You may never know...

I don't post here much, but I wanted to comment on something that has been on my mind for some time. I don't know how many members are on this site nor do I really care. There are real people here. Forget the trolls, the political fanatics, the fetishists, the bullshitters, the haters, the porn lovers, the selfie posters, etc. I am talking about authentic people. Those who care. Those who are struggling. Those who log in and respond with honesty, empathy, compassion, wisdom. Those who ask questions and want real answers. Those whose humour and wit make me smile. Those whose name or avatars immediately bring me to them. My inner circle consists of amazing people-they have always been special to me. Most of them gathered here from EP while others I gathered here. They matter to my heart. Real people. There are strangers here too. Some more approachable than others. Rarely do I regret reaching out on SW. Some of my dearest friends I have made in this manner. I am rambling, that is my way. Back to my reason for posting. I just want to say that you may never realize how a kind word or more may help someone. When I have time, I try to pm people that matter to me. There is never enough time as life keeps me busy. Confession? Sometimes it takes me days or weeks or longer to reply. And I always reply to pms unless they are hi or how are you from strangers. If I know someone needs help or I feel they do, I send a message. This makes a difference to them as well as when it is reciprocated. So I am encouraging the real people here to continue to reach out or to reach out to others (safely). Your words may lift spirits. You may make someone's day. You may save a life even. Just caring makes a huge difference. That's about all for today. Take care of yourselves. Reach out some. Make and keep your connections. 2022-10-12
Poe aka Cynthia aka PoetryNEmotion.

This page is a permanent link to the reply below and its nested replies. See all post replies »

kodiac · 22-25, M

I just found this post,i think if your observent and really pay attention to what people do and say here it's easy to weed out the rabbel and be left with connections that have real meaning. This site and the people here have pulled me up so many times ,shown me kindness compassion and given me a chance to give those things in return .There are days when i wonder what i'm doing here and there are days i wonder what i'd do without the friends i have found. If i have to wade through miles of bs to find one person like poetrynmotion then it is for sure worth it. The bad interactions fade but the good are forever imprinted into my life. We need more posts like this so people get to see the best sw has to offer.I have no family have not had since i was 4 years old ,but i have family now thanks to the good people i found here .If a person shows kindness and empathy then selfies or verifications don't matter .Oddly enough one of the people that helped me when i was lost turned out to be a catfish ,but that does not matter to me .,The help was real and where it came from is beside the point.

PoetryNEmotion · F

@kodiac It takes more time to find people to make connections with here. They are so worth it though. Kodi, you matter to me. I knew that even from afar and long ago. The world has turned darker in these troubled times. People are struggling. For some, this is their only safe place. Friends are so important. Reaching out safely makes life easier. I am grateful you feel you have found family. You are part of my heart always. SW serves purposes far more important than people realize.