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I Am Moving On

This will be the hardest message that I will ever write on EP/SW, because it will be my last.

I first came on Experience Project in April 2014. I worked up the nerve to join after lurking on the site and observing for months. In retrospect, finding and participating in EP was one of the most important things that I've done up till now. EP put me in touch with people who shared, not only my disability, but people who understood me and shared some very intimate aspects of their lives. For the first time, I felt that I was in a supportive and nurturing community. EP also gave me a wonderful outlet to express myself without actually being seen. There are people I communicate with to this day that are like part of my family.

All this makes what I am about to say excruciatingly difficult. After a good deal of prayer and thought, I have decided to withdraw from the Similar Worlds community. Those of you who know me well can probably guess why I am doing this. A few may have even anticipated it. I am standing at a very critical crossroads in my life. Having passed the BIG TEST that I took in September, I now have the opportunity to move resolutely into the next significant phase in my life. Already, I am working full-time at a job that I enjoy. Added to that will be the need to apply to various graduate programs, fill out entrance forms, and, perhaps, write essays and submit to interviews. All this is overlayed upon time with my family, which is very important to me.

Once upon a time, EP/SW was extremely important to me and I spent a LOT of time on the site. Now, it occupies only a miniscule part of my interest and my time. "Real life" has intruded, which, I suppose is a good thing considering that, at one time, I avoided doing much of anything that was not part of my online life.

So, I will not be posting stories or questions on SW anymore. I will not be adding friends, so, please save yourself the effort and do not ask me to do so. If you are already my friend on this site, you are important to me. I cannot promise that I will be in continued communication with you, but I will try very hard to stay in touch.

Finally, I want to do something that I've never seen many people do on either EP or SW. I want to thank the person or persons who conceived EP in the first place and brought it to life on the Internet. That includes the dedicated group who have served as administrators of the site over the years. The concept of EP/SW is rather utopian in its purest essence, but, truth be known, I believe a lot of good solid relationships have been forged among many people through the site over the years. It is too easy and rather fashionable to criticize EP/SW for its shortcomings, but I can say without hesitation that it has been, on the whole, a wondrous and memorable part of my life.

To all of you who have touched me through EP and SW, even that very small group that harassed me and caused me some sleepless nights back in the day, I just want to say "thank you!"

There is also a small group that I owe so very much to. You know who you are. I love you like family and you will always occupy a very special place in my heart. I am not ashamed to say, "I love you!!"

Until we meet again; if we meet again. Wherever that may be . . .

Veronica xoxoxo
veeceekay1991
megank2785 · 31-35, F
You will be missed!!
Danny9124 · 31-35, M
@megank2785: Oh, a Personal Message.^^ Private chat so to speak. xD well, wanna chat?^^
Danny9124 · 31-35, M
@megank2785: Anyways, I wrote a message to you already, Megan. xD
Danny9124 · 31-35, M
@megank2785: Oh, could you write a message to me, Megan? I can´t post more than 2 messages towards you.^^"
doodlebug2013 · 41-45, F
This is the best possible way for real life to intrude, and it's a fantastic intrusion. Thank you so much, too, and all the best luck and wishes to you in the world as you move on to the next stage of your life! You will be amazing at it!
Danny9124 · 31-35, M
Heyo. Well, how long do you know Ronnie already? Seems you know her for quite a while, huh?^^
ALYANNAD · F
Goodbye sister, since even email is a chore for you I doubt you'll hear from me again. Good luck too.
ChristineWD · 31-35, F
Veronica, I seriously doubt that we will chat ever again. I joined SW to talk to you, getting you to email me is like mating elephants, you never reserved a time on Sundays for Yahoo because it was the only day I could at the time. I'm convinced that you wanted to avoid me at most turns. However, I do wish you well, I'm more than happy that you're sticking your neck out for a career involved with law, good luck Veronica and Goodbye.
Danny9124 · 31-35, M
Thanks that I was able to meet you here, Ronnie! It´s always interesting to chat with you and it´s awesome that you can take a new step in your life! I wish you the best of luck for your next challenges. I´m sure you can do that! Do your best, we will stand behind you!^^
wuiop2 · 41-45
As always, you will be in my thoughts. Take care, Ronnie. You will be missed. (hugs you tightly) I wish you the very best in all your days and all that you do. (smiles warmly)
Roteampelbremser · 61-69
Will you be back one day? You were one of the earliest members.
veeceekay1991 · 31-35, F
@Roteampelbremser I'll only be back now and then. But thanks for asking!
Roteampelbremser · 61-69
You're back more often now. What made you return?
TYEBOE · 70-79, M
@veeceekay1991 Hope you're here more often than not. Really missed you.
wheels1972 · M
well if you ever want to meet a new friend on here if he glad for the chat.
SW-User
this was really nice..
I don't know you but I'm happy for you.

Peace..
SW-User
I wish you the very best, and thank you for being who you are.
hunkalove · 61-69, M
This is not a nice place. Goodbye and good luck!
HoraceGreenley · 56-60, M
You will be missed Ronnie. GOOD luck
Quimliqer · 70-79, M
Vaya con Dios

 
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