I'm Here For You
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (156488)
United States
November 11, 2019 2:23pm CST
I know several MyLotters that are hurting at the present time. There is nothing I can do except tell them "I'm sorry" and offer an ear to listen to their trials and tribulations.
I'm a good listener; and I'm available to anyone that has a heavy burden or an issue they would like to vent about. Just PM me if it's something serious.
All of us in the MyLot family should make ourselves available to other members in need.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Nov 19
Oh. =( So sorry to read this. I will have to find them and start praying!
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@LindaOHio (156488)
• United States
11 Nov 19
Even just saying a general prayer would be helpful. There is a variety of issues they are dealing with.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Nov 19
@LindaOHio Absolutely will!!
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
12 Nov 19
I sure thank you too my dear.
your prayers have helped me many times.
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
11 Nov 19
Of course, it's easier to discuss problems online but it's not better. In fact, it is worse in my opinion. I would never discuss a serious problem online with strangers whose background I don't know and whose reactions I don't see.
Besides, if I mentioned a serious problem in a post there would always be the danger of religious people offering to pray for me. These offers which I see nearly every day are one of the peculiarities (or should I say absurdities) of American writing sites. I've been on German and British writing sites for many years and have never encountered anything like that.
There is always the opportunity of discussing private problems in a private message.
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@LindaOHio (156488)
• United States
11 Nov 19
It's amazing how many people here want to talk to their MyLot friends about their problems. Maybe they feel more comfortable online than in person? I don't know.
@LindaOHio (156488)
• United States
11 Nov 19
@MALUSE I do discuss via private message many times; but your point is well taken.
@moffittjc (118492)
• Gainesville, Florida
12 Nov 19
If you think about it, every day we log on to myLot is a therapeutic day for each and every one of us, whether we realize it or not. It's our opportunity to discuss our fears, worries, hurts and more, knowing that our family here on myLot will respond with kindness, compassion and love. Your post is perfect proof of that. Keep up the great work; you are an angel to someone out there in need!
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@moffittjc (118492)
• Gainesville, Florida
12 Nov 19
@LindaOHio I am the same way! I know I am by no means an angel myself, but it hurts me to see other people hurting. I just want to reach out and help them!
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@LindaOHio (156488)
• United States
12 Nov 19
I don't know if I'm an angel; but I have developed many friendships here; and it bothers me when my friends are hurting. I want to help!
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@DocAndersen (54411)
• United States
12 Nov 19
you are a wonderful person (I do miss your posts on Virily)!
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@LindaOHio (156488)
• United States
12 Nov 19
Thanks, Scott. I miss being on Virily too. It just wasn't for me.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
12 Nov 19
that is true and so many has helped me in so many ways and it makes me sad I can't do more for them when it is needed.
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
12 Nov 19
You are such a gentle soul--the gift of self in this way is a wonderful thing--kudos to you! And I hope their pain is eased soon.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
12 Nov 19
That is lovely. We should all be ready to offer support when needed. I have had a lot of positive help and encouragement from our lovely members here and thanks to everyone for that
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@LadyDuck (458513)
• Switzerland
12 Nov 19
As the old Administrator said "we are here to have fun, so please let's avoid to be negative all the time". Serious personal matters should never be made public. We have the Personal Message area where to go if we need to discuss something serious.
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@LadyDuck (458513)
• Switzerland
12 Nov 19
@LindaOHio Correct, we can whine and rant on the public pages, but personal message area is for serious problems.
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@LindaOHio (156488)
• United States
12 Nov 19
And that's where we go to discuss something serious. We don't discuss it on the public pages. Thank you for your comment.
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@TishaMears (1026)
• United States
13 Nov 19
Hi! It's been awhile for me because I am "hurting"... I've had some deaths from some very close friends back to back in the past 2 years. It's been hard for me to cope because these friends(2) were people I could vent to whenever I was having problems w/ almost anything. Now I've just been relying on my own coping mechanisms and it hasn't been working. I gotta go back to the drawing board and start anew with therapy among other things. Thank you for opening up this discussion. It was something I really needed to see.
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@LindaOHio (156488)
• United States
13 Nov 19
You're welcome, Tisha. I hope things improve for you and you get some help.
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@TishaMears (1026)
• United States
14 Nov 19
@LindaOHio Yeah. I'm reaching out to get the help I need. It's a process, but I know things will get better.
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@freelancermariagrace (27219)
• Philippines
12 Nov 19
That’s really nice of you, Linda. I have a lot of problems right now and I am just hoping and praying that everything will be okay real soon
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@lillywriter (1143)
• Lithuania
11 Nov 19
That's so kind, we all here should be like a true family.
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
11 Nov 19
Empathy and compassion are great gifts to offer. 
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