I Have Random Thoughts

I don't expect this to be read, as I'm just getting my thoughts in order. But by all means please comment, because I could really do with some outside perspective.

Well, the time of questioning what the point is of visiting this site has come around again, and I found both this place and, more importantly, myself wanting. I check this site compulsively, and have found myself becoming somewhat callous towards people in my time here. I've made a couple of friends, which is what my goal has been here, but it seems like the negatives outweigh that somewhat less powerful positive.

But in saying all of that, it feels like I finally fit in somewhere, even if it is in only the vaguest sense.

I don't know what the hell to do..... :/

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LadyGrace ·

Hi Dan. I've questioned the same thing, but glad I came back. Maybe it's not so much what the community can do for us, but what we can contribute to the community. There have been times when I've felt just like you and decided to leave, then all of a sudden, someone would write me and tell me I made their day or helped them in some way, and I'd stay. I don't plan on leaving again, as I figure if I can help or cheer up even one person who may be having a really rough day, that makes it well worth it to stay.

I did find I was spending too much time here, however, but since I've opted to take more time out for other things in my life, I find it much more meaningful to come and share, or learn, or make more friends, when I can. That way, I don't get burned out. I've found some of the personal stories very inspiring and helpful.

I do hope you'll stay with us and not leave. We may get irritated at people at times, but we're still a community and need each other. We need you too, and your thoughts. I simply block the ones who insist on treating me rude or disrespectfully. Sometimes you just have to. Thanks for this post. If you need a break, I've done that too. It helps. 😊 Have a great day.

SW-User

Thanks. But I don't seem to have that effect on people, so it's slightly harder for me to justify things.

When I say "leave" I'm not talking about deleting my account so much as just avoiding the site for stretches :) You have a great day too