Maybe I am a bit sensitive at the moment but over the last few days I have found some of the exchanges on this site very upsetting. I don't need to go into details as I'm sure most of you have followed the threads posted by Graeme and John. My most recent concern is a post titled 'Carers only forum'. I've just clicked on this and, unless I'm mistaken, this is a forum which will only admit carers with an open profile, whatever that means. Not only that but what really upset me was that there seems to be an indication that ex-carers would not be welcome and that usually ex-carers leave the site!
As you all know I am now an ex-carer, hadn't thought about that until I read the above named post. I have had fabulous support from friends who are carers, ex-carers, patients, family members and friends and I hope I have given support to others. Now that I'm an ex-carer I feel I need the support of my friends on here even more because when everyone drifts away after tomorrow I know my mac friends understand and will still be here for me. I would also hope that I would be able to offer help and support to other members in the future, based on my experiences over the past 12 months.
I didn't know if I'd be able to get on the site whilst I was up here. Now I'm wondering if I'd have been better staying away. To all my friends on here, please know that I need you more than ever at the moment and I also know that you will be here for me and me for you. You all know who you are! God Bless. XX
