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I really think it's important we take time to analyse the impact of comments we post. This is a brilliant place to air our stories but (as I recently) learnt so easily how (true) and perfectly honest experiences can unintentionally upset/worry others, which I'm sure non of us want to do.
im sure I've done it, but I now realise to think more down the line and am going to be careful about my posts.
we tread such a fine line, don't we?
im sure I've done it, but I now realise to think more down the line and am going to be careful about my posts.
we tread such a fine line, don't we?
Morning Smile x
Not once has any of your posts caused any upset or worry ,
The reality of this journey opens up a whole different outlook
We have never experienced anything like this in our lives so we do out best to get through it
Here is our safe space to share, offer advise but more importantly find the strength to get through each day x
Like anything in life each one of us a different as is this journey
We cannot control what happens in the future we will deal with it as and when we need to
So never doubt in yourself in what you post, you have to be one of the most kindest souls I have the pleasure in knowing xx
You are amazing and dont forget that Mrs xx
Not once has any of your posts caused any upset or worry ,
The reality of this journey opens up a whole different outlook
We have never experienced anything like this in our lives so we do out best to get through it
Here is our safe space to share, offer advise but more importantly find the strength to get through each day x
Like anything in life each one of us a different as is this journey
We cannot control what happens in the future we will deal with it as and when we need to
So never doubt in yourself in what you post, you have to be one of the most kindest souls I have the pleasure in knowing xx
You are amazing and dont forget that Mrs xx
Hi Smile and Upset, I agree with you both.
I started reading the forum in the early days of my journey but found some posts trigggered and fueled my deepest anxieties and fears. It generally wouldn't be the posts themselves but the comments written on posts. I was hyper sensitive and wanted to read comments that would help alleviate my anxiety rather than fuel it. I never got as far as posting anything myself as I took myself away from the forum and didn't look again until my son was sentenced.
Thank you for the reminder of how important it is to be mindful in what we're writing and I will definitely make a conscious effort to think before posting.
I started reading the forum in the early days of my journey but found some posts trigggered and fueled my deepest anxieties and fears. It generally wouldn't be the posts themselves but the comments written on posts. I was hyper sensitive and wanted to read comments that would help alleviate my anxiety rather than fuel it. I never got as far as posting anything myself as I took myself away from the forum and didn't look again until my son was sentenced.
Thank you for the reminder of how important it is to be mindful in what we're writing and I will definitely make a conscious effort to think before posting.
I know I have said things on the forum that may upset others and I apologise for when this has happened, it is not done with intent or to purposely trigger anyone.
My posts come from my point of view and my own personal circumstances, no one knows these but me. Whilst I may come across a certain way when I comment I am coming from an experience that is different to everyone elses because no two cases are the same.
What some may view as minimising is actually me frustrated at my own situation, where a man that never searched for images is now branded as a p-word by many many people. And put into a category that he will never get out of. I chose to stay and I am still coming to terms with this being my life.
My posts come from my point of view and my own personal circumstances, no one knows these but me. Whilst I may come across a certain way when I comment I am coming from an experience that is different to everyone elses because no two cases are the same.
What some may view as minimising is actually me frustrated at my own situation, where a man that never searched for images is now branded as a p-word by many many people. And put into a category that he will never get out of. I chose to stay and I am still coming to terms with this being my life.
I find it amazing how we all gel together on the forum when our circumstances and experiences in this journey are so different.
I'd like to think that the majority of us understand that these crimes are not black and white, they are far more complex than anyone realises.
We may not experience the exact same journey but we experience similar feelings - grief, loss, loneliness, fear. We experience the same stigma no matter what offence our person has committed.
And we do not judge others.
We may not experience the exact same journey but we experience similar feelings - grief, loss, loneliness, fear. We experience the same stigma no matter what offence our person has committed.
And we do not judge others.
Priceless....... and I'll be forever grateful to this space....... it has honestly kept me going - so many times when I've hit rock bottom......
I cannot remember being offended by comments on this forum. If i have been i have forgotten. I just hope i have never offended anyone. Like it has been said we all come to the journey from different angles but seem to be able to respect one another. I am not sure where i would be without this forum and the lovely ladies here. X