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Posted by serena11 on May 18, 2006, at 19:34:29
I have only just discovered this online treasure and was thinking about how I used to email the Samaritans when I was suicidal. The Samaritans definitely helped and I reread their online page over and over to stay alive. But this is something really different. There is more potential here for accidentally hurting someone or things getting messy, but it's so REAL. I am impressed with every post I have read because it's not scripted, it's real people dealing with real pain, and virtual strangers are reaching out to help carry such burdens. It's a unique place. I wonder what my healing experience would have been like had I found this place. I used to email my counselors at least once daily, sometimes many times, and they were always willing to respond and care. But there were times I was afraid to let them know how suicidal I felt, or how I was struggling with THEM, and this would have been a great way to find others in need. Once I accepted what was wrong with me, I was also eager to see if anyone else was going through the same agony. So this is a special place and I find myself wanting "meet" everyone and hug them. Life is messy but when it's real, there's nothing like it.
Posted by ClearSkies on May 18, 2006, at 20:36:49
In reply to Samaritans/Babble, posted by serena11 on May 18, 2006, at 19:34:29
And I believe that it has helped (much more than hurt) in my recovery process.
What a lovely post!
ClearSkies
Posted by Daisym on May 18, 2006, at 20:50:54
In reply to I agree, it's a special place » serena11, posted by ClearSkies on May 18, 2006, at 20:36:49
Absolutely! (and welcome) At least you found us now. There is no way I would have made it through the last three years without Babble. I bet I would have quit therapy a long time ago. Not all the boards here are as non-conflict oriented as this one but you will find an amazing range of experiences and expertice. This is NOT "just" a bunch of crazies...except me, of course! :)
Daisy(Um..btw...I don't hug. But I like cyber hugs!)
Posted by fairywings on May 18, 2006, at 23:56:57
In reply to Samaritans/Babble, posted by serena11 on May 18, 2006, at 19:34:29
I agree Serena,
I don't even remember how I stumbled onto babble, but it's been such a help and comfort. W/O babble I never would have known it really is okay to say things I was really thinking to my T. I would have kept them all inside, I'm sure. Also, I would never have been as honest with my pdoc about how I feel and what I need.
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Posted by B2chica on May 19, 2006, at 8:55:39
In reply to Samaritans/Babble, posted by serena11 on May 18, 2006, at 19:34:29
i am very glad you too found and appreciate the potential of this site. it is such an amazing resource for me. i just don't know where i'd be without it. the people are so kind and are not judgemental.
i've gained and become a better person having known all of you.
thank you babble folk.
b2c.
Posted by susan47 on May 21, 2006, at 13:34:29
In reply to Re: Samaritans/Babble, posted by B2chica on May 19, 2006, at 8:55:39
I don't know where my life would be, or whether I'd even have one right now, if I hadn't come here. Babble is people trying to communicate, and some understand and some don't, so coming here and being open on Babble also leaves me with a special vulnerability ... and I've learned to be stronger with this vehicle ... something I can use to express, and I've learned not to allow everything and everybody to hurt me. To survive, that's what you have to do ...
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