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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 561631" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>(points up to TM) speak for yourself lil ms "slightly eccentric"........SnORT</p><p></p><p>SERIOUSLY???????? MWM?????? (laughs out loud for the first time in over a week).........I really needed this post. My bumper sticker would probably say something like WEirdos like me unite......party of 1. </p><p></p><p>Everyone here in this family brings something to the table......and like any family.....it's eclectic differences UNITE us. We're like a gigantic mosaic of weirdos, outcasts, hurt people, MOthers who have been put down due to our childrens differences, and the battles of the system, and the constant fights not only with the outside world, but the on going battles we have with our own self-doubts because we surely think more than once a day "Dear GOD am I a good Mother? Am I being a good wife? Could I bet better at BOTH if I did not have to raise a child like this? IF I did something better, faster, greater, sooner, later, would I have been a better Mother or Wife? And that's how we all found each other which if you think of it.......is the biggest irony of ALL ......because in an OUTSIDE world......I doubt most of us would be friends. </p><p></p><p>I think about the socio-economic divide that would play into things.....and the educational level, and sometimes even the racial aspects which some say don't count but for some do......and I think okay if you stuck us ALL in the same town in the places we live with our lifestyles......and our paygrades, and our educations, and our children......would we get along seeing each other face to face????? Like the outside world sees us? </p><p></p><p>Ive often thought the "MAGIC" of the board was it's double blindness. The fact that you can't see me.....And you can't judge me based on HOW I am or WHO I am coupled with the fact that you only know what I share ....leaves you blind to think and react to me only with your heart. And even in that.....There are some that .....well I know I'm not for everyone....and again That's okay. I've often said even in a group of weirdos I'm the wierdo est. But I'm the same across the board as I am in real life. I love ......I care.......I cry......I hurt.....I laugh.......I hope........I dream.......I wish.....and I truly care for every kid and person I've met on this board. Whether that has come across in how I write......or not. It's meaning is not implied.....it's for real. </p><p></p><p>When I don't feel like I belong anywhere else in the world?? I come here....and there have been PLENTY of times I havent' felt like I belonged here too. WOuldn't even be able to count them on both hands.......But it only takes one other person to answer someone in a post and make them feel welcomed, or cared about for the day.......and I care about you TREMENDOUSLY. And in your writing between the lines.....I know that you like so many of us have spent a week hurting......and crying......and processing a tragedy that we can't possibly grasp the senselessness of come here......be brave for each other, and say what we can to comfort each other, while lifting up the one that is hurting the most. IT's what sisters do for each other......and I'm glad youre my sister.....OLDER of course....but still.......sister. And you belong. </p><p></p><p>Hugs & Love </p><p>Star.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 561631, member: 4964"] (points up to TM) speak for yourself lil ms "slightly eccentric"........SnORT SERIOUSLY???????? MWM?????? (laughs out loud for the first time in over a week).........I really needed this post. My bumper sticker would probably say something like WEirdos like me unite......party of 1. Everyone here in this family brings something to the table......and like any family.....it's eclectic differences UNITE us. We're like a gigantic mosaic of weirdos, outcasts, hurt people, MOthers who have been put down due to our childrens differences, and the battles of the system, and the constant fights not only with the outside world, but the on going battles we have with our own self-doubts because we surely think more than once a day "Dear GOD am I a good Mother? Am I being a good wife? Could I bet better at BOTH if I did not have to raise a child like this? IF I did something better, faster, greater, sooner, later, would I have been a better Mother or Wife? And that's how we all found each other which if you think of it.......is the biggest irony of ALL ......because in an OUTSIDE world......I doubt most of us would be friends. I think about the socio-economic divide that would play into things.....and the educational level, and sometimes even the racial aspects which some say don't count but for some do......and I think okay if you stuck us ALL in the same town in the places we live with our lifestyles......and our paygrades, and our educations, and our children......would we get along seeing each other face to face????? Like the outside world sees us? Ive often thought the "MAGIC" of the board was it's double blindness. The fact that you can't see me.....And you can't judge me based on HOW I am or WHO I am coupled with the fact that you only know what I share ....leaves you blind to think and react to me only with your heart. And even in that.....There are some that .....well I know I'm not for everyone....and again That's okay. I've often said even in a group of weirdos I'm the wierdo est. But I'm the same across the board as I am in real life. I love ......I care.......I cry......I hurt.....I laugh.......I hope........I dream.......I wish.....and I truly care for every kid and person I've met on this board. Whether that has come across in how I write......or not. It's meaning is not implied.....it's for real. When I don't feel like I belong anywhere else in the world?? I come here....and there have been PLENTY of times I havent' felt like I belonged here too. WOuldn't even be able to count them on both hands.......But it only takes one other person to answer someone in a post and make them feel welcomed, or cared about for the day.......and I care about you TREMENDOUSLY. And in your writing between the lines.....I know that you like so many of us have spent a week hurting......and crying......and processing a tragedy that we can't possibly grasp the senselessness of come here......be brave for each other, and say what we can to comfort each other, while lifting up the one that is hurting the most. IT's what sisters do for each other......and I'm glad youre my sister.....OLDER of course....but still.......sister. And you belong. Hugs & Love Star. [/QUOTE]
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