I understand exactly what you miss, what you are wishing for. What we had was unique and life changing for so many of us. It came together at a time in all of our lives when we had a great need for support...most of us were in crisis mode..and I think we can take great pride in the fact that we literally provided the support that was needed to get up the next day.

But as the years moved on...so did a lot of us. Our lives changed...a good thing! When I complained to Mango Shade he tried to explain that this was normal...that forums evolve...people change and that's desireable..especially when you are talking about friends who are in the pits.

Pter used to scold me...saying that suicide forums would hopefully be very inactive places.

I still email some of those people and they are happy, but busy living their lives. They are also grateful for the old friendships and the support they received. But why would they want to be around those same people who "remember when"...to relive their awful times. Some of our memories are pretty heartbreaking.

I remember well the first time you wandered into that forum.

And Florida................*grin. the bluest sky...the lovliest birds..more to follow.

and some of us are here.

lol....hsiw,,,now don't go expecting me to say that out loud...sounds like i got sumpin' stuck in my throat.


one thing i have to say...this core group has always been the most welcoming and supportive group to anyone who posts. we are an ever growing family...unfortunatly. but i am so glad we are here.

*grin...well yes some of us still are...however, one of us (that would be me) has her head firmly planted in the sand!

*whisper....the mear thought of similar operating practices between old and new makes me shudder.

waves at Mrs. D.

I was there and it was a horrid time in my life.... Now i' m here, and the friendships i made back then are worth more to me than anybody will
ever know.. The friendships i've made since this place has opened up
are just as precious....
Its neat to see people change and grow in this journey we're all on.
There are several i miss from the "old" place. not only from the sos
forum, but ALOT from the SI forum... odd..... several of us posted
at both places ANYWAY its all about supporting others, and
helping each other get through the rough times. And thats what i've
found here, a wonderful support group.

And I made a lot of great friends, some of whom I've had the pleasure of meeting in person.

The pleasure was ours! How's the knee?