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Tuesday, April 15, 2008 -- 3:35 PM
Whenever I am entering a journal entry in red, it usually means that I am venting about something. This is one of those days and times.
In the last week, or so, I have been amazed at the number of people here at Daily Strength who are self-centered and selfish. They care very little about the people here who truly need encouragement, support, and help.
I have noticed that the selfish people (primarily in the new Member Groups) are now complaining about those of us who openly express our problems. They say we are whiners, and that we spread feelings of unhappiness wherever we go.
Maybe I missed something here, but I thought the main purpose of Daily Strength was to be a safe haven to those of us who needed help. I have always considered it a place where I can openly express my feelings of pain and anger, and have an opportunity to talk with others who had similar problems.
Daily Strength is also a place where I can talk with many friends who will listen to me with a caring ear as I pour out any pains and sorrows that I may have. Sometimes I just need someone to be there for me, and they have never disappointed me by not being there. I still feel that way to this very day.
I have a brief message to those selfish and inconsiderate people who feel they are better than anyone else is. If all you want in life is to play fun and games, then this is not the place for you. Do yourselves -- and us -- a favor. Take a hike and don't come back!
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You are right on that note Jim.
There is a large percentage of people that were in the Depression Group that just wanted to have fun and chat back and forth.
That is great.
But, the name is daily strength.
It IS a support site.
I know just how you feel.
I liked a very large amount of the new groups when they first started.
Now I see more and more people coming into some of those groups that are changing things around.
One of my favorite new groups is now full of posts from one particular person and a few of that person's friends. Just don't like hanging out there anymore.
There are some new groups that are just super.
I have met many lovely people.
But,again....we are here to render support to each in our time of need.
That is how the site is advertized on it's home page.
It doesn't say...come on and take over a dicussion forum and make it your very own chat/laugh line.
Having fun is important.
Laughing is important.
But support, honest, open, caring support is awesome.
I am very sorry you had to use the red.
Keep trying to find what you need.
You could always start a new group that focuses on serious, supportive sharing.
I know you have done alot already.
But, if you can conjure up what you want in a discussion group for when we are in pain, then it may be just what a lot of us are looking for.
Take care.
GoodGod