That 'punched in the stomache' feeling

[firelight]

***hugs*****  not giving up on U.   

[colleen01]

thanks Fire.....

[Pooh]

No way!  We don't give up easily around here.  Many times the written word is hard to communicate because we can't hear tones or voice inflection or see facial expressions.  I just don't want you to think when someone writes something that maybe isn't in line with what you are thinking, it's not a knife or dig at you, just a different perspective.  I've had to do that quite a bit here when I read advice given to me.  I know every one has really good intentions and that's why I'm here.  For support, advice and to learn. 

The easiest way I can example that is my DH.  He will say "I love you" and I know he loves me.  He will say "I love you" but it comes out like, "I loooooooove youuuuuu" with a upward lilt in his voice and I know he's up to something.  We can't hear that here so the words are hard to get across many times.