Please just LET IT GO..Thanks

cahjah75 said:

Megan
AMEN! I know exactly what messages you are talking about. I don't think anyone meant to be offensive it just got to the point that posts were going back and forth and it started to become very personal. Those who were involved know who they are. I just sat back and kept reading them without comment. Yes, it is time to take a deep breath and remember why we're all here and that this is a place where we go for information, encouragement and yes, sometimes to vent. BUT, not at each other! Wishing all a happy weekend.
{{hugs}} Char

Thanks Megan!
Yes, Amen Megan! And, thank you! We all needed this post!


Sisters in pink forever we are!


Hugs, Leeza

jnl said:

Thanks Megan!
Yes, Amen Megan! And, thank you! We all needed this post!


Sisters in pink forever we are!


Hugs, Leeza

I agree with you Megan and
I agree with you Megan and thanks for saying it the best, just let it go. Sometimes I think the anger that "might" come out on the board is part of the anger that is hidden deep inside someone which may have nothing even to do with the subject. Bc is a difficult journey with many turns and bends in the road. And, I think it is only normal and human to be angry at the fact that we have it and that we have to fight so hard to save our lives. Our minds and bodies are put in overdrive and we are expected by so many to just keep that smile on and say "I'm great". So, at times, if something might light a spark under our rear, we might carry it too far as the anger and the struggle to get as far as we have has not been easy.

Let's all try to remember that, we are all in this together, sisters united in a way that no one else, unless they been on this journey, can possibly understand.

The bond between us can not be broken!

So, have a great weekend!

Love all of you,

Angie

marines911 said:

Not sure if this is for me.
I'm not sure if this post was meant for me, but I usually only use caps for title and I make new posts so that I don't drag out old ones. I apologize for upsetting anyone with my caps and if this was not for me, please disregard.

marines911
It breaks my heart that you felt you needed to appologize to us. With everything you are dealing with, using a few caps would be so appropriate so please, please don't worry. You are in our prayers and my heart aches so much for you, your wife, and your children.

Skeezie said:

Dear Sisters,
I certainly never meant to spark such a horrible thing as what happened when I answered Lighthouse. I am truly horrified by it all. I thought if I quit responding it would stop but it just kept going and going. I would like to apologize to Lighthouse and to everyone. I want to thank those of you who came to my defense.

I did not see the other posts everyone is talking about and I'm glad.

But I am sick at heart to think so many of you are leaving the board because of me. You have been together for so long and this board can be such a salvation. So New Flower please don't leave. I will do the leaving, I have loved you all and you have helped me thru many difficult times. While I won't be posting any longer, I will drop by and lurk occasionally and be praying for you all and hoping to read good news about so many of you with such a difficult journey ahead.

Again, I'm very sorry for all of the upset and pain I have caused so many.

Judy

Dear Skeezie, you do not
Dear Skeezie, you do not have to leave no no no...several of us have said enough but the posts just keep coming. This other post that has everyone so riled up was mine...this is the last time I am going to post about it or explain about it...not that it matters...people just want to keep asking and I guess they are not reading what I am writing...
after the insurance posting, I noticed that a number of us suddenly were getting flagged...no matter what we posted or where...have a good day types of posts were being flagged...i put up a post that said serious problem on the board...well people got on their high horse because I used caps and they were offended...then people decided I was trying to keep the fires going from the insurance post, which I was not, I was simply trying to give folks a head up that there may be an unknown problem causing people to be flagged no matter what...if people remember I simply asked someone to be a little kinder and more compassionate...so why people felt I was starting more trouble is beyond me...so up goes the post fro megan and 40 odd people have since gotten their feathers all afluff over use of caps in a post and saying people are causing trouble when they are in fact trying to get help to solve it...so this mysterious offensive post which was neither was deleted by me since everyone even people who hadn't seen it were so upset...i have explained this before...i will not do it again...
I have thought about leaving and tried to start over, but it really bothers me watching so many jumping in the opinion pool when you yourdelf state you have no clue what it is about...it is in fact about nothing...and as to caps being so offensive then all 40 plus of you should address that to the people who try to cheer you up with jokes, and recipe sharing, etc,,,,and in closing I have to say I am not offended by caps, I am offended by poverty, and homeless families with children, and people going without food, and our sisters going without dx or tx because of insurance problems...that is what I think offensive...and as far as jumping onn the bandwagon it is no better than not voting but having a bowl full of mush to say about what is wrong and what you don't like...i told you before that people would leave....i don't think anyone should have to leave...but if what this board has become is grammar police and gossip sheep, then this board has truly lost it's way...i know you all as beautiful caring people...we all have a right to be here, we all have a right to feel pain or happy, boredom or mad...we don't need to become pompous judgemental individuals...i really am tired of megans post, I am tired of the insurance post, I am tired of people having to explain themselves...this is a free speech country...i am tired of people not feeling welcome anymore, I am tired of people leaving...just stop reaaly enough kaput fini

shy violet said:

Dear Skeezie, you do not
Dear Skeezie, you do not have to leave no no no...several of us have said enough but the posts just keep coming. This other post that has everyone so riled up was mine...this is the last time I am going to post about it or explain about it...not that it matters...people just want to keep asking and I guess they are not reading what I am writing...
after the insurance posting, I noticed that a number of us suddenly were getting flagged...no matter what we posted or where...have a good day types of posts were being flagged...i put up a post that said serious problem on the board...well people got on their high horse because I used caps and they were offended...then people decided I was trying to keep the fires going from the insurance post, which I was not, I was simply trying to give folks a head up that there may be an unknown problem causing people to be flagged no matter what...if people remember I simply asked someone to be a little kinder and more compassionate...so why people felt I was starting more trouble is beyond me...so up goes the post fro megan and 40 odd people have since gotten their feathers all afluff over use of caps in a post and saying people are causing trouble when they are in fact trying to get help to solve it...so this mysterious offensive post which was neither was deleted by me since everyone even people who hadn't seen it were so upset...i have explained this before...i will not do it again...
I have thought about leaving and tried to start over, but it really bothers me watching so many jumping in the opinion pool when you yourdelf state you have no clue what it is about...it is in fact about nothing...and as to caps being so offensive then all 40 plus of you should address that to the people who try to cheer you up with jokes, and recipe sharing, etc,,,,and in closing I have to say I am not offended by caps, I am offended by poverty, and homeless families with children, and people going without food, and our sisters going without dx or tx because of insurance problems...that is what I think offensive...and as far as jumping onn the bandwagon it is no better than not voting but having a bowl full of mush to say about what is wrong and what you don't like...i told you before that people would leave....i don't think anyone should have to leave...but if what this board has become is grammar police and gossip sheep, then this board has truly lost it's way...i know you all as beautiful caring people...we all have a right to be here, we all have a right to feel pain or happy, boredom or mad...we don't need to become pompous judgemental individuals...i really am tired of megans post, I am tired of the insurance post, I am tired of people having to explain themselves...this is a free speech country...i am tired of people not feeling welcome anymore, I am tired of people leaving...just stop reaaly enough kaput fini

I don't see that anyone is
I don't see that anyone is leaving the board. Some may have said that, and, if they do, I am sure they will be back. They may just need a little time away, as so many do for various reasons. I know some leave when the news gets very disheartening as they get scared, or it hurts so much or maybe they just get too busy. I always like it when someone comes on who hasn't been on for a long time and says I am too busy living and just haven't had the time. That is great!

And, don't fault Megan or the others for this post. I think it is great. I saw your post too Violet and thought it was keeping the fire burning too. So, I agreed with Megan, just stop talking about it and let that topic die. She never named you, so, it could have been anyone.

And, she and anyone else has a right to say they don't like caps in every post that someone might put up. They, as I, are entitled to our opinion. We have a few, not lately, but posters that used to type everything in caps and you couldn't even read it, and, eventually people kept asking to please stop tying in caps. Nothing wrong with that.

I think some just need to pull the reins in and stop taking everything so seriously and so to heart.

The original post got out of hand and went beyond talking about just how crappy some insurance companies are. It was never meant for anything else.

So, just chill out and stop trying to defend yourself. It is a free country. Do what you want.

I have been on this board since 2009 and have loved everyone. We have only had a few bad apples, and, they left permanently. I have gotten more information from here than from my doctors, which I truly thank everyone for.

Let's just get along and use the board for what it is intended.

Hello sisters (and Aortus!)
I've been taking a break from the boards again, but a funny thing happened. I opened my email this morning and this site was up. I must have hit a "bookmark" button or something, but I took it as a sign. Anyway, I don't know what the latest controversy is about (someone who writes in all caps? ), but I wanted to wish all my sisters well. I see many familiar names and I'm glad. I am thinking about you all. I remember a few "krfuffles" that have happened over the last few years. Most of us survive them and continue to support each other. Love to all.

Mimi

CypressCynthia said:

How are you doing? I was
How are you doing? I was just thinking of you. Have really missed you, but hope you are out there living it up.

Thanks for thinking of me!
I'm doing really well. With hope, I'll be celebrating 2 years NED next month. I still get anxious sometimes, but my life is good. Simon and I are saving for a country house somewhere near the beautiful Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. I have rural dreams of owning chickens and having a huge garden. I wonder what I'm getting myself into. LOL. Anyway, I hope you're doing well, too. It pains me to hear about recurrences. It's something that's always on my mind, both for myself and my sisters here. It's part of long-term survivorship and pretty crappy, but something you get used to, I guess. Still figuring things out, myself. Love to you all.

Mimi

mimivac said:

Thanks for thinking of me!
I'm doing really well. With hope, I'll be celebrating 2 years NED next month. I still get anxious sometimes, but my life is good. Simon and I are saving for a country house somewhere near the beautiful Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. I have rural dreams of owning chickens and having a huge garden. I wonder what I'm getting myself into. LOL. Anyway, I hope you're doing well, too. It pains me to hear about recurrences. It's something that's always on my mind, both for myself and my sisters here. It's part of long-term survivorship and pretty crappy, but something you get used to, I guess. Still figuring things out, myself. Love to you all.

Mimi

Mimi,
Are you still doing
Mimi,
Are you still doing your film school stuff? If so, tell us about it. A country house seems so lovely. A nice place with chickens and a big garden with lots of healthy fresh food. I think it would be just divine. I think the anxiety is very normal especially as anniversary dates draw near. And because you are so young, the anxiety is probably increased. But I pray that NED is with you year after year after year.
Stef