#2 was so candid, that I wasn't sure what to comment, kiddo. It sounded too trite to say something like "I'm sorry" or "I know where you're coming from", because I don't. It wasn't for a lack of enjoying your entry or not admiring your bravery for sharing.
Just be careful with this stuff. From my experience, it's been a lot more potent and had more far-reaching effects than I had ever thought possible.
Triteness Bites :-)myaxeFebruary 24 2004, 04:22:46 UTC
I kind of figured that most people were uncomfortable ... but (reason No. 5) after a few semi-flamey anonymous emails, I decided that if I went on no one would believe that anyone could make that many stupid decisions or that that many bad things could happen to a single person
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Re: Triteness Bites :-(recyclingFebruary 24 2004, 07:48:49 UTC
Whoa, you really got some anonymous flaming from that last post of yours? I'm sorry that happened, so soon..I can't imagine who would do something like that..I wouldn't think it would be anybody on your friends list, God I hope not anyway. :(
I've had my share of experiences with that too: accused of being a liar, my writing heavily critiqued and disassembled. It makes it hard to put in perspective that your journal is still something you do for yourself, when you have people dissecting every sentence.
You should continue with what you were doing, and consider arithmetock's advice too if you want to do something like that. Don't let some random people dictate what you should or should not be writing about. It isn't fair to you.
Re: Triteness Bites :-(myaxeFebruary 24 2004, 09:46:27 UTC
Some people are - how do you say this gently - assholes (I guess that wasn't it!). That would not normally have stopped me, but as I said, there were other, far more pertinent reasons for me to stop right now. I know that I will continue, but am unsure whether now is the right time. I guess I'll know when to write it as it will come out as if it were meant to be written.
I know, I make no sense. It's the carbon monoxide I've been breathing for the past day and a half. This place sucks for lack of ventilation!
I think your journal is absolutely fascinating no matter your mood, the topic, or anything. But if the reason for giving up the former series is that you're happy now, then welcome the changes :)
I read, I always read, and I wasn't bored, but I am so happy that you are happy enough not to continue.
I thought about copyng this sort of post, and I also thought of making a why I love me kind of post, but I too, thought it would be vain. Maybe you can start the trend?
i wasn't exactly turned off by your posts, because i felt that you were just trying to get things out that had happened to you. however, you could create a filter for posts that contain things like that and ask people to "opt-in" if they wouldn't mind reading them.
however, there is another school of thought on this, based on the theory that venting does not actually help one release a feeling, but allows it to grow stronger. there is so much strength in the written word, as well. it can really solidify and/or crystallize thought into reality. by writing about your past and internalizing everything into a self-loathing sentiment, you are creating a reality in which you made all these mistakes and you don't seem to be forgiving yourself. first of all, i don't think all the things you talked about were all your mistakes, but rather included the mistakes and ignorance of other people.
i am glad you are a happier person now - focus on that and all of the hurt will lose importance.
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Just be careful with this stuff. From my experience, it's been a lot more potent and had more far-reaching effects than I had ever thought possible.
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I've had my share of experiences with that too: accused of being a liar, my writing heavily critiqued and disassembled. It makes it hard to put in perspective that your journal is still something you do for yourself, when you have people dissecting every sentence.
You should continue with what you were doing, and consider arithmetock's advice too if you want to do something like that. Don't let some random people dictate what you should or should not be writing about. It isn't fair to you.
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I know, I make no sense. It's the carbon monoxide I've been breathing for the past day and a half. This place sucks for lack of ventilation!
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I read, I always read, and I wasn't bored, but I am so happy that you are happy enough not to continue.
I thought about copyng this sort of post, and I also thought of making a why I love me kind of post, but I too, thought it would be vain. Maybe you can start the trend?
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Maybe I will write an "I love me" post - we'll see. I have to think about it :-)
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however, there is another school of thought on this, based on the theory that venting does not actually help one release a feeling, but allows it to grow stronger. there is so much strength in the written word, as well. it can really solidify and/or crystallize thought into reality. by writing about your past and internalizing everything into a self-loathing sentiment, you are creating a reality in which you made all these mistakes and you don't seem to be forgiving yourself. first of all, i don't think all the things you talked about were all your mistakes, but rather included the mistakes and ignorance of other people.
i am glad you are a happier person now - focus on that and all of the hurt will lose importance.
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