I just commented on a blog from someone who I consider a good friend on here, and its prompted me to write a post too.
HungryHeart wrote a post about his first six months on this site and the warm and kind response he has recieved on here, and how good it is to be able to talk about things and issues that cant be discussed in the 'real' world.
I wholeheartedly agree.
It prompted me to have a look back at my own blog. Its five months tomorrow since I first wrote on here. I barely recognise the person who wrote those earlier posts. They make me both sad and thankful. Sad that I fel so bad in myself, thankful for everything that makes me the new person I am now, for everything that made me happy.
I have had a few comments over my five months here from people thanking me, for a variety of things - from proving at least one 'new man' exists, to showing that fertility problems dont always mean no baby, ever, to thanks for sharing my happiness and giving hope that anyone can be this happy if they trust in their own heart and instincts. That even the most hopeless situation can be turned around, if we open our hearts and minds to the opportunities and chances that are thrown our way every day and all to often ignored through sheer fear of the dreaded 'what ifs'
HungryHearts made me kinda teary eyed because I came on here to meet people who might make me feel better, and I have. To know I have maybe in some small way made someone else feel good means so much.
Without this place as an outlet for my thoughts and emotions, without the support of people here, I would not have found the courage to make the choices I did that led me to where I am today.
I think that even with the occasional side swipes, nastiness or often (I think) just a bit of thoughtlessness, pushing that aside, this place is wonderful. Look at the people who found love on here, who express love on here.
We humans are like pressure cookers - he have to let things out sometimes and without an outlet such as this, we build up pressure and hold it in, making us miserable, or we let it out in the wrong way, with cruelty, violence or harm to ourselves or others.
I think many of us underestimate how much of an impact we have on the lives of those we comment on, or how much it means to some just to leave a few kind words.
I am seriously wondering how many lives have been saved on this site, just because it removes the feeling of being alone.
I am fast approaching my happy ending, and so I guess my orginal reason for being here is invalid now, but I will be staying on this site, in the hopes that my happy story might inspire others, so that I can continue to be inspired by the wonderful people on here and so that hopefully occasionally I leave someone a comment that makes their day just a little brighter.
Thank you all, very much, I've said it before and I'll say it again and again...thank you x
Have a lovely day and spread the joy, it really is a wonderful life!!
Cheb xxxxxxxx |
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