Friends, i need to write. this is serious stuff i need to discuss.
hi angel friends, i need to do some writing here. i first want to mention, i was emotional last evening, and night. i sent out a message, to friends, to reach out for support, and everyone except 1 friend, was supportive, but 1 friend came after me this morning, and i'm not gonna take that. i am a human being, i have feelings, emotions, and i feel it was ok, for me to seek support, and encouragement from friends.
i know Ds has changed a lot over the past 7 months. many friends, have left, or don't visit much. i know how much that has hurt many friend's hearts. it has mine too. Ds has always been about family, sticking together, and being there for eachother. i know it's been hard, and sometimes we have felt uprooted, due to the new DS, the changes. friends have kept in touch with me, here on the site, through the mail, email, texts/calls. i've always made an extra effort, to be there for everyone, and to be able to share in some times.
i know, through my mom's facebook page, that many friends are on facebook now. that's ok, and i support friends. my mom has connected with friends on there, and sometimes a friend sends a note to me, and it's very nice :) lately, i've been hearing from a lot of friends, about their dislike of DS, and how it's become. i support friends, but i also support Ds. i have a person, who was asking me, to post messages here on DS, asking me to tell their friends, that they are unwell, and unable to visit Ds. i gladly helped that person, posting a message for them, but also was told, that that person posts often on facebook, and friends here, see that person on facebook posting often. now, i feel it made me look bad, that the person asks me to post here, that they are unable to visit ds, to say hi to everyone, but they can go on facebook to post? that's ok if they want to be like that, but i feel it made me look like i wasn't being truthful. last night, i sent a text out to friends, i saw many friends on my mom's facebook page, posting, and i noticed, it's friends who have either forgotten me it seems, and that don't write to me often, but will write to me when they need support. i always support everyone, but i felt very upset, that here i am, giving my all, and all i need sometimes, is a little friendship support, and felt left out, and forgotten by many friends.
last night, i sent a text out, i recieved numerous feedback texts, and support. i was very thankful for that. i felt emotional this morning too, because i miss friends, we all miss friends at times. i get a call from a person, who basically attacks me right away, for the text i sent last night, and was very rude to me. all i was doing, was reaching out to support. this same person, has come to me the same way before, and i was supportive of that person, and yet, when i need support, this person called me a bully. i believe, that is very unfair, and i feel very upset. all i did, was ask for support, during an emotional time, and i get slammed by this person, who seems to have anger issues. i don't want to deal with that anymore. i won't be treated like that, and expected to be there for the person all the time, supporting, and yes they have supported me, but for them, to suddenly just attack me like that, it's awful, and i'm standing up for myself.
i rarely reach out to everyone for support, i rarely do, it's not something i do often, but here i was, asking for support, almost everyone gets my back, and says they're there for me, but 1 person, slams me hard. i won't take that anymore. this person should apologize to me, and not attack me, and also, this person themselves, can come onto DS, and let their friends know, from now on, that they are unwell to post here, but can post a lot on facebook, which is their choice, but i'm not gonna be the errand boy, messenger boy anymore. i've had it with that, and i didn't deserve to be attacked. this same person, come to me in same situation before, upset about friends not writing to them, and i support them, but they come after me, when i needed support. no more, i'm not giving that person my energy, or my spirit, anymore.
i am here for friends, and always will be, and i thank those who have stuck with me, and been here for me, and encourage me. i wear my heart on my sleeve :)i don't feel i need to apologize to that person, because i wrote to them needing support. i would never attack a friend, or anyone, who needs support.
that's who i am,but it seems, this person has changed over the years. i see how it is. i'm gonna continue to be me, writing, helping, and being a loyal friend, who cares.
-never lose hope, i never will :)
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This is simply untrue...:-( :-(
You hurt me very much Chris,
and you twist and turn your truth in different way.
I was always here for you, for 10 years,always supportive and
helpful...You hurt me in such a bad way..and you refuse to apologize to me...:-(
I wish you the Best always.
maria
Hi Chris, You don't have to explain yourself as others don't have to explain themselves, unless of course someone gets hurt. I'm not on DS much myself but since it changed it's original format, which was great, DS really isn't the same. I'm on all the other social media sites so I haven't gone far. Unfortunately, depending on what we do have to deal with, we can change, but that shouldn't stop us remembering those who reach out, happy to give a helping hand. Just be who you are. I believe those people who genuinely care, will still be around for you. You don't have to convince others, what you already know is true, in your heart.
Maria, you attacked me on the phone, because i asked/seeked support. You came to me for support, for same reasons at times *your group* i have a right to reach out for support, from my friends. You have hurt me deeply. i've don't nothing wrong, but be there, even when you were upset at your friends. for not admining your group, when they were unwell. i never called you a bully when you seeked support. we wish you well always. you need to be less angry, and not attack friends who are asking for support.
simply untrue...:-(
I hope my true friends know me..
i always been a good friend to you Maria and family. i'm moving on with my day now, and being there for friends who support me, need me, and give me a chance :)
It's very true that lots of people have moved on to Facebook, because DS isn't the place that it once was. It makes sense that you would miss your friends, and I'm glad that most of the responses to your text were positive ones. Please don't let one negative reaction discourage you from continuing to share and seek support. Your true friends know your kind and caring heart, and that you always have the best of intentions. We love you, Chris!
last night, Love4you2 texted me support at first, i called her to this morning to thank her, and she attacked me for asking for support. she has major anger issues. she doesn't make sense. if she wanted to support me, why she attack me. i aint got no problem with her, why did i deserve that awful treatment? asking for support, doesn't make someone a bully. i would never do that to a friend. i promise my friends i'm here through thick n thin. good n bad times, You can have a rough day, and i won't be upset with you, for asking for support. you have my love, support, my heart, and faithful loyal friend :) i'm moving on well with my day :)
thank you everyone for your comforting support :)
thank you angel friends, i love you all. my family and i are baking today :) we are going on with our plans, and want to share with you all, our adventure :)
big caring sunflower hugs :)
Hi Chris Unsure what to say Sorry you were hurt by a friend on here. It is all a bit confusing Social media is often not a good or friendly place.Sometimes people can be rude and uncaring and do not think before they comment. I am not very active on this site. I really only write to you and one other person. I am also less active on facebook these days as well There are good and bad things about the whole social media thing. Move on with your day focus on your goals and don't worry so much about people on this site or any other social media platform Not worth it take care hugs-Stephanie
thank you angel friends :) we're baking cookies today :)
Hi Chris, I always have been very thankful for all your support. It means a lot to be.Im on Fb more than DS. I have a lot of childhood connections on there. Im on DS less since its became less personal. Photos gone and a few things. I still am here. I try to stop by once or twice a week. You can always pm me to. Enjoy those cookies!!!
Sweet Chris, so sorry that I am not here much , and to read this upsetting journal, just put it behind and move on, arguing helps no one. Wanted to connect after opening my gift but I came down with the cold or flu I really cannot tell, felt very ill all night , and got this cough, been taking my herbal remedies and my homeophatic cough syrup, this morning I feel a little better.
Thank for my gifts I will use the journal to write , love the book, I have so many books, thank you for being so kind and remembering my birthday, we were going to have a lunch tomorrow cooked by daughter husband he loves to cook roast chicken with all the trimming, he was going to bake apples crumbles ,but have postponed to next week, I really don't want to be close to my grandson ,he had it already and viruses are infectious, also daughter is not feeling well with this cold, it is just unfortunate that we got it this week, but there is always time to celebrate. You cheer up and be happy, no sadness, yes the changes here have been bad but we cannot change it, I sent a message to Doug one of the founders and told him how I felt he never contacted me, I guess he is enjoing the money he made the rat.
Give your Mom and all the family my best wishes and happy day to all. I am not here much not just because the system here is too confusing but also I am having problems with my left eye, it is really hard to concentrate with all these photos and colours, I know that many have gone to facebook , I am there too but not for friendship I post things that matter to me, also chat with just one friend which met here and also find difficult to be at ds.
To be honest I no longer have the time, with my health and also not having home help it is a struggle , I am looking for a cleaner, one came but she is not good at all, for the money I paid she did very little, also she has arthritis in her knees, and cannot move well, how ridiculous to came to do cleaning when she is not that well, I will be more careful next time to ask about their fitness.
Now you have a wonderful day, here our nature friends are eating happily, this morning the Robin was all over the garden, so sweet, I have a page on youtube if you want to see the sparrows, will send email, also I have now an iPhone, if you have whats up we can text, would love too, let me know, I miss you, with texing we can message often, loving hugs, lots of love, peace, joy happiness, forever friends**
I know you have been hurt ...deaply ....forgiveness ...alowes you to move forward and leave behind any bad fealings ...that could hold you back ...or afect your spirit ...do it for your self ....weather you ..pick up the friendship again or not .....rember the good ....always rember the good .....I hope you are feeling better today ...I keep you in my prayers ....always ...God bless
Dear Chris:
I wish I were on DS more often than I am. But the groups I belonged to on DS 7 months ago are inactive so only come on DS now and then to read journals and see how DS friends are doing. If you ever do use FB, send me a message and I'll add you and mom. FB is not a supportive place but do enjoy games there, posting political news and just interesting "stuff" that others post.
About your friend. I'm sorry both of you are going thru this upsetting time. Maybe when the dust settles, you can both talk and get back on track. Apologies are very overrated and hold us all back from being friends if we wait for one.
I read your other journal a bit ago, and glad your shopping trips are going great. Keep up the cooking... that's always fun, especially when cooking with others :)
** many hugs to you and your family ***