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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 213892" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>Sorry, but when I read your posts I didn't see where you were asking for anything or saying anything specific. I'm one of those who can respond to certain issues because I have had experience with them but I'm really not a touchy-feely type. Heck, the people that I love here (and I truly do love them) are lucky to get a "hug" from me. </p><p> </p><p>This post, to me, is your first post that showed any honest emotion or asked for anything concrete. We're a good group. We care about each other even if we don't always like each other. We'll help in any way we can but we have to know what you need and want from us.</p><p> </p><p>I rarely post any issues with my daughter and, when I have, I usually received few responses. I understand it is my problem because I don't say how much I'm hurting or how confused I am or the like. I come across as pretty strong and pretty sure of myself even when I'm not. So, I don't get the responses many get but it is not the fault of this group. I know that if I ever say I'm in pain and I need support I will get it wholeheartedly and overwhelmingly. However, I also know I have to be the one to say I need it. Few here are mind readers.</p><p> </p><p>You have to do the same. You have to say what you need and want, what is going on. Generalities just don't work. You won't always get the answers you want but that is because of the wealth of experience here. If we think there is a way to handle something better or we know that what you are trying won't work, we'll tell you. Usually as gently as possible but some of us have a sledgehammer (me, sadly) approach. </p><p> </p><p>Like anything else in life, take what you need and leave the rest. If we aren't giving you what you need after you have asked us, we may be the wrong group for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 213892, member: 3626"] Sorry, but when I read your posts I didn't see where you were asking for anything or saying anything specific. I'm one of those who can respond to certain issues because I have had experience with them but I'm really not a touchy-feely type. Heck, the people that I love here (and I truly do love them) are lucky to get a "hug" from me. This post, to me, is your first post that showed any honest emotion or asked for anything concrete. We're a good group. We care about each other even if we don't always like each other. We'll help in any way we can but we have to know what you need and want from us. I rarely post any issues with my daughter and, when I have, I usually received few responses. I understand it is my problem because I don't say how much I'm hurting or how confused I am or the like. I come across as pretty strong and pretty sure of myself even when I'm not. So, I don't get the responses many get but it is not the fault of this group. I know that if I ever say I'm in pain and I need support I will get it wholeheartedly and overwhelmingly. However, I also know I have to be the one to say I need it. Few here are mind readers. You have to do the same. You have to say what you need and want, what is going on. Generalities just don't work. You won't always get the answers you want but that is because of the wealth of experience here. If we think there is a way to handle something better or we know that what you are trying won't work, we'll tell you. Usually as gently as possible but some of us have a sledgehammer (me, sadly) approach. Like anything else in life, take what you need and leave the rest. If we aren't giving you what you need after you have asked us, we may be the wrong group for you. [/QUOTE]
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