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Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: beth on December 05, 2005, 12:21:27 PM

Title: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: beth on December 05, 2005, 12:21:27 PM
                         I write this with great sadness in my heart.  Influences in my life require that I leave Susan's.   It isn't a matter of something forcing me out that I should stand up to but rather the feelings of safety and sanctuary I had here have been violated in a way that they are lost forever.  I will miss you all terribly.  I will miss the warm feelings I have always had when I may have helped someone in a slight way.  I hope I did help those who suffer so. I will miss all the help and support I needed and recieved.   Susan's is a sanctuary for those who are born with gender defects. A place for those who feel alone and desperate, those that are confident and on their way and all in between.  Thank you Susan.  Thank you for providing a place for me for this short time.

I love all of you so.

beth
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: Jessica on December 05, 2005, 12:26:25 PM
Goodbye Beth, I'll miss your thoughtful postings.  I certainly hope you will reconsider.

*hugs*
Jessica
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: Sarah Louise on December 05, 2005, 12:30:36 PM
Sorry Beth, I hope things get better for you.

Sarah
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: Dennis on December 05, 2005, 12:42:34 PM
Sorry to hear that, Beth. If it's anything anyone here can help with, I'm sure we'd all be willing.

Take care, and hope to see you another time if it's not something that can be resolved.

Dennis
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: stephanie_craxford on December 05, 2005, 12:50:25 PM
Beth,

While I didn't always agree with your point of view, I always respected your replies and the advice and support you offered as it was always well thought out, logical, and sound. You are definitely one of those who made Susan's what it is today.  I'm going to miss you as will everyone else here at Susan's.

I hope that the future brings you happiness.

Take care Beth,

Steph
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: Valerie on December 05, 2005, 04:36:43 PM
Oh, Beth, I'm sorry...you must be having it rough if you feel forced to leave a place that you love so....

Maybe there is a loop-hole you might discover that will allow you to stay or return....I'll keep you in my prayers....

Keep well, dear Beth,
Valerie
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: ILoveTSWomen on December 05, 2005, 05:19:21 PM
Beth,

If I may say so, I'll be sorry to see you go as well...

DennisInGA
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: Chaunte on December 05, 2005, 06:18:44 PM
Beth,

I am sorry that something happened that is driving you away from Susans.

You have a big heart and your comments have always given me pause to think.  I wish you Godspeed and hope you can come back to Susans sometime soon.

Chaunte
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: beth on December 05, 2005, 06:50:18 PM
Quote from: beth on December 05, 2005, 12:21:27 PM
                         I write this with great sadness in my heart.  Influences in my life require that I leave Susan's.   It isn't a matter of something forcing me out that I should stand up to but rather the feelings of safety and sanctuary I had here have been violated in a way that they are lost forever.  I will miss you all terribly.  I will miss the warm feelings I have always had when I may have helped someone in a slight way.  I hope I did help those who suffer so. I will miss all the help and support I needed and recieved.   Susan's is a sanctuary for those who are born with gender defects. A place for those who feel alone and desperate, those that are confident and on their way and all in between.  Thank you Susan.  Thank you for providing a place for me for this short time.

I love all of you so.

beth


               I have recieved some mail that tells me I wasn't clear this morning.  My leaving has nothing to do with the forum or any of the forum staff or members, it comes from outside the forum. I am sorry if I caused any of you concern.

beth
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: Valerie on December 05, 2005, 06:52:45 PM
Well thank goodness for that... still sorry to see you go, though... Godspeed....
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: Terri-Gene on December 06, 2005, 01:13:30 AM
Beth, There is no way to know what has affected you so, but I can surely understand the need to just get away from it all and address other problems more clearly.  I do it offen, but somehow I always come back, I hope you do the same when you are more clear about what is bothering you and what you need to do to handle it.

Terri
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: Jillieann Rose on December 06, 2005, 01:29:23 AM
Goodbye Beth,
Sorry to hear you have to leave. You will be missed.
Jillieann
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: unicorn on December 06, 2005, 02:58:13 AM
Dear Beth,
so sorry to see you go. I hope that the problems you are dealing with now will be resolved, and that you will find a sanctuary again, here or elsewhere.
We'll be missing you.

Love and hugs
Alex
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: Cassandra on December 06, 2005, 07:21:19 PM
Dear Beth,

I feel a great sense of loss at your leaving and I can't help but get a bit teary eyed. I am missing a couple of days and come back to find you gone. I have always taken your counsel with careful consideration as it has been very wise and level headed. We will all be diminsihed by your absence. I hope circumstances will allow your return one day soon.

With much love,

Cassie
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: Tiffanie on December 06, 2005, 10:59:06 PM
I will miss you  :(

I hope you will find your way back some day.

Altohugh I've only been here a short time, I feel like I am losing a friend, a sister.

Thank you for your words of encouragement.
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: Shelley on December 08, 2005, 05:16:52 AM
I truly hope this is only see you later. I have enjoyed the softness of your approach and have often felt a kindered soul with you. I can't explain why I just have often felt in tune with you.

I wish you all the best dear Beth and hope that one day we will cross paths again.

Hugs Shelley
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: Andre on December 08, 2005, 09:37:02 AM
Wish u best!Yeah for us the right way is not the easiest...but thanx to people like u and other here at Susan's it becomes easier....

Again hope to read u soon  :D

Buddy Andre
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: Owen on March 04, 2006, 11:29:51 PM
 So sorry to see you leave Beth. I have only been here a very short time myself. I have read your posts here and it has been quite helpful to me. Susan's is a sanctuary for me.

Owen :'(
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: stephanie_craxford on March 05, 2006, 12:05:52 AM
Quote from: Owen on March 04, 2006, 11:29:51 PM
So sorry to see you leave Beth. I have only been here a very short time myself. I have read your posts here and it has been quite helpful to me. Susan's is a sanctuary for me.

Owen :'(

Hello Owen.

This is an old thread.  Beth is back with us :)  Check the dates on the topic hon.

Steph
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: Kimberly on March 05, 2006, 12:10:12 AM
*nudge* She's been and back...

Beth, I'll let you do the honors of retiring this post... (=
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: beth on March 05, 2006, 01:00:48 PM
Hello all,

            I did return after about 60 days after sorting things out. thanks so much for the wonderful sentiments.


beth
Title: Re: Goodbye Sanctuary
Post by: Kimberly on March 11, 2006, 06:33:03 PM
Kimberly with moderator hat: Unsticked topic, tis old news.