[lost_lonely]

For anyone who reads my reply to the question of the week, "What do you regret the most?" I need to ask only one thing of you.
Please don't think any different of me, or feel the need to judge me. That was five years ago, and I feel that I've significantly moved on since then. I am no longer the person I was back then, just an angry, immature 14 year old, and would never even consider doing something like that again, not even for a second.
I've changed, and I like to think that I'm a better person now.

Thanks for listening.

[SS8282]

Lost, no judgement here. Everyone make mistakes,do things they regret because we're all human beings. You're a good person (((((((((((((lost))))))))))) take care.

[lost_lonely]

I appreciate that, SS8282. By the way, I really enjoyed talking to you in chat last night. You helped me a lot. I hope you're feeling better, too. Have a good night.

[dexter]

Sorry it took so long for me to reply to this lost...

The past is the past and recognizing our mistakes so that we can improve is the most important thing to our growth as people.

What you did may have been very troublesome but you didn't actually hurt anyone. Probably the most damage was to yourself, because that is a bad way to seek recognition, very unhealthy, but you have recognized that and stopped which is incredibly admirable. Because of that, you have some human knowledge about what drives people that many people just never think about. Don't worry about others who look at you with judgement... they have their minds set by the memories from back then. There are plenty of opportunities and people in the world and you have nothing to feel self-conscious about IMO.

What you describe in fact reminds me of the driving theme of the novel "The Celestine Prophesy"... that people need a sort of energy to survive, and that many get this energy by drawing it from other people: lying and manipulating even sometimes just very subtly and unknowingly. But there is a huge storehouse of this energy available for free in the universe, and once we learn to tap into that we can share it with others rather than drawing it from one another, and one we make that "jump" we realize how much more satisfying and fulfilling that energy is when gathered appropriately.

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--http://www.idexter.com

[SS8282]

I enjoyed our talk too, and I'm glad it helped Most important is that you're ok.

I'm feeling better, emotionally anyway. Right now, my allergies and asthma are really acting up. It's like they say, if it's not one thing, it's another. Hope to talk to you again soon. hugs.

[bptoo]

Lost, I haven't read your reply to John's question, but I won't ever judge you on your past. Just like I would hope you wouldn't judge me on mine. You are the person you are here, now, today. And that's all that really matters. I've read your posts and you've been a very caring and helpful member, and a wonderful part of this family.

I'm glad you're here. That may not mean much, but it's all I got

((((((((((lost_lonely))))))))))
Greg



"Beauty is truth, truth is beauty - that is all you know on earth, and all you need to know"

[lost_lonely]

Thanks for your reply, dexter

I always enjoy reading your responses, they are always so encouraging and knowledgable. Where on earth do you come up with this stuff??????????? WOW!

Please, continue to WOW me with your kind, understanding words in future posts.

Best wishes.

[lost_lonely]

It means a lot. Thanks

[gloria]

Please don't worry .... We all are a little crazy at that age ... I'm glad you got it out of your chest!!!

Hey: When I was in High school I was so mad at a teacher that I went in his car and pee ( ha ha ha )

gab