For All Of You

[sbias]

I wanted to take this out of the main "Can You HelpMe" thread, cause I wanted everyone in here to see this. I wanted to say this to each and every person on here.


I came here looking for help and support to strive to get over my emet. I met a lot of you had casual conversations, and made smart ass remarks, and told jokes. I came here for support when I would have a severe anxiety attack, and the emet monster would come charging in. Most people on this board now know what happen to me, and the response has been unreal. From the email, PM, MSN, AIM chats, to the responses, I was never alone, if I felt like garbage, and over the last few daysI have felt like utter trash. I came to you people, and no matter if you were young, old, 100, or a 1000 miles. You people waited on me,gave me comfort, and did what you could do to get a smile from me.


I was called a freak several times over my emet affliction, I was laughed at, ran from, god I lost so much to emet, and I will tell you this simple little thing, if half the world acted with the compassion and kindness thatthis simpleforum does, this world would be in much better shape. Everyone on here and I swear to God this is true, if you were sick, I would stay beside you. If you were at that stageI would hold your hand, I would never leave your side. If any of you ever need anything from support, to a simple talk, you let me know and I'll come running.


Yes I am still an emotional roller coaster, cause TuesdayI start a whole new chapter of my life, in an apartment, I already have my cable ready, soI can come on here, and speak to you people, and for all the people on here who browse, and read, and don't post. I got PM's from some of them. You should. I have not had one emet attack since I found out, even had some nausea, but that was from some crappy chinese and being upset. If it takes a 1000 joke posts, if it takes a visit from me personally, I so want everyone in here to kick this damn thing straight to the curb.


I'm sorry I am rambling, haven't been myself lately. So here....


~~~~THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN YOU'RE DRUNK~~~~

Indubitably
Innovative
Preliminary
Proliferation
Cinnamon

~~~~THINGS THAT ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN YOU'RE DRUNK~~~~
Specificity
British Constitution
Passive-aggressive disorder
Loquacious
Transubstantiate

~~THINGS THAT ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHEN YOU'RE DRUNK~~
"Thanks, but I don't want to have sex"
"Nope, no more booze for me"
"Sorry, but you're not really my type"
"Good evening officer, isn't it lovely out tonight?"
"Oh I couldn't, nobody wants to hear me sing...."


I guess what I really want to say is thank you, and I mean it.... Thank you very much.


Stephen

[chloe]

Stephen - as a member of the emet family there is no way we would have left you feeling bad. We support each other here in every aspect of life - not just emet. Emet makes us who we are and as such we respect others who have it and come on here to talk about their worries and things. I know your problem wasn't directlyemet related but emet played a part.


What I'm trying to sayis we emets can understand fellow emets betterthan others - no matter what the problem.


I hope that you settle in to your new apartmentI am truly sorry what happened to you. I know you'll have made the right decision.


Always remember that there will always be someone on this board due to the different time zones - so whenever you need help there'll be someone here to offer a helping hand[img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img]

[Galadriel]

Hey Stephen,


Chloe is right, we are always here for each other, and I know how you feel. I have gotten more support on here from you fine folks than I have ever gotten from my own family, which is downright pathetic, but there it is.


I feel so bad for what you are going thro, and I know if it was me, I would really need a helping hand, and thats what we're here for, to help each other in times of need. You people are like family to me, and I care a lot about you, and hope we all beat this someday.

[giff1949]

Stephen,

You have said such nice things. I am amazed and admire you so much for the way you have handled this emet problem. For you to say that you would stay with us if we were sick is so wonderful. That means so much! That is what we all strive for and you can actually say it.

To be able to not let emet get you down right now says so much about your character and determination.

Good luck with your adjustment in your apartment. You have a good attitude. If you get down just remember to come on here and someone will be around to talk to.</font>

[mbs730]

Stephen you are a good man. I am sorry I wasnt there for you more. However I am here if you need me!



Miriam

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[NCsmile6]

Stephen,


I haven't been around a lot lately, and I apologize for that. I've just been a lurker recently. I just wanted tolet you knowthat I am here for you even though we have probably never spoken on this forum. Even so, weARE family, united by this special bond. And as family, we will help you through this!! We'll be here for whatever you need, with you every step of the way! Distance can never get in the way of support, friendship and love from your family! We're all here in the same boat and if someone loses a paddle, or isn't able to paddle their way, we'll be paddling for you!! (Okay,lame metaphor, but I think I got my point across!) I wish you all the best!! You've been incredibly strong through all of this!! Stay strong!

[kentuckygalrk]

Stephen...


Coming to this group has opened up a whole new world for me.Y'all (as we say in the south) have gotten me through some very difficult times andhonestly without some of you I don't knowif I'd still be here. As the quote in my signature says, it is such a pleasure to have you all of you to turn to when the rest of the world has no idea what I'm going through... because all of you do in some way.


I don't know any of you personally but I feel that I truly know many of you. I know who's always there, the ones who give continuous support and encouragement, and even the ones who give advice that we may not want to hear, but know we need to.


I can only hope that I've been able to give some of you the same encouragement and strength I know you've given me.


When you came here the other day and poured your heart out to all of us we did exactly what we'd do for a friend... because we consider you a friend. No way could we stand by and let you go through this alone and it's so special that you were able to trust all of us enough to come here and ask for our advice... or just for our support. It proved something to me and I hope to you as well that no matter what the circumstance, or the situation, even if none of us have ever had any experience in the area... even if it's unrelated to emet,that we are all still here for you and we will all give the best advice we can.


Neha is one of the first people I talked to from this board and I couldn't agree with her more... we ARE a family! And as it's said in Lilo and Stitch (Sorry, I love this movie) *Ohana means family... family means nobody gets left behind... or forgotten* and it's so very true. If someone doesn't post for awhile everyone worries. If someones having bad day, everyone's here to offer support. And if someone has a triumph... everyone's here to congratulate the victory. It's a family, a community, a group of people who need each other for support and kindness and it shows!


Stephen... we are all here for you... we will be here for you in the coming days, weeks, months... however long you need us, we are here. Don't ever hesitate to ask for advice or support because we'll be there to give it.


I love all of you guys and gals!! God Bless you all!


~Rachel

[ejb199]

Hi Stephen,

i must apologise too - im similar to Neha - have been more of a lurker - but hope to be back online more often now that i have internet at home. I have read your posts though and to be honest with you - i really didnt know what to say. i was abit worried that id just come out with something stupid or not very helpful. but youve certainly been in my thoughts - even though i dont know you at all really! but as the others have said - we all care about each other here. Neha was also one of the first people that i chatted with on here and who helped me alot when times were really bad with emet. This is such an amazing forum - i cant believe it exists really.

Stephen - i really wish you well - youve been through alot and you really deserve much much more - as many of us do here. we cant go on living like this - in fear of what...a bit of mushed up food and stomach acid...we MUST fight this guys - and we will all stick together till we do.

*hugs*

[harmonygirl72]

Stephen,


I really admire you for how you are handling everything. I have really enjoyed chatting with you on AIM and MSN. I am not sure how helpful I have been, but it is great getting to know you, and please remember that I, as well as everyone else here, will always be here if you need us.


Go Cubs!!


Mary

[sbias]

Kentuckygal I tried going out on the porch and screaming thank you, but I guess you didn't hear me. [img]smileys/smilies_02.gif[/img]


And Mary you have done me a world of good, I'm telling you if they make the playoffs, I will be in Chicago, I owe you, come hell or high water, we will see the Cubbies in Wrigley.... HOW BOUT THAT..... Cubs Win.[img]smileys/smilies_04.gif[/img]


And to everyone who responded with, I am sorry I didn't respond sooner, at least you responded and thats more than enough! You cared enough to tell me stories of betrayal, and stories of making it work, and just wished me well, and admired my strength in all of this. And I just wanted to let you know that I saw, and loved you guys for it. Your all the best, and I still want to have a giant cookout for all of you, even if you won't eat it! [img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img]


Stephen

[Jenneh]

that is such a nice thought for you to take the time to PM that.


u r such a gr8 person and deserve all the help and suport we try to give. im very glad it helped you. u really didnt deserv to go thru what u did.


i wish u luck in the future i really do. and thnku for saying such lovely things.


Jen xxxxxx

[terified girl]

When the cookout?? I'm there!!!!!


I'll drive 10 hours even though I hate travelling, but I'm coming!!!!


I know your kidding but it would be so cool to meet you, our idol!!!! And of course everyone else!

[sage]

What a nice post, Stephen! May I copy it for possible use in my book? Of course I won't use your name or handle.

[sbias]

By all means Sage you may use anything from me on here that you see fit.