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The happiest hello!! by Jessica (Stephanies idea)

Started by Jessica Merriman, August 25, 2014, 10:08:00 AM

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Jessica Merriman

 Hi everyone. Something happened here a couple of days ago to me. I will not get into specifics, but it hurt me deeply and I do not believe it will allow me to stay with you anymore. I thought the problem was resolved last night, but on waking today I found it is only worse. Effective today I have resigned as a Global Moderator and feel I cannot stay here any longer. You have no idea how hard this is for me to say. I have given a very substantial part of my life to this family the past year and always tried to do the best I could and offer safe advice and courage to those who needed it. I have tried to be a living positive example of the life that transition can give everyone and that your dreams are there for the taking. Bear with me as I am crying uncontrollably right now. I feel like a part of me is dying and I suppose it is. When the body has a tumor (me) it is removed for the sake of the body (you folks) so it may go on and live longer. Lately I have had my judgment questioned a lot and decisions in moderating have been over turned for me being judgmental, intolerant, well you name it. I never once intentionally set out to hurt people and if I did it was through ignorance or misunderstanding at the time. I would never knowingly hurt any single one of you here as I value all because of our unique bond. I might check in or lurk once in a while, but I feel I am no longer a part of this family. I really tried to do good here so please never doubt that for once. For those who have given me positive love and support I thank you from the bottom of my heart and will remember you always. This good bye is even sadder than my daughter disowning me last week. That should tell you how much I value this community and all in it. I am lost now and have no idea what to do or where to go from here. Nothing else will ever fulfill me like this great family has and no attachment will ever be this strong. I love all of you!! Now, the saddest Good Bye. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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mrs izzy

Mrs. Izzy
Trans lifeline US 877-565-8860 CAD 877-330-6366 http://www.translifeline.org/
"Those who matter will never judge, this is my given path to walk in life and you have no right to judge"

I used to be grounded but now I can fly.
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Jessica Merriman

Thanks Izzy!

I will definitely need your support post op. I will stay in touch. :'(
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stephaniec

wow, so sorry I wish I knew what to say :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug: :icon_hug:
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mrs izzy

Always be there.

Just remember the girls.

Hugs
Mrs. Izzy
Trans lifeline US 877-565-8860 CAD 877-330-6366 http://www.translifeline.org/
"Those who matter will never judge, this is my given path to walk in life and you have no right to judge"

I used to be grounded but now I can fly.
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Blue Senpai

I don't even know what happened but see you.
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Tysilio

Noooooooooo! Say it's not so, Jessica.

I am so sorry about this. As far as I'm concerned...

You're the top!
You're Mahatma Gandhi.
You're the top!
You're Napoleon Brandy.

You're a dress from Saks's,
You're next year's taxes,
You're stratosphere!


This makes me so sad.... 
Never bring an umbrella to a coyote fight.
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mac1

So sorry to hear that you must leave. Take time to see what happens. It may not be all that bad.

Remember you can't please everybody all the time. We all make mistakes. it is how we handle the situation and move forward.

It is probably not too late for you to reconsider.
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Athena

Being a moderator is the toughest and least thanked job on a website. There may have been times where I might have disagreed with you other times I did agree but never once did I consider you a bad or hurtful person. I would hope that you stay with Susan's maybe try without being a moderator. Susan's is a place for people involved in the trans world to find help, you are no different.
Formally known as White Rabbit
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King Malachite

You are a very valuable asset to this community, Jessica, and I would hate to see you leave.  :(  At the very most, just take some time off for yourself, and then come back.  We all need a break from time to time, and that's okay.  You are loved here.
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"Sometimes you have to go through outer hell to get to inner heaven."

"Anomalies can make the best revolutionaries."
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gennee

Jessica, I'm sorry about what transpired. Please keep in touch and don ' t hesitate to call on us when the need arises.

:'(
Be who you are.
Make a difference by being a difference.   :)

Blog: www.difecta.blogspot.com
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Tessa James

Very sorry to read this Jessica as I consider you a positive poster, supporter and moderator.  Yes, take a break but come on back and hang out.  You remain family to me.
Open, out and evolving queer trans person forever with HRT support since March 13, 2013
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Stephanie2

Sorry to hear about this, Jessica!!
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Satinjoy

There are tears and there is anger now too.

Lady Jess, if there is any way I can persuade you not to cut loose from your support family here on Susans - the family that unconditionally loves you, forget anyone that doesn't, if there is any way than I need to try and push your buttons.

Living transsexual is not a walk to be done alone, and being cut off is like being served up to the enemy of our souls.  IMO.  If the giving and the doing of the moderation thing is getting difficult, or catty, or whatever else that very difficult walk is, then by all means, drop it.  Drop the baggage.  But Jessica needs to take care of Jessica, and we who are loyal to you need to take care of Jessica too.

So however you need to handle it, you need to know that you are NEVER NEVER EVER ALONE, that there are friends here that are real and don't let go, and that we face a common pain and know what it means.   There is always an instinct to run and hide, especially if you feel embarrassed or ridiculed, but is that really the solution?

There is a saying in the military about it.  Never let the ba----rds win.   I am not saying that those who disagree with you are malicious, but I am saying that as survivors of trans, we stick with each other, sometimes to the bitter end.

So I beg you do not throw that out, leave us a way to stay in touch, or don't leave us at all.  The emotions may be too heavy to do the moderating, maybe even to stay on the forum threads, but you are still family, and girl, you can't change that.  Not in my family you can't.

Now I've got the darn tears.  Stay.  How dangerous was it for me when I had the first breakdown, who was the one that would stay up all night with me?  There were others, but you were key that night.

The stakes are too high.

Rest if you must, but don't leave please, if this stubborn ex drunk has anything to do to influence that.  I feel like it may be a losing cause, but I do not want to see you pull out of here.

You are at risk girl, you need us, even if its through PM's for a while.

If anyone is screwing with her head, cut it out right now.

Nails out, and praying for a miracle.

Morpheus: This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the red pill - the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the little blue pills - you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes

Sh'e took the little blue ones.
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Declan.

I know I am on break from the forums, but I wanted to wish you the best and tell you how much you will be missed if you leave for good. If the issues you're referring to are related to your position as a moderator, perhaps it wouldn't be stressful for you if you stay here as a regular member. Your decision is yours alone to make, but I hope you reconsider leaving entirely. Though we may have had a disagreement the other day on Suzi's thread, I would truly miss you if you left, and there are many young girls here who look up to you. Regardless of what you choose or what happened to trigger this, know that you are deeply loved.
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trapsouldoor

 :(

This is really sad news. I'm sorry to hear you're feeling like you need to get away from here, and I just hope that you can find yourself in a better emotional position soon. I also hope you feel ready to come back someday. We love you, Jessica!

janetcgtv

Jessica:

DON'T you dare give up. Your advise is very important to all of us here. You are a major cog here and you are greatly needed. So you are having a rough time about some of your opinions here lately. I offer advise too and so far not many have thanked me for trying to help them out.

I saw a sign in the boys locker room when in 7th grade(1955) which said:
"A winner never quits and a loser never wins."

Please stay a winner and plug away on your keyboard here . SO that you can help others.

Hugs,

Janet

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Mark3

I'm sorry that I so recently joined, it would have been really nice to have been able to get to know you better...
Best of luck and blessings..
"The soul is beyond male and female as it is beyond life and death."
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Dee Marshall

Miss you terribly already Jessica! Rest up and come back to us.
April 22, 2015, the day of my first face to face pass in gender neutral clothes and no makeup. It may be months to the next one, but I'm good with that!

Being transgender is just a phase. It hardly ever starts before conception and always ends promptly at death.

They say the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train. I say, climb aboard!
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Eva Marie

NOOOOOO!

Jessica - I think I understand how you are feeling since I have had the same feeling before. Don't do anything rash - take some time for Jessica and stay as a member. No one doubts your sincerity and maybe being a mod was just too much for you - that's ok, we understand. We need your cheerful face and your helpful advice here - please make peace with whatever happened and stay as a member!

Otherwise I will have to come see you and straighten you out!!

~Eva
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