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Fern Established Member

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I just want to say that I love reading your advice. Not just to me - to everyone you try to help. You're very wise and clear-sighted. Thank you for sticking around and sharing that wisdom. :)

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I'd like to say many thanks too for taking the time to help me out. Your advice has opened my eyes to things I wouldn't have otherwise seen. :)

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My sentiments exactly. Some of the most insightful and thoughtful posts I've seen.

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Graceful hasn't giving me any advice (yet) but I do enjoy reading her posts. :)

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Graceful,

I want to thank you as well. You really took your time reading about my situation and giving me very good advice. You are an angel

Graceful Established Member

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I just want to say that I love reading your advice. Not just to me - to everyone you try to help. You're very wise and clear-sighted. Thank you for sticking around and sharing that wisdom. :)

 

The last thing I was expecting when I logged in was to see a post with my name on it. Thank you SO MUCH! It brings tears to my eyes to think that I offer advice and words that really help, and to feel appreciated.

 

I have not posted my own story b/c my break up was a while ago and I have had to move heaven and earth to get back to a place of contentment and peace in my life. I speak my truth, and I try to provide feedback not only when I think I can help in some way, but also, when I think someone really appears to need to be heard, just heard, and understood. There are so many posts to choose from, how do we get drawn to certain peoples' issues, how do we know who we will touch in some way? It fascinates me no end that we come from all over the world and create and bond in this community of caring.

 

I have also been enriched by many posts, believe me, I come here and learn every time I log in.

 

I will definitely be around. If I see any of your threads, I will check in to see if there is anything I can offer. I am so happy that we have crossed paths. You are all awesome. Thank you again. :) Love, Grace

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I'm late to the party, but I also want to say thank you! You've been really wonderful at helping me figure things out (and very patient with my rambling messages!)

 

Thanks! :)

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Thank you for your sincere advice Graceful it has brought warm sentiments to my heart you answer with much humility and empathy.

 

your answer gave me the insight i needed to decide if i move on or still hold faith.

 

Its people like you that keep the broken hearted strong.

D78 Established Member

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I'm late for this message, but I wanted to say thank you to Graceful as well.

 

Thank you, Graceful! Anyone who would take as much time reading my LONG post and responding in such a thoughtful manner has knowledge I can use. Your questions were so thoughtful that I think my answers will probably be different the next time I read through them... I'm sure know what I mean (my inability to see things objectively and all).

 

Since I posted here, I have gone 48 hours without shedding one tear. This is a record for me, so far. I'm not sure if it's because I posted my thoughts, or because I made an awesome playlist of all songs that contain F.U. and similar thoughts (EVERYONE - Cake, I Will Survive...).

 

I'm glad to know that you will continue to post. If I am crazy enough to find another, I will use your posts to make my next relationship better.

Graceful Established Member

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Thank you again, and for making me smile -- and for giving me a very good reason to really believe we're all headed to a much better place in the coming year.

I honestly mean that!! :)

 

D78, your message made me laugh out loud! Love it! I was actually going to wait a little while and planned to dig up your post in a week or two to check in with you to see how you were doing in case you didn't bump it up yourself ... but you already gave an update, and it's a good one.

 

The thing I absolutely loved hearing in your update is that you have realized that the answers to the questions are going to change, and evolve, just like you are, and that you're open to that now. It reminds me of the way you ask a little kid what they want to be when they grow up. Over the summer, it was a landscaper. In September, it's a teacher. By Christmas, it's a car designer. Keep your options open and keep yourself open. And of course, keep your heart open.

 

Remember that happiness is a state of mind. It's not a person. And happiness is not static. We're not meant to feel happy 24/7, 365 days a year. Not gonna happen. We are meant to have highs and lows in our lives, and we are supposed to examine them, not avoid them. That's why in the long run you will feel enriched by your ability to manage some of the tough knocks in your life.

 

Happy New Year! I can't say it enough, you're all awesome and I am so glad I have met you! Love and best wishes, Grace :)

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