I think it's time for me to go

[alabamagirl]

I'm not exactly sure what section is appropriate for a goodbye thread. I guess this one will do.

I've been mulling this over for quite a while, and I've decided it would be best for me to leave the forum. I could give a hundred reasons, really. My psycho ex having an account here... Not liking the direction things have taken since Nero passed (I never realized how vital he was until he was gone. Now I wish I had appreciated him more in life.)...

I'm really not sure what the main reason is, or if there is one. Maybe this has been building for a long, long time. All I know is that I don't enjoy being here anymore. I don't have fun. I don't seem to learn anything new. I feel more judged and less safe here than I do anywhere else. I really don't even have anything to offer besides a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen. I don't actually relate to much that gets discussed around here in regards to transition, I've followed such a strange path in mine.

I've experienced a lot of bad and a lot of good here. In the end, I'm very glad I came here. Some of the people here, especially Sephirah, have probably saved my life, and I definitely have them to thank for becoming the happy, stable, well adjusted person I am today. Those who've had a profoundly positive impact include Jamie D, Auntie Shan, learningtolive, Lonicera, Alyssa Rae, Colleen Callie... Probably far too many to name, honestly. And, of course, Nero. It's really a shame that I've only truly gotten to know him after his passing, through the memories of mutual friends, but what I've learned through them... He really was someone who will always inspire me. I also regret that I didn't get to know Jamie better before they left the forum and I lost contact, but I'll never forget what they did for me and their inspiring example.

I've tried to send PMs with my contact info to everyone I talk to with any sort of regularity, but I'm sure I've overlooked quite a few, I've gotten to know so many here. If you didn't receive one and would like to keep in contact, send me a PM and I'll let you know how.

I just... I really don't know if this is a good goodbye message. I didn't know what to write. I really didn't want to write anything, and just disappear quietly, but that didn't seem right after all the time I've spent here (I've visited this site near daily since I signed up nine months ago), and all the friends I've made.

I suppose I'll stick around for another week or so to make sure everyone who wants my contact info has a chance to get it, then I'll send a request to delete my account and log out for the last time.

Thanks for everything, Susan's, but it's time for me to move on.

-Stephanie

[mrs izzy]

I left years ago also and I understand.

We are always here if the need is great.

Hugs.

[Nicole]

I'm not exactly sure what section is appropriate for a goodbye thread. I guess this one will do.

I've been mulling this over for quite a while, and I've decided it would be best for me to leave the forum. I could give a hundred reasons, really. My psycho ex having an account here... Not liking the direction things have taken since Nero passed (I never realized how vital he was until he was gone. Now I wish I had appreciated him more in life.)...

I'm really not sure what the main reason is, or if there is one. Maybe this has been building for a long, long time. All I know is that I don't enjoy being here anymore. I don't have fun. I don't seem to learn anything new. I feel more judged and less safe here than I do anywhere else. I really don't even have anything to offer besides a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen. I don't actually relate to much that gets discussed around here in regards to transition, I've followed such a strange path in mine.

I've experienced a lot of bad and a lot of good here. In the end, I'm very glad I came here. Some of the people here, especially Sephirah, have probably saved my life, and I definitely have them to thank for becoming the happy, stable, well adjusted person I am today. Those who've had a profoundly positive impact include Jamie D, Auntie Shan, learningtolive, Lonicera, Alyssa Rae, Colleen Callie... Probably far too many to name, honestly. And, of course, Nero. It's really a shame that I've only truly gotten to know him after his passing, through the memories of mutual friends, but what I've learned through them... He really was someone who will always inspire me. I also regret that I didn't get to know Jamie better before they left the forum and I lost contact, but I'll never forget what they did for me and their inspiring example.

I've tried to send PMs with my contact info to everyone I talk to with any sort of regularity, but I'm sure I've overlooked quite a few, I've gotten to know so many here. If you didn't receive one and would like to keep in contact, send me a PM and I'll let you know how.

I just... I really don't know if this is a good goodbye message. I didn't know what to write. I really didn't want to write anything, and just disappear quietly, but that didn't seem right after all the time I've spent here (I've visited this site near daily since I signed up nine months ago), and all the friends I've made.

I suppose I'll stick around for another week or so to make sure everyone who wants my contact info has a chance to get it, then I'll send a request to delete my account and log out for the last time.

Thanks for everything, Susan's, but it's time for me to move on.

-Stephanie

Oh no!!!
how long ago did his happen? I loved him, was a real rockstar

[ImagineKate]

Sorry to see you go. FWIW, I appreciate your posts.

[Jessica Merriman]

I hate to see you go after seeing how much progress you have made since you started. If you need to get away for a while ok, everyone needs that occasionally, but please leave your membership. I believe there will be a time you return in the future. Good luck! 

[Ltl89]

You know how to reach me and I hope you stay in touch.  IT will be sad too see you go, but I do understand.  I myself used to always be on and now only check in here and there (compared to what I did).  For me it's a product of being burned out in many ways, but I get what you mean about things and perspectives changing as you go on. In any case, I really will miss you on here.  Please do stay in touch.

[janetcgtv]

Picachu:
Why do you wish to leave?
There are a lot of other people here who care about you.
If you are in a purging mode you will be back.
You will be sorely MISSED so please don't leave
Who is your psycho ex. maybe we an get rid of that person.
What are the reasons that you have that Susan's is not living up to your expectations?
If you are having a disagreement with someone else here. Everyone else has a different opinion.
You can go onto other web sites that monitor and there you have to be extremely careful what you post.
For example in one posting about what you would carry in a purse. I said tampons and got censored for it. I wasn't describing anything sexual.
Once again PLEASE stay here. Your opinions are important here.

Janet

[Ms Grace]

That's a sad bit of news.

[alabamagirl]

Oh no!!!
how long ago did his happen? I loved him, was a real rockstar

It was several months ago. There's a thread about it in the announcements section. I'm sorry to be the one to tell you. *hugs*

[stephaniec]

sorry to hear this. I miss Nero too. maybe you just need a break. I agree also on the changes in 9 months and a lot of people moving on.