Can I be sappy as hell for a minute?

[malibu]

This year has been a clusterfuck for me and so, so many others on this board. Illnesses, IF, relationships, I swear - you name it, someone on the board has lived through it or is still living through it.

When I posted my story in June and revealed what my married life (ha) has been like and what went down with my H, you guys were literally the first to know. Not my mom, my IRL friends, it was all of you. I am eternally grateful for the massive outpouring of support, the advice, the PMs from many who have been in my situation, just simply the care and concern I felt from everyone. I've watched this board reach out and support so many others going througj hell in their lives. We snark at each other sometimes. We all live for drama posts. But in all honesty, I cried a little when RexManningDay and AutumnRose25 posted they were pregnant (and again when RMD's baby was born!). I've felt a little flutter of joy when everyone's babies were born this year. I've been excited for new jobs, promotions, and everyone's successes. I've spent far more time with ML than i have my IRL friends this year. I've made IRL friends with posters on this board. I've laughed at funny kid stories, parenting fails, and pretty much every gif kevin arnold and @fucksticklegit has posted.

You all have been my sanity this year. It's been hell the last six months. And even so, there are others on this board who have been through so much worse.

I guess what I'm saying is a big fat thank you to everyone. Thank you for making me laugh and helping me to keep from going crazy. It is amazing to me how hundreds of women all over the world who have never met in person have connected so deeply with each other and be so fiercely loyal and supportive of one another.

Yeah, I'm feeling a little sappy tonight. Obviously. The update thread really made me realize how tough 2014 has been for a lot of us.

[btay]

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[pantsparty]

This group of incredible bitches, I tell you.

[noodleskooze]

<3

[Moe]

I'm still up for treating you to curly fries!

But I'm all about the mushy, so yay that you're feeling this way.

[sequins]

((Hugs))

[malibu]

Dec 17, 2014 22:56:34 GMT -5 Moe said:

I'm still up for treating you to curly fries!

But I'm all about the mushy, so yay that you're feeling this way.

Where have you beeeeeeeen?

[isabel]

I've thought about you and your situation with your H a lot this year. Hoping that 2015 is much improved and a happier year overall for you.

[Moe]

Dec 17, 2014 22:57:28 GMT -5 malibu said:

Dec 17, 2014 22:56:34 GMT -5 Moe said:

I'm still up for treating you to curly fries!

But I'm all about the mushy, so yay that you're feeling this way.

Where have you beeeeeeeen?

. Ha.

in other places.

[pagas]

Dec 17, 2014 22:56:34 GMT -5 Moe said:

I'm still up for treating you to curly fries!

But I'm all about the mushy, so yay that you're feeling this way.

Hello, my love!

[Moe]

Dec 17, 2014 23:02:06 GMT -5 pagas said:

Dec 17, 2014 22:56:34 GMT -5 Moe said:

I'm still up for treating you to curly fries!

But I'm all about the mushy, so yay that you're feeling this way.

Hello, my love!

Unending love right back at you!!!!!!!! Infinity, in fact!

[calle28]

I don't think I've ever commented on your post, but I've followed your story. I think you're incredibly strong and a great mom. (heart)

[malibu]

On a positive note, I worked my ASS off this year getting a huge project off the ground, we just went 'live' in October. When I was promoted last January (2013), I wound up getting put in charge of the project and having to deal with two (TWO!!) outside project teams that effed it all up and were fired off the project before a third team finally got us up and running.

Because of this, it was casually mentioned by one of my bosses today that I should be VERY happy with my bonus in March. I got the fifth highest bonus in my company this year (granted our bonuses aren't huge, but it was a big compliment to me), and I was told this coming year's will be likely at least double, if not more than I got this year. So yay!

[Moe]

Dec 17, 2014 23:06:42 GMT -5 malibu said:

On a positive note, I worked my ASS off this year getting a huge project off the ground, we just went 'live' in October. When I was promoted last January (2013), I wound up getting put in charge of the project and having to deal with two (TWO!!) outside project teams that effed it all up and were fired off the project before a third team finally got us up and running.

Because of this, it was casually mentioned by one of my bosses today that I should be VERY happy with my bonus in March. I got the fifth highest bonus in my company this year (granted our bonuses aren't huge, but it was a big compliment to me), and I was told this coming year's will be likely at least double, if not more than I got this year. So yay!

Hells yeah!

[Deleted]

2014 can suck it!
And aside from the few doubters thinking my tumor was fake, everyone has been so amazing. I've made great friends here.

[everyjuan]

I'm sorry you've had such a tough year. I'm glad you're here with us! And I hope 2015 is kickass for you.

Congrats on your bonus! It sounds like it was very well deserved. Go you!

[flex]

There are an amazing bunch of women on this board. We're here for you, malibu!

[bania]

((((Hugs)))) 2015 is going to be so amazing for you.

[gretchenindisguise]

I like the sap. Thus place has been great to many of us.

Hope 2015 is a banner year for all.

[Muddled]

Next year will be better. It has to be.

[Deleted]

This place really is full of amazing women, you being one of them malibu

2015 is going to be the tits for you, I can just feel it!!!

[Deleted]

This really is an incredible place. This year has been rough for me to. Thankfully, everything has worked out, but without having somewhere to go to vent or forget about life for a while, I don't think my sanity would have stayed in tact.

I hope things get better for you malibu and for everyone else. ((hugs))