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iamspecial · Feb 11, 2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Caretaker Leo

"Feeling like part of a family while here has helped me more than i thought it would b/c of the mess my rl family are. Being here has helped me but i don't say that to the people that have helped me, they think i'm a shut door when they are talking to me b/c of my "auto responce" that i have due to past issues, but the truth is....me walking away and thinking about what they have said to me, i start to take it in and agree that they are right with what they have said and take it on board but i never seem to let them know so i am saying it now".

Special - and you are Special - thanks for writing this! I think many of us have done the same at times. Like you, I also am listening to advice and thoughts from others and then need to process it through my brain. Sometimes it is a short process; sometimes it takes weeks before I suddenly slap myself in the face and say "Oh, now I understand!" I bet lots of us do this.

There have been times when I've left for a time - but then I come back to PC. It is a "family" and I find nothing but caring and wonderful people here. They all definitely fill in for the gaps IRL. Always here - 24/7 - and not judgmental, but also not afraid to offer honest feedback.

Thank you Leo for this comment!! And all the hugs. and for saying i'm special even if i don't agree (but there are too many people who tell me i am so i'm not arguing) I'm not the only one. massive hugs, thank you!!