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Posted by Greg on June 5, 2000, at 9:56:18
In reply to Taking a Break from Babble, posted by Noa on June 5, 2000, at 9:45:31
Noa,
I understand your need to take a break here. I've been considering it myself. Please promise me that you will take care of yourself and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. My e-mail is posted here, so if you need to talk, please don't hesitate to give me a yell. You'll be missed more than you can imagine! I hope you come home soon.
Remember that a few bad apples don't spoil the whole bunch, you just have to sort thru them a little more carefully.
Bless you,
Greg
Posted by NikkiT on June 5, 2000, at 10:21:11
In reply to Taking a Break from Babble, posted by Noa on June 5, 2000, at 9:45:31
It was only today that I read the posts that were accusing you of spending too much time here, an dmaybe not paying enoiugh attention to anything else.
And my god, they made me agry, and really upset me.
You, Noa, are one very strong, wonderful woman in my opinion. You ahve stopped me falling over the edge on quite a few occasions, even though I know nothing about you (and not even 100% sure you're female!!).
You never drop to emotional arguments, you never patronize, or make any of us feel less worthy. When I feel stupid for something I have posted, your replies are always so sensible, and well written, that I believe my reason for posting was valid.I can understand your reasons for taking a break, but I hope we see you back here soon, as you'll be missed - probably a damned site more than you realise.
And, if you feel low, and need to take a babble... you can always post under a different name *cheeky wink*
Take care of yourself then, and I for one look forward to your return.
Nikki xxx
Posted by harry b. on June 5, 2000, at 10:22:53
In reply to Taking a Break from Babble, posted by Noa on June 5, 2000, at 9:45:31
Noa- Take care of yourself too. I'll miss ya.hb
Posted by tina on June 5, 2000, at 10:25:41
In reply to Re: Taking a Break from Babble » Noa, posted by Greg on June 5, 2000, at 9:56:18
>I'm with Greg...My break last week did me the world of good. We will miss yu terribly but I hope it helps you to be away for a while. Love you--my e-mail address is here too. As Greg said, feel free. Take good care of yourself, you are important to me. Love--Tina
Noa,
>
> I understand your need to take a break here. I've been considering it myself. Please promise me that you will take care of yourself and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. My e-mail is posted here, so if you need to talk, please don't hesitate to give me a yell. You'll be missed more than you can imagine! I hope you come home soon.
>
> Remember that a few bad apples don't spoil the whole bunch, you just have to sort thru them a little more carefully.
>
> Bless you,
> Greg
Posted by KarenB on June 5, 2000, at 10:37:36
In reply to Taking a Break from Babble, posted by Noa on June 5, 2000, at 9:45:31
Noa,
You will be missed. E-mail me if you like - I'd love to hear from you.
Karen
Posted by JudithC on June 5, 2000, at 10:58:36
In reply to Taking a Break from Babble, posted by Noa on June 5, 2000, at 9:45:31
> Friends,
>
> I am taking a break from Babble, or at least I am going to try to. So, my absence should not alarm you.
>
> The hostility and sabotoge around here lately makes me feel less safe here.
>
> I can't say how long a break it will be. I will miss my friends.
>
> Kelly, I'll be thinking about you--take good care of yourself. You too, harry b.
>
> Same goes for the rest of you guys.I can understand your need to take a break from this board,Noa,and I know that everyone will miss you terribly;but please consider this break as only a beginning to change from being an "emotional sponge" which is to react to the "wordy intellect" which seems to prosper here at times and which is only defeating to the ones who try to help those identities/identity?? which enjoy the bruha they create. I have had to learn this over time myself. Take care.....
Posted by Chris A. on June 5, 2000, at 11:41:06
In reply to Taking a Break from Babble, posted by Noa on June 5, 2000, at 9:45:31
Noa,
Thanks for your support and sensible input. You will be missed.God speed,
Chris A.
Posted by Archangel on June 5, 2000, at 11:44:17
In reply to Taking a Break from Babble, posted by Noa on June 5, 2000, at 9:45:31
Noa,
Although I've never before responded to one of your posts, I always read them. I even spent time in the archives looking specifically at your posts. I've always found you to be knowledgeable, helpful, insightful, considerate and supportive. I'm sorry this board is not the safe haven it once was for you. I'll miss you. Come back soon.
Archangel (Michael)
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> Friends,
>
> I am taking a break from Babble, or at least I am going to try to. So, my absence should not alarm you.
>
> The hostility and sabotoge around here lately makes me feel less safe here.
>
> I can't say how long a break it will be. I will miss my friends.
>
> Kelly, I'll be thinking about you--take good care of yourself. You too, harry b.
>
> Same goes for the rest of you guys.
Posted by Abby on June 5, 2000, at 12:00:58
In reply to Re: Taking a Break from Babble » Noa, posted by Archangel on June 5, 2000, at 11:44:17
> Noa,
>Noa, I'll miss you. I would have been sad to see you go in any event, but I was hoping you were announcing that you wanted to spend more time in the real world, because you were doing so well! I'm really very sorry that you find the environment too vituperative. I have ignore boBB's post and the whole claire7 business after my first encounter. Do take care. Maybe during the time you save you can get your apartment ship shape! One can dream anyway. I also offer my e-mail. The wonderful thing about hotmail and the like is that you can have an address for things when you want to be anonymous.
Abby
Posted by tina on June 5, 2000, at 12:38:01
In reply to Re: Taking a Break from Babble » Noa, posted by Archangel on June 5, 2000, at 11:44:17
That's gotta make you feel good huh???
Written proof of LOVE...> Noa,
>
> Although I've never before responded to one of your posts, I always read them. I even spent time in the archives looking specifically at your posts. I've always found you to be knowledgeable, helpful, insightful, considerate and supportive. I'm sorry this board is not the safe haven it once was for you. I'll miss you. Come back soon.
>
> Archangel (Michael)
>
> _______________________________________________
>
>
> > Friends,
> >
> > I am taking a break from Babble, or at least I am going to try to. So, my absence should not alarm you.
> >
> > The hostility and sabotoge around here lately makes me feel less safe here.
> >
> > I can't say how long a break it will be. I will miss my friends.
> >
> > Kelly, I'll be thinking about you--take good care of yourself. You too, harry b.
> >
> > Same goes for the rest of you guys.
Posted by Sara T on June 5, 2000, at 13:06:07
In reply to Taking a Break from Babble, posted by Noa on June 5, 2000, at 9:45:31
> Friends,
>
> I am taking a break from Babble, or at least I am going to try to. So, my absence should not alarm you.
>
> The hostility and sabotoge around here lately makes me feel less safe here.
>
> I can't say how long a break it will be. I will miss my friends.
>
> Kelly, I'll be thinking about you--take good care of yourself. You too, harry b.
>
> Same goes for the rest of you guys.Noa,
I have wanted to tell you that a post you made to me, a few weeks ago under "Therapist Relationships" really touched me. It touched me because you took me seriously and gave level headed advice. Even my own therapist laughed at my crush!!
Here's a thought. Start a "Dear Noa" column! I am joking, but I think you can see from the above posts just how much your comments have meant to people on this board.
I hope the break will give you a fresh perspective on things. I'll miss you even though I haven't been here very long. Feel free to e-mail.
Sara T.
Posted by SLS on June 5, 2000, at 14:31:28
In reply to Taking a Break from Babble, posted by Noa on June 5, 2000, at 9:45:31
Dear Noa,
If God treats you half as well as you have treated people here, you can look forward to having all of your prayers answered.I hope they will be.
Sincerely,
Scott
Posted by medlib on June 5, 2000, at 15:04:55
In reply to Taking a Break from Babble, posted by Noa on June 5, 2000, at 9:45:31
> Friends,
>
> I am taking a break from Babble, or at least I am going to try to. So, my absence should not alarm you.
>
> The hostility and sabotoge around here lately makes me feel less safe here.
>
> I can't say how long a break it will be. I will miss my friends.
>
> Kelly, I'll be thinking about you--take good care of yourself. You too, harry b.
>
> Same goes for the rest of you guys.
---------Noa--
I'm sorry to see you go on hiatus; the board always seems to me to be "missing something" when you're not around.
Speaking of which, this time, I've decided to follow Noa's lead off Babble. It's something I've been considering for a while; I'm simply not feeling brave or strong enough right now to continue trying to thread my way through the mine field the BoBB's have laid here.
Thanks for putting up with me; I've learned a lot.
Well wishes----medlib
Posted by Greg on June 5, 2000, at 15:15:08
In reply to Re: Taking a Break from Babble, posted by medlib on June 5, 2000, at 15:04:55
Medlib,
I hope that all your journeys are peaceful ones. I hope that you, like Noa, return home to us soon. You will be missed.
Greg
Posted by CarolAnn on June 5, 2000, at 15:44:58
In reply to Taking a Break from Babble, posted by Noa on June 5, 2000, at 9:45:31
Dear Noa, I haven't posted since before you posted your farewell, so I hope you plan to read thru today's posts, at least.
As Dorothy said to the Scarecrow, "I think I'll miss you most of all." I will be wishing you the best and sending you warm thoughts.
Take care of yourself, and remember we'll be here if you need us. Love, CarolAnn
Posted by Abby on June 5, 2000, at 15:51:57
In reply to Re: Am I too late? Noa, can you hear me?, posted by CarolAnn on June 5, 2000, at 15:44:58
Medlib,
I'm sorry to see you go, and before you leave I want to tell you that I'm deeply grateful for your message in response to my Mother's day post. Thanks, Abby
Posted by ChrisK on June 5, 2000, at 16:00:54
In reply to Re: Taking a Break from Babble, posted by medlib on June 5, 2000, at 15:04:55
Noa & Medlib
I always look forward to your encouraging words and knowledge. The board will seem a little empty without you two. It would be nice to keep you here but I respect your decisions.
Just one thing, when you DO come back try to ignore posters who can be irritants. They exist on every board and most of the time need to be ignored. There are so many good people here including the two of you and we don't want to lose our good contributer's.
Enjoy your vacation and come back when you're ready.
Chris
> > Friends,
> >
> > I am taking a break from Babble, or at least I am going to try to. So, my absence should not alarm you.
> >
> > The hostility and sabotoge around here lately makes me feel less safe here.
> >
> > I can't say how long a break it will be. I will miss my friends.
> >
> > Kelly, I'll be thinking about you--take good care of yourself. You too, harry b.
> >
> > Same goes for the rest of you guys.
> ---------
>
> Noa--
>
> I'm sorry to see you go on hiatus; the board always seems to me to be "missing something" when you're not around.
>
> Speaking of which, this time, I've decided to follow Noa's lead off Babble. It's something I've been considering for a while; I'm simply not feeling brave or strong enough right now to continue trying to thread my way through the mine field the BoBB's have laid here.
>
> Thanks for putting up with me; I've learned a lot.
>
> Well wishes----medlib
Posted by Oddzilla on June 5, 2000, at 16:07:42
In reply to Re: Taking a Break from Babble, posted by ChrisK on June 5, 2000, at 16:00:54
I'll miss you. I hope you find something that will give as much back to you as you both have given the board. You were certainly two of the people on the board I found the most trustworthy and useful.
Thanks for everything and come back when you're ready. God be with you-O.
Posted by tina on June 5, 2000, at 17:27:55
In reply to Re: Taking a Break from Babble, posted by medlib on June 5, 2000, at 15:04:55
I'll miss you too medlib. Your advice was always encouraging and insightful. Thanks for all the great info and I wish you smooth sailing and sunny harbours. Bless you--Tina
> > Friends,
> >
> > I am taking a break from Babble, or at least I am going to try to. So, my absence should not alarm you.
> >
> > The hostility and sabotoge around here lately makes me feel less safe here.
> >
> > I can't say how long a break it will be. I will miss my friends.
> >
> > Kelly, I'll be thinking about you--take good care of yourself. You too, harry b.
> >
> > Same goes for the rest of you guys.
> ---------
>
> Noa--
>
> I'm sorry to see you go on hiatus; the board always seems to me to be "missing something" when you're not around.
>
> Speaking of which, this time, I've decided to follow Noa's lead off Babble. It's something I've been considering for a while; I'm simply not feeling brave or strong enough right now to continue trying to thread my way through the mine field the BoBB's have laid here.
>
> Thanks for putting up with me; I've learned a lot.
>
> Well wishes----medlib
Posted by AndrewB on June 5, 2000, at 18:24:26
In reply to Taking a Break from Babble, posted by Noa on June 5, 2000, at 9:45:31
Noa, Medlib, listen, you both are very, very sweet but you are making a mistake if you leave this site. Bobb (or whoever) reminds me of a dog that is all bark but no bite, just a petty maelstrom of words over the internet. This Bobb has no real power to hurt you. All the bluster, intimidation and put downs he can muster don’t mean a thing if it falls deaf on your ears. He is just a voice, and he has power only if you choose to empower him, only if you choose to listen to him and make him a real threat. If leave the site you, you are running away. And don’t blame it on him, he didn’t make you feel unsafe. You chose to perceive a threat where there is none.But the real shame is that by abandoning the site you abandon the power you have to make a difference in people’s lives. I’ve read truly wonderful posts from both of you. Medlib you just helped a 15 year girl. Where would she be without the information you brought forth. Scared, wondering what the hell was wrong with her? Hurt, wondering why nobody believed her, wondering why they were accusing her of abusing drugs? Do you think that 15 year old would understand if you had told her that you would like to help her but you can’t because somebody said ‘Boo!’ and you have to run away. You have the real power to help people. Don’t abandon this power for what is no more than words that you are falsely perceiving as real threats.
Posted by Cass on June 5, 2000, at 19:34:02
In reply to Re: Am I too late? Noa, can you hear me?, posted by CarolAnn on June 5, 2000, at 15:44:58
I just hope your break is short. I think things in here will setttle down quickly. In the mean time, you have a lot of people missing you.
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 5, 2000, at 19:44:35
In reply to Re: Noa, Medlib- You are making a mistake, posted by AndrewB on June 5, 2000, at 18:24:26
> He is just a voice, and he has power only if you choose to empower him, only if you choose to listen to him and make him a real threat. If leave the site you, you are running away.
There's a difference between taking care of yourself and being a coward. That old "sticks and stones" business doesn' take feelings seriously enough, I don't think.
Bob
Posted by tina on June 5, 2000, at 19:58:30
In reply to Re: Taking care of yourself, posted by Dr. Bob on June 5, 2000, at 19:44:35
Don't call Noa a coward and tell her that she's running away. That's not a very supportive road to take. She IS taking care of herself by walking away. I think she is making a brave move by forging out on her own. Shame on you!!!
> > He is just a voice, and he has power only if you choose to empower him, only if you choose to listen to him and make him a real threat. If leave the site you, you are running away.
>
> There's a difference between taking care of yourself and being a coward. That old "sticks and stones" business doesn' take feelings seriously enough, I don't think.
>
> Bob
Posted by Civilla T on June 5, 2000, at 20:08:39
In reply to HEY DR.BOB!!!!!!!!!!!!, posted by tina on June 5, 2000, at 19:58:30
> Don't call Noa a coward and tell her that she's running away. That's not a very supportive road to take. She IS taking care of herself by walking away. I think she is making a brave move by forging out on her own. Shame on you!!!
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Tina- reread the post. I think he was disagreeing with Andrew and agreeing with you!!!!!
Cyberspace IS a difficult place to communicate :)>
> > > He is just a voice, and he has power only if you choose to empower him, only if you choose to listen to him and make him a real threat. If leave the site you, you are running away.
> >
> > There's a difference between taking care of yourself and being a coward. That old "sticks and stones" business doesn' take feelings seriously enough, I don't think.
> >
> > Bob
Posted by Snowie on June 5, 2000, at 21:11:10
In reply to Taking a Break from Babble, posted by Noa on June 5, 2000, at 9:45:31
Noa,
I certainly don't blame you. Everybody needs to come up for air sooner or later. However, I hope it will be a short hiatus, since I've personally enjoyed reading your insightful posts and replies.
Snowie
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