Hi Jackie. Last time I checked there were not so many messages. It seems there are more of us posting. I only have ever posted as Beachcomber. I don't have 'multiples' or 'others' at work. I have never posted annon. nor do I intend on ever doing so.
I read your above post, and I think that you probably do have JLs best interest at heart. I think you must be pretty special, as is your husband also. I guess I know on some level that your good people.
It is my 'nature' to be suspicious and given what I know of abuse it is my instinct to want to protect any person from it. Without knowing the reasons (nor is it any of my business, as you said) I will trust that JL is in good hands.
I do still stand by my post and I still don't agree with posting to her here in this way. We all have our differing opinions I suppose. I agree with what the other (annon.) poster said about 'dragging others into pretty personal problems'. See, that would be me and my 2 cents who couldn't help it!
I do thank you for responding to my concerns. I wasn't the one feeling belittled mind you. That was someone else.
Yes the internet is full of "weird stuff". Thats pretty clear. What may not be so clear is that it is also a way for people to connect in ways that were not possible before. I have made several good friends through the internet. I have even gone on to meet some of them in person. All of which turned out good! There are people out there in cyber space I will never forget. Those are the ones that helped me when I was sure no one else could. The ones who encouraged me to keep on going when I was sure all hope was lost. I think the net can be a good source of support, when sometimes we don't feel we have it in our lives.
But, I am only one person and yes there is a lot on the net that you wouldn't want a young person to see. Perhaps with proper guidance a balance can be found where you and JL find it comfortable. It isn't for me to say. You know her. I do know from experience though that it is absolutly crushing to loose your 'on-line' support.
If you could/would (if it causes no further harm to her?) maybe just let her know we are thinking of her and hoping she's alright.