Posted by Dinah on February 25, 2002, at 14:10:48
In reply to Thank you, posted by judy1 on February 25, 2002, at 11:41:11
Judy,
I had the same talk with my therapist today. About whether I can handle even a cyber community or if the cost was greater than the benefits. I think I might be better in my make believe world.But he has convinced me that this is part of the way people interact. I replied "Not me!" of course. But I would miss so many people here. You, kiddo, mouse, krazy kat, mair, isoM, trouble, noa, wendy, willow, m3, and so many others that I can't even begin to name (and I'm sorry if I didn't - I'm rather distressed right now). And so for the present time, at least, I am going to continue to take the chance of interacting. And there are of plenty of people who will keep civility and the feelings of others in mind as they post. It might be best for you to just read the posts of the people you know are "safe" and respond where you feel you can. But my therapist is right. When you take a chance on people you do take a chance of getting hurt. But there are more people here who won't hurt you than who will.
And just to be clear, I am not distressed by the behavior of anyone on the board. I am not complaining about anyone on the board. My distress is totally self induced.
poster:Dinah
thread:3108
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