Friends! Is it possible for a virtual group hug?? I'm not trying to be Pollyanna here, I'm too sarcastic for that, but seriously, it's my observation we've gotten a bit off track and feelings have been rattled.
Moderators- I appreciate you all so much. Anyone who can moderate a forum such as this, with such sensitive topics knowing you all have had the same or similar struggles, all the while working hard at continuing to improve yourselves & stay in remission or get back to it, is nothing short of divine intervention (that's not religious, I promise)
I have observed each moderator to be fair, consoling and very helpful. I know it must be more challenging some days than others depending on your own moods or the topics at hand. I have appreciated you all staying neutral yet helpful. It seems you've had to be on the defense lately and that can rattle anyone! Please know you are appreciated. No one is perfect and especially in a depression forum, moods, opinions & thoughts (and even humor), can be misinterpreted in text.
Please know you all are appreciated. We all need reminded of that. I just read this: "not only do our blessings and successes need to be appreciated but also our failures and challenges. Because we learn from them, they become our lessons."
Sending light, love & healing to everyone reading this!
Lisa