[Monarch Butterfly]

I'm not use to receiving support from anyone. A lot of abuse growing up, no supports etc. I'm use to people talking down to me or judging.

There is a guy I talk to online, email communication for a couple of years. I haven't met him. We live at least thousand miles apart. Our communication is not every week. Anyways I've been feeling terrible lately like I may break down.i endured something tragic.

He knows some of my background and the way others have treated me. Although I don't tend to focus on that during our emails. When we started communicating he offered a listening ear. I never did use his offer until today.

Today I emailed and said sorry to bother you, I need a listening ear. I'm on the verge of crying.

He responded few hours later..Oh my goodness Monarch! I'm all ears. Send a email if it helps get it out. And as aside,please understand you are not bothering me..

I emailed him. He responded a few hours later with this..

I cannot imagine just how horrible an experience that must have been. It's totally understandable that you are feeling this way . Remember always that you have the strength and courage to heal

I haven't responded to his reply. Does it sound like his reply is supportive or?

[unaluna]

Sounds supportive to me.

How do I word this without sounding unsupportive? I am unsure what you expected? Support does not just mean having answers and recommendations. This statement you posted to me sounds incredibly supportive. I am sorry you don't see it as such.

[Monarch Butterfly]

Originally Posted by justafriend306

How do I word this without sounding unsupportive? I am unsure what you expected? Support does not just mean having answers and recommendations. This statement you posted to me sounds incredibly supportive. I am sorry you don't see it as such.

Sorry I should have clarified my post. I didn't expect a more wordy response from him. It sounds crazy but I've never experienced support from anyone and not use to it. It's like I'm relearning human responses and actions.

Looking at this now with a clearer frame of mind its supportive

As they say, sometimes it is difficult to see the trees through the forest. I am glad that you took time to reconsider what your friend has said.

[Thunder Bow]

He is very supportive and loving, please accept his supportive E Mails.

[Unrigged64072835]

Sounds pretty supportive to me. What a good friend!