Bob did start paying people, and they were paid on the merits - the true value of their posts, you'd be rolling in the dough, dear, because you bring a special kind of support and sincerity to any threads I've read. (Well, okay, except when your intent is to bring hilarity.....extra $$ for funny? :)
So go on, itemimize your services and send a bill to Dr.Bob...if you dare. If I were him, I'd come back with, "Sorry, Toph, just can't pay you what you're worth, 'cause the *services* of all Babblers are simply priceless." :)))
-- 10derHeart (rising from the ashes of depression using weak attempts at *humor*)
Posted by Toph on March 1, 2005, at 22:33:00
In reply to Re: Here's a Prediction - But seriously, Toph... » Toph, posted by 10derHeart on March 1, 2005, at 22:12:07
TDH,
I seriously worry about anyone who understands my humor. But poke all the fun at me that you want (unless it's about my man boobs, that is).
As for what Bob owes me for my contributions here, well, I'm afraid he would just deduct all that I owe him for jail costs, making the whole thing a complete wash.Toph
Posted by Toph on March 1, 2005, at 22:38:37
In reply to Re: Here's a Prediction, Maybe Crazy, posted by alexandra_k on March 1, 2005, at 21:34:53
> ...I should see if I can find me a clinician who is willing to pay me for the privilege of working with me :-)
>
I don't think that there's a clinician who could afford you, alex.
Posted by NikkiT2 on March 2, 2005, at 5:22:28
In reply to Here's a Prediction, Maybe Crazy, posted by Susan47 on March 1, 2005, at 12:29:59
Theres a charge for all this now..
but Dr Bob pays it all :)
Nikki xx
Posted by Toph on March 2, 2005, at 8:07:56
In reply to Here's a Prediction, Maybe Crazy, posted by Susan47 on March 1, 2005, at 12:29:59
I'm sorry that I didn't take your post more seriously, susan. It's good to take a break sometimes. We'll miss you.
Toph
Posted by Susan47 on March 2, 2005, at 17:26:34
In reply to Re: Here's a Prediction, Maybe Crazy » Susan47, posted by Toph on March 2, 2005, at 8:07:56
Well, are you talking about me leaving? Because if you are, Babble's like real life. You never know when will be the last time you see/hear someone. Suddenly, they're just not there anymore. So it's important to know that always, not to get hurt when it happens. It makes letting go so much harder, not being ready. I mean, not being ready to let go at all times makes the letting go harder, in the end. Do you know what I mean? I'm worried about Sunny, I'm afraid she might be gone. Anybody heard from her lately? But it's probably good we haven't, 'cause it means she's onto her real life. I hope that's the case. I'm a worrier.
Posted by Toph on March 2, 2005, at 21:45:21
In reply to Toph, posted by Susan47 on March 2, 2005, at 17:26:34
I thought I read somewhere that someone rubbed you the wrong way and you were thinking of taking a break. I'm glad you changed your mind.
I'm sorry if sunny left without saying goodbye. She unloaded some really personal stuff but I got the impression that she is in a healthy relationship. Setting our envy aside, let's hope that she's too busy enjoying life to need us right now.
Posted by Susan47 on March 3, 2005, at 0:54:03
In reply to Susan, posted by Toph on March 2, 2005, at 21:45:21
I knew it. I chased her away, didn't I?
Posted by Toph on March 3, 2005, at 9:35:56
In reply to Re: Susan » Toph, posted by Susan47 on March 3, 2005, at 0:54:03
Well, now that you mention it, I have been meaning to talk with you about this.
Posted by Susan47 on March 3, 2005, at 12:18:30
In reply to Re: Susan, posted by Toph on March 3, 2005, at 9:35:56
Go ahead. I'm listening.
Posted by Toph on March 3, 2005, at 12:30:13
In reply to Re: Susan, posted by Susan47 on March 3, 2005, at 12:18:30
You've have been altogether just too nice to her.
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