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Sep 01, 2009, 09:37 PM
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Member Since: Aug 2009
Location: Fringes of the bell-shaped curve
Posts: 779
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Originally Posted by Lost71
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   I am so very, very sorry that you are having such a rough time right now, and the thought that my failing you in some way as a friend contributed to your present pain and suffering just breaks my heart. You say that you are willing to forget, but I honestly don't know what happened. I guess I haven't managed to find the original post.
I have never chatted or posted before coming here to PC, so I'm a little slow learning how to keep track of everyone and everything. This new PC family is the most friends (and family) I have ever had in my life, and I have never experienced such a sense of acceptance and belonging; the thought of offending, hurting, or losing any of you is unbearable - the sense of loss and grief, overwhelming. Usually when I cry it's within, the tears never reach the surface; I think this is probably only the second time in 20+ years that I have actually physically cried about anything, and now I can't seem to be able to stop - which is probably a good thing because I have such a hard time letting my emotions out.
I'm not certain of the significance of depressedalaskan's reference to the "Thank You" button, but I use it to acknowledge those who step up and give of themselves despite their own pain in order to respond to the threads, and to acknowledge those who originally start the threads for having the courage to bare their hearts and souls here in reaching out for help and support. If there is an issue about my using it this way, someone please let me know.
If you want my friendship, Lost71, you already have it. I will try my best to learn how to be a better friend to you and everyone else here and learn how to navigate the site better. I sincerely hope that you feel better soon and that whatever damage I may have contributed to is not irreparable. My PJs are packed and ready to go, and I will bring you the softest, fuzziest, huggable teddy bear that I can find - you just say the word.
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"I walked a mile with Pleasure; she chattered all the way, But left me none the wiser for all she had to say. I walked a mile with Sorrow and ne'er a word said she; But oh, the things I learned from her when Sorrow walked with me!"
(Robert Browning Hamilton; "Along The Road")
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