OH YES! I think it is because there are others who understand where I am at and don't judge. I love this website! Many times it gives me strength!

yes, angoni... That's cuz you know you are around some GREAT people here that are ALWAYS willing to lend an ear, or a shoulder to cry on no MATTER what they are going through... DS'ers are some of the MOST caring, compassionate, understanding, loving, encouraging, inspiring people that we know..... That's why we are all DS ADDICTS LOL

yeah, where's the Internet Addiction community? LOL

If we listen to the spiritual gurus, or even The Beatles, there's no where you can be that isn't where you're meant to be.

We're all here going through the same things, perhaps different phases of it, but we're here because we benefit in some way.

Never before have splitters and splittees been able to find so many others going through the same thing. 5 years ago, I'd have been lost and totally on my own.

cos its cheaper than booze?..

you don't have to get dressed to socialize?...

me too.... just, me too

of course you feel better while you're here - it's because I'm here. duh! :)

We're more interactive and encouraging than TV or your STBX. We don't bark or leave presents in the living room like pets. You can delete us if we make you mad. There's always at least one of us that feels just like you do. :)

LMAO bhamguy...

All very compelling and valid reasons Bham...very good. are you a lawyer?

bhamguy,

you are so right about the pet part. everyday and i too do my round around the house and check for my dog's little presents. i am good if i can account for 2 little packages. :)

Ifind myself logging onto DS when I get ticked off. Ya'll are the first ones I run too. Can you say addicted? DS helped me quit smoking, and it will surely help me through this time in my life.

It's interaction with other people who aren't going to walk away from us or leave us. It's validation that the reactions we're having to what's going on in our lives isn't abnormal. It's feeling connected to another person or other people in times where we feel very much alone.

Yeah, it's easy to get sucked into this place.

It's comforting to be able to socialize (virtually) with people who understand, in whole or part, what you're going through.

Do you remember saying that goes something like this, "you have friends for a season, a reason or a lifetime".

What brought me here was a reason. I suspect that may be the same for others. The reasons are probably similar. Once dealt with, we may in fact choose to move on in life.

I suspect that some lifetime friendships might even come out the DS experience.

Whatever the purpose of the friendship, it doesn't make any less important in our lives. It comes at a time of need.

Almost three months and I am still breathing and have done nothing to be ashamed of. Considering the circumstances, that is an accomplishment.

Thanks DS.

you are EXACTLY right, Tami... YOU have made GREAT accomplishments!~! You are a Strong person... YOU will get through this & be a BETTER person than you are now... Not that you're not a good person now, as I think you are an AWESOME person & a very caring friend... Yes, TY DS!~!