Sannah, I realize we do not speak much, but I am on your side.

I am breaking a two week silence on PC to post on this thread. There has been a reason for my silence (which has nothing to do with PC) and I will continue that silence after this post. I just feel very strongly about this issue.

1. Do people not realize there are other therapists on this forum? I will not name anyone, but sometimes even T's are in therapy themselves. They are human, they have issues, they make mistakes in their lives...in other words, they are no different than anyone else. They have professional training on how to help others. If doctors can get sick, therapists can have mental health issues.
2. There are other types of mental health professionals on this forum. I am one of them. I can help others while receiving help from others. Several coworkers call me "the free therapist" because I reach out to help others through my own experiences and I have an uncanny sense of deducing reasons for behavior (as long as I am not close to the person...that seems to cloud my judgment).
3. The whole point of this forum is support. While everyone has the right to an opinion, to agree or disagree, to frankly say whatever they want...every single action, every choice we make has a consequence. Consequences are mostly seen negatively, but they are actually neutral. I define consequence as whatever happens after and directly related to my actions and choices. I can choose to disagree with someone, but state it in a way that does not invalidate the individual I'm disagreeing with.
4. I come here for two reasons (aside of helping/supporting others); support and challenge. I need to be challenged sometimes and I try my darndest to take information that I may not want to hear and consider and apply it. My ultimate goal is to change myself; to be a better person, although I become sidetracked at times.
5. This may be the only point of contention, Sannah. I will remind the folks who are a bit more self-actualized than others of us (I consider you one of them) that many people on this forum have major issues/illnesses. They may be brand new to therapy or have been in therapy for years. There are people of all ilks here. People like me who manipulate and assume the worst of others. Most of the time, I am not aware that I manipulate...it is that ingrained. People may be attacking and they don't even realize it. People are by nature reactionary, but things go along better when people respond.

I'm sorry you feel attacked, Sannah. I hope you find peace about this issue as well.