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| Tue, 06-28-2005 - 7:52pm |
Hey ladies! I know we've done threads like this here before, but since the Lesbian Life board is about to hit 100,000 (since the format changed a couple of years back - no telling what our actual count is), I thought we could ring in this landmark by reflecting on the little (or big) things we've gained by participating in this forum. Whether you're an "oldie" or

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Well, ever since I've been a part of this community, I have been able to express my opinon, be myself, made some friends. And at some point I've tried to have a long distance relationship with a few ladies, I've managed to get their phone numbers, and their home addresses. And I've collected a lot of email addys. I've tried to help a few people that have come to our community, for suggestions on how to handle a situation or two in their lives whether it be with a sister coming out to her sister, or whatever someone that's coming out of the closet.
Pam, and everyone here, has allowed me to sometimes "jump" off into my alter egos, and y'all just accept the fact that I'm really comfortable with my two alter egos. I love it when y'all "play" along. But sometimes I know when to be serious. Y'all, I guess, like it when I flirt with y'all (the single ones), and flirt with me in return. I also have grown up a bit, and I've learned a lot of things about everyone else. And I've been comfortable in expressing some personal things about myself.
I've also learned to be tolerant, and open-minded about everyone's personality, and I hope everyone's tolerant about my personality, as well.
Well, I could go on and on, but I think y'all get the picture.
Hugs!
Hugs,
Sebastian
http://www.facebook.com/sebastianbruce
Well I know there are a few others here who have had the same wonderful
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Hi Gigi. Your thoughts are always very interesting to read.
For me the board has been two opposities- both comforting and painful. There have been times that I have thought of never returning due to the pain. But there have also been comforting and enriching times- like my friendships with CAT, Kim, and Courtney. CAT has often emailed me when I'm in the gutter. I can remember the first email she ever sent me. I was so down. I didn't expect any type of correspondence from anyone and there it was - a very sweet email from a "real" friend.
Then, there have been the two times I've had the opportunity to spend the day with Kim & Courtney. I will have such an opportunity to spend a weekend with them this summer too. They've both enriched my life and shown me support. I would have most likely not met them otherwise.
I think in my humble opinion, as long as you come to this board and use it for the purpose that it was created, you will reap much benefits and happiness. But, when you look for love on this board, be aware that though some have found it, when you take into consideration the number of lurkers and single posters that come here, you'll find that those who have found love on this board are in the minority.
I celebrate this board for its ability to offer what it says it is here for. TOS is necessary. I've visited boards online before that have been riddled with vulgar posts that chase you away and are repulsive. This board has rules, so that it can remain a board for everyone.
This board to me should and I hope always remain a place for me to interact with other lesbians on a social/friendship level.
Thanks to CAT for her friendship. And, thanks to Kim & Courtney for their friendship and support.
andie
http://androgenous-girl.blogspot.com/
Edited 6/29/2005 7:35 am ET ET by andie_grrl
Beth,
This board is so special to me! When I first started I thought is alone about how I feel. I thought there was something wrong with me because how I feel. But I have learned that it is perfectly health to feel as I do.
I started with everybody being strangers - then everybody became friends - now everybody is a part of my family!!!!!! And I love all of you!!!!
Everyone keep posting!
Angel
I came to this board at a time when I shut myself off from the real world. I was depressed and having many issues from my assault and having to bring it all up again in counseling.
Through this board I have met other people who know how I felt, and others who gave me encouragement.
By reading about other peoples adventures in the real world and their lives, I have had my eyes opened and have since been able to get back to getting out in the real world.
I like that I can come here to vent so I do not have to be a bummer to those around me. I always find some great advice and encouragement. Even when I was having a struggle in my relationship.
Sometimes I have been set straight by other's as well and I deserved it. It really opened my eyes and made me think hard about what I needed to do.
I have gotten so much out of this board to carry to my real life. How can I even find the words to discribe it.
I have had board members sit up on the phone or IM's and help me through my night terrors and fears so that I could get to sleep.
This board really means so much to me but, it would not be the board it is without all the beautiful women who come here and share.
I have met ginny and she is now a real life friend. I hope to meet more people from here too.
I have met Cat and Kim who always keep me grounded.
I have met Lesli who is from my home town and knows many of the same people I do. We have shared so many fun memories and that has been both a comfort and just plain fun.
I have met gigi who has IM'ed with me many times helping me get through my night terrors and be able to have fun thoughts to fall into a peacefull sleep.
I have met Loubie who has helped me not be afraid of the surgies that I will need to go through in the future.
I have met ting and caly and watched their relationship grow into something very special.
Pam, what words can be found to describe how much you mean to so many people.
To everyone else hear I just cannot mention you all by name or this would go on forever but please know that you have all touched my life in ways you may never know. Maybe just by reading a funny post or by your support.
I just cannot even find the words to describe what this board and the woman who come here really mean to me.
Thank you all for what you add to this board and to other's lives when you don't even know it.
Laurie
co-cl of Lesbian Life Message Board
Email- didoangst@comcast.net
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhlesbianlif/
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This board has meant a lot of things to me over the past two years. When I first came here I was in the process of coming out to myself. I was in therapy and going through a really dark period. I had to face the truth about my sexuality head on. Coming here helped me do that. At first I was afraid to post. I thought people would chastise me because I was married at the time. I quickly learned that I would be accepted no matter what here. The more I communicated with everyone, the more comfortable I felt. I had a great time being flirtatious back in those days. So really this was a comfortable place for me to explore my sexuality and work through the whole coming out thing.
Meeting and falling in love with Caly was the next phase of my participation here. LL will always hold a special place in our hearts. I will never forget my first post to her. I travelled a long, hard road to get to where I am with her today. But, finding true love made travelling that road so much easier. LL was a place and still is a place for us to have fun and share our lives. It sort of feels like we're all old friends who hang out together every day...kind of like the tv show "Friends"!
Now that I'm living the life of a lesbian, I feel like the title of the board "Lesbian Life" has a deeper meaning for me. I see the board as
There are no words for me to say what this board means to me... That's good, I think... LOL
{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}
~Ginny~ <-- Click to send me email
Laurie
co-cl of Lesbian Life Message Board
Email- didoangst@comcast.net
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Lea
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