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12 Sep 2019 03:57 PM
12 Sep 2019 03:57 PM
Thanks @MDT
I am also unsure about privacy and publicly sharing on the forums and what the full consequences are. Any one can take any thing in any way. Although its anonymous, it is still possible to identify. I hope I dont regret my time here. At the time I have posted, it has seemed essential to me. Lately I begin to feel I should be "grown up" enough now to do without the forums, and that the forums dont need me, they have taken on a vital MH role in online space. At first it felt like breaking new ground in mental health, but if I leave, then meaningful human connections will be broken. I am not ready to do that, so I still show up here. Attachment stuff is huge for me.
Hugs Mate
High Five
or tap on the shoulder whatever works .... or all of the above.
12 Sep 2019 04:00 PM
12 Sep 2019 04:00 PM
12 Sep 2019 05:31 PM
12 Sep 2019 05:42 PM - edited 13 Sep 2019 02:34 AM
12 Sep 2019 05:42 PM - edited 13 Sep 2019 02:34 AM
Thanks ALL
To pretend something is not happening creates uncertainty, illusions and possible establishment of delusions in the poor vulnerable marginalised few.
12 Sep 2019 05:55 PM
12 Sep 2019 05:55 PM
I really hope you are okay @Appleblossom . There are things going on here that I dont understand. So I chose to stay in the background these last couple of days. But at the end of the day, two people I admire and like are being hurt here. @Appleblossom @Former-Member . And there are now others who are getting hurt along the way, especially @Shaz51 . This is now affecting everyone, and I feel sick with concern for each of the main players. I dont know now where I can post or where I can even select the support button, without offending someone. @Former-Member Maybe I should just fade into oblivion until things settle down? I am not good with conflict. 😳
I want you all to know I care for each of you, and dont want to see any of you hurting, as you all plainly are. @Appleblossom @Former-Member @Shaz51 There are no winners in this.
Sherry 💕
12 Sep 2019 06:04 PM
12 Sep 2019 06:04 PM
@Appleblossom Sitting with you and here for you Hon
12 Sep 2019 06:25 PM
12 Sep 2019 06:25 PM
@Former-Member Hi there. Thank you for posting so clearly your concerns about community members. The nuances of on-line communications where often vital cues are missing can sometimes make misunderstandings and conflicts occur more readily. I am so sorry you feel sick with concern and if you or anyone has become distressed please take care and seek support. You are also very welcome to directly contact the SANE forum team for support. And please feel free to step back from the forum if that is the best way of looking after yourself. I am not sure that everyone on the forum if affected or hurting as you suggest but the concern you express for members is much appreciated,
take care
Whitehawk
12 Sep 2019 08:03 PM
12 Sep 2019 08:03 PM
@Appleblossom Lotus flowers grow through the darkest, murky waters, emerging with such beautiful flowers.
13 Sep 2019 06:25 PM
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