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Any hint at "I haven't had an issue...all my bags are right"--said directly or skillfully indirectly--on this or any other thread where a member is posting about a problem has only one result: to invalidate that person's claim.
I think invalidation is destructive kuz it crushes the invalidated person's ability to be open and honest...to trust others. And feeling invalidated is an extremely uncomfortable emotion that more often than not leads to the person withdrawing from others or fighting back; hence the drama.
Thank you, finzup. This is the second time that karemenzsophia has singled out one of my posts and made more of it than was intended. If she has a problem with my posts, I would appreciate it if she came to me directly. I do understand that anyone can comment in this thread. It is distressing to be told that I may be invalidating someone, when my life's work has been the empowerment of women. I felt that Sillykitty was invalidating Suzi's post, but I guess that was OK. I am very upset, at the moment. I'm recovering from cancer surgery and do not want to deal with this negativity. Once again, I am so grateful for your post.risingsun, I just think karmenzsofia's point was that anyone can come here and contribute, regardless of whether or not they have a CS/QC issue with BE. I think sometimes though that what might be a harmless question can somehow seem "loaded" if that makes any sense? It's so hard for a persons "tone of voice" to come through on forums... So I'm sure you did not mean to offend, however sometimes things can be interpreted different ways...
Thank you, finzup. This is the second time that karemenzsophia has singled out one of my posts and made more of it than was intended. If she has a problem with my posts, I would appreciate it if she came to me directly. I do understand that anyone can comment in this thread. It is distressing to be told that I may be invalidating someone, when my life's work has been the empowerment of women. I felt that Sillykitty was invalidating Suzi's post, but I guess that was OK. I am very upset, at the moment. I'm recovering from cancer surgery and do not want to deal with this negativity. Once again, I am so grateful for your post.
Thank you, finzup. This is the second time that karemenzsophia has singled out one of my posts and made more of it than was intended. If she has a problem with my posts, I would appreciate it if she came to me directly. I do understand that anyone can comment in this thread. It is distressing to be told that I may be invalidating someone, when my life's work has been the empowerment of women. I felt that Sillykitty was invalidating Suzi's post, but I guess that was OK. I am very upset, at the moment. I'm recovering from cancer surgery and do not want to deal with this negativity. Once again, I am so grateful for your post.
I agree with you, and it wasn't OK. Questioning suzis judgement whether she is a mod or not is just not on and just smacks of sour grapes. Anyone who is on this forum or is reading this forum can clearly see that *suzi* has always played fair, and it is unnecessary and very poor form indeed imo to question her.
Thank you, lovebags and finzup. Your kindness has touched me![]()