[snelsen]

#1179428

Deb.
Well done! well said!
Shirley

[Robboford]

#1179429

Thank you Shirley.
Deb

[Boomer]

#1179430

My open apology to The GDATF as a whole, the moderators, and of course the members:

I wish to apologise for handling thinsg in such a poor fashion a few days ago. I could have done many things differently. I’m sorry for any distress I may have certainly caused EVERYONE here at this great site.

I offer no excuses – I could have been much more gentle in my approach.

I am by no means “anti-religeon”. We are all free to worship as we see fit. I don’t think that came accross in my poorly written post and it’s troubled me all weekend. I care not how anyone finds comfort and peace, be it Scientology, Catholicism, Budhism, or frankly any way one sees fit. If I came off as a closed-minded jerk, well, it is certainly understandable. This is not an excuse for the way I handled things- simply a clarification.

I appreciate the support shown me both publicly and privately. On that same token, however, I hate to think that my presence here might cause others to clam up for fear that I lash out at them. While I assure you that is not the case I think it is in the best interest of all that tip my hat you all, wish you the best in healing and life in geeneral, and bow out with a shred of dignity still somewhat intact.

Thanks so much for the warm welcome when I arrived, for the moral support over the past couple weeks, and vast pool of real-life knowledge that was made available to me.

Peace and health to all,

Boomer

[SueAndHerZoo]

#1179431

Very sorry and disappointed to hear that. I certainly hope I, the moderators, or the other members can change your mind.

You have been a breath of fresh air in what sometimes seems like a very dark place.

Your apology was very gracious. I think that should be enough — no need for you to leave in my opinion.

Kimberly – help?
Sue

[Stymie]

#1179432

I agree with sue.

No need to leave. Everyone says things they regret. You should hear some of the things that fly from my mouth!! Lol. Your apology was very gracious indeed. I would hate for you to leave … We all need a good support system in our lives. People to understand us when we’re at our worst.

Can’t we all forgive and forget?

I know I can..

Diane

[npatterson]

#1179433

Hi everyone,

When I first clicked on this thread, I thought it was a brief disicussiohn about whether or not we might benefit from the help of a psychiatrist–and you already know my position on that–YES–but an appropriate one. However the “thread” got very tangled–and ‘way off topic!!

No one needs to leave the forum. Everyone has positive support for others with Graves’–but we need to get back to that–NOW. Supposedly, I have the clearance to block things, but I don’t have the skill. So, please, everyone: take a step back, multiple deep breaths, and let this rest until Kimberly gets back on line.

Take care, both of yourselves and each other,

Nancy

[npatterson]

#1179434

When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.

[MaryI]

#1179435

Boomer-please do not leave! We need your humour! Your apology was gracious, for sure. I think that some one else could be as gracious. There were harsh words said on both sides.
I agree that there is too much “preaching” at times by some. I tend to skip those posters now, as I do not find it at all pleasant.
I really appreciate this forum, and the moderators!

[Kimberly]

#1179425

When it comes to dealing with Graves’ disease, there are *plenty* of issues where even the experts do not agree, so it’s natural that there will be differences of opinion on a forum like this. However, while respectful discussion is always welcome, personal attacks are not.

As Nancy said, we do not wish to see anyone leave this forum, but we ask that everyone do their part in keeping the board a safe, caring, place where members can get support and engage in constructive discussion.

This thread is now locked.

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