Spinoff from 'thank you' thread

[Dutchie]

Last week there was a thread saying "Thank you' for this forum and about the great place that it is.
I posted about how I felt - that EVERYONE is so supportive here and that it is not always the same on other forums.
I am a member of another forum and haven't been posting there much at all recently mainly because of the nastiness that emerges every so often.

Well yesterday I was on the forum just having a read and yes once again I noticed that there once again a sort of 'prima donna' type of behaviour that was remarked upon with nastiness.

I came back on here just to read (and get some really good ideas as usual) and believe it or not but I got such a peaceful feeling.
Everyone tries so hard to be nice here that it makes actually quite teary when I think about it.
I see our forum as an example of how the world COULD be like if everyone could just show respect and support for each other.

I also posted last week about the telephone call that my daughter had and the outpouring of support and good wishes really helped me in such a horrible situation. (I am looking into self-defence classes for her and have told her to keep her hand on her hairspray in her bag - just in case.)
So - THANK YOU once again.
(((HUGS))))

[nodmicks]

What a great post!!!!

[Holly]

Yes great post

[Darlene]

Grouphug!

Those self defense classes really help but you need to practice often so you react without needing to think about it. Martial arts classes are also a good thing, they cover it all there & you get so much more out of it. I went to a YMCA camp this past Fall and they had 2 women who were into martial arts(can't remember which kind) and they tought us some self defense moves. These ladies were wonderful and learned things I never thought of doing to protect myself. If any of the ladies here practice Martial Arts I'm sure they can tell you how wonderful this is for body & soul.

[mikandmari]

I remember reading the other post about your daughter. I hope everything is going okay with her. It's a scary world out there. Can you order her some pepper spray? My daughter just started driving, and we live in an urban town where crime is increasing. It's stressful.

I agree that since I've starting hanging out here, I rarely post on other forums. I visit sometimes, though, to listen to them bicker with each other

[FrugalMomof3]

Great post

[KJayEsq]

Grouphug!

Those self defense classes really help but you need to practice often so you react without needing to think about it. Martial arts classes are also a good thing, they cover it all there & you get so much more out of it. I went to a YMCA camp this past Fall and they had 2 women who were into martial arts(can't remember which kind) and they tought us some self defense moves. These ladies were wonderful and learned things I never thought of doing to protect myself. If any of the ladies here practice Martial Arts I'm sure they can tell you how wonderful this is for body & soul.

As a second degree black belt in American Kenpo, combined with Jeet Kune Do, Israeli Combatives, and Philippino stick/knife fighting - I 100% agree!!

To study the martial arts is to make a lifestyle choice that will improve your body and soul in ways you never imagined possible.

[emily_hope]

Wonderful, I always get a good feel when I visit here, too. I do hope nothing else comes of the phone call concerning your DD.

[Michelle68]

Very true, Dutchie. I really enjoy logging onto FV everyday. I hope everything is going okay with your DD.


--Michelle

[lwlynch]

Yes, I hope everything is doing okay with you guys... love having you here at the frugal village