A little note from Debs

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Just to save people wondering and worrying I thought I'd leave a note.  I was quite poorly over the weekend with very very bad constipation.  When I wasn't in bed sleeping, I was curled up on the sofa moaning and whimpering!

I did log on to the site and low and behold, another little storm in a teacup was brewing.

This was the final straw for me, I have supported this site and the people on it because it helped ME feel good about my own battle.  I have made some amazing friends and met some truly inspirational people.  But all these offensive comments and people being so quick to jump in for a "cyber punch up" has put me off.

I've decided to take a break, hopefully I will miss the site and come back and once again amaze you all with the 'glamorous lifestyle of a brain tumour patient living on one wage' again.

I will pop back on from time to time to see whats happening with the friends I've made but life is just way too short for cyber drama.

Love & Strength

Debs xx

Anonymous
  • Hi Debs

    I think a few people are thinking the same and voting with their feet and I agree with Marsha that your words of wisdom are always well put.

    But you are right, time and energy needs to be given in positive areas and the last month on this site has suprised me.

    I was worried that you had chosen to no longer contribute when nothing appeared and even though you have bad constipation which I remember well, I am pleased its nothing more serious.

    Do come back when you are ready as you will be missed by many.

    cyber hugs

    john

  • Aw Debs, the first thing I look for when I log on is your 'Daily Deliberations' so I'm really sorry you feel you have to leave... if only for a while. I also hope you feel better soon. You are a real breath of fresh air on this site and you will be missed by many.

    KateG

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Debs - please don't go.  For my own selfish reasons I have to get my daily 'debs' fix!.  I don't blog often on here but read all the blogs and I have been surprised and shocked about recent events.  If you do decide to take a break then you will be sorely missed but I understand your reasons.  Sending my love and admiration to you.

    Sue

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Are we adults on this site or what ? I can see why the nearly the same people tend to post / blog together as they feel safe with who they are talking to. I'm doing the same myself. It's getting a bit frightening and worrying with these negative comments cropping up. I've not experienced chat so I've maybe missed a lot of the stuff that's going on. There is a sense of security seeing the reugulars on - Debs are you sure you aren't shopping on e-bay !!.

    If people want a bitching corner then set yourselves one up  & park yourself in there.

    Life isn't always a bed of roses so don't tread on those who spell it out & say it isn't. Don't forget it's often harder for some people to actually admit they are having it rough as many people just cover up and say 'I'm fine' so they don't cause too much trouble.

    Don't bully, but offer constructive information or a different persepective instead - if you really don't like what you start reading then don't finish it.

    This site is for all experiences & information isn't it - the good & the bad. From what I see the good overwhelms me & keeps me nice & warm.

    Jewels

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Debs,

    So sorry you're feeling rough - hope things clear for you very soon. I know how bad the constipation can make you feel so am listening out for the flush of an Essex toilet (can't write the accent sorry,lol).

    I logged on to see you (and others) last night only to see the latest round of Armchair Aggro. I've tried to see the reasons why this stuff should happen but I none of them really cut it. Not even 'I'm having a really cr*p day and that's got on my nerves a bit' cuts it. "Step away from the keyboard, Sir/Madam" before firing off at someone else on here - there's ways and Ways of dealing with it.

    Anyway, hope it's not long til we see you again - before you go can you (or another helpful soul) explain how to send a private message / add friend. I've looked and looked and know that something's staring me in the face but I just can't see it.

    Take care

    love karenx