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DF - I'm sorry things are so rough and the forum is so triggering right now. Take all the time you need. I hope you're able to come back and update us how things are going when you're in a better place, because you'll be missed, but I will totally understand if not. (((((DF)))))
Just so you know, and because it is helpful when T says these things to me, even when they're hard to believe...I have never (not even one single instance) felt any disgust, hatred or fed-upness toward you. I wouldn't say something bluntly like that if it weren't true!
Just so you know, and because it is helpful when T says these things to me, even when they're hard to believe...I have never (not even one single instance) felt any disgust, hatred or fed-upness toward you. I wouldn't say something bluntly like that if it weren't true!
DF,
I'm sorry to hear you won't be around, but am very glad to see you taking care of yourself and trying to give yourself what you need. Thank you so much for letting us know, as it worrying when someone just disappears. You'll be very missed while you're gone, but take whatever time you need. I'll look forward to you once again being able to post.
And I know you didn't ask, but I want you to know that you have never offended or hurt me in any way with your posts, and far from thinking you are a complete asshole, I have an immense respect for your insight, compassion and humor.
AG
I'm sorry to hear you won't be around, but am very glad to see you taking care of yourself and trying to give yourself what you need. Thank you so much for letting us know, as it worrying when someone just disappears. You'll be very missed while you're gone, but take whatever time you need. I'll look forward to you once again being able to post.
And I know you didn't ask, but I want you to know that you have never offended or hurt me in any way with your posts, and far from thinking you are a complete asshole, I have an immense respect for your insight, compassion and humor.
AG
DF... I'm sorry you are feeling so upset lately. I know what it's like to struggle like that and I hope for you it passes quickly and you are feeling better about things and about yourself very soon. Take as much time as you need to take care of yourself. We will be waiting when you can return to us and look forward to that day.
I just wanted to add here that I have always enjoyed your posts and appreciated your responses to any of my threads. I felt your input was very helpful and supportive of me and I will miss you while you are gone. I also VERY MUCH appreciated the info you provided to me for a family member who was struggling with an ED. You are a very generous, kind person. Take care of you.
Hugs
TN
I just wanted to add here that I have always enjoyed your posts and appreciated your responses to any of my threads. I felt your input was very helpful and supportive of me and I will miss you while you are gone. I also VERY MUCH appreciated the info you provided to me for a family member who was struggling with an ED. You are a very generous, kind person. Take care of you.
Hugs
TN
(((DF))) I understand, but will miss you. I've been pulling back myself so I know the feeling. I will be thinking of you and hope things get better soon. For what it's worth, I've never thought you were anything less than super supportive and sweet.
(((((DF)))))
Haven't been around very much lately myself, so I don't know what is up with everyone, but I just wanted to say that I will miss you very much- but do what you need to do for as long or short as you need- and for the record you are a total sweetheart.
Love,
BB
Haven't been around very much lately myself, so I don't know what is up with everyone, but I just wanted to say that I will miss you very much- but do what you need to do for as long or short as you need- and for the record you are a total sweetheart.
Love,
BB
((((DF))))
Same for me, DF. I never find anything you say offensive or offputting. Intelligent, yes. Insightful, yes. Knowledgeable, yes. Funny, yes. But you know that I know that sometimes any one of us just needs to take a break. And I think you might be onto something with the comment you made as you get deeper into your trauma processing, sometimes you just have to shut down and just let in the bare minimum so as not to get further hurt or confused. When they've stripped down the psyche and the defenses are gone and all is left is the sensitivity and hurts, it can be really hard, IMO, to remain open and available.
Glad you are taking care of yourself. Know that you are loved.
Love,
Liese
Same for me, DF. I never find anything you say offensive or offputting. Intelligent, yes. Insightful, yes. Knowledgeable, yes. Funny, yes. But you know that I know that sometimes any one of us just needs to take a break. And I think you might be onto something with the comment you made as you get deeper into your trauma processing, sometimes you just have to shut down and just let in the bare minimum so as not to get further hurt or confused. When they've stripped down the psyche and the defenses are gone and all is left is the sensitivity and hurts, it can be really hard, IMO, to remain open and available.
Glad you are taking care of yourself. Know that you are loved.
Love,
Liese
DF,
I also felt the same way about when I posted about the taking a break thread. I wasn't completely sure of my motivation. But personally, I am glad when people do regardless of their motivation because I would have worried about you or whoever it is that just disappears. So, thanks for taking care of me. LOL!!!
Love again,
Liese
I also felt the same way about when I posted about the taking a break thread. I wasn't completely sure of my motivation. But personally, I am glad when people do regardless of their motivation because I would have worried about you or whoever it is that just disappears. So, thanks for taking care of me. LOL!!!
Love again,
Liese
oh DF...you always seem kind, compassionate and full of insight...and you so often make me laugh with your wicked sense of humour 
sorry all...first post...long time lurker...think you are all lovely...and DF's other thread got me thinking about diving in. Come back soon....((((DF)))
sorry all...first post...long time lurker...think you are all lovely...and DF's other thread got me thinking about diving in. Come back soon....((((DF)))
Welcome Faith...(can I call you that? I can't seem to bring myself to call anyone Faithless... 
It just feels too mean of me! ) It's nice to meet you...I hope you don't mind being renamed by me!)
It just feels too mean of me! ) It's nice to meet you...I hope you don't mind being renamed by me!)
((((((((DF))))))),
You will be sorely missed here but I do understand the need to take a break at times. I too have a tendency to slink away and as you say, lick my wounds and get myself back into a better place.
I have always enjoyed all your post, your humor and your support. Come back when you can or when you are ready.
You will be sorely missed here but I do understand the need to take a break at times. I too have a tendency to slink away and as you say, lick my wounds and get myself back into a better place.
I have always enjoyed all your post, your humor and your support. Come back when you can or when you are ready.
Glad you are taking care of yourself DF, that's the key to growth, the self-care piece, right?
That said, you will be missed!!!
We will be awaiting your return whenever you are ready!
(((((DF)))))
That said, you will be missed!!!
We will be awaiting your return whenever you are ready!
(((((DF)))))
Oh no! I'll miss you so much! Even though i have been away from the forum for awhile now... I think its totally normally to reach your therapy limit with just your own therapy and then not be able to help or read about anyone's therapy. At least i hope it's normal since that's where i am right now! Take care.
Mac
Mac
Understood (((DF)))!! sometimes the glass fills to overflowing! Continue to take care of yourself and hopefully will see you back here soon.
Morgs
Morgs
Df
I understand your need to retreat for a while, I have had to do that myself a few times, but I am so sorry that you have been hurt by anything that has been writen here. I for one will miss your posts and contributions here.
Come back when and if you can ((((DF))))
starfishy
I understand your need to retreat for a while, I have had to do that myself a few times, but I am so sorry that you have been hurt by anything that has been writen here. I for one will miss your posts and contributions here.
Come back when and if you can ((((DF))))
starfishy
(((((((DF)))))))) I am so sorry about your friend and for how you are hurting over losing her. I am glad you reached out here so you are not alone in your pain. Say as much or as little as you need too. You will be in my thoughts and my prayers.
Love, AG
Love, AG
((((((df)))))))
I'm so sorry...
I'm so sorry...
(((((DF)))))
((((DF))))))) Sincere sympathy DF. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you can find some safety here with us.
Hugs
TN
Hugs
TN
Oh ((((DF)))) I'm so sorry for your loss and how much it is hurting right now. I am glad you feel like you can come here and connect.
Oh, DF, I am so sorry. ((((((DF))))
Sending hugs and prayers,
Love,
BB
Sending hugs and prayers,
Love,
BB
I'm so sorry for your loss DF. (((hugs)))
So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Sometimes there are no words........
Hugs and thoughts,
starfish
Hugs and thoughts,
starfish
I am sorry for your loss, DF. I'm thinking of you.
Di
Di
(((((DF))))))
I am very sorry for your loss. It sounds as though you are going through a lot right now. Big hugs and lots of positive vibes sent your way.
I am very sorry for your loss. It sounds as though you are going through a lot right now. Big hugs and lots of positive vibes sent your way.