Good morning! Well, I'm still fairly new, so I may not be as aware that members are leaving. I do agree with you though...I've only been here for a very short time...and I consider you all extending family! So, no one eles is allowed to leave! Right now, (and its sad to even say) that all the support that I get right now is from this group. Friends have forsaken me, turned me away, talk behind my back (friends that I've knows for no less than 10 years) family don't come around, they don't call, they don't understand, they seem to just don't care. Talk about a lonely life. So...whatever it is...if someones' feelings are hurt or something isn't right... we are all adult enough to work it out. I know, speaking personally, if I didn't have you all...where oh where would I be?

I'm not going away. My soon to be husband went away and thats why I am here. The support here is amazing! I need all of you! xoxo

HUGS AND LOVE TO ALL OF MY FAMILY HERE!
I can say since I have been here this family is a big part of my extended family. I do have a very supportive family on the outside, but this family here only makes it stronger. I love the fact I have some place I can come to at anytime, and I mean anytime of the day or night and find my family here with open arms. Granted we always can not be here and will have to move on someday. It is all part of the healing and growing process. To your question: Why is this happening? My answer would be people just have to move on in order to heal more. They may need to reach out to others in their community. They are the butterfly who fled the cocoon. They are growing in this trying time and want to release to others the expirences, strengths and hopes. If they are leaving for reasons that have to do with what this family responded to then I think they are not ready to hear what is needed to be said. Sometimes we do not like to hear the oppinions that are given to us. On the other hand we as a family can be a little over expressed. Not taking into consideration the needs of the post or the emotions that are coming out through that post. I can say some of the threads in the past that have been posted I feel should have only been posted in the journal section. What can we say. We are all humans and have to take in the fact that we do not always make the right or the best choice. Ex-specially when we are in need. We have to be able to look pass all our faults and move forward. We are all here for one thing and that is the support of our incarcerated loved ones. We are a huge family and supportive one at that. Let's keep that Love & Strength growing....Jen

Hi everyone. I haven't been here for long but i thought i'd give my opinion on the people leaving. I know when i cut off everyone, it usually isn't because i'm doing so great, but because i just need my own time. Its only when i get my head clear that i have the capacity to interact with other people. So i wish everyone happiness and clear-headedness :-D

I know I left at one point, because, I had a problem with someone from this community repeatedly messaging me things I did not appreciate. That person left. Also, I was fairly sure at the time, I was not going to stay with my husband, due to his attitude. His attitude has changed and I am again, the wife of a prisoner...lol
Although, I can't speak for her fully, I know DMV (Fleur de Lis), left because she was just ready to move on and is very busy. No intent to hurt anyone's feelings.
So, that is my story of why I left. I am glad to be back, though. I especially, missed mama...lol This group truly has been an excellent source of support and caring.

I agree that this a wonderful place for support. Everytime I need support or encouragment I come here to open arms. I'm sure one day after James is released I won't be on as often but I would definitley still drop by to say hi every now and again.

What matters is you are here faithfully every day. You are here for you and others. It is sad when someone moves on but maybe it is for other reasons. Just keep doing what you are doing. Susan

I've been here a few months and don't plan to go anywhere. THIS IS THE BEST SUPPORT GROUP IN THE WORLD!!! And I love each and everyone of you for your support and advice. God Bless, Renee'

I'm glad that you people have come into my life for however long. Incarceration is unfortunate and families go through so much because of the system. What the heck brought us to crime (and punishment) in the first place? uggh ... So, with regards to people who move on -- Why ask Why? when there are SOOOO many questions that need answering!

I'm just enjoying you all in my life for today.