WLS Success-through Powerful Positive Attitudes
Sharing with the Main Board, hope I got it right
A main board topic showed up today - "responding to hurtful remarks" - a member discussed a friend wanting to leave the site because of hurtful comments. I added to the thread these words:
I agree with your posting Herc. I think diverse opinions, experiences and outlooks enrich this site as well.
On those days when someone needs a sense of greater safety when posting (maybe their skin just isn't so thick that day, their mind not ready for exchanging barbs) they might consider joining and posting here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/yvonnegroup/ This is an OH group focused on positive support.
One day after reading an especially intense exchange on the main forum which I would describe as demeaning, acidic and corrosive I thought I would be unable to share without fear of being attacked! It was shortly thereafter the OH group "Weight Loss through Positive Support" showed up on my radar. This group is certainly not as rich because it is not as well populated but there are times when it is just a relief to go to. I have been hesitant to start a discussion topic here but would never hesitate on that site. I still like to read the main forum for the incredible amount of information that can be found and inspiration.
Fellow WLS Success-though Powerful Positive Attitudes members -
I hope no one will take offense that I remarked this group is not as "rich" - I meant that NOT with respect to depth of knowledge, support, friendship, etc. but only with regard to the number and hence variety of people involved. I hope by bringing this group to the forefront on a pertinent thread of the main board to increase the number of positive attitude folks who come here.
Also, apologies for not getting the full title of the group right (missed the Powerful Positive Attitudes" - I couldn't leave my note to check without losing the note -
. I think folks who select the link though will know they found the right place. I feel like I did. I'll get it right next time. 
At least I know no one on this site will jump all over me angrily --recognizing only good intentions!!!
I agree with your posting Herc. I think diverse opinions, experiences and outlooks enrich this site as well.
On those days when someone needs a sense of greater safety when posting (maybe their skin just isn't so thick that day, their mind not ready for exchanging barbs) they might consider joining and posting here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/yvonnegroup/ This is an OH group focused on positive support.
One day after reading an especially intense exchange on the main forum which I would describe as demeaning, acidic and corrosive I thought I would be unable to share without fear of being attacked! It was shortly thereafter the OH group "Weight Loss through Positive Support" showed up on my radar. This group is certainly not as rich because it is not as well populated but there are times when it is just a relief to go to. I have been hesitant to start a discussion topic here but would never hesitate on that site. I still like to read the main forum for the incredible amount of information that can be found and inspiration.
Fellow WLS Success-though Powerful Positive Attitudes members -
I hope no one will take offense that I remarked this group is not as "rich" - I meant that NOT with respect to depth of knowledge, support, friendship, etc. but only with regard to the number and hence variety of people involved. I hope by bringing this group to the forefront on a pertinent thread of the main board to increase the number of positive attitude folks who come here.
Also, apologies for not getting the full title of the group right (missed the Powerful Positive Attitudes" - I couldn't leave my note to check without losing the note -
. I think folks who select the link though will know they found the right place. I feel like I did. I'll get it right next time. At least I know no one on this site will jump all over me angrily --recognizing only good intentions!!!
Oh sweetie, I so understand and if anything I'm just ecstatic that you mentioned our little family. You said the one thing that is MOST important to me...that you can post without even thinking and that's what I wanted. Thank you soooooooo much for telling the main board about us! And not to worry about the title! You put the link and it's all good!
hugs, Y
hugs, Y
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs 
Yvonne McCarthy, CLC. Health & Wellness Coach (full time volunteer). I am happy to help if I can. Visit www.bariatricgirl.com and see the Bariatric Girl blog! Also check out my Facebook Bariatric Girl Page. Photography site www.yvonnemccarthy.com .„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨
I too want to say thanks for your post on the main boards. I often get frustrated and/or feel bad about many of the posts I see. This is a "support" site and many comments seems so critical of others? I don't know, maybe it's just me. But I can say that I'm so excited to join a group that I don't have to worry about posting questions on. There have been times when I have made comments or posts on the mainboard fully expected to be criticized.
I feel so much better being here already! LOL
I feel so much better being here already! LOL
Cindy
mom2katief I am soooooooo glad you're here. The things that go on are difficult for me read and that is why I formed this group. I am so very happy that you found your way here. It makes such a difference knowing that you are in a bully free zone. WOOOO HOOOOOOO!
hugs, Y
hugs, Y
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs Yvonne McCarthy, CLC. Health & Wellness Coach (full time volunteer). I am happy to help if I can. Visit www.bariatricgirl.com and see the Bariatric Girl blog! Also check out my Facebook Bariatric Girl Page. Photography site www.yvonnemccarthy.com .„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨
