Logged on this morning to find a thread started by our leader. The more I read, the more insulted I became. Why you ask? Well, let me enlighten you.

Sympathy was his issue. It is also mine! What in the hell is so wrong with giving someone a little sympathy. A little can go a long way in helping someone deal with issues "other" than their PTSD.

We do after all have a section where we can talk about anything we want. The title says we can "Chat-General".

I went through hard times late last year. To know that the people in this forum actually cared about me and the pain I was going through was a huge help to me. I did not feel so terribly alone.

The problems I had were not earth shaking, but they were,just the same, problems. The ability to share a bad day of "Oh, why me" once in a while helps whether Anthony thinks so or not.

To know that someone out there cares, well, it matters. To receive an occassional "I am so sorry to hear this is happening to you" means you are still part of the world!

While this disertation on sympathy from Anthony was not personally meant for me, I feel insulted! Not guilty Not ashamed Not upset Not angry but "Insulted" yes.

The direction his opinion took was a negative one and IMHO unnecessary to be discussed at all. If he has an issue with a particular person who is in a place of seeking extreme sympathy then PM that person and handle it privately.

We are all adults here and SHOULD be able to act and react in an appropriate manner. I don't think showing a little sympathy to someone in pain is inappropriate.

I respect Anthony's right to his opinion, therefore; he should respect mine. Anyone else want to chime in on this?