Forum Participation - Time To Take A Break

[Nicolette]

While I will still be on the forum as an Administrator and may comment now and then, after being here for over 3 years now, I need to have a break from the forum from participating as heavily as I used to.

I have given all of myself to this forum for a long time in both trying to understand PTSD and to be a better Carer while supporting other Carers. I now find I come here and find it very draining. I need a break from reading about all the struggles as, as I saw with Anthony, they take their toll on you personally.

If anyone wants to contact me please send a PM so I will receive an email as, at least for the time being, I will mainly only be assisting in administration and editorial aspects.

Thank you and wishing everyone the best.

 

[Iam]

Enjoy your well deserved time Nicolette. Thank you so much for all yo have done and will still be doing. You have been a tremendous help to me. I have and will miss your posts, but understand. Take care and enjoy your family!

 

[James B.]

Best wishes to you Nicolette. Your writing on relationships in the Carer section is some of the best on the subject I've ever read. You could write a book. Take care and good luck with everything.

 

[ISupportHer]

As always Nicolette, thank you for what you do. You, of course, are doing the right thing in recognizing the need to scale back if that is what you need to do for your own health. Absolutely nothing wrong with that at all.

ISH

 

[Jestadud]

Thanks for all the time and effort put in. You'll be missed as we need every voice of reason we can get round here.

Jesta

 

[amethist]

Take care Nicolette, go do your own thing for a while. You have done more than enough to help others, now its your time.

Amethist

 

[Tinyflame]

Dear Nicolette, Thank you for everything and just take care of you/ have a wonderful break and enjoy your time and family. We'll miss you as you take your break but I am glad for your sake you can take some time to just have fun!

I can't find the 'symbol' so I'm sending a hug:
l- :) -l

 

[Deleted member 5760]

Nicolette - it's funny that jesta should use those words because that is ~exactly~ what I think of you in terms of this forum : the voice of reason.

I hope you take this on board as a genuine compliment : there are times when I'm dealing with someone in my life off the forum and I'll just be thinking 'nah, they don't get it. Where is Nicolette? Bring in Nicolette - she'd tell you straight and break it down'. Hehe. I'm sure I'm not the only only one who values your candour and common sense approach that much and has actually thought back to comments and instituted them into their own lives. And that really is, I think, the mark of someone who has truly affected people's lives in a positive way. I can't thank you enough and I wish both you and anthony every happiness and hope you remain well and happy, and in enjoyment of life and health outside the forum.

-Jen

 

[cherryblossom]

Take very good care of yourself Nicolette. You will be missed, but I'm sure the break will do you the world of good.

 

[intothelight]

Nicolette,

Thank you for the time and effort you have put into the forum. Enjoy your break and focus on your life with Anthony. You both deserve the best.

ITL

 

[anni]

I've often wondered how you do it, being here in such an active role as a sort of 24/7 job. I don't actually know how anyone here does it, for the reasons you stated-just tough. Thanks much for all the solid kindness and frequent laughter. It will all be missed, but I do hope you have a peacefull break to enjoy your little family there, and I hope you spoil yourself shamelessly for a good long while!

All the best wishes, and do take care,

Anni

 

[cherryblossom]

and I hope you spoil yourself shamelessly for a good long while!

That's a great plan!