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Unfortunate losing valued forum members

H hopefulMember
It's really unfortunate to lose members on this forum. I don't know what was said and what the triggers were as I didn't see any of it and stuff was edited or deleted.

I have come to find a lot of value in each person's input and support here. It seems like stuff plays out here just like in real life...the injured or different parts of us are triggered for our own valid reasons or we speak our mind and somebody reacts.

I know I will miss "dragonfly" and "xoxo, fawn, etc." around and so sorry to see them go. It's just "real life" though...everyone contributes and we're all in different phases in life.

Just wanted to say I will miss both of you!
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H hopefulMember
CTL,
You make really good points. We do need to protect ourselves. I have been advised by my T to take a break from the site when I was feeling triggered...funny now at the misunderstanding we had but that's a whole other story. But, YES, when people can't tolerate it for a time blocking is better than leaving because "variety is the spice of life" as they say and how we can learn from one another and enjoy each other...we are resources to one another. Anyways, thanks for your input.

Hopeful
catalystcatalystMember
It is sad when people go - it's my experience many come back though. Life, therapy, etc all go up and down, are cyclical. That's interesting your T has advised you to take a break - my T has said that in the past but she's supported it here recently. I find it helps me process - I'm glad you've been able to talk to your T about coming here! It took me a very long time.
H hopefulMember
Hi Cat,
True - it is cyclical...I hope they'll be back! My T advised a break but is supportive also as she sees it as a resource too like I do. It does help to process things but I find that often I "dip my toe in the water" and come back after the initial trigger has subsided...usually several hours later. I can be the world's most honest therapy client...I think different than what she is even used to but it's good "usually."

. Hope your day is going well!
Hopeful
sdsdMember
Yes, when people leave - even temporarily - it triggers some bad stuff for me of abandonment etc and I just can't afford to let that stuff into my head. I never say bye to people usually as it does my head in. I steer clear of topics where people are saying they are taking a break for whatever reason.

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