[SoupDragon]

I was just thinking about some people who I don't see around here anymore and was missing them.

For me this place has been full of ups and downs, have come across some amazing cyber friends, but how do we know when it is time to move on? Does asking the question provide the answer?

[lynn P.]

Yes I miss some members who just stopped posting - I worry something bad happened but also hope they're doing well and don't need the online support. I send PM's to those who disappear and thankful 2 have answered me in the last week. To me online friends are significant to me and not just the typical online friendship. I was thinking about my time here today and came here at a crisis time in my life. I couldn't confide in 1 single person IRL so I came here - it poured out like the Hoover Damn broke lol.

It offered me a place to rant and a tremendous outlet from the daily hell, from my unusual marriage problem. I also have come to the realization that I'm at a stagnant point in my life, so I have to make some changes and venture out. I also realized I love helping others. I've made some great friends - wish I had friends like this IRL. I've finally reached a point where I'm going to finally get a resolution to my problem - its been an arduous journey.

[Rob1210]

I've only just pulled out of the drive

[SoupDragon]

Originally Posted by Rob1210

I've only just pulled out of the drive

lol. That got me thinking that maybe I've taken the wrong turning.

[SoupDragon]

Thanks LynnP, good to hear you have heard from some 'escapees'. This has been an amazing place.

[*freak*]

PC is great. I've been on many support websites and none is as amazing as this one. I do take a break from time to time, but that's more about other things happening in my life rather than not feeling like coming here.

I woudln't know when it's time to move on... Even if you get your life all sorted out you can still come on here and support others. At least that's what I think I'd like to do if I'd get better. PC has given me so much, the least I can do is try and give some of it back

to all

[SoupDragon]

Originally Posted by *freak*

PC is great. I've been on many support websites and none is as amazing as this one. I do take a break from time to time, but that's more about other things happening in my life rather than not feeling like coming here.

I woudln't know when it's time to move on... Even if you get your life all sorted out you can still come on here and support others. At least that's what I think I'd like to do if I'd get better. PC has given me so much, the least I can do is try and give some of it back

to all

Thanks freak - I am not sure where I am at really, not really wanting to post for myself (brain full of Soup ), but also not in a place to feel I can give anything worthwhile to others. Wonder if this is part of the journey too?

[roads]

Originally Posted by SoupDragon

I am not sure where I am at really, not really wanting to post for myself .... but also not in a place to feel I can give anything worthwhile to others. Wonder if this is part of the journey too?

In spite of the interactive models of the "New" education, Disney World, and even asvertizing, it is still quite acceptable for a person to simple "be," Soup. We do not have to be reacting or responding. We can ... Be. Observe.

Yes, IMO it is part of the journey.

Maybe, if we still took those wonderful, long, transcontinental train journeys where for hours or even days we permitted ourselves to simply watch as this glorious world rolled by, allowing ourselves the grace of simply being wouldn't seem so strange.

Technology has given us a sense of life moving faster. I think we're just watching it faster. If you watch slower, I don't think anything horrible will happen.

Roadie

[*freak*]

Originally Posted by SoupDragon

Thanks freak - I am not sure where I am at really, not really wanting to post for myself (brain full of Soup ), but also not in a place to feel I can give anything worthwhile to others. Wonder if this is part of the journey too?

That's fine, you shouldn't feel obligated to post or something... Where would be the fun in that?
Just do what feels right: you can take a break from PC, you can just lurk (read but not write) or read what interests you and reply only when you have something really relevant to say It's all about what you feel like doing, no worries / guilt necessary. So yeah, I believe it is all part of the journey.

Best wishes

[Nicks_Nose]

I have been with PC for 5 years. but recently, I had to drop all online communications due to a privacy breach. I left it for about a month and snuck back in as Nicks Nose. There have been a wonderful supportive group. I have seen people come and drift out. Life took turns and I miss some who are gone now. However the people on PC have helped me vent when I needed to, assured me I was not a failure, during four months of unemployment,and I have learned that others manage more difficult health issues than I do and that humbles me. It has taught me to look beyond myself and listen to others around me. It helps me feel normal and not so insignificant. When the world seems to be more corporate and inhumane, I connect with PC and realize how many others long for human connection. Many users are quite brilliant, artistic, talented, and wise. I feel I am on the healing end of a bad cycle in life, and these people pulled me through. Thank you PC members.