Private
A very dear friend of mine is going "private". Their journals will no longer be available to her friends or any one else. Another person has photos in their section that are private. I could tell you the reason the journal is private, but I won't. It was their decision. When I came here everything was out in the open. It needed to be that way so others could offer support, encouragement, and information after reading the journal. A chance to reach out to a friend or fellow traveler. There may be times when one just wants to "vent" for their own sanity and not ask for help or support. I support them in that. But, this is a place of support and care. We care for each other and love each other. But, we can't help each other if we don't know the problems. I guess I've been far TOO open in my time here, but I won't apologize for it. Because of my openness I've I gained a lot of support and knowledge and hopefully have passed some along. I respect people's privacy, but this is a place to let yourself go without fear. If we need to hide from others here, then we need to go elsewhere. But I can tell you now, you won't find a better place to be loved and supported.
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People go private at times and then reopen to just friends or open to all of DS then go private..it is for many reasons.. some are being safe..too many in DS can read private things they may not want known by strangers, some get depressed and shut down temporarily, some do it because they are in the middle of divorce and don\'t want soon to be ex\'s to know their feelings or business. If you go private it can be for a day, a minute, and hour or always..it is your choice. Pictures are not always wanted to be seen by others... anyone could see them if left open..any web surfer. For women especially this is not always a good idea.(safety wise). I close my journals when I think they are old news or my friends have read them..then write new ones.
Sometimes someone writes something that could upset others so I may put it away rather than see friends argue or fight needlessly. I feel if someone is mad at someone they should tell them directly in a private message..journals for all to see are not the place for it..just my opinion.
I understand what you are saying 100% my friend. I do not often seek advice or post issues here, but i keep coming back because of my friends, to offer support and give encouragement to whom ever may need it. I love my friends, and care very much what happens to them in their lives, and am honored that they care enough about me to let me into their lives, even if i am a \"silent partner\" so to speak. I love your posts Mike, i think you\'re a very \"life wise\" person and i treasure your \"musings\". Keep up the great job! As always, lots of hugs and kisses, Deb :o)
mike, I wish I had went private from the beginning. Now people have found my address as well as I have had creepy messages after I poseted pics. Alot of strange folks even in a good place......
blessings Pam