An open letter of thanks

[Guest]

Self esteem is a terrible thing to lose. I should know, I lost mine years ago. I came to lit not expecting to find mine again, but instead to find a place to vent some frustrations with daily life, be a smart ass, and have an overall good time. I didn't expect to find someone that would help turn my life around.

I'm an average guy. Average looks, sarcastic and dry sense of humor, a little above average intelligence, etc. But I've had problems with self esteem and hid it through self depricating humor. I recieved a pm one day asking about my nick. Since that pm things have changed in my life. She has provided a helping hand up out of the hole that I dug for myself. I have improved a great deal through our conversations.

Yesterday was a rough day for me. I found out some things about my Grandmother's health and basically was having a bad day. My friend was there for me. She listened. Things went beyond my bad day and we got into a conversation about our friendship.

I just wanted to say to her that I value her friendship with me beyond anything else. She really is a wonderful, classy, witty, amazing woman. She has become the light at the end of my tunnel. A tunnel which I will get through mostly by myself but with a little guidance from her and from others. I hope she realizes that self confidence is not something to be regained in a day or a week. It'll take a while for me to get the strength to change my life all the way around. I hope she has the patience for that journey.

I wanted to post this as a thread to all the others I have seen on the boards that have the same issues as me. I know I am not alone in these feelings. The stregth of one good friend can help you. I hope you find them. That's it. My little rant for the day.


We now return you to your regular threads.

 

[Dillinger]

Well said.

I've met quite a few wonderful people here - true friends.

 

[Guest]

Well said.

I've met quite a few wonderful people here - true friends.

Thanks Dilly....it took a lot for me to say that. I hope she understands.

 

[sunstruck]

I'm sure she understands. How could she not after such a sweet jesture?

 

[Pixie]

That was a lovely thing to write.
And Lit is a good place, filled with good people.

 

[just pet]

A wonderful tribute
There are some great people here
Lit is great place to learn and grow and talk dirty

 

[Guest]

Lit is a great place, filled with great people. The list would be endless. It is a great place to remind ourselves that life should be fun, but it is also a great place to console ourselves when it's not so fun.


Thanks Pixie, you flittering flirt of a Finn.

Thanks Just_pet.

I think she got the message.....I'm all smiles now.

 

[Dillinger]

All smiles? Everywhere? That must hurt.

 

[Guest]

All smiles? Everywhere? That must hurt.

 

[Pixie]

Lit is a great place, filled with great people. The list would be endless. It is a great place to remind ourselves that life should be fun, but it is also a great place to console ourselves when it's not so fun.


Thanks Pixie, you flittering flirt of a Finn.

Aaaww...
Pixie = Flattered Flittering Flirt From Finland

(an F'ing mouthful, isn't it? )

I like your AV, it makes me smile every time

 

[Guest]

I like your AV, it makes me smile every time

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[Pixie]

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[Guest]

On the Turning Away - Pink Floyd

On the turning away
From the pale and downtrodden
And the words they say
Which we won't understand
"Don't accept that what's happening
Is just a case of others' suffering
Or you'll find that you're joining in
The turning away"

It's a sin that somehow
Light is changing to shadow
And casting it's shroud
Over all we have known
Unaware how the ranks have grown
Driven on by a heart of stone
We could find that we're all alone
In the dream of the proud

On the wings of the night
As the daytime is stirring
Where the speechless unite
In a silent accord
Using words you will find are strange
And mesmerised as they light the flame
Feel the new wind of change
On the wings of the night

No more turning away
From the weak and the weary
No more turning away
From the coldness inside
Just a world that we all must share
It's not enough just to stand and stare
Is it only a dream that there'll be
No more turning away?

 

[Laurel]

Very cool.

 

[alexandraaah]

Very cool.

Yeah, it is. I was just waiting for someone else to use the smilie so I didn't have to.

 

[Guest]

Yeah, it is. I was just waiting for someone else to use the smilie so I didn't have to.

 

[markb325]

True Friends

This is something I wrote about a year ago after stumbling across a bunch of great people. To this day I still consider them friends a couple in perticular that got me through a very rough week.


A TRUE FRIEND


In the times of our lives we meet so very few true friends
Friends that we can count on to see us through rough times
Friends that are there in times of need
And friends that back us up when were attacked

Friends like these only come around a few times in a life time
Treasure them for they are the ones the make life wonderful
Forgive them when they say something hurtful for it was not meant
And apologize to them when you say something hurtful to them
Never hold a grudge against a true friend
For you will need them at some time in the future


Happy Reading, Peace All