January 18, 2002
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A year ago almost to the day I was randomly surfing and came upon a site that I instantly fell in love with. Breastfeeding.com I had never seen a online community before. And these were moms who were struggling with similar things I was. I met a lot of ladies that way. And have had a lot of fun. I met AboveRubies who now blogs under a different name. I met Sandilyn whom also blogs. I met KM03, who blogs here under the user name Daylesmilk. And Daisybliss who also blogs. (seeing a trend here
) And a LOT of other ladies.
My favorite place to be on the net quickly became the bf.com chat room. We had a riot there. I hadn't had that much fun laughing since college. We did crazy things, and tended to revert to stupid jr high jokes sometimes. But all good clean innocent fun.
Then things began to slide. People began to form closer friendships in the chatroom with individuals. I formed one myself. (Hi Kayte) And we chatted a little less. We found another board to post on, and continued to joke, but cliques started forming. I stayed friends with most, but did not chat with many very often (if ever). But I felt I had a part invested in their lives. And cherished the fact that they were my "first" online friends.
As things went downhill the second board had a fight. I do NOT know who said what about whom. I tried valiently to stay out of it. It was hard somedays lol. And then a bunch of the ladies moved to a 3rd board begging me to move. I refused. I just didn't have the time to commit to a 3rd board. I've heard via rumours gossip & now a BlATANT post at the 1st board that their fighting their too. It grieves me bigtime.
Something that was so fun & innocent has become so nasty. WHY? Why do we have to behave that way. We're mothers supposedly raising a generation of children to love and respect each other.
I only chat with one of those ladies anymore. Though I've kept several of their user names. Haven't had the heart to delete them keep missing the old jokes KWIM? One of them blogs occasionally...I miss you (you know who you are).
I don't know where this blog is going...just reminiscing about why things couldn't have stayed the same I guess. And wishing I could shake a couple ladies heads together
Comments (7)
Too many boards for me. I only stick to one.
Have a fab weekend!
I've seen the same thing happen again and again. It's so sad. I'm thankful for the lasting friendships I've made, and consider it a gift! The tiffs, etc, seem to be the refining process in those friendships that hold on.
LouAnne
Some of the friendships that were made there did a lot of bringing one down. It is through time that you learn from people and times you move on. Who knows where we will all be one year from now- but it will hopefully be to God's glory, above all.
I know exactly what you are talking about. I never will understand some people. At least you got away and aren't being dragged into it.
great thoughts. It's true and happens in more places than just message boards. Well a good way to look at is, you made friends right? it was fun while it lasted right
no prayer today..hmmm? I Love the prayer part!
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