Virtual online gathering for christmas day here....

[Deleted member 12723]

Between threads, diaries, chat and PMs, there are many many different ways to give and get support. To think that this one single thread is the only place to find or give support is really unnecessary.

I do not recall my saying or thinking anything like that at all. I answered a question and yes there was some confusion. This is not that big of a deal to me. I have used the thread ban options and from now on instead of directly confronting anyone, I will simply use the tools the forum provides.

I did tell a person to make their own thread and she did and good for her. I do not appreciate your interference at this point at all. I understand that you are the boss but do not put words in my mouth that I did not say nor imply. I am wondering if someone reported this now and this is why you took it upon yourself to interfere which I do not appreciate at all. I respectfully withdraw from this conversation. Really?

 

[joeylittle]

@Rain - I meant what I said, when I said “take what’s useful, leave the rest”.

Whether it was intentional or not, the implication was that some kinds of support were ok and others were not, and this thread was to be for a specific way. I’m still not clear on why, or even what it was. Nor can I tell from the outside who was involved in the thing you called a takeover. And I don’t really need to know any of those things - nor am I trying to interfere.

I posted to remind about the thread tools, ask for tolerance, and give my two cents on why there’s no need for a kerfuffle or apologies.

Thank you for accepting the reminder - I’m glad you’re using your thread controls.

Everything else, it’s just my thoughts, and no one has to take them with anything more than a grain of salt. Truly. There’s no need to leave your thread.

If we have a misunderstanding here that needs working out, I encourage you to PM me, so this thread can get back on track.

 

[Deleted member 40995]

I am already breaking down this year feel on the verge of a panic attack just thinking about Christmas :sorry: will be here for sure

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Thank you Rosie. I so wanted you to be here for your support. Things will calm down I promise, I am talking to joeylittle to try to straighten the drama of today out. It will be okay for you and I am sorry that you are having such a rough time right now. I am praying for you to get some relief that you need and for comfort to come to you.:hug::hug::hug:

 

[Deleted member 40995]

Thank you Rosie. I so wanted you to be here for your support. Things will calm down I promise, I am talkin...

Thank you @Rain :hug::hug::hug: this thread is a great place for support so I’m so glad for this so looking forward to having this place to be on Christmas :)

 

[Deleted member 29920]

I will be here as I will be alone this Christmas, I'm choosing to be alone so that I do not have to put up with other people in my life's silly rules etc and so I can be in the comfort of my own place, watch whatever movies I want and generally do as I please :)

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I am so glad to have you here too. You bring so much life with you whereever you go.:hug:

 

[Deleted member 29920]

Thanks @Rain :happy: I'll try to bring life to the thread :inlove::hug:

 

[Deleted member 12723]

@LilLynx I believe you. You have made such a huge difference in my life for the better. :hug::hug::hug:

 

[Deleted member 29920]

And you have made a huge difference in mines too @Rain :hug::hug::hug:

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I respectfully withdraw from this conversation.

To clarify I was leaving the conversation.

There’s no need to leave your thread.

I was not going to leave the thread, you quoted me wrong. Are you okay?

 

[Lionheart]

I don't totally understand what happened with this thread since I have been absent but I wanted to say that Christmas is gonna be difficult for me this year; I lost my father 5 years ago today to lung cancer, lost my mother 8 months ago to COPD and this will be the first Christmas without her.

I am also ill again with some type of upper respiratory ailment. There are no Christmas presents, tree, decorations, and there are many empty seats at the table this year. There is most likely only gonna be myself and my sister this year (and she will sleep most of the day as per her illness).......I struggle with several chronic illnesses and I tend to isolate myself when feeling poorly as well and so I was planning to come here to this site for support and join in the virtual gathering.

I joked about bringing special brownies but my intention was to offer a virtual gift that would help ease anxiety and pain. I guess the thread has taken a more serious turn and I don't know what to expect but I hope it is ok if I show up on Christmas day for a little support and to share a healing hug with others who are in a similar situation.