Helloo again:
I applaud GFN on her restraint and maturity in responding to you.
Thankyou Mum. Now you've got me blushing.
I felt kind of juvenile defending my post like that.
You, on the other hand, stated your feelings loud and clear and your right to express them. That is maybe less restraintful (is there such a word?) but probably more honest and healthy and adult-like.
Guest: I don't assume your questions were necessarily unkind but I did feel insulted for Write, reading your post. Maybe my post to Write pushed some button of yours that caused you to think something and then to post back to me? What did you think? How did you feel? No need to answer.
The point is....maybe you didn't mean to come across as you did? And maybe you reacted to my post (a bit like I reacted to yours)?
I posted a positive comment, stating that I saw Write's post as sharing and thanking Write for doing so. I could have been clearer about how I felt reading your post, but I wasn't. I didn't want to directly confront you. I might try harder next time to be more grown up and brave about it.
That's what I've learned. Not to say that I will do better next time. I'm a bit of a slow learner sometimes..especially with my ancient habits/coping skills.
Write: I'm glad this board has helped you through such a tough year and I'm sorry that you had such a hard one and for your difficulty concentrating right now. I'm glad you're here trying to give something back and I appreciate that very much. Hope this coming year is a much better one for you.
GFN
