i am leaving

HI everyone I have come to a sad decision today..and maybe i just need to vent a little..i dont know.. First off, Let me say I love this VA board and the people who are on it have always been supportive of me. I have no problems with any of you and i care about you all alot even though i havent met alot of you in person. Some i have and i can say you are awesome and the support here is great! However, due to some things that have been said to me this morning, i feel discriminated against and feel the need to move on and find somewhere else to go. ARe my feelings hurt? YES, i didn't think someone could be discriminated against and feel this bad and hurt by someone i have never met. However, words do hurt and stick with me no matter what. Even though it is none of you here on the board i feel like just being a member of OH is not where i need to be any longer. I had wls to feel better physically and emotionally and now i feel like crap because ONE individual seen fit to discriminate against me because i am disabled and on medicaid and "she has to work for a living to support me" ... Why do i need to leave this site? I don't know..maybe its a rash feeling because i am hurt..maybe i just need to stay out of the area where this person is...maybe i just need..i dont know..but right now im hurt! If i get flamed for this...then flame away..because i cannot get anymore hurt than i already am! Good luck to everyone I love you all alot JudyB

Oh Judy it hurts me that you are going through this. I sure hope that is wasn't someone on the VA board who was so horribly mean & rude to you. If it wasn't someone on this board please consider staying with us and avoid the area where that person is. We love you and you provide such great things to everyone here and we sure would hate to lose you. Some people just dwell on the money aspect of our taxes and how they help support so many people, they don't really see the struggles those people go through and they don't understand why they need the support. I work with people with disabilities so I get to see the bigger picture. Don't be ashamed of your cir****tances and who you are. You are a beautiful, wonderful person and deserve every good thing that you are blessed with. I wonder if jealousy played into the statements that were made to you because that person isn't able to get the plastics that they want. It is a shame that people have to be so hurtful. I hope that we don't lose you but I understand that you have to do what is best for you. I wish you the best. Courtney

Court Thank you so much for all the kindness you show me. And you are right, some people dwell on the money and don't think about the individual. I chalk it up to ignorance!! Thanks for your support and kind words. They mean alot to me. It also is great to know that you understand working with people who have disabilities. Hugs JudyB

Sorry to hear all this, Judy. I have been VERY busy lately and not around the website much at all. To that person: what goes around comes around. I will miss your posts from SW VA. Godspeed and Godbless. Lois

Lois You are right, what goes around comes around and you don't have to miss my posts ..I am staying!!!!! hugs JudyB

AWWWWW Judy, Don't go. I see you on the board all the time. I might not post that often but I know you are there. I don't know if this person is on this board or not. But please don't let this person dictate your life. This person doesn't know you, don't know nothing about you so just take it with a grain of salt. I know they hurt you but don't let them get to you. We need you here. Stay strong, we are here for you. If you need to vent then vent we are here to listen not judge. Mo

HI MO I decided not to let this person dictate my life. I am stronger than that..thank you for your support and encouragement! Hugs JudyB

Oh Judy, I am so sad you have no idea. When one of us hurts, I hurt too. I hope you change your mind and stay with us on this board. If not please keep in touch with me. My email is [email protected] much love, Jen

Hi Jen I did change my mind and I will keep in touch with you!! Thank you so much for your support Hugs JudyB

Hi I don't know you but PLEASE don't let ANYONE do this to you..I certainally hope this person does not need help from anyone in the future because if she does then she will know how it feels. I need surgery and can not afford insurance I am trying everything I know to get help. Please don't give up.......You are starting a new life enjoy it and don't let anyone ruin it for you....Keep the faith..Jodi Bridges in Virginia