My apologies, will you stop now...

I just wanted to say that I am sorry that I posted what I did to Brooke, I just wanted to show her support. I'm sorry that it offend some. I have deleted the post and ask that you please stop with all the mean and nasty PM's.

Wow Im sorry you are getting  mean emails I read the posts and I dont recall seeing any mean post to Brooke I must be really loosing my mind. I just dont understand why there is so much back stabbing here on the board it is to be a SUPPORT place for everyone so please lets be adults here and not get ugly with anyone lets deal with things like adults.

AMEN SISTER.  SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT.  That is the name of the damn game. 

Wow! I can not believe that you received horrible pm's about the post. Well maybe I can! As I have also been on the receiving end of a few of those nasty pm's myself. But I read that post right after you made it and I found NOTHING offensive in it and absolutely no reason for you to be treated the way you are.

As Melinda has said... This is supposed to be a board of support but has definitely not been that as much as it should be more recently. It has honestly become a place where one mus****ch their words and wear kit gloves as to not say something that some one else may or may not like or agree with. I hope you do not let the actions or words of a few on this board stop you from coming around. Hugs to you!


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I read you response and did not see anything wrong. But with that put aside please do not leave this board because of a few. If Brooke had a problem than that was between you and her not everyone on the board I am sure if she had a problem she would let you know. If you are still getting the pm's you can let the oh board know and they can take care of it. Looking forward to seeing you post more often.

I also have been on and off all day and did not see it. if Brooke didn't take exception, let it go and move on. No need for apologies....and KIDS, we are here to support each other, not to judge, let'
s think happy thoughts for both Brooke and Vix. We are thankful we have such a place to "visit" right? Vix and B rooke, you are always welcome to PM me or my partner Jackie Thodos, if you need some help or need to vent. We are always here for you and know you (like all of our Virginia sisters and brothers) would be here for us.

I am sorry you are receiving negative PMs.  I am not sure where they are coming from, but know that this Board is here for support, and we welcome new members with open arms. 

Thanks guys for the kind words. I will not let the actions of a few cause me to not post anymore. I took the reply down just so that it didn't offend but I will not stop support all of you here, just as you are doing for me. I know that sometimes there are people that are hurting so badly that they need to strike out, and I am OK with that, I am strong and I can handle it. I worked many many many years a mental health social work and have nastier things said and done to me. We are all strong courageous people and I applaud everyone of us. I am ever thankful to find such a great collection of supportive people. You all ROCK

I can't remember exactly what you wrote...but I remember reading it!  I don't recall it saying anything rude, nasty or hurtful at all.  Sorry you are/were getting bashed for it.  I am not one to watch what I say or wear kid gloves...I speak my mind and if you don't agree then that is fine with me!  We are all entitled to our opinions no matter what.  I do find some things posted on here are a bit extreme and I do not agree with posting so much personal info about others in your family unless they are aware of it and agree to it.  I post some about my kids but not a bunch and my hubby has an account on here and knows everything that I post.  Heck...he hangs out with a lot of the members on here at their houses, our house, public venues, etc. 

Please continue to speak your mind and do not let actions of a few dictate your life or your posts.  We have a lot to offer to others...but a lot to learn from others as well.  Your opinions and experiences are invaluable to us all.

I don't remember what your response to Brooke said, but don't think i read anything that I felt was offensive or said with malice.

Honestly, what REALLY ****** me off is that someone/someone(s) wrote something to you in judgement enough for you to delete a post.  NEVER feel like you have to delete a post.  I'm a big advocate of "owning your words".  If you meant what you said, there would be no reason, or anything someone would say that would necessitate deletion.  I'm not being critical of your choice, just saying.  I'm upset that whatever was said to you was enough for you to feel you had to do that.

Please don't let it keep you from being an active member of this board and taking the good with the bad.