Why PC means as much as my T

rainbow8 · Dec 21, 2010 at 08:45 PM

I was thinking about what WePow said about having PC as a place to be loved (sorry I don't remember exactly, WePow). I think this forum means as much to me as my T means to me because I don't share as much with anyone in RL as I do here. I get the same kind of compassion as I get from T. No one in RL responds the way PCers do to me.

I think it's because we skip the superficiality and get right to the nitty-gritty. We don't even know much about another person like where they live, their family, where they work, how old they are, what nationality they are, etc. It doesn't matter!! All the things that matter in RL don't matter here. It's that way in therapy with our Ts, and here too, but not anywhere else.

It would be really nice if people could be like that in RL too. Give hugs and love whenever asked and whenever needed. To respond when someone is hurting. To give with no strings attached. Ts and PCers do that.

WePow · Dec 21, 2010 at 08:47 PM

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chicken_wing · Dec 21, 2010 at 08:48 PM

I am very new to this forum but I am coming to feel the same way.

I also see myself imitating my T in my relationships by giving validation, encouragement, compliments, etc, which is good since I am usually one of those cold people you refer to.

bpd mess · Dec 21, 2010 at 09:16 PM

I agree. It's taking me a while, but other than with t, this is the safest place i know. I don't get judged here.

zooropa · Dec 21, 2010 at 10:37 PM

this place is a treasure, really. The constant support and encouragement, the lack of drama, it is different than most other internet communities. I am SO GLAD I found PC, and this board specifically, and I'm so glad you all found it too. It would be lonely here with just me. LOL

Dec 21, 2010 at 10:44 PM

Thanks Rainbow. I feel the same way. I feel well loved and accepted here. Its a real nice feeling.

mixedup_emotions · Dec 22, 2010 at 12:06 AM

Thanks for sharing your feelings, Rainbow. I echo those feelings....and in some ways, I get more from PC than my own T. I am less afraid to post what I'm feeling here than when I'm face to face with T. PC helps me build up the courage to face those fears at times, and gives me so much support right when I need it. It's an amazing place - like no other. ((( hugs )))

granite1 · Dec 22, 2010 at 12:08 AM

lots of

sugahorse1 · Dec 22, 2010 at 02:45 AM

I don't know how I'd cope without PC. I kind of mentioned it to my T, and she called it my Group Therapy - I think I like that analogy!

pachyderm · Dec 22, 2010 at 08:52 AM

People who have walked the same path, or a similar one... they are the ones who understand.

Confused_1982 · Dec 22, 2010 at 02:01 PM

I feel the same, Rainbow. I am so grateful to be able to post here- t really does save me at times. It is ok to come and go from here as we please, to be away from the forum and to be welcomed back with open arms, no questions asked. If RL was like this forum maybe we wouldn't all be in T!

rainbow8 · Dec 22, 2010 at 02:35 PM

Thanks, everyone. I agree, confused!

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WePow Elder Member Since Oct 2006 Location: Everywhere and Nowhere Posts: 6,588 17 1,740 hugs given	Dec 21, 2010 at 08:47 PM #2 ((((((((((((((((Rainbow))))))))))))))))))))))))
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chicken_wing Member Member Since Nov 2010 Location: North Posts: 110 13	Dec 21, 2010 at 08:48 PM #3 I am very new to this forum but I am coming to feel the same way. I also see myself imitating my T in my relationships by giving validation, encouragement, compliments, etc, which is good since I am usually one of those cold people you refer to.
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bpd mess Member Member Since Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 292 13	Dec 21, 2010 at 09:16 PM #4 I agree. It's taking me a while, but other than with t, this is the safest place i know. I don't get judged here.
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Anonymous32754 Guest Posts: n/a	Dec 21, 2010 at 10:44 PM #6 Thanks Rainbow. I feel the same way. I feel well loved and accepted here. Its a real nice feeling.
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granite1 running with scissors Member Since Aug 2009 Location: in my head Posts: 15,961 (SuperPoster!) 14 4,685 hugs given	Dec 22, 2010 at 12:08 AM #8 lots of __________________ BEHAVIORS ARE EASY WORDS ARE NOT Dx, HUMAN Rx, no medication for that
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pachyderm Legendary Member Since Jun 2007 Location: Washington DC metro area Posts: 15,865 (SuperPoster!) 17 2,857 hugs given	Dec 22, 2010 at 08:52 AM #10 People who have walked the same path, or a similar one... they are the ones who understand. __________________ Now if thou would'st When all have given him o'er From death to life Thou might'st him yet recover -- Michael Drayton 1562 - 1631
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Confused_1982 Member Member Since Jul 2009 Posts: 193 14	Dec 22, 2010 at 02:01 PM #11 I feel the same, Rainbow. I am so grateful to be able to post here- t really does save me at times. It is ok to come and go from here as we please, to be away from the forum and to be welcomed back with open arms, no questions asked. If RL was like this forum maybe we wouldn't all be in T!
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rainbow8 Legendary Member Since Mar 2009 Location: US Posts: 13,284 (SuperPoster!) 15 9,983 hugs given	Dec 22, 2010 at 02:35 PM #12 Thanks, everyone. I agree, confused!
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