tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27279251.post3508170129806798591..comments2023-07-29T08:56:49.764-07:00Comments on Ebert Family: Life...Andy and Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04561642804550407133noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27279251.post-28884940877899078182012-10-01T18:11:07.163-07:002012-10-01T18:11:07.163-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.paul and lacy eberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208755530999949195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27279251.post-40025272268139861082012-09-27T09:36:34.782-07:002012-09-27T09:36:34.782-07:00I am a firm believer in writing what you feel, eve...I am a firm believer in writing what you feel, even during hard times! It is not only healing for you, but it really can help others! <br /><br />During our (now that I look back, very brief) battle with infertility, I was very open with my feelings and struggles. Not only was the love and support I recieved uplifting, I learned how not alone I was as others shared common struggles with me. I have since then also had people who are much more private come to me for support when facing the same challenge.<br /><br />Anyways, that's my two cents. If writing it out then deleting it is what is healing...go for it. But you never know the support you are missing, or who you could help, until you put yourself out there!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075979822327682361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27279251.post-82362048461453245152012-09-26T08:35:18.489-07:002012-09-26T08:35:18.489-07:00For me, a lot of it is just about writing it down....For me, a lot of it is just about writing it down. I started a private blog that only I can see for those days that I need to explode those feelings. I think another thing is to have a few people you can unload that stuff on. I have a few good Switzerland friends: they are really good at listening and giving good advice while staying neutral on the subject. I'm sorry you're struggling and thank you for sharing. Luannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107558226669320509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27279251.post-16368506022054670582012-09-24T13:29:54.934-07:002012-09-24T13:29:54.934-07:00Blogging can be confusing. I thinking about bloggi...Blogging can be confusing. I thinking about blogging ALL THE TIME, like, way more than is probably normal. I think I came to the conclusion that for me, blogging was about feedback. If I want to write my private feelings then I put it in my journal. However, I'm not a super private person and I enjoy writing which is why I loved blogging. I loved to put it out there into the world and see what people had to say. If I wrote a blog and then felt like I needed to delete it afterwards then I knew it was to personal to post, so I just saved it, but never published it. <br /><br />Anyway, I had some wonderful, eye opening experiences on my blog. I got great feedback and people were kinder than I anticipated. It was nice to not feel alone. There were also some super sketchy, mean debates going on at times too. But overall, I loved blogging for the feedback. <br /><br />With all that said, I've quit blogging. Haha. But just wanted you to know that whatever you are struggling with, I'm sorry.<br /><br />And your new nephew is precious!Andrea Mouritsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00395589585981961624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27279251.post-36351428562949440262012-09-24T09:53:24.596-07:002012-09-24T09:53:24.596-07:00I know exactly what you mean. I think you are fant...I know exactly what you mean. I think you are fantastic. It's hard to find a balance. Posting everything you feel leaves you open and vulnerable.I guess it's a matter of what you need the most. I love reading your blog and I'm grateful you share a little bit of yourself with this silly world. Baileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18425742122107672617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27279251.post-27385937597044324582012-09-24T07:05:44.564-07:002012-09-24T07:05:44.564-07:00You may just get to the point where you just explo...You may just get to the point where you just explode with feelings. That was the point where we got these past couple of years. I was just "done" with stupid people so I started ranting about them-- then I started to get a bit softer in my rants while still maintaining my belief that a few people close to me are stupid. It helps me talk about things, or write about them, even if I don't post. It helps me to organize my thoughts. <br /><br />I think a lot of us hold stuff in so much to present this "image," especially in the church. There needs to be more openness and honesty so that people don't feel so alone in their trials, so strange and out of touch (unrighteous? unfaithful?) when they struggle. Then again, I am stuck in Primary, so maybe I am just cut off from most adult Mormons. Maybe they do these things, but I just don't know it because I hang out with kids at church. <br /><br />I just know that I am sick of feeling like a normal person at work and a weirdo at church. I am sure other people who don't fit the norm feel like weirdos as well, so maybe my bluntness will bring them out of the woodwork. =)<br /><br />Sorry for the random comment. =) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com