So very true It, so very true. I mean, this is entirely the point. There are a number of us here from the Spring/Summer 2016 club. Some of us found this place soon after BD, some a few months after. So here it is months later, still visiting, still waining, still waxing. As active as I am, even if I don't comment, I still truly find peace in coming here to read up on people - I feel like I know so many here. Friendship is strange in the DB world. I mean, we dump some really heavy personal dark $hit here. People ask us stuff which I think would never come in most 1:1 face conversations. And yet, truly anonymous.
You're spot on, friendship is very, very strange in the DB world CT. I kind of view it as a brotherhood. It's amazing how even in complete anonymity we all can care so much for the well being of others around here. Just look at the immediate and caring focus newcomers get from both rookies and vets alike when they first post. A lot of great, quality folks around here.
I also find peace in reading up on how everyone is doing. It's funny bc at times I find myself fairly stressed in my thread, but hopping over and offering my thoughts in another completely alleviates that stress. It's strange really, but it does highlight how much easier it is to think rationally and calmly when you're not directly involved in a situation. A gentle reminder for me to get myself back to level and approach my situation rationally.
All that said, I don't know that any of us summer/spring 2016 folks would be where we are without each other. Personally, the support/friendship/advice I've gotten from everyone has kept me from being lost many a day. while it [censored] that our bonds had to be forged under such trying and painful circumstances, I can think of no better people to be battling through this with than the folks on this board.
Sappy enough for you?
Me39 M11 : T13 D9 BD 5/31/16 In House S until 6/21/17 Divorced 10/5/18
