PPT Secrets (Revived & NEW SECRETS UP)

[Trick]

EDIT: And, Trick, I do want to talk about your friend (sometimes I ramble so much I forget the important stuff). Perhaps, she needs a good shake on the shoulders and a "Why are you seeing that guy? He is really mean to you." I know I did. And, it worked. I fell head over heels for this control freak while in high school. The guy wanted to see me every day and, eventually, ever second I had free. I gave up friends, didn't even have time to clean my room. And then the guy wanted me to quit my part-time job. But, I didn't see it. However, one day, one of my male friends did. My male friend and I were doing something school-related on a Saturday morning (something like working a pancake breakfast for a school club) and my "boyfriend" came by and moped and moped about how he wanted to see me and how I was too busy for him, etc., etc. Trying to make me feel guilty for having a life. When, out of the blue, my male friend says to me, in front of my boyfriend (took a lot of guts), "Why do you let him do that to you? You are worth so much more." And, I did a double take. And, the rose-colored glasses came off-- instantly. For the first time, I saw my boyfriend's behavior through another person's eyes. I broke up with the guy that afternoon. And, was so happy when I did. Like a big weight off of my shoulders. I was finally able to be myself. So, be persistent. And, don't give up on her--though it can be hard to do.

Thanks Morningstar =) I won't be giving up on her, I seem to be the only one she knows that actually says "he's no good" rather than just agreeing with how fabulous the latest "he" is or saying it behind her back. Last time round I did manage to talk her out of begging the guy back and because of that she managed to hand in her finals project work in time after being behind with it for so long because of all the aggro. And she's still my friend so I hope that means at least a part of her is agreeing with me and can see she does deserve better, hopefully. I'm also hoping that now she's left uni and is off to find work that will make a difference I hope, my mum couldn't believe the difference in me when I worked the summer between high school and uni - I went from painfully shy to strong confident person (I'd definitely recommend working to anyone with confidence/shyness problems - I know it's very scary but it really can help so much!).

I'm a big believer in money not being important, my mum drummed that into me well! I grew up with no money and my mum was a single parent working all hours and studying for qualifications at the same time. For much of my childhood I had to go without a big pile of presents at christmas and birthdays etc but it didn't matter, because my mum would always take time off for plays and assemblies at my school and spent lots of time with me outside work hours. Now money isn't as much of an issue she can come home earlier for my younger brothers which is fantastic. My bf often worries about money until I talk sense into him, hehe. I still have occasional problems with stress and I'm very lucky to have such people around to talk sense into me in turn.

I'm not exactly an old-timer at the grand old age of 22, but I know that things like money, exams, jobs are not important at all. Failing an exam is not the end of the world - your whole life is still ahead of you =) A lot of my problems left me when I left home, not because my home life was terrible (I was lucky) but spreading your wings and gaining some space and independence whilst remaining close to your family can be a very healthy thing. Crying is good for you, laughing is even better for you. Smiling can stop problems before they happen. And a good hug can sometimes make people better

[Fiddelysquat]

Humongorous update & poll results have been posted!

[meowth1982]

Dear 19,

I understand your fear, and it's a very common one. I'm a firefighter, I can help you fire proof your home if you'd like the assistance to do so. You can e-mail me at eabbott @ bgnet. bgsu. edu without the spaces.

*hugs*

Meowth

And wow to that guy from the image...that's so ungodly sweet... I hope you can just tell her what you're feeling.

[Sapphire Faerie]

the only reason i havent commited suicide is because
im afraid. afraid that moments after i die, i will
simply wake up in another reality.
im not afraid of death. im afraid of it not being the
end.
i want it to end. all of it.

and im afraid no-one will ever understand how it is to
feel this.

I understand you. I don't fear death, I fear the afterlife. Even if the afterlife were to bring paradise, I wouldn't enjoy it. One lifetime is plenty for me. I'd rather it all just end when it's over. To wink out like a light, to be gone.

[BeDeviled]

Dear 19,

I understand your fear, and it's a very common one. I'm a firefighter, I can help you fire proof your home if you'd like the assistance to do so. You can e-mail me at eabbott @ bgnet. bgsu. edu without the spaces.

*hugs*

Meowth

And wow to that guy from the image...that's so ungodly sweet... I hope you can just tell her what you're feeling.

I use to have that great fear as a kid it's a scary thing, I would unplug everything before going to bed

[.:Compact Disk:.]

I am dying.

and I hold it from everyone, because I don't want to live out my last
days already dead.

... I'm surprised at this one. I'd have never of thought anybody here was dying...

[Ginger Harp Seal Pup]

I am dying.

and I hold it from everyone, because I don't want to live out my last
days already dead.

... I'm surprised at this one. I'd have never of thought anybody here was dying...

Me too. I had to do a double take at that one when I saw it. It's things like this that make you realise how silly you are when you complain about something stupid and there are people who are dying.

[TDG]

I'm not ashamed to say that in one point in my life after a real tragedy that pretty much shattered my entire life, I seriously contemplated suicide.

To those that talked about death in their secrets, in particular number 21. Hang in there, when what happened to me happened, I didn't think anything would ever get better for me. In all honesty, alot of things are still bad for me and things are still affected by my past, just hang in there. I've been where you are where it feels like there's nothing in life for you, there is. Whether you know it or not, there is always something in life for you.


To everybody with the secrets, I can relate to so many of you. If I could, I'd track you all down and give you all big hugs and just be there for you. So many of you have been through so much, you're all an inspiration to us all.

[meowth1982]

Dear 19,

I understand your fear, and it's a very common one. I'm a firefighter, I can help you fire proof your home if you'd like the assistance to do so. You can e-mail me at eabbott @ bgnet. bgsu. edu without the spaces.

*hugs*

Meowth

And wow to that guy from the image...that's so ungodly sweet... I hope you can just tell her what you're feeling.

I use to have that great fear as a kid it's a scary thing, I would unplug everything before going to bed

I understand that...and fire is a scary thing, or at least it can be. The first thing we're told in our classes is to respect fire. It's not to be played with, or taken for granted. We learned this lesson as a department the hard way at our last training burn, setting a car on fire.

But, there are easy ways to prevent fire in your home, which I can go over with anyone who wishes it. My fire training shant be gone to waste!

[BeDeviled]

Dear 19,

I understand your fear, and it's a very common one. I'm a firefighter, I can help you fire proof your home if you'd like the assistance to do so. You can e-mail me at eabbott @ bgnet. bgsu. edu without the spaces.

*hugs*

Meowth

And wow to that guy from the image...that's so ungodly sweet... I hope you can just tell her what you're feeling.

I use to have that great fear as a kid it's a scary thing, I would unplug everything before going to bed

I understand that...and fire is a scary thing, or at least it can be. The first thing we're told in our classes is to respect fire. It's not to be played with, or taken for granted. We learned this lesson as a department the hard way at our last training burn, setting a car on fire.

But, there are easy ways to prevent fire in your home, which I can go over with anyone who wishes it. My fire training shant be gone to waste!

accidentally started a grease fire when I was younger and my parents weren't home, and something shorted on me when I was plugging it in helped in creating that great fear.

I don't have it anymore except I still unplug things not needed just in case

[Stijn]

Aww, neat! This is like, so going to help me get some things of off my heart.


Aww, man. These things are really moving. =/

[coming2atvnearu]

Dear 24,

I know its very difficult to confront something like this, but please, please, please visit your doctor. Any time they can have is helpful. I know people that waited because they were frightened, ashamed, didn't want to be a burden, etc. and I tuly wish that they had spoken up and acted sooner. And I know how terrifying it must be, but if for no other reason other than pece of mind just have a doctor have a quick check.

[Fiddelysquat]

Dear 24,

I know its very difficult to confront something like this, but please, please, please visit your doctor. Any time they can have is helpful. I know people that waited because they were frightened, ashamed, didn't want to be a burden, etc. and I tuly wish that they had spoken up and acted sooner. And I know how terrifying it must be, but if for no other reason other than pece of mind just have a doctor have a quick check.

I agree. These kinds of things can be treated better if they're nipped in the bud.

[Sigh]

man... i am crying SO hard right now...
alot of those hit WAY too close to home.

[Ixist]

Wow, now THIS is old.

I think we should revive this (in a new thread) as it does sound like an interesting proposal, and since a lot of new people are here and people have changed here as well.

PS: See what this 'related topic' thing is doing?