For those who struggle: You are Welcome

Thank you Nik!

I had a conversation with a coworker today about why I had surgery. I told her that after watching my grandmother and my mother have such diminished quality of life due to morbid obesity, I was going to do everything I could to change my future. I said, "I decided I wasn't going to go down without a fight."

So for everyone who posts about your struggles, don't go down without a fight! None of us are on this journey with no bumps in the road. We all have struggles, large and small. When you post about them, we know we aren't alone.

Thank you!!

(((HUG)))

 

You're so sweet, Nik! I wish everyone on here would be as welcoming and non-judgmental as you are. Unfortunately I learned my lesson this week when I posted about a struggle I was having and some people were outright nasty. There's a difference between telling someone your opinion with tact and just being a jerk. Because so many people were the latter,  I probably won't post directly on the forum again but will just email my friends. Who needs that garbage from a forum that is supposed to be supportive?

I saw that - you posted on the Main Board which isn't nearly as warm and fuzzy as it is here!

I do think if you put yourself out there, particularly on the MB, you need to make sure you have your big girl panties on - that Board can be pretty fierce and you will get opinions that may be NOT what you want to hear ...

I didn't realize it was on the general forum instead of the warm and fuzzy one! Ooops.  Needless to say I learned my lesson! I'm chalking it up to a learning experience. Plus things worked out fine when I was able to talk to my boyfriend. I should have just said nothing and waited for life to happen. It's all good! Thanks for your reply.

Glad it all turned out well

 Please don't compare us to the Mainboard. That is a different animal.

I really love this place. It seems to me that it is a great place of comfort when it comes to struggles with weight, but also a great place of comfort when I am having any health struggles. I was on here a LOT when I had to be bed-ridden the five weeks following my ****ygectomy, and now that I have some mysterious neurological issue going on, I'm back some more.

It is hard though, for me, knowing how imperfect I am at this stuff. I feel like I should be better at it than I am.

But I do know for a fact, that I'm a lot better at keeping on track when I visit here regularly.

Thank you. :)

First, I want to say that "I love you"!  No, I don't know you personally, however, your genuine, kind spirit shines through your posts.  And I love what you post.  So, if I did
know you, I'm sure I would love you!

Then, may I say "keep up the good words"!  We ALL need encouragement because
as humans, we fear hurt, rejection and failure.  You open the door for
our "second chance".

Finally, I'd like to say "thank you" for addressing and including ALL who may travel
through the OH site.  Whether a veteran or a newbie, we are each on a personal
journey - high road or low road, it's basically the same path.  Acceptance by others
is a very simple action that is sometimes over-looked - whether intentionally or
unintentionally.  Non-acceptance has often been in our past because of the fat issue. 

It's wonderful to be able to be included without fear of recourse or judgment.
~Vicki