[hands gen a tissue] It's an ok thread, to me. It could have gone awry, but hasn't really. I agree mostly that we shouldn't be judging other members, (let the mods do that) but try and be supportive when we can, and yes, remember that many many ppl JUST read posts and threads and are helped, without even joining us!

We each do the best we can, I hope! Our own lives change, our feelings wax and wane, our time each day changes as to when or how long we can come in... weekends are often slow, btw... don't read anything into a lack of written response.

Sometimes, imo, ppl don't post after someone has succinctly worded a great reply (they feel inferior and don't feel they can add anything)... imo everyone can post anyway, giving a "being here for you" type of support.

no one has to leave. Everyone comes here at a particular level of need and capabilities. IMO it's only when, after a period of time when there's never any change or movement or understanding or appreciation (etc etc etc) that members become "frustrated " with that member... and feel a need to SAY something. (It's said in many ways, some not very pleasantly.)

We need to keep on "keeping on" and doing our best. (Though it does hurt when I'm doing my best and others expect more.)