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On a side note. It is also wonderful to know we all mean so much to you as well. Your mother in law passed away and 30 minutes later you were here telling us about it. You could have been making phone calls. Instead you were here. You know we understand. I know myself I feel honored you feel that way about all of us. A second family of sorts.
I come here to read often, and to try and manage the occasional chaos that breaks out. Estring posted something that was directly occuring in my life. It struck me as odd, so I shared my life.
I have not shared a lot about myself on the boards, but what I have shared I knew others here would understand or at least lend an ear. Believe it or not this has become a second family of sorts for me. I love to come here and here the wit and humor as well as the friendships that have developed. It makes me feel a part of something special. That's why I chose to devote time to this site, while it is sometimes tedious, and I feel like a kindergarten teacher listening to the "did you tell so and so as well" and "I didn't start it".. along with 100 other BS things I hear, I still adore this place and what it stands for, and of course the people that make it all worth while.
This community is so much more than a message board for people that do not fall within the "society norm", it is a place to gain insight, learn about things you had never thought of or were just curious about. It is quickly becomeing the number one place to come and ask away, most of our posters are quick to offer advice or try and find the answers if they know not the answer. While it occasionaly becomes heated, for the most part most all follow the forum guidelines, and understand that what CollarMe tries to offer is a place to be who you are. Unconditionaly. While some cry censorship without understanding the legalities and underlying issues. In order for us to keep providing this place we have to follow rules. So I sometimes want to scream when someone claims censorship.. because without the rules we have in place this place could quickly dissapear. I for one want to see this place grow and become "The spot" for information and like minded individuals willing to share their life expieriences.
Someplace for those like us to call home. I have yet to find another site like this one, so I am very devoted to keeping it here. While I have probably earned the title under my name, it is for good reason.
So many here are kind hearted, even when they do not want you to know it, so they try to be hard assed. I can see through that most of the time and that's why I try to be fair, and see how things unfold.
And then there are my personal pet peeves... lol. I don't like it when others pick on people for their grammar or lack there of. Some of us have a better grasp than others, and do not believe that just because someone cannot spell properly is a reason to ignore them or bash what they have to say. Hell I am probably one of the worst when it comes to forming a sentance in written word. I can speak intelligently, but at times have difficulty conveying it in written form. And the second taking personal jabs at someone just because they annoy you... if you had any ideal how many people annoy me you would all probably fall out. I always try to keep in mind how it would feel to me to be treated like shit, and do my best to be as polite as I possibly can. I sometimes fail, but it is something I work on daily.
I have met a great many wonderful people here, from all over the country. People that I may otherwise never know of, and it is because of this forum.
So, if I have a bitchy day, please remember I am trying hard not to be that way. It happens just as it does in real life for all of us.
I will end this terribly long post now, but before I do. To all of you that have written me about my circumstances and to wish me well. I sincerely apologize that I have not responded. Sometimes it is hard to respond when your heart is breaking. All of your words meant a great deal to me, I am not being rude.. I am just fighting some uphill battles and know not how to respond at times. But every email that was sent I read, and I appreciate all the kind words and well wishes. You are really a great group and I am proud to know each and every one of you. It really does make my day a bit easier when I read words from others that are sincere and kind enough to take the time to write to me. So know, you have made a difference in my life, just by simply being you.
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