Posted by Dinah on March 14, 2007, at 9:51:37
In reply to I have been relatively quiet lately, posted by scratchpad on March 14, 2007, at 8:35:49
Certainly you know that I understand completely what you're saying, and it's a very real problem with the role as it has evolved, and no weakness on your part.
I'm sorry it continues to affect your relationship with Babble though. :(
Maybe the best thing is to just dive in and do it anyway, even if you don't really *feel* it in the moment. I think I struggle to keep a relationship with Babble in that way sometimes. And it helps.
I believe in you, and in your relationship with Babblers. I think those relationships will help you re-establish your relationship with the board itself if you force yourself (initially) to be open to the possibility.
And I doubt there are many people at all who aren't fond of Partlycloudy, or Clearskies, or Scratchpad, or that will hold your tenure as deputy against you. I think you could probably use any name you feel comfortable using.
IMO, those women aren't gone. Battered, maybe, and alienated by the experience maybe, but not gone. Nurture them and they will recover. Or at least that's my opinion.
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