Mourning the loss of Brandilynn

So glad to hear she's ok.  Deactivating seems to make it a permanent decision.  Guess we'll all have to stay for the day she surprises us all and comes back to us!

I have gained so much from the books she has recommended.  I am glad I saved the list to my computer.  Hope to see her back.
Kathy

I have talked to Brandilynn, but I did not discuss with her what she is comfortable with me sharing with others. She did deactivate intentionally and I don't think she is planning on coming back for now.

I do really miss her. I do think that it is important that we take the opportunity when ever we can to be as kind and respectful to others as possible. I think it is so easy to offend people without meaning to online, and it's so hard to know how your posts are coming across IRL.

I also feel as if OH folks are my family, especially since many are my friends IRL too (even if they don't live close, I have a phone!) and I plan on sticking around for a long time. I've spent years on the net and have learned how to take what I need and leave the rest, for the most part. Hugs...

 ETA: I did not mean to give the impression that Brandilynn left because she was offended at all.. sorry for the poor context of my message.I was just saying in general that I think a negative vibe makes this a place people don't value as much, IMO, so I try very hard to focus on support and positive vibes.