I have been a shoulder to cry on for a lot of friends

@jugsjugs (12967)
October 9, 2012 4:04pm CST
Tonight I had a really nice call from a friend that wanted to say thank you to me, for some great advice.This phone call was unexpected, but all the same nice, as I know that this person sounds as well as feels better in their self. Another friend called me a few weeks ago and said thank you, along with a friend of mine spoke to my husband to say thank you to me. I have always been here for any friends that need some one to talk to no matter what it is they need to get off their chests, but to feel that you have helped some one is the best feeling ever.
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35 responses
• United States
9 Oct 12
Aww, doesn't that just make you feel so good? It's such a nice feeling to know you have helped some people along the way. Everyone is here in this world for one reason or another, and they also meet different people for one reason or another. You made a great impression on these people obviously. What I like the most is that they took the time out of their day to thank you. You don't hear that as much as I'd like to hear it. This is really nice and you have some great forever friends. I'm sure you will sleep good from now on just knowing this and all I can say is good job jugsjugs!
@jugsjugs (12967)
9 Oct 12
You are right that it is nice that people take the time out of their day to say thank you.I also had a message in my inbox to say thank you as well from one of her family, so I know that this has helped the friend in some way or another. I know this friend would have been there for me, if I needed some one, also she knows my door is always open for her and her family. I feel that sometimes it helps if you just take the time to listen to people, rather than give advice.
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• United States
9 Oct 12
You're soooo right! It does help a lot just to listen. And the funny part is, sometimes they fix their own problems just by you listening and them talking about it. It's like an electric light bulb going off in their heads, haha! People are just too funny sometimes, but I have to say again, good job!!
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@jugsjugs (12967)
11 Oct 12
You are right about some times people do tend to fix their own problems, just by them talking to some one else.I feel that it was nice to hear a thank you, but like I told her there was no need, as I didnt do anything much to help with the things what were going on in her life.
@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
10 Oct 12
You are such a nice person. It's rare. Most wants to talk but never listen. Only once I've been a big shoulder for 4 years, I'd tell her to call me anytime and I might add SHE DID and I even offered her to live with me and bring her kids and I'd afford for everything until she could walk on her shoes. that was the most ungrateful friend I had, 4 years later I needed her and she didn't even wanted to hear a little through the phone. I went through a big life changing down phase and learned I was a great friend but needed to value myself more. So you are rare, I like your type of people. I'm glad you found recognition.
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@jugsjugs (12967)
10 Oct 12
I was a bit shocked when she called and said she wanted to thank me, then she explained that what I had said to her had stopped her from doing some thing really silly. All my friends as well as my family know that I am always here if they ever need anyone to talk to, also I know that they will be there for me. It is a real shame that your friend was never there for you, like you were for them.
@celticeagle (158876)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Oct 12
Unexpected niceties are great aren't they? The best surprises and they really warm your heart and make you want to continue. Sounds like you have done some good in several people's lives. That is really great! I try to answer young people's questions on here. It is good to help them as they begin to experience life.
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@jugsjugs (12967)
11 Oct 12
I feel that just by listening to her may have helped, as I think in her heart of hearts she felt so down and alone and did not know what to do. It was really nice to get a thank you from her as well as she sounded a lot happier than she did when I last saw her.
@GemmaR (8517)
10 Oct 12
I am the person who people seem to turn to whenever there is something that is going wrong in their life. I don't know why that is, but I suppose that I should be glad about the fact because I know that there must be something that they think is approachable about me or they wouldn't be able to come to me at all. I have a few people who I can go to as well so I know that I always have somebody that I can talk to whenever I need some help. Having good friends is essential to everybody and I know that I am lucky that I can say that my friends are so amazing.
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@jugsjugs (12967)
10 Oct 12
I have over the years found out who my real friends are and it is great to know that there are people there when you need some one to chat to no matter what about. I have always been here for my friends and family no matter what they want to chat about. I was so shocked to get a call to say thank you, as well as to hear a friend not upset, but a lot happier, it was really nice.
@marguicha (215337)
• Chile
10 Oct 12
I have several friends that tell me that I help them. I never know how much I help them, but I try to. I am aware that many times it is just a matter of being there. But other times they need advise or looking together at a problem so that we both try to understand things. It`s very nice when they actknowledge it and I am sure is is really nice for you. Congratulations for being there. I have some friends who have been there for me too.
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@jugsjugs (12967)
10 Oct 12
I was shocked to get a call off my friend, as I know that she is very busy with her children, as well as all the other things that she has to fit in during the day, as well as of an evening. It was nice to hear that she sounded really happy, as well as she felt happier in her self and to hear the words thank you it was really nice.
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@voldrox (7191)
• India
10 Oct 12
Hi jugsjugs, That is real kind of you, not all people can be that caring. God bless, I am sure it must have felt so nice to be able to help others in their bad times, I have done it a few times myself and all we need it is to give time to the other person, that is all they need, our sympathy. I have sweet friends like you, one time I was badly hurt and cheated and it felt really comforting to spend time with them and that is all it took to realize that my friends were a greater gift to me than my girlfriend. Now I have come to value my friends more, because no matter what happens friends don't back away soon. God gave me such great friends. This world needs more people like you. Have a nice day.
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@jugsjugs (12967)
10 Oct 12
Thank you. I feel like at least I have done some good, even if by only being here and listening would have been good for her, but I also gave her some advice as well. I feel sorry for people that are upset, or that are feeling stressed out due to things that are going on in their lives and I was pleased to think that she took the time to call me to say thank you, as she also sounded a lot happier.
@GardenGerty (157546)
• United States
10 Oct 12
Oh, that is so nice. When I first came to MyLot I often felt as if I helped people and I know that made me feel good as well. It is good to hear that this nice bit of appreciation is happening for you.
@jugsjugs (12967)
11 Oct 12
I was shocked to think that I would get a call to say thank you and all I done was listened to what she had to say.I did suggest a few things that she should do and bide her time about other things that were going on about.
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@GardenGerty (157546)
• United States
11 Oct 12
She must have felt like you helped her, though. I think it is really nice that she let you know.
@jezzmay (1845)
• United States
10 Oct 12
You are right there is no greater feeling than to know you helped someone. Sometimes all they did is someone to listen. I say thank you for being someone who cares and will be there.
@jezzmay (1845)
• United States
11 Oct 12
Helping others does help us get our mind off our problems. That in its self is a blessing to us.We remember other people are hurting to.
@jugsjugs (12967)
11 Oct 12
I do feel like she needed some one to listen to her, who would not judge what had gone on, as well as all that had happened. I was pleased to think that being here for her is some thing that also helped her, but in another way her problems seemed to make me forget all the things that were going on in my life, so really she helped me as well.
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
24 Oct 12
Oh, that is really touching. You must be a really good friend to them that people really take time to call and say thanks.. There is no better feeling in he world than be wholeheartedly thanked and helped otehrs.
@jugsjugs (12967)
30 Oct 12
It was great to hear that she was happier, also that she has had time to think about things before she acted on the things that were bothering her. It is great to know that she will always be there for me no matter what as well, that is if I ever need a person to talk to or any help at all.
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
21 Nov 12
hi, actually being a shoulder is not that so easy,because you need to listen and to accept or absorb there problem that they will tell to you,but on the other side it will give more comfortable that to you because you let your friend release those problem she shouldered.
@jugsjugs (12967)
24 Nov 12
You are right there.I feel that some people feel better for talking to a person, as that way some how it makes them feel better. Knowing that she is feeling a lot happier is great, as I hate to hear people upset and I feel helpless that I can not make all their problems go away.
@joystick (1675)
24 Oct 12
That it great that your friend called to say thank you and that you have also managed to help her sort her problems out. I am also here for my friends no matter when they need to talk to me and they have all been good to me in my hour of need. Its nice to have true friends.
@jugsjugs (12967)
30 Oct 12
It is nice to have true friends, you are right there.It was also good to hear that she was a lot, lot happier and a thank you was a bonus.She is a really good friend and I know that she will always be there for me no matter what I may need her for, I am also here for friends to call when ever they need to.
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
9 Oct 12
Sounds like you did help out quite a handful of people. It s true that while most of our friends would come to us seeking for advices, more often than that they just need someone who will listen to hem more Han the advice itself. It helps a lot that there is one one who cares enough for you to listen to your troubles, and who always supports you in times of need. Your friends are lucky to have you.
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@jugsjugs (12967)
9 Oct 12
Thank you.It seems that there are lots of people that are trying to split other people up from their partners and its a real shame, as these people were happy and so were their children, until a third person starts a load of trouble. I am just glad that they came to me to talk and glad that they are all sorted out now, as it would have been a shame if they still were upset.I am glad I did some good.
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@eiram23 (421)
• Philippines
11 Oct 12
I strongly agree. A simple thank you from a friend you held a hand feels rewarding. I can relate to you. I have been through lot of situations when all I can do is to listen Listen to my friends' dilemnas towards their heartaches, listen to my sister's problems about her schoolworks, listen to my mom's worries towards our family, listen to my colleagues frustrations about their calls. All i can do is listen, respond and offer a shoulder to cry on. It sounds simple but if yopu really care you listen not using your ears but your heart, You respond not only with your mouth but through your emotions. I admire your kindness towards your friends and other people. In due time God will reward you for that.
@jugsjugs (12967)
12 Oct 12
I was happy knowing that she seemed a lot happier in her voice and that she seemed a lot calmer as well.I was shocked that she called to thank me, as she knows that I will always be here to listen to her and if I can advice her I will.
@eiram23 (421)
• Philippines
14 Oct 12
That's wonderful. Continue being God's instrument of His mercy.
• Philippines
13 Nov 12
You are right. It really nice to feel that you are able to help other people. They are lucky to have a friend like you. I am sure it would be really frustrating if there was no one to listen to them. Sometimes, between friends, what we want is really not someone who will solve our problems or carry our burden. We only want someone who will listen and tell us it will be okay.
@jugsjugs (12967)
16 Nov 12
I have seen my friend again today and she seems happy still, also she has made plans for her future.It was great to know that she was a lot happier in herself than when we first spoke and to hear the words thank you was really nice as well.
• India
14 Oct 12
Hello my friend jugsjugs Ji, Well, anything done without any selfish moto, and rewrded in forms of thanks phone calls, will elevate you. You are pious gentle Lady. keep helping others to get help automatically from Almighty. May God bless You and have a great time
@jugsjugs (12967)
14 Oct 12
Hearing her voice and hearing that she was really a lot happier was a great bonus and to get a thank you was great as well. She knows along with all my other friends that I am always here for them no matter what they want to chat about, as I would never judge what they are telling me.
@rosegardens (3034)
• United States
14 Oct 12
It is nice when you know you have helped someone. Sometimes, we just never know and trust God to take care of them and hope we did give them what they needed. Sometimes people just need a shoulder to cry on, and that makes all the difference when you find a willing shoulder and an ear that will listen, and lips that do not judge.
@jugsjugs (12967)
14 Oct 12
It was awful to hear her upset when she came to see me, but knowing now that she sounds a lot happier was really nice. I am always here for my friends who need a listening ear and they know that no matter what the problem I will always be here for them. To get a thank you was a bonus.
@STOUTjodee (3572)
• United States
16 Oct 12
It's always nice to be appreciated! I've had friends that I have given advice to and you think it is just going in one ear and out the other. Then they finally come to their senses and realize they should have taken your advice in the first place. I like to say, "told you so." It makes one feel good inside to know that the person has acknowledged you help and are thankful. Sounds like you are a really good fiend?
@jugsjugs (12967)
21 Oct 12
I feel that people tend to worry for no reason sometimes, but there are other times when they just need some one to listen to them and give a bit of advice. It was great that she sounded happier when I spoke to her on the phone, it was also nice to get a thank you.
@myklops (180)
13 Oct 12
That's great. You're really into helping others. That's a great gift to know how to extend the warmth and sincerity to others who need help emotionally.
@jugsjugs (12967)
13 Oct 12
I hate to see my friends upset or worried and stressed out.It was great that I could help her and that she has sorted out all that is going on in her life at the moment. All my friends know that my door is always open and that I am only a phone call if they need to chat.
@estremms (324)
• Philippines
12 Oct 12
That's a very good thing to be a friend, a shoulder to cry on. That is great being there for friends who needs someone to talk to, to be able to share what they're feeling knowing that you are there for them willing to listen to their hurts and pains.
@jugsjugs (12967)
13 Oct 12
I am just so pleased that in some way I helped her and was pleased that she seems a lot happier now. I know that if I needed some one to talk to that she would also be there for me as well.
18 Oct 12
that is really nice jugjugs least they know you are only at the other end of the phone when they need a chat i am the same if they need a shoulder to cry on i tell all my friends i am only at the other end of the phone
@jugsjugs (12967)
21 Oct 12
All my friends know that I am here for them if they ever need to talk to me, no matter what it is about. I am pleased to know that she is a lot happier than when I saw her last and to get a thank you was even better, I was shocked when she called to say thank you, but all the same it was great to hear her.