This isn't about a specific poster, but I am very grateful for the community here and that it has exposed me to diverse people and opinions. I grew up and live in a conservative area, so I really appreciate how much my eyes have been opened to certain issues and think I'm a better person for it.
Post by dancingirl21 on Jul 8, 2016 10:21:25 GMT -5
I'm thankful for the entire board, really. Not only have you all been able to answer so many questions related to parenting, but I think there are so many smart, supportive, engaging people here who discuss topics unrelated to being a parent. I appreciate everyone's perspectives.
I'm grateful for all of you. This is a wonderful community. Everyone is so willing to give advice, support and encouragement to anyone who needs it. I learn so much about kids and parenting here and life in general actually.
Post by awkwardpenguin on Jul 8, 2016 10:58:36 GMT -5
I'm very thankful to the posters who have furthered the discussion on race on this board, either through sharing their own experiences or grappling with their own growth. @kirkette @246baje @natariru @pnkybrwstr rugbywife
I'm incredibly grateful to those who have gone above and beyond to support me personally. kershnic, crazygame, namasteak, @mrswindycity, @notquiteblushing, osulori, and too many others to tag.
There are many on this board who I really admire for sharing the ups and downs of the parenting journey and being incredibly honest and compassionate towards other posters. matildasun, @awinter, @fivedogs, zeewifeandmama, Brie
Post by julianabixby on Jul 8, 2016 11:02:21 GMT -5
I'm grateful for this board and reassuring all of my FTM worries, answering all of my questions and helping me through this time. Some of them have been kind of duh I know this postings, but your reassurances always make me feel better! I feel very lucky to have this place to turn to!
I appreciate however FTM my question is that has been answered a zillion times already, I always get an answer. This community has been a fantastic resource.
I'm so grateful to have other adults to talk to. This community has helped me grow as a mom so much and I love that. Special shoutout to namasteak for her generosity towards me.
I'm very thankful to the posters who have furthered the discussion on race on this board, either through sharing their own experiences or grappling with their own growth. @kirkette @246baje @natariru @pnkybrwstr rugbywife _@brie2010
I wanted to say this too - but I didn't want to imply "thank you to the WOC for educating me" but you really really have by forcing us to have these conversations. I just posted on our local board that I grew up in an incredibly diverse area, where I was in the minority, but I have come through reading this board to face and acknowledge my biases - and every day I find myself stepping back and really thinking about whether my thoughts are influenced by a person's skin color or background.
My new house is going to be awesome on account of my numbers-recommended builder!
And big hugs to all the WOC who keep it real and have opened my eyes to the racist system I'm complicit in. I actually had a talk with my H last night when he complained that "Facebook isn't fun any more." I need to be a more outspoken ally so that my son has a role model for this. @246baje @kirkette @natariru cubed
I don't have much of a "village" IRL, and no family or friends closer than a couple of hours away, so being able to come here to vent, learn, ask questions, give input and just have random conversations throughout the day really helps me from feeling isolated and also makes me feel like I'm "part of something", even though it's just in a virtual way.
So often when people are struggling on here, I (non-creepily) wish we were all in the same room together so I could give real hugs and be a real shoulder to cry on instead of just typing words that I know don't mean as much as the real thing. I hope everyone here knows that there ARE real people on the other end of the screen here who really do care, whether we know each other IRL or not.
I am always grateful to my good friend Ashley&Scott. She's always helpful, supportive, and kind. A true friend even though she lives across the country and we've never met. She's also a serious boss with photo shoot clothes, dresses, and bedding. I always really appreciate her advice, she has great taste.
Shout out to alpineslide for selling me a second giraffe toy b/c my kids would.not.stop.fighting over the one we already had. It was incredible to post an ISO on the BST board, and a week later have what I needed. Thank you AlpineSlide for restoring peace to my house!
scribellesam is an awesome chick too. Great sense of humor, sassy and fun. She's a great advocate for her kids, and I think is rocking having two kids. My inspiration!
Also big kudos to everyone who uses the BST board. I've used it dozens of times and never had a bad experience. Everyone has been courteous, paid promptly, and items have always been as described. Keep up the good work! In particular huskymom and swizz, who have clothed DD for quite awhile now. Thank you!
I just want to thank everyone for all the support that is given to everyone, myself included. It is great to have so many people going through the same thing, and more who have BTDT to provide reassurance. I also love having all the different perspectives, that I can't get IRL.
I don't have much of a "village" IRL, and no family or friends closer than a couple of hours away, so being able to come here to vent, learn, ask questions, give input and just have random conversations throughout the day really helps me from feeling isolated and also makes me feel like I'm "part of something", even though it's just in a virtual way.
So often when people are struggling on here, I (non-creepily) wish we were all in the same room together so I could give real hugs and be a real shoulder to cry on instead of just typing words that I know don't mean as much as the real thing. I hope everyone here knows that there ARE real people on the other end of the screen here who really do care, whether we know each other IRL or not.
Why don't you join our Southern Ontario MMM group on FB? We'd love to have you! We GTG a few times a year. Everyone is normal and really nice.
Thanks! I think you've mentioned this before, but I'm not on FB (#old and #uncool). I keep debating about starting an account; if I ever get around to it I'll ask you for the deets for sure if I can't find you guys...
I'm grateful for MMM and GBCN in general. I've learned so much from these boards, from pregnancy to parenting to current events and race related issues to H&F stuff and genuinely feel that all this has made me a better, more tolerant and empathetic person.
I'm grateful to everyone here for the advice, information, and support over the years. You guys help me more than you'll ever know!
I'm also really thankful that @idaholakelady has shared her adventures in moving and job interviewing while pregnant and making me feel like I can handle my own foray into this territory. It's easy to talk myself out of applying or interviewing for jobs, but seeing her success has helped me hang onto my confidence through the process...and I totally nailed my interview today! It still might not work out, but I feel proud of myself for trying!
Post by blueberry10 on Jul 8, 2016 15:17:05 GMT -5
I'm not the most vocal poster, but I'm so thankful for the many perspectives on this board - my eyes have been opened on a lot of subjects that I previously didn't think much about, and that I should be thinking about more.
I'm thankful for how helpful everyone is to each other.
I'm also thankful for a place with lots of other working moms - I don't know all that many IRL and the board helps me feel like I'm not so alone when I struggle with various parts of that lifestyle.
I have so many things I might have worried about as a parent if I hadn't seen other people ask about or experience them here, so thank you all for making me a more confident and knowledgable parent!
I am especially thankful to the moms who had babies right around the time I did, because I felt like we went through it together-- @supergreen, lessel, @estrellita, sarahsas and many more.
I am also grateful to thebreakfastclub for making me feel more confident about FFing and to everyone who sent me Similac coupons!
Does anyone know if dairy girl ever came back as another name? I always felt like our Midwest upbringings were similar and she was the type of parent I would be.
I'm not super active on here but I enjoy following some of you on FB and seeing your darling kiddos pugzkrystee. I think if we were closer I'd definitely want to have a playgroup!!!
Post by nextbigthing on Jul 8, 2016 19:58:15 GMT -5
I'm so grateful for all of you, I've been trying to post more and respond so I'm part of the group. You guys couldn't have been nicer when I posted about STBXH and I got such nice, supportive PM's, not going to call them out here, but you know who you are. Thank you!