I would like to say a big WELCOME to all of our new members! I hope you find this site enjoyable & helpful. Our moderators are always around if you have any questions or need help with anything.
With that being said, I’ve noticed a discussion lately that got way out of hand. I want to remind everyone:
We all come from different backgrounds, cultures & health situations. Stating your opinions is fine as long as it is done in a respectful manner. We’re all adults here & we should all treat each other with respect, compassion & dignity. We are all on the same team! We need to pull together & be here for each other, not wasting our time arguing because we don’t agree.
There’s a saying that opinions are like you-know-what, everyone has one. This may be true but if you cannot share your opinions without offending those around you, then please turn the other cheek.
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Again, remember that we’re all fighting this together! Let’s support each other with love & compassion & kindness! If you see anything questionable, please let a moderator know right away.
Thank you for saying out loud what I was thinking we are all here in pain and we need to try and be sympathetic to each other!you never know. What the other person is carrying around. They may be in so much pain . We just don’t know.We should lend a kind word or a sympathetic ear thank you all and really gentle hugs cat
Amanda, t.y. for so well putting the emphasis on support, respect and caring. I have been a member of other support groups, but the warmth and solid community here are unusual and very welcome. members and mods are all helpful, kind, and loving in m y own experience.
It's alright to have differences in opinion and perspective. if we want our right to ours, we need to acknowledge others rights to theirs, and agree to disagree, peacefully.
sometimes stress, hardship, whatever will come across in a post when someone is struggling. we all can be aware of that in ourselves and each other, and choose to act with compassion and understanding.
I'm surprised to hear a discussion got out of hand. I've never seen anything but supportive comments. Welcome to new members. The big thing to remember is you're not in this alone.
Thank you for all of the warm welcomes! I am so interested in seeing what everyone has to say, but am right now in an exacerbation crisis with MS, so will have to come back. I just wanted to say hello. Thanks, Kris 4hooves4me
Welcome, Kris! I'm wondering if your signin--4hooves4me--means you are a horse person like me? I'd love to share what it takes to keep riding, and what riding does for me. Anyway, welcome!
Hi Madeena, looking forward to hearing your experiences! I had Jumpers into my 20s, then went to Miniatures, but am not really able to play, right now, tho we live on a horse ranch, so I get to enjoy some, at least. I will touch back soon, I’m anxious to learn here, and find it very informative and welcoming, so far! Talk to you soon!
I absolutely agree, we all need understanding , support and a kind words! I have had fibro for 25 years and never been taken seriously by anyone including my own family. Drs. were telling me its all in my head, others were saying all I want is to get drugs. My employers and co-workers calling me Drama Queen and could care less that I’m in agony most of the time… So for me finding this support group with all of you wonderful people is just the most wonderfull gift. So thank you for being hear and for your kindness!!! Gentle hugs to all! Elena