Sorry for any confusion or frustration. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments.

Tammy

I came in tonight to see what Grateful & that other woman thought about my reply ... why was post deleted?

Why was the gay forum deleted?? I haven't been on here in awhile, but I would always check that forum and see how people were doing.

I hope to see you guys and gals get a new post started, as I believe strongly that everyone should be able to openly discuss anything that is related to thier anxiety and depression on these forums.

There are forum rules, so I guess, as long as the rules don't get broken, there shouldn't be any problems. Don't be discouraged!

Nobody knows, Bakedpears didn't say much above. I was guessing it was because I got a little too graphic (for a "public" forum) but I added a note acknowledging/apologizing to anyone who found it offensive (instead of comical which was the whole point). So who knows.

If there's one thing the program (and my wonderful coach) has taught me is we've got to lighten-up, learning to laugh about our lives & the lives of others. Plus, how it can be very comforting hearing about other people's predicaments. Anyway I requested an explanation from Bakedpears so we know wassup. Didn't hear back yet let's give it more time.

I agree it is important everyone is able to discuss their issues and Lord knows a lot of gay people have a lot of anxiety since it's not the easiest life!

Rick,
i didnt see what you posted. But i do know that baked pears or carolyn very rarely delete a post unless it is out of line. Im sure baked pears will get back to you on this if you emailed her. Nelly

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Originally posted by Rick:
Nobody knows, Bakedpears didn't say much above. I was guessing it was because I got a little too graphic (for a "public" forum) but I added a note acknowledging/apologizing to anyone who found it offensive (instead of comical which was the whole point). So who knows.

If there's one thing the program (and my wonderful coach) has taught me is we've got to lighten-up, learning to laugh about our lives & the lives of others. Plus, how it can be very comforting hearing about other people's predicaments. Anyway I requested an explanation from Bakedpears so we know wassup. Didn't hear back yet let's give it more time.

I agree it is important everyone is able to discuss their issues and Lord knows a lot of gay people have a lot of anxiety since it's not the easiest life!

Rick,

I am the "other woman" you were speaking of. I just wanted to tell you that I did read your "acknowledging/apologizing" post, and I appreciate that.

I believe the reason the post was deleted was because it was getting too graphic and inappropriate for this forum because there are younger people that have the program and get on here and like I said before I have a young daughter that reads along with me some time.

Anyway, Tammy stated above to contact her if anyone has any question or comments about this. You stated that you did, so I am sure she will get back with you and anyone else that contacts her.

Take care,
Tina

Rick ,
Maybe this will help, its under forum and chat rules: Users shall not post any material; whether word, phrase, description, image or graphic deemed obscene, harassing, abusive, slandering, threatening, embarrassing, and hateful against any person, race, ethnic group or other entity. Users shall not engage in any activity that exposes The Midwest Center, its customers and/or affiliates to any kind of liability. All said content to be determined at sole discretion of stresscenter.com.

I hope this helps Nelly

hey there rick, just start another one. and don't don't be obscene. my daughter is gay, all my friends are gay. and this can be a new thread. anita

Rick,
Thanks for your kind words. I dont have any pull at all with MWC, lol. But ive been here almost two years and i know they rarely delete a post. I dont think they can edit a post, it has to be the person who wrote it. But they can delete one. I dont know how MWC feels about gay issues either... Take care Nelly

I too was disappointed the thread was removed. Maybe whatever was too graphic was posted and I just never got a chance to read it? What I did read did not seem bad. Maybe that is why I am confused and disappointed.

It is a shame though as it is tough enough to have anxiety and depression as a straight person, but I cannot even imagine what a gay person might feel as I can understand and empathize that they must have similar but different issues to work with like acceptance of themselves, the acceptance of others of their lifestyle. I thought is was pretty cool that they could come here and share their experiences and gain some compassionate understanding that they may not be recieving at home or even see that straight people love and accept them, that there is more acceptance than they may even think. I really do not think MWC would have any issues with a lifestyle choice, maybe it was the choice of words used in the forum thread that got it nixed.

Take care!
LizB

hey liz, you are a nice person, and you write so well. you just have this way of being there for everyone. thanks for being so open minded. anita

thanks kp!

All is owed to my mother. She taught me to accept others as they are, love them for them, God NEVER turned anyone away. He even spoke with the town outcasts, even healed them!...what does THAT say about God's love? EMENCE AMOUNTS!!! I cannot peg someone for their lifestyle choices, it is their life to live and love to experience. I respect that and that is why I think I can be there for others...I respect them and their choices for their life, even if it is not my way of life, that is OK and fine with me. What works for me may not for you or someone else. Life is not a one size fits all thing, you need to find your own fit so to speak. Until a person finds that right fit for themselves, they will not feel whole, comfortable. That would be a terrible way to live your life and unfair for someone to live it that way. If one is not harming another, there is no harm, live and let live HAPPY! The world would be a better, content, happier place!

God Bless! LizB

Faith,

You just took the words right out of my mouth, so to speak. I was just collecting my thoughts to write pretty much the same thing.

Tina

AHHH! Thanks for clueing me in guys. I can understand that certain language IS inapproriate for this forum as there are people of various ages/religious backgrounds that do come here. Maybe Rick was not aware of the age thing, or maybe he did not read the chat rules. Discretion in subject matter/words IS not optional, but a requirement. It is our responsibility. I know for a fact that there are youngins that check this site out. We as adults need to be responsible and set a good example for the youngins. They look up to us for guidance.