OT: Rant : Are We Not Grown Up at this Point in Our Lives. . .

Agreed ... I don't expect everyone to comment on everything I post ... I need some place to vent and sometimes I realize what I say isn't all that interesting to everyone ... I don't mind that people don't comment.

Thanks for being you, Laureen ... I've never met you, but wish I had.

You do bring up / clear up this thing called life.

Reading and learning from all who come to this board adds to a part of us.

Bring your joy, your sorrow, your thoughts.

We may not always see, or agree, and that is okay. Every person has lived a

life unto them self's .

Thanks goodness I found this board. The help and support freely given is wonderful.

Peg 

Laureen, I totally agree with you.
Sometimes on the Internet people tend to be bullies or put someone down...maybe to build themselves up but really they end up looking like you know what.
Mean people suck.
This is a support group period the end.

Being a bully is not something to be proud of in my book.

You shine Laureen, so don't let anyone rain on your parade! You are loved and appreciated.
May you have a great weekend. Hugs Debbie

Thanks Debbie,

This is not so much about bullying, as it is about people acting out on their fears and insecurities, things we all suffer from, acting like children and while I cannot change anyone else, I felt the need to express my thoughts and feelings on what I see as something hurtful to some of us that are simply trying to help in our own unique way.  The support here is wonderful and anyone can come and join us and feel welcome, but if they choose to act the child, then I guess they can deactivate themselves and/or run away and I don't mean our dear Sistah, I mean a couple of newcomers recently and there have been others.  I myself at times have felt ignored, but because I am an adult I recognized my behavior, realized the world does not revolve around me and got past it.  This place, the people who populate it on a somewhat regular basis are all a part of what has become something special and dear to me and so I had to speak my mind.

I genuinely care and I truly live by Treating Others the Way I would want to be treated. . . 

Debbie, thank you, you are always a supportive, kind soul.  Hope one day to meet you.

Wouldn't that be cool to really meet one day?? Totally!

I think even if I don't meet you in real life I will seek you out in heaven for sure! Hugs Debbie

Hi Laureen,
I too think what you said expresses my feelings as well.  I post when I feel like it.  Not as often with my current health issues.  I respond to others posts for the following reasons:
Someone needs support
Someone needs advice/suggestions
Someone responds to one of my posts
Someone needs to be congratulated
Someone shares a common interest with me.
To thanks someone for advice/suggestions for a problem I'm having.
Thanks for support for me.

Because there are days that I don't read because I was sick or not at home, I may have missed someone's post. 
If someone's post is positive/happy and it sounds like they are doing OK, I usually don't respond.  It is never my intention to snub someone. 
I come here because it is such a supportive, happy place to be.  Everyone has their bad days so if someone is snippy, I just chalk it off to that and ignore it.  Unfortunately, some things escalate in Private Messaging and we don't really know what's going on.
For the most part though I think we are a very inclusive group and I truly enjoy our time together.
Just my 5 cents (inflation).
Thanks for being my cyber friends,
Bev

Hi Bev,

So nice of you to post a picture of yourself. . .  I can't recall that I've ever seen your face before and it is a beautiful one at that!!!  yes, inflation (lol). . .  agreed with all *****sponded. . .  thanks for allowing me a chance to say what I feel and I must say that in my almost 4 years posting on this board, I can't recall a time when I've truly felt slighted and like you, as time has gone on, my tendency is more about helping where and when needed.  My objective in coming here is to stay connected in a way to keep me accountable, much like an AA meeting keeps me remembering that I cannot drink under any and all cir****tances, or I might face consequences that are all too real and the newcomers there are a testament to that fact.  I feel sometimes that food is too readily tempting, as we need to eat in order to live, unlike alcohol, so this support is extremely important to me, because here you all speak the language of what it is I need to know.

Hugs, Laureen

Well said Laureen. I do not post everyday..I do read everyday, but like all I have a very busy life. Sometimes we need to vent, but I often choose not to vent on here. I think its boring to other people and I don't want to seem as if I'm whining. I DO however, very much , appreciate any help when I need it and the support is that..much needed SUPPORT.
We all, everywhere, not just on here, but in all aspects of our lives, need to embrace each other and spread more kindness.
Everyone keep posting cause I know when I don't see your smiling faces, I feel as if I'm missing something very important.
Blessings to all....
Marcy

Once again, I'm totally in the dark... what the he-- happened?
Julia

I've been coming to this board for several months now and LOVE it.  I don't always post because if I'm "down" I don't want to bring that to the board.  If I am bogged down with life "stuff" I have vented a few times on here.  I come here every day and read because personally, I gain encouragement from reading your post and how you uplift each other.  That is helpful to me.  Just thought I'd share so that you're all reminded that more good comes from this board(in my opinion) than negative.  Keep the encouraging/uplifting words coming!!  It helps when you think not.

Cindy