Shame on you Debra B!

It has been 5 days now and Lisa is nowhere to be seen. You should be ashamed of yourself! I don't see you on here posting in support of others. Your hardly ever posting and helping out here, so what gives you the right to post and hurt someone so badly over what? I am normally a very supportive person and HATE controversy, but I think you should take yourself over to Susan Maria's perfect board where noone will ever dare to offend you again!! You can have your opinion, but you know what? You certainly could have said it in a nicer way and not with venom. We need Lisa and if she is gone, you have spoiled a very lovely place with your much unneeded opinion. Wendy

Wendy, Please dont take this the wrong way(dont you hate posts that start out this way ) but I dont think that we should blame Debra, I dont agree with her opinion but she has the right to express them as do we all. I think that we all should be careful to not take offense at things that are said, and that we should all realize that no matter what you do some people are going to take offense. For example, I hope it does not, but this post may offend some. I love Lisa and I have written to her several times since this incident. She will be back she just needs a little time to digest it all. She was really upset that she offended someone. I hope that all feel welcome here on our June board. I think that it is one of the nicest boards there is. This is the first time I have seen any controversy on this board. But I think that we can all get past it. I know that I consider many of you to be friends and I am probably closest to Lisa (we have a lot in common.) But maybe Debra was just having a bad day. Maybe her dog peed on her carpet or maybe she was PMS ing. I would hate for Lisa to not come back because we all love her. But I would also hate for Debra to not feel welcome here also. I am sorry if this offends anyone I just want our June board to remain the welcoming place that I have always felt that it is. Lynn

Lynn, I normally feel the same way you do and I am the first to say I want this to be a good place, but there is a way to say things and life is not a bowl of cherries and humor is a much needed thing in this world! I should probably have stayed out of it, but nobody should mess with our Lisa! I need her support to get through the day sometimes. If we want a good board then it has to be up to us to make it that way. I am not upset at your post I have said the same thing just recently, and I do want us to all get along, but it's Lisa!!!!!!!!!!! I can't stand the thought of someone hurting her feelings and making her leave! Wendy

Dear Wendy, I know I love Lisa also. I just dont want this thing to spiral any further out of control. Lynn

Wow... this is turning bad. I doubt Lisa would want this to go on and on and on like this. She is a caring person. Everyone has a right to their opinion, and I too don't want Lisa to stay away. I also don't post here as much as I like, but love this board none the less. And the reason why I do is everyone is so open, light hearted, and caring. However, as in life, sometimes we offend people without really knowing or meaning to. Sometimes others are just more sensitive than us, and no, shouldn't take everything to heart, but do. In those instances, hopefully everyone can just move on. I don't see how that will happen by continueing to insult each other or saying another person should not be here. I was no offended by what Lisa said, (and I don't dump unfortunately).. nor was I offended by what Debra said..other than thinking she got a bit out of hand. Unfortunately, here, you are almost doing the same thing Debra did, and as sweet as Lisa is, I don't think her answer to this situation would be for everyone to jump Debra. Atleast, that is what I get from what I've seen of her. She is just too nice for that. Take care, and I sure hope we all can just move on and continue to care for one another.

Wendy, Hun I know what you are saying but we have to let this cool down now, I only posted the miss her post because I want us all to support Lisa... Thanks Debra P

you know, this has been a great board since day 1. i love you all for having made this such a safe place to come and share our lives. we have not had ANY controversy at all, ever. while i agree that everyone is entitled to their opinions, lisa has been a very good friend to a lot of us and i am also upset that she has been pushed away. yes, it is her choice, but without the "attack" on her april fool's joke, she would still be here. i don't want anyone to feel they have to leave this board. we come here for support, giving and taking. to share our stories and lives. BUT...i for one have to say that debra should at least be decent enough to apologize. i'm not saying she should apologize for the way the post made her feel, but for the love of god, apologize for making one of our most loved and caring members want to leave! lisa even had the sense to say sorry for offending someone and saying that was not her intention at all. (which mostly all of us already knew!) if debra b can't do that, i honestly wouldn't care if she stays or not. sorry guys, not trying to keep the pot boiling, but this is MY opinion and i guess we all at least get that much. hugs~mary jo

Mary Jo, I kind of felt the same way, but I do feel bad for keeping up the anger. I love Lisa so much and just was so upset over the whole mess, but I am truly sorry to make everyone feel bad. Wendy

There was no harm intended- and personally, Lisa's history on this site states that- she is supportative. I have dumped in this journey-- that is MY fault BECAUSE OF POOR CHOICES THAT I made. We are to love and support here......... not tear each other down. Many of us saw it as a joke and some were offened-- that is their right to be......... but, many know that Lisa is full of love- so, we got a great laugh!! Let's ALL-- learn to be apart of the solution- this little fire has had enough heat. Love u all, Renee'