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?

Hi everybody...
I know that life changes and I actually thought of myself as someone who loves change, until now. I am realizing how difficult it really is and how sometimes I want to hold onto what I have for as long as I can. I miss those people who I've lost touch with, and there are some people I've tried my hardest to keep in contact with, but just haven't returned the effort. So... I just can't help feeling helpless sometimes. Of course, you all are here and have been the ones with me through the tough times and I really appreciate it and hope I have been able to do the same to for you all.
I just got a great job opportunity and am struggling to accept all this change. I gave my 2 weeks notice yesterday at the school I work at because of a job interview yesterday. I received a job working with babies exposed to high levels of drugs from their parents and doing research with their mental & physical progress. It will give me free tuition (yay!), benefits, and an annual salary. Until I graduate in the next 2 months, I will be doing training and working part time there. It is so exciting, but I am so sad that I have to leave the school with my kindergardeners I have grown to love...and all the friends I have made that I am afraid of losing touch with. I know as the years go by...the kids will forget me and my friends and I will separate and go our separate ways. Even though I know this is true... I don't want it to happen and wish there was some other way to hold on to it.

Wish....I am so proud of you!! Change is truly hard..no matter our age we just resist it because of the "unknown". You are going to be so good at this new job and it sounds very interesting. I'll bet your dad is proud too. All your hard work is paying off. Please stay in touch. Love always, Alffe

alffe

how's lucy now, wish?

(((HUGS)))