[hey_hey]

Hi Ian,

I knew it, I knew you would get to this wonderful point where your heart tells you more of the beautiful side of this world and its people. I'm so glad to see you are getting happier, cause you really sound different than you used to. Hey, nobody is going to laugh at nobody here, we are all learning, who always know all the answers? If you say anything you think would sound not good or right enough, it's because you are still so young, much younger than most of the folks here. We all came from your age, and we might have been even less mature than you are at this age. The important part is that you are learning, and I strongly feel your desire of trying to make it of your life. Long way to go... long way to go....... But don't be afraid, every falling is for a good (you may not know at the point, but it always turn out this way later). Will you give us some trust, and just be yourself, always, and let us help you? And I know the more you wonder about life and yourself, the more you learn, the higher you go.... and if you give the trust and more love to the people here, your heart will lead to contribute, as long as it's from your heart, it is the most precious, it's gold.........

Stay strong, we all love you, I MEAN IT......

(((((((((Ian)))))))))))

Best,
Toni

[i] What our mind can conceive and believe, it will achieve.

[Peanut61]

I think you've made your points very well, and very clearly, Ian = Well done! I thought that a reply that you gave to a new young man on the board was excellent. Just talk from your heart, and you will continue to do very well. I was so very happy to see you replying to posts = you really do have so very much to offer and contribute. Most respectfully, and with fondness, Peanut

<font color=blue>HI FROM PEANUT </font color=blue>

[heidu]

Ian,
I totally agree with Peanut. When I read that post to the other young guy I was so glad. You reached out to another and I know it may have been hard for you.
As for worrying about sounding stupid when you are posting....quite the opposite. I think you express yourself really well and now that some of that expression has turned away from only being angry I think you may have some really good things to say.
Alot of us are older than you and some of us have kids (I don't) but that just gives us more experience at dealing with life and that may be able to help you alot.
I see in you now someone that wants help and wants to change his life. Stay here with us and keep sharing of yourself. You will find the more you do it here in a safe caring environment the easier it will get and maybe, just maybe it will spill over into your life outside these forums.

I also want to add that I know I was very hard on you in a previous post, I know you know which one. I was just hoping if sweet caring couldn't get thru to you then maybe a good swift kick in the butt would. I apologize if I hurt you. I am glad you are still here and I hope I can be of some help to you in the future.
Heidu

"Rabbit's clever," said Pooh thoughtfully.
"Yes," said Piglet, "Rabbit's clever."
"And he has a Brain."
"Yes," said Piglet, "Rabbit has a Brain."
There was a long silence.
"I suppose," said Pooh, "that that's why he never understands anything."

[heidu]

Great then....it's onwards and upwards for us.
You know you don't think much of yourself but I will tell you this. It takes a big person, a really decent person to apologize like you did to everyone here and even more to accept an apology like you have.
I am looking forward to getting to know you Ferfa. I think there is alot of good in you that you aren't able to express just yet and alot you don't even know you have in you.
Heidu

"Rabbit's clever," said Pooh thoughtfully.
"Yes," said Piglet, "Rabbit's clever."
"And he has a Brain."
"Yes," said Piglet, "Rabbit has a Brain."
There was a long silence.
"I suppose," said Pooh, "that that's why he never understands anything."

[mj14]

Ian, I have to echo what some other people here have said...when I saw that you had replied to some of the posts here, I gave a little internal cheer. And your responses have been very heartfelt and supportive, I think. I can't possibly imagine anyone laughing at you about them.

One thing you may find, too, is that the more you share, and the more you support others, the more support you get in return.

Anyway, I am so proud of you for taking this step...it was a big one and shows that what a lot of us here were saying all along is right...you are a very special person! : )

*hugs*
mj

{{{{{{{{{{Ian}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

I think you are doing so much better - the more you reach out to others, the more you will receive in return. I think you are very sweet and caring..........I look forward to talking to you more and reading your posts.

Never worry about being laughed at here - we all figure out each other as we get to know one another......that takes time. But you are certainly worth it.

Mary Alice

[heatherm]

{{{{{{{{Ian}}}}}}}}}

Wow - now this is wonderful I am very proud of you...it takes a lot of courage for you to come here and you have the strength you need inside. You have lots of support here and we will help you as much as you are helping us too.


Heather

[Rapunzel]

Ian, I am so proud of you!!! You have been answering people and doing great, and you sound so much better. I like your new signature line too.

None of us understand everyone's posts. We answer the ones where we feel like we have something to offer. And you can't really fix people's problems anyway, but it helps just to know that someone relates to it, and to be accepted and understood.

I'm glad that you have decided to stay.

Wendy

<font color=blue>Life is filled with tragedy; if you let it overwhelm you, you cannot enjoy life's innocent pleasures. -Robert Heinlein</font color=blue>