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Old Mar 13, 2013, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDragon View Post
Open Eyes - I'm not saying that you didn't learn and grow from these experiences. Honestly, I'm not only talking to you there's a whole thread with various responses going on. I was just pointing out that there's a difference between the idea of growing and learning, and then the phenomenon known as post-traumatic growth. I don't get why you're responding each time like I'm specifically selecting you out for criticism. I'm not being disrespectful, if nobody is forcing you to respond. If it's this thread was that much of a challenge and bothered you that much, seriously, you're not obligated to respond, especially when there's already plenty of conversation.
I didn't say you were directly responding to me Dragon (although you have directly responded to me). I am merely pointing out statements that can "trigger" and also pointing out how it can be distubing for some people who are treated like their emotional challenges are "lack of some kind of maturity or growth" and not a challenge due to "mental illness" of somekind. That was the original question.

You are right, no one is forcing me to respond, I am choosing to respond and offer "my point of view'.

If I am "triggered" in someway, it isn't anyones fault really. I am just sharing MPOV.

It is actually nice to have others understand what I am saying. That is what is nice about posting a question like this in a "support" site.