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22-02-2008, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by anthony  but its not about hurting you Evie. | Yes, our comments were in no way directed at you, just trying to insert a funny idea into the mix. I hadn't thought it through that you might take it personally. |
22-02-2008, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by batgirl For example, my thread about nightmares has gone way off topic but it was my own doing really. | Um, went back and read that one. I think that was more my doing than yours... guess I'm a real trouble maker lately. Again, Evie, I'm sorry. |
22-02-2008, 03:04 PM
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You don't have to apologize. I shouldn't even be online. My brother had a close call in Afghanistan, he was nearby where a suicide bomb went off. This has made me ill, and on the same day, I had my feelings hurt in the male influence thread, I felt stupid in there, so now I am super sensitive and taking everything badly.
Last edited by batgirl; 22-02-2008 at 03:06 PM.
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22-02-2008, 07:19 PM
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Evie,
Being sensitive and having your feelings hurt is just part of being human. It happens to ALL of us, there is no need to feel stupid about being human, and having feelings..... |
23-02-2008, 01:31 AM
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Very well said Wendy. Everyone gets their feelings hurt at times, and it is definitely nothing to feel ashamed of Evie. |
23-02-2008, 05:02 AM
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I guess I am too hard on myself. I've been having a lot of anxiety with posting here, the last few weeks or so. I've tried to post anyhow and try to be honest about my thoughts and feelings, but I feel so vulnerable. I post and then get really scared about what other people are going to say back to me. I have no confidence in my opinions about anything. Partially why I continue to post is as exposure so I can gain some confidence or self-esteem. But when I make a mistake or someone disagrees with me or whatever, I take it so badly, I feel like a total idiot. It makes me want to not post at all anymore. I don't know what to do to make it better because I keep getting hurt and it doesn't seem to be getting any better for me. |
23-02-2008, 05:11 AM
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I sincerely apologize Evie for getting silly back there with my "lion cub" comment. I was just trying to be funny. I did not realize that you were serious. I would never do anything on purpose to hurt your feelings.
Cyndi |
23-02-2008, 05:23 AM
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Wow you didn't realize my post was serious? Well I guess that explains it if people thought I was joking. Sorry for being so sensitive. I was being serious though. |
23-02-2008, 08:44 AM
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Hey, Evie,
I thought you were being serious and it was an honest question especially considering the changes the forum has gone through in the last few weeks. I truly understand your insecurity about posting - understand it so much i am very hesitant to post myself. I feel comfortable posting in response to you because I know any answer you give back won't be hurtful even if you disagree for any reason. I don't know if that is helpful or makes sense, but I wanted you to know you are not alone.
Grace |
23-02-2008, 12:19 PM
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Hey Hon
I feel some how a little protective of you because you helped me in trying to understand the mind of my daughter while she was still missing. You helped me so much in gaining insight into her heart. Don't ever think you are an idiot. You are far from it. | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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