Update From Lorna...

[Lorna]

I know I haven't posted much at all in the past several days as I have been real busy and focused on trying to find a job, but I just wanted everyone to know that I am doing just fine and that whatever mixups I have had in the past are now taken care of. So even though I still haven't found a job at least my electricity and my phone are back on!

For the longest time I was so afraid that because of my recent posts about a month ago that you were all fed up with my posts, hence the lack of interaction, and my subsequent decline in posts in recent weeks. Case & point - I have posted repeatedly in the laugh thread to have multiple views and no responses.

Now I am NOT saying that I should see a response immeditaely. We all live busy lives. But more often than not I will see newer posts get responses while mine are shoved to the bottom of the pile. I guess this is why I wanted to set up a chat a few days back. A huge part of me misses the sisterly interaction that used to be so strong.

I sincerely hope that I haven't offended anyone, but my fear is that I have. And to those of you whom I have offended, I can only offer my humblest apologies. But the truth of the matter is that part of being who we are is that we have the luxury to discuss our feelings - it's a part of our feminine side.

I really miss you all. It's been a tough summer. I just want my sisters back. If you'll have me.

I really want someone to respond. Please. And if I don't see ONE response within 72 hours then I know what you all think of me and shall take my final and permanent leave.

[Rebecca]

Lorna........ and and another

I don't have any problem whatsoever, I don't often look in the humour section. Come to think of it, I'm a bit eratic at my responses anyway, but that's just my head working things out.

Don't you dare go away, I need you with us ... and I mean that

Love
Rebecca xxx

One for luck

[CJ]

Hi all,

Lorna,

First off, I send you great big hugs. I miss your presence, here. I understand you've been going through a rough (or, is that "hellish"?) time; I do think everyone here supported, and supports, you, though.

I also understand how frustrating it can be to have a post seemingly ignored, but the board has been deathly quiet, lately. My theory is that many of the good folks here are gone on vacation somewhere. This is the forum's first full summer since its inception, so it's hard to say whether this theory will pan out or whether I'm full of my usual CJ baloney.

I just now tried to hail you on YM--no response, though. I would love to chat with you, at some point. Well, if you ever want to, you know where to find me!

Love,
CJ

P.S.
Gorgeous avatar--very, ahem, delectable!

[Virginia]

Lorna,
Honey, it may not be a good excuse but I too, seldom even get to the bottom of the forum and the "comedy section." I did however notice your absence, but given the tough times you have been having and knowing a bit about your "killer instinct." I just thought you may be out kicking the "heck out of the job market." and was expecting you to come back as a CEO of your own company or at least chairman of the board. I know you will land on your feet/ high heels and you know we are all supporting you.
Deborah

[Elizabeth]

Lorna,

You know I miss you girl. And currently I have a post in the laugh section yet to be answered. I just figured like myself, so many here have such tragic or otherwise major things happening in thier lives that it is hard to get to, or get in the mood to make it to the laugh section.

I know there are several people like yourself who have had very turbulent times. Sometimes our own problems seem so overwhelming we forget the needs of our sisters. If I am guilty of this I apologize, it was never my intent to get, but not give of myself.

Whenever you need our support? Come to "Coping for Crossdressers" That way we know you need our support. I am not shy about asking for support, and I am glad. It is always offered here, as well as sage advice.

Please message me anytime, I don't work and come and check posts here throughout the day. I will set up yahoo chat so I can chat you also.

Love always,
Elizabeth

[Loretta Ann]

Hi Lorna,

I too missed you, and you did not offend me, I Know that you were going through some extremely rough times, and my imperfect humanness was afraid of saying something that could make it worse for you. I believe that when a person is hurting the last thing they want is advise. they need to deal with there pain, and I did not know how to help you do that. Some of your posts required me to down load a plug in Etc. in order to view what you were wanting us to see, and I have no other reason to do that. So I did not respond.

As you can see from the posts in this thread we do care hon..

[Jamie Ann]

Hi Lorna,

      As far as I know, you have not seriously offended anyone — definitely not me! I think that during the summer, some of us tend to spend less time at the computer, less time watching television, and indeed less time doing any indoor activity. Consequently, we post less. On the other hand, those who have recently joined the forum are still exercising their initial bursts of enthusiasm, posting comparatively often. Understandably, they enter into exchanges with each other, and those of us who have been here a while thus find ourselves in the background. C’est la vie !

      Glad to hear that your electricity and phone are back on! As for finding a job, it always takes a while, but with your obvious intelligence, wit, and talent, you will succeed — there is no question about that.

[Marda]

*SECURITY*

*LOCK* *ALL* *DOORS* and *WINDOWS*

*LORNA* *SIT HERE* *GIRL*

*TAKE* your *HUGS* and *KISSES* like a *LADY*

*PLEASE* *SMILE* that *BIG* *BEAUTIFUL* *SMILE* I Know
*YOU* *HAVE*

***

*Nobody* has p'd any one off here lately *more* than me.

And I've been treated with *great kindness* by everyone

At times when I was *acting my way through* the years of *isolation and despair*, these *loving members* showed *patience* and *style* to *lead me* out of the darkness.

*LORNA* *DEAR* *STAY* here *REST* and *BE* *YOURSELF*

***

Love / Marda

[Lorna]

Thank you so much, ladies. I was really worried for quite some time now.



Rebecca – Thanks for the hugs and thank you for keeping your faith in me even thru these tough times.

CJ – Thank you so much hon! I really enjoyed our chat earlier. Again, you’re doing a fantastic job here with the forum. Love you, girl!!

Deborah – Thanks so much for your faith in me, hon!! Even tho I have been ranting a lot lately about the economy, the good thing about America is that we can go into business for ourselves.

Elizabeth – I miss you all too! And I really want to get myself back on my feet again – I cannot let Lorna die out because of lack of physical resources, and I won’t. Lorna is largely responsible for my happiness today! Lorna has given me something to love about myself again.

Darlene – I’m glad I didn’t offend you, but I still owe you a big apology for my response to you in an older post. I also want to thank you for being very cool and understanding.

Jamie Ann – Thank you hon! I’m hanging in there and am hoping to be back on my feet real soon.

Marda – LOL!!! Yes maam! It is not my intent to go anywhere, I promise...




Please don’t mind my increased moodiness these past several weeks. This has NOT been a good year for me at all- you’ve all read about my past hardships this year. Reading all these responses in only a few hours put tears in my eyes. I now know that this may sound silly but I did feel invisible for quite a while, as if my negativity was brginng folks down to the point where they didn’t want to hear any more. I’ve been kicked out of forums in the past because of it, and did not want to risk expulsion from here. I love this forum!

I also know that despite all of the BS Ive gone through, a lot of you here still look up to me and I really appreciate that. So I do not want to let any of you down. That is my promise to you.

I want you to experience the same thrills, joy, and “rush” feeling that I did when I was stepping out on a regular basis. You ladies will always have a special place in my heart. But keeping a positive head while the seas are rocky can be a very difficult thing for anybody. But I am making my best effort to keep my head up. And thank you all so much once again.

I feel much better. I love you all.

[Loretta Ann]

Apology accepted Lorna, not that I needed it. Now we will forget about it OK hon?

[Beauty]

Morning Lorna,

Sorry I missed the hug-fest last evening.

You know, or should at least , that I'm always here.

I am with a few others who don't really read Area 51 all that much anymore (so many posts in the CD'ing areas). I did respond to the little Johnny one though.

: put up your guard :

I think that you're going to vent about other stuff again and you'll continue to express how bad times suck, but I expect that. It will NOT EVER cause me to stop responding to you. You express yourself that way. I love that about you.

The only way I'd be ok with you not venting anymore is if times were so great that you had no reason to vent. I think all of us hope that for you, but know life isn't that easy. I think it will just be a matter of time and things will get better. Until then, be yourself and not someone you may think I or anyone else want you to be.

I know you didn't ask for any apologies so I won't give any and I also won't accept your apology because there's no reason for you to apologize.

: hands apology card back to Lorna :

Talk to you soon!!


Love,
Beauty

(lol.. great I just saw that Darlene accepted your apology) I stole the apology card from her. Quick take it! :D

[Tara]

Lorna,

I enjoy your posting on this board and think you're an asset to us all here. I know this spring and summer has been rough for you and you've been pretty grumpy, but support and friendship is what we are here for and firends don't abandon friends just because the other is a little grumpy.



Tara

[Jassmine(SO)]

Hey Lorna,

My appologies for not getting here sooner.

Sorry things haven't been going so well for you lately. Things WILL get better
What helps me get through life's rough spots, is keeping in mind that without life's downs I cound't truely appreciate it's ups. Heck, without the downs there wouldn't be any ups.

Oh, you needn't worry about offending me I don't get offended very easily.

Wishing you the brightest blessings and the best of luck on your job search.



*Hugs*

[Kathy]

Lorna,

I'm happy your inner light was able to burn through the darkness. Your positive attitude is beneficial to us all. No offense was taken as none was intended. It just hurts to see a good person in pain.

I have been away from my computer quite a lot lately and have not posted at all for several days. But I do try to keep up with what is going on and I do appreciate your poems and jokes.

[Alexandra]

Lorna, I'm with some of the others in skimming some of the sections. Its nothing personal.

I do like that avatar though!