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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 759330" data-attributes="member: 4152"><p>Agree with KT. Yes...the holidays have traditionally been slower. And wonder if what Waitingfora miracle mentioned is extremely pertinent...I simply don't know too much about this topic.</p><p></p><p>I too have been here a very long time. I do think the board was much more active years ago. We had a few people, that surely must have made this their part time job, spending perhaps 3-4 hours daily answering people. There is one person...I think her name was Kris, that was outstanding. She had a lot of wisdom. She passed away some time ago. There were others that were very similar. The previous owner, had a little extra time and it was not uncommon for her to spend an hour or so daily doing the same. Answer questions...offering ideas. There were a handful of these intelligent, kindly and empathetic women who were doing this regularly. This is likely contributed to extra activity.</p><p></p><p>Geez...honestly, I was so lost especially at the beginning of this journey...this board was extraordinarily helpful. Personal experience is often a tremendous help. As well as kindness and empathy.</p><p></p><p>I do wonder if what, if anything, changed all that. I can tell you, it can be a little addicting. I often myself, spent an hour or more almost every day. (This was much more in the past).</p><p></p><p>At some point....I had some personal responsibilities that did not allow for an hour a day. Perhaps more like 15 minutes every few days. I'm doing something like that now. Oddly, it can be almost easier if you work in an office and you are on the computer a lot and you can stop by for 5-10 minutes once or twice a day.</p><p></p><p>I tend to come back, even though our child is now an adult child. I'm grateful to those who helped me. Besides...even though our adult child is better in certain ways...her diagnosis seems to tend to lend itself (let's just say) strange and taxing situations.</p><p></p><p>I can say that it's extremely important to avoid negativity when at all possible. As a side note...perhaps it's due to all that is going on in the world...this has become way too common.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, as we all know, what we face as parent's of children that are "different" in certain ways...this stuff is hard ...often beyond belief...beyond it seems within one's ability to cope. One woman was hard on me and it truly was simply "too much." We only get a "snap shot" of the story. So...that is part of the situation to consider. We can only offer empathy and ideas to consider.</p><p></p><p>I''ll try to come a bit more often. It truly is a vital and special place. I know I've been very grateful. (apologies for typo)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 759330, member: 4152"] Agree with KT. Yes...the holidays have traditionally been slower. And wonder if what Waitingfora miracle mentioned is extremely pertinent...I simply don't know too much about this topic. I too have been here a very long time. I do think the board was much more active years ago. We had a few people, that surely must have made this their part time job, spending perhaps 3-4 hours daily answering people. There is one person...I think her name was Kris, that was outstanding. She had a lot of wisdom. She passed away some time ago. There were others that were very similar. The previous owner, had a little extra time and it was not uncommon for her to spend an hour or so daily doing the same. Answer questions...offering ideas. There were a handful of these intelligent, kindly and empathetic women who were doing this regularly. This is likely contributed to extra activity. Geez...honestly, I was so lost especially at the beginning of this journey...this board was extraordinarily helpful. Personal experience is often a tremendous help. As well as kindness and empathy. I do wonder if what, if anything, changed all that. I can tell you, it can be a little addicting. I often myself, spent an hour or more almost every day. (This was much more in the past). At some point....I had some personal responsibilities that did not allow for an hour a day. Perhaps more like 15 minutes every few days. I'm doing something like that now. Oddly, it can be almost easier if you work in an office and you are on the computer a lot and you can stop by for 5-10 minutes once or twice a day. I tend to come back, even though our child is now an adult child. I'm grateful to those who helped me. Besides...even though our adult child is better in certain ways...her diagnosis seems to tend to lend itself (let's just say) strange and taxing situations. I can say that it's extremely important to avoid negativity when at all possible. As a side note...perhaps it's due to all that is going on in the world...this has become way too common. Anyway, as we all know, what we face as parent's of children that are "different" in certain ways...this stuff is hard ...often beyond belief...beyond it seems within one's ability to cope. One woman was hard on me and it truly was simply "too much." We only get a "snap shot" of the story. So...that is part of the situation to consider. We can only offer empathy and ideas to consider. I''ll try to come a bit more often. It truly is a vital and special place. I know I've been very grateful. (apologies for typo) [/QUOTE]
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