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What is happening to our community?

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Written by MissJ 14. May 2006 07:42 PM

What has happened to this wonderful community I joined over one year ago so I could be supported and give support?

What has happened to the friendly ethos, and nurturing tone?

What has happened to this place where everyone can express themselves without fear of judgement or retribution?

What has happened to the understanding offered to those suffering so much pain?

What has happened to the reassurance and comfort that EVERYONE used to be able to find here?

I don't want to take sides in this battle that seems to be going on. I don't know the circumstances, and I am not sure if I want to.

The basic point of this community USED to be that:

We are all in the same boat.

We all feel lost and adrift sometimes. We all feel cut off from our lives and family and friends. Sometimes we feel spiteful (not that we should ever feel it is OK to take that out on others), sometimes we feel loving. Sometimes we feel the need to hurt others or ourselves to express the emotional confusion we may be feeling. Sometimes we say dumb things, sometimes we can offer a profound gem that may illuminate the lives of many of our friends here.

I feel genuinely saddened that this community is becoming a place where judgement and hate are allowed to exist.

It just shouldn't be...

Love and light to all
Jo

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Comments from the community:

I totally agree. I have to admit I haven't been on this site as long as otherz but I do remember when I came everyone was so nice and caring. I use to not understand this site.... I use to think about myself too much and got annoyed coz not many people replied to me entries. But I now understand and realise every1 is in the same boat as me. Hurting. Depressed. We have to stick by each other. Unless people are or have experienced depression they can't really help or understand us. We need each otherz help. I for one sometimes when I come on here I just read the entries but don't comment coz I don't know what to write.
Everyone stop this crap and support each other. The last thing any of us need is more grief.
Take care xoxox

Written by mandi, 14. May 2006 08:09 PM

Thanks Jo for your support and welcome.
I only joined last week. I have found some negativity on this site however I have chosen to Ignore that and concentrate on the positive. I like reading other peoples diaries as I can relate to them and if I can comment on them I do. I think ppl need to understand that sometimes when you read a diary you feel for that person, but just dont know what to say. Just being able to write about how I am feeling is great and if I get a comment then thats a bonus.

Regards Lori:)

Written by Lori, 19. May 2006 07:06 PM