Discusted with these boards and people

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Registered: 05-22-2003
Discusted with these boards and people
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Sun, 04-25-2004 - 9:22pm
I havent been around these boards lately, and I really dont think anyone noticed anyway, (pitty on me)

but, I just thought Id share that I do not feel comfortable posting as often as I did before, reason being, I met the (wonderful lady, or so I thought) and we have talked for a few months. I thought that we were building a pretty good friendship, we were even going to meet each other. I was sent an email with proof that she was a fraud.

I was hurt, I felt totally invaded, I let her into my life and my family and I just do not think I will feel the same about meeting people on here again. I mean, how do you know they are who they say they are. I would have never known...

needless to say, I just lurk and read everynow and again. I do not feel comfortable voicing my problems and getting support. Maybe I will get better with this, but for now I sit back and I might post.

I hope you all have better luck with the ones you meet.

Cyndi (mom to 5 with #6 EDD 9/30)

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Sun, 04-25-2004 - 10:43pm
Well,I haven't posted in awhile,because I have been VERY busy latly,but personaly,I don't think you should look to the internet to try to find a real friend ,anyway!I NEVER give out ANY personal info,and I simply enjoy sharing casual conversation and advice with other people.That way there is no room for hurt feelings!Oh and just for the record I am not a fraud!LOL!I am just an ordinary house wife and loving mommy,who won't be giving anyone my personal info,on the internet!Oh and I noticed you hadn't posted in awhile,but I thought it was because you said you were having morning sickness.I might have you confused with someone else,though.Anyway,don't let that incedent keep you from enjoying this message board!

Heather
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Mon, 04-26-2004 - 7:32am
wow, I am sorry! What kind of fraud, I mean I don;t understand if in deed it was a person and she was emailing you, then what was the matter? I am sorry your feelings were hurt and I know you can really find friends here,,
Kim~
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Mon, 04-26-2004 - 11:14am
You might have remembered way back I posted on the prayer list about a woman I met and she was pg. with triplets. Her dh was killed unexpectedly on a bus. trip. She went into early labor and they found a 4th baby that was hidden. Her story was so touching and amazing that I was giving her support. A CL from a different board posted a warning here, I wanted to know who it was and it was the lady I was talking to. Everything was a lie. She sent me proof where she checked out this woman and nothing added up. She was not at all who she said she was. I had pictures of her and her kids, all kind of things. I emailed her all the proof I had gotten and I havent heard from her since. I think that is guilty...


Cyndi

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Registered: 05-22-2003
Mon, 04-26-2004 - 11:16am
Just to clear something up, I dont go looking for friends here, b/c I am aware of the people who play around. But you do run across some people who are great people and wonderful friends. I have met a couple VERY nice ladies here, I was just burnt by this last one, and now my guard is up...

Cyndi

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Registered: 07-01-2003
Mon, 04-26-2004 - 11:41am

Hi Cyndi,


I'm really sorry to hear that happened!

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having a baby

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 04-26-2004 - 1:41pm
Cyndi! I am the same way with this board! I used to post all the time, back when you were really active too and I got to close (so i thought) will keli and angelia and then POOF! they suddenly both turn cold and distant and on me and the DISA{{EAR off the face of hte earth! How terribly rude AND i went into lurkdome and no one noticed either!! now on another board I go to a lot, i AM misse dnad people there are nice and sweet and supportive, it is a play group...SO i know how you feel and if you notice, most of the ladies on here now werent from last summer when you nd i were so active...some people can really bring a board down.. congrats on your new pg!!

and mel..this has nothing to do with you! YOU are doing a great job, running the board by yourself, especially since you had no notice!!

michelle

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Registered: 09-30-2003
Mon, 04-26-2004 - 11:45pm
I am so sorry that somebody betrayed you in such a horrible way!! I hope you relize not all people are like this one woman, I got that same email. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive her and trust these boards again!! If you don't mind me asking how if your little peanut doing?

Hugs,

Shelby

SAHM to Haylei

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Tue, 04-27-2004 - 1:19pm

I agree- feel free to post questions and problems, just be careful who you give personal info to.

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Registered: 09-28-2003
Mon, 05-03-2004 - 1:20pm

Don't let one person ruin your experience on the boards.