Posted by greywolf on April 4, 2007, at 21:52:15
In reply to Re: My concern about this site, posted by flmm on April 4, 2007, at 21:01:59
I have "stepped back" from PB several times. In fact, I just returned to posting after taking a couple of months off.
"Graveyard of suffering" is an awfully strong term that I, personally, do not think characterizes this site fairly. Sure, there are people here who are in pain, but that's hardly surprising given the orientation of the site.
You know what I see when I "step back" and look at Dr. Bob's site? A community where an unusually large number of good-hearted people extend kindness and encouragement to others who may be unhappy, afraid, or even seriously ill. A place where people can "figure things out" when their doctors or therapists don't have the time or inclination to explain it all during the short time allotted.
When I step back and look, I see a Faith board with provocative and interesting exchanges. A Self-Esteem board where there's plenty of encouragement being offered. A Social board where there's an abundance of good humor (and an Administration board where this thread is probably headed ;)
I prefer to think of this as one of the few places where people who are suffering in an unusually private way can go for hope.
Greywolf
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