So This Is What I Get For Being Nice. Very Long, But I Need To Rant & Vent A little

I am very sorry that this happened to you. And I certainly understand financial issues as I have SO many of my own as do many others here.

HOWEVER, I think it is completely inappropriate to post what you did on here. I normally enjoy your posts and you have a lot of knowledge to add to this forum. But many of us already know who you are talking about because of your descriptive post and I just don't see how that served any good purpose. You did a good thing by sending her protein. Good for you. And if you are in need of protein to get you through a short period of time, you could just post that. But there is no need to go on and on discussing what happened between you and her on this board. IMO, it really makes you look just as bad as what you are inferring that she is. My prayers are with you BOTH.

I completely disagree with you. She was taken advantage of and it appears this other woman is taking advantage of others as well.

I think you'd feel differently if you were the one that had been taken advantage of and is now being ignored.

Actually, it has happened to me before...many times.  And once on OH.  I was disappointed, hurt, got angry amd moved on.  It's sad that there are people out there who do take advantage of others.  I don't know if that was this woman's intention or not.  But come on, it's protein.  I would be wiling to send Anni the shipping costs if it would help and BOTH my husband and I are disabled. As far needing more protein, she's not really out anything more than what she was before.  When she originally made the offer, she didn't know that someone else would have protein to send back to her.  So what would she have done if no one had offered?  Protein can be stretched out to make it last.  TRUST ME...I've had to do it.  And there are other ways to get protein in besides two shakes a day.  I'm not trying to be heartless.  Just trying to say that I think there was a better way to handle this than this post.  Again, just my opinion. 

Well Bootsie, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on this one. I respect your opinion and was, sort of, expecting to get this kind of response from somebody, but that's o.k. I got it out and I feel better. I'm sure that those of us that read here often probably do realize who it is, and that's o.k. with me, I just didn't want to yell her user name from the rooftops.
 
As you probably read above, I'm not the only person she's taken advantage of. So, all in all, I believe I did the right thing. I didn't want anyone else to experience what I did. I did not post this to try and get others to send me free protein too. I absolutely appreciate other on OH that want to help though. I'm a big girl (pardon the pun), resourceful, and would get through for the next 10 days. I won't die from not getting my normal amount of protein for 10-12 days. I have been totally prepared to that, since I've resigned to the fact that I will not be getting what was promised.
 
I *know* who you are from the boards too, and I also enjoy your posts, so I am truly sorry that this has changed your, or anyone else's opinion of me. Like, I said before, I agree to disagree and don't think of you or anyone else that I respect, any differently than before, even if they think my post was in bad taste.

I sincerely thank all of you for the outpouring of support. It does make me feel even better about people, in general. I guess, that's why I felt compelled to post this. I have never had any faith in people, my whole life, no trust. I have spent my entire life trusting only my immediate family and animals. Yes, animals. I have created a true and deep connection because of it too. I want to try and have that kind of faith in people. So, I have tried to change in the past few years. I guess, this was just another affirmation, in my opinion. I decided to post this to continue to help others. That was the biggest factor. I didn't want anyone else to be hurt or let down. If people figured out who I was talking about, so be it. It already seems, I'm not the only one. I can't hide out in the shadows any longer and continue to be treated badly and not say anything. It's just not healthy for me.   

Again, I am deeply sorry, for those of you whom I've offended, but I had to do this for me.

Bootssie

Once upon a time there was this person named Cherie

she posted her problems, her issues, her trials and tribulations with cancer, her hubby being away at war, etc.

Finally someone called Bull**** on her

She ended up in PRISON....she was a con-artist, and she used the members of OH badly, to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars.

If that one person hadn't had the courage to stand up and say what her doubts were, then likely this woman would still be scamming money.... probably not here, but someone would be hurt by her. When the police caught up with her she dumped (literally) her baby and physically ran from the police. She had undergarments designed to fake having had a mastectomy

It might not be nice to read about or know about, but it IS appropriate to let on if there is someone who is being inappropriate.

that said, I've promised some iron pills to someone on here, and I have her address, and I haven't sent them on yet, and I feel bad. But she didn't pay anything, and I'm not asking her TO pay anything, and I will send them on. I know I'm not the best example of timely mailing, but I certainly would respond if she sent me a PM and said "what's up with that free stuff you promised me"

Yeah, Ive heard about Cherie and that situation.  I guess I'm in the minority here.  (what else is new?  LOL)  I respect Anni and have followed many of her posts, so I didnt mean to come off sounding like a heartless *****  But I have also read many of the other womans posts and I just dont see her as a person who would have intentionally been someone on here who was trying to take advantage of anyone.  I do think she lacks manners and keeping committments.  But I was more concerned that she might be portayed as someone who preys on taking advanatge of others intentionally.  Especially since the offer was made by Anni originally and this other lady did not make the original request.

There have been a lot of hurtful things going on in the community lately and I guess I'm just worn down by people who won't stop it. 

Anni, I still haz luvs for ya.  Hope you're feeling better from the support you are getting here. 

Having been one of the ones whose heartstrings (but not purse strings) were pulled by Cherie, I understand how hurtful this kind of thing can be.

I don't think I would have posted like Anni, but I respect her individuality. I also think that some things should come to light.

Frankly, with graduation this week, and my own return to work, I don't knwo whio the "bad guy" is here. I can't possibly know the true details, the people involved are the only ones who know those details.

If you like Synthrax matrix Strawberry or CHike Banana.. let me know.. PM me I will send you some Protein Powder..I just need your address.. no cost to you  :) 

Michelle.

Please don't listen to ANY negative comments about your post! I know everybody has an opinion but if they can't support you they shouldn't post anything that doesn't affect them. You were the one who was wronged and it was your rant and that is what friends are for...to listen and support if they can, and I thought you handled it in a very dignified way. The only thing I would say is please don't change your good deeds you are able to provide because there are still good people out there!

 When I was very new a person posted about having a bunch of protein they didn't like and asked if anyone wanted it.  I responded and she sent me a ton of protein.  I asked her for the shipping costs and sent her the payment through Pay Pal.  Then another person wrote me and sent me some powder they didn't like and said they didn't have to pay for shipping.  I really hope I thanked those people enough.  It really saved me, not only financially but helping me try different powders and help get me to the point where I am now, drinking 3 shakes a day.  I mainly use the cheap stuff, Body Fortress, because of finances but it gets the job done.
That said, I have a tub of Strawberry Body Fortress that I haven't been drinking from.  I still like it, I just have been using mainly Vanilla for everything, sometimes chocolate.  If you would like, PM me your address and I'll get it to you.  I have found it is cheaper to put it in zipper bags so it is cheaper to ship and fits in one of those flat rate boxes.  Let me know and I will send it out ASAP.