Piecing is almost harder than before #2...

[Harrier]

Okay, Sandi, Dmod, S2Def, you guys win. I'm quitting this board.

1. Sorry, Sandi that you really couldn't handle someone not taking 100% of your advice. But I truly believe that if I followed your advice to a "T," I'd be in divorce court and not working on my marriage. You have to let people run their own lives. I appreciate what she does here, but she has no experience as a LBS, it shows a lot.

2. Almost no one on here is trained as a psychologist or counselor and yet we (myself included) are attempting to give way too much advice that could have huge negative consequences. & when it blows up, we can't simply absolve ourselves. That feeling really [censored] to have something happen that is so terrible to someone I was giving advice to.

3. People complain because the success stories don't stay around. I now know why. I've detected a lot of subtle hostility towards myself from a number of people on newcomers. With few exceptions they want advice from people who are hurting like them.

4. I have learned a lot...some of it is great...some I think is just terrible advice.

I may have one more post tomorrow.

Jack TB- You are freaking awesome and I think you are a huge credit here. You guidance over the past few months has been of great value. I will miss seeing your responses to my post, but I think with enough creativity you could probably "friend" me. I don't know if you've ever thought about a late life career change, but you seem to have the counselor's touch.

Bolt and XYZ ... we shared our journey and that was great to know I wasn't alone. I was kinda gruff sometimes, but everything I did with the best intentions for your to get to your goal. Bolt..I pray for you, but I am hopeful you will emerge as a greater person. XYZ...I hope you are on the path you want to be on.

Still learning - Keep it up and don't be afraid to take charge a little. You have it in you..you just need to find it.

Peace.