Mea Culpa

[DawnL]

I was involved in an altercation with another member earlier this week.  Regretably that member choose to leave.  I felt badly about that but I was angered because that person had trivialized GRS as a "cosmetic" precedure and not medically necessary--at least that is the way I read it.  She had no way of knowing I was five days post-op and certainly over-sensitive about the issue.  Most of you will recognize that shouldn't be an issue regardless.  Susan smited my profile for one of those posts--rightly so I realized after I overcame my hurt and anger.

I saw the movie "Transamerica" last night and was profoundly moved by how personal it was to me.  Felicity Huffman gave incredible dignity to the role in a way that is hard to describe.  I have not yet posted anything about about my GRS because it remains too new, too profound, and too deeply personal to discuss.  In time that will change.

All this has made me realize I should take a break because I am prone right now to over-reaction and to take things too personally--yes, I am too emotional for my own good sometimes.  I think it best to concentrate on my recovery and will return when I have something useful to contribute again.

Kindly,

Dawn

[Peggiann]

HI Dawn,
I'm very understanding to what you share of being very emotionally after surgery. At different times in my life when surgeries have been needed I too was very emotional. They told me it was something to do with such deep hurt felt by the body, one of them a personal lady body part. Your's however is probably this coupled with this monumentouse event in your life. I'm sure you are right and I feel very wise to realize the impact it has on your emotions. Do take the time you need for recovery and come back to us all when you feel timing is right and you have more adjusted to yourselfs new you. I'll be anxiousley waiting to read some of the posts you'll share then.

Take care Dear Lady and know you recovery is in my daily prayers.

Smiles,
Peggiann

[melissa_girl]

Just so you know dawn, I was in complete agreement with your arguments on the subject.  But then again, I live in the US too.

Melissa

[stephanie_craxford]

Thanks so much for sharing that Dawn, I can only imagine what you are feeling right now.

I really hope that your recovery is going well.  I was going to PM you to ask how everything went, but after reading your post I will wait.  You take good care of yourself and be sure to stay in touch.  You can PM me when you're ready,

Chat later Steph

[Cassandra]

Hi Dawn,

Yes it is much more important to tend to your revovery right now. By all means take time for yourself. I will look forward to your return. I really enjoy your posts. Don't know if I ever mentioned that. Take care.

Hugs,

Cassie

[beth]

Hello Dawn,

               I am so happy that your surgery has gone well so far. It is understandable that your emotions are high, I have said many things I regreted later with no excuse at all. I hope you will stay with us during your recovery, we can learn much from you and we may be able to help you some small way.

               I have hopes that Rana will return, I know many of us have left at times for whatever reason but have returned.

beth

[Dennis]

Sorry to see you go, Dawn, even if only for a little while. I have always liked your posts as well and thought your opinion on that particular post was valid.

Come back soon. And congrats on the surgery.

/hugs

Dennis

[Valerie]

Dear Dawn,

Well I'm sorry to hear that you'll be on hiatus for awhile, but fully support and encourage your need to take care of you....   

I, too, agreed with your stance on the issue at hand.  While it's unfortunate that Rana left, it was her decision to leave...we can only be held responsible for our own actions and feelings. While she may have been upset by your post, it was her choice what to do with that emotion.  I do hope she'll return, however....

Be good to yourself, dear Dawn, and when you're ready to return it'll be a great day for us all. 

XO,
Valerie

[Leigh]

With respect to everyone who has posted to Dawn, unless you have been where she is now you absolutely do not comprehend the emotions.

The closest I could begin to describe is Giving birth to yourself

[melissa_girl]

With respect to everyone who has posted to Dawn, unless you have been where she is now you absolutely do not comprehend the emotions.

I never said I could.

Melissa

[Dennis]

Don't think any of us said we could, Leigh. We're all wishing Dawn well and letting her know that her contributions are valuable to this board.

Dennis

[Kimberly]

I hope you don't stay away to long Lady Dawn... You are missed.

[Shelley]

Hi Dawn,

Leigh's right there is no way that I could comprehend  what you are going through but that doesn't stop me wishing the best for you. I will miss your posts and your outlook on life and I look forward to a speedy recovery and return for you.

Please look after yourself and don't forget your friends here at Susan's.

Hugs Shelley

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[rana]

Dawn, at this stage I am unable to send you a personal message so I must post here.  I had no idea of your circumstances & the difficulties & stresses resulting.  I am ashamed that I added to your hurt.  I should have realised that somthing was up but was too focused on myself (so your comments were valid).

Valerie is so right, my actions are totally my responsibility - no one elses. (Also I did not really choose to leave as much as stupidly press a button in a fit of stupidity - as soon as I did it I regretted it    )

I hope you read my other post - I like & respect you, and would like very much to be friends with you. Please come back as soon as you are able - you add so much to the discussions here.

Regards
rana

[DawnL]

Thank you all for your kind comments and wishes.  All were very much appreciated. 

Dawn

[Valerie]

Welcome back, Dawn !!!!!!!!!!   

[NightAngel]

Congratulations Dawn!! 

Now you are complitely women, inside and outside of your body. Just take a time to recovery and I hope that we seen again.Take care.

*hug*

Michelle

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Welcome back, Rana!! 

as soon as I did it I regretted it 

I'm glad that you came back, because I would miss you and your comments very much. I just don't like to lose my friends.Take care.

*hug*

Michelle