I start a thread when I have a topic, concern, or issue that I need/want to talk about or share. I feel that it helps me grow and see myself through the eyes of others. Many times what I originally post about myself, turns out to be something totally different from what I expected it to end up as. Does that make sense?

When I write, I may be thinking one thing, but others interpret it as something different. Sometimes this throws me off, but as the thread continues, I can see where many times they were right. I do have issues that I don't like to see in myself. It can sting sometimes when I read a response that is not what I wanted to hear, but truth is the only thing that will help me grow. I don't want to stay 'stuck', so I guess you could say that I post to find support from others who can help me get 'unstuck'.

Do I post to get validation? Sometimes. Do I post to feel that someone out there is listening to me? Certainly. But the bottom line is that I post to 'get things out'. It helps me work through things in my own mind. It also helps for others to get in my mind with me and help me get out of it!

Thanks to all of you who are helping me keep my sanity!