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[rubywillow]

I think I need to back up a little bit, and maybe lurk for a while. I jumped into the discussions with both feet, and I cringe when I see my name on so many posts. I do bow the those who have been here longer and have more experience. Please know I was just overly excited at finding a forum for my truly screwed up mind, and to find people I could talk to everyday, since I usually have only my husband (who doesn't talk) and the dogs (who I can't understand). I think I need to back up and listen instead of giving my opinon on so many things. Understand I have always been the caretaker, the one who tries to solve all the problems around me, but I see I can learn a lot by being quiet and reading what those with more experience have to say. I'll be back, just quieter.

[lucky 2.0]

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No need to be quiet rubywillow. I have not seen anything you posted that was offensive. Chime in any time! And BTW, I like your new avatar so much better!

[Zeppie2]

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Welcome back Ruby, I was wondering where you had got too. How are you doing?

[rubywillow]

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I'm great, and my decision is based solely on my feeling that I have been 'hogging' the space. I always think I have to solve everyone's problems, and it drains me, so, I'll listen. I can learn more with my ears open and my mouth closed. You're all wonderful.

WE DIDN'T GET HERE BY SINGING TO LOUD IN THE CHOIR!

[southernbelle47]

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:l

[tlrgs]

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see that the thing this is a site for help for one another to one another ..just keep on doing what you feel is right and its all a part of work in progress.. stay strong and think positive

[vera-b]

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Hi Ruby,

I've come to the grand conclusion that this is all part of God's plan - give us a common problem and see how we work together to solve it! The key word is together. None of us has better ideas than anyone else. Jump in when you wish. BTW, wasn't your previous avatar a toothless person? She was scary!

Vera-b.

[Preciouspinot]

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Glad you found us Ruby. No apologies are neccessary.

[Carmac]

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Ruby -

I like seeing your posts. All positive!

[startingover]

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Ruby, It IS so exciting to find somewhere like this isn't it?
Your posts are lovely and positve, don't feel bad about anything.
Stay close and don't hold back!

[bloggy]

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Ruby

You haven't been talking too much!
Some people like to post lots and some prefer to lurk- all is good!
It wouldn't be a very interesting forum if everyone backed off would it?
Please don't do that!

[DeeBee]

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[QUOTE=rubywillow;393318]I always think I have to solve everyone's problems, and it drains me, so, I'll listen. I can learn more with my ears open and my mouth closed. You're all wonderful.
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Ruby I can relate to what you are saying. I read a great saying the other day - on a sugar packet LOL and it said something along the lines of "You can't hear if you don't listen"

So yes, read, listen and learn but also "talk"... the problem with cyberspace is we can't see you or know how you are if you don't post.

Love
Dee

[Evie.Lou]

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Ruby,Please PM me so I know that I have you added...OK,pal?

[Sunbeam]

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Electronic space is unlimited, so type away. I truly believe that the posting helps us at least as much as the recipient. Writing down my thoughts is much more helpful than having them tumble around in my head. Sometimes my thinking seems a little schizophrenic, though. As days pass things just don't look the same. Anyway, Ruby, you can make up for all the people who read but don't have the nerve (I guess) to post. I feel bad for them, because I think you do better if you post, but that's just MHO and there are lots of other opinions around.

[Popeye]

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Hey Ruby...

As much or as little as you feel the need.
Oldies and newbies and in-betweenies are all equal here.