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04/01/2010 12:09 PM
spartacus1976
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I've been giving it some thought...so hear me out.

Would it be so bad if I gave someone here my number?

I love to e-mail and whatnot, but I'm not always near my computer. Neither are you.

So what if you're out and about one day...having a really bad day...and just need two minutes of reassurance or advice? Who do you call?

It'd be kinda like an A.A. Sponsor thing. I'd agree to sponser someone or vice/versa...the number would be given out only an as needed type basis...totally voluntary and whatnot.

What does everyone think?

(Sorry if this is a duplicate...I wanted to post it on all my groups)

Thank you!

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04/01/2010 03:29 PM  Top
fluffyluggage
fluffyluggage  
Posts: 4723
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Hey Spartacus,

I don't have a problem with this type of sponsorship thing. However, I think some guidelines need to be put into place. I would NOT be ok with the information being posted on the forum. It would need to be passed via PM. I've given several people my phone number on different forums, and I'm absolutely OK with having people have my phone number, so long as it's not abused.

If you do offer to give your phone number out, you do need to stipulate times that you can't be called unless it truly is an emergency, and you probably want to define what an emergency is. There are reasons why this should be done. I've had this type of situation abused and know of others who have as well.

But otherwise, I think it's a great idea, and I'm perfectly willing to do it with you.

Hugs,

Jen Smile

Just because it's impossible doesn't mean it can't happen.

I'm not a doc, so anything I say is my opinion only. Nothing I say is meant as offense, I offer what I can as help. I believe in educating myself on all my medical issues and being my own advocate, for no one else with do that on my behalf. I recommend we all do the same!

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Perhaps I truly am insane for expecting these docs to listen to me when I say the same things repeatedly to no avail? LOL. I am tired of seeking out new docs and getting the same result time and again...Forgive me if I seem bitter some days.

Something has changed within me/Something is not the same/I'm through with playing by/The rules of someone else's game/Too late for second-guessing/Too late to go back to sleep/It's time to trust my instincts/Close my eyes and leap...I'm through accepting limits/Cuz someone says they're so/Some things I can not change/But till I try I'll never know/Too long I've been afraid of/Losing love I guess I lost/Well if that's love/It comes at much too high a cost/I'd sooner buy Defying Gravity/Kiss me good-bye I'm Defying Gravity/I think I'll try Defying Gravity/And you won't bring me down...
--Defying Gravity (Glee Cast version)

04/02/2010 06:20 AM  Top
harobed
harobed  
Posts: 1144
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It would work as a rotating number so that if you didn't reach one person you had the option of going to the next. In a crisis talking to someone can be invaluable.

Interesting idea.

H.

You know it's gonna get you, somewhwere along the line... ~B. Joel

04/04/2010 02:23 PM  Top
harobed
harobed  
Posts: 1144
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I certainly could use an understanding ear to talk to today!

I've been hit by the proverbial truck and unable to fully enjoy (as in I've gone to bed) holiday weekend. I feel as if I've let everyone down. I feel as if my family is secretly talking about how I'm not that sick, etc.

H.

You know it's gonna get you, somewhwere along the line... ~B. Joel

04/04/2010 04:51 PM  Top
fluffyluggage
fluffyluggage  
Posts: 4723
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Hey Harobed,

I'm so sorry you are feeling so terrible. I can assure you that I'm feeling pretty crummy. I have a migraine, and have work on my computer, plus being here that must be done before I can rest. And I left my family, with an aunt in town, to come home and complete these things. I wonder if my family will believe it wasn't an excuse to get out of everyone's presence and the noise, but can't do much about that...

Hugs to you!

jen Smile

Just because it's impossible doesn't mean it can't happen.

I'm not a doc, so anything I say is my opinion only. Nothing I say is meant as offense, I offer what I can as help. I believe in educating myself on all my medical issues and being my own advocate, for no one else with do that on my behalf. I recommend we all do the same!

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Perhaps I truly am insane for expecting these docs to listen to me when I say the same things repeatedly to no avail? LOL. I am tired of seeking out new docs and getting the same result time and again...Forgive me if I seem bitter some days.

Something has changed within me/Something is not the same/I'm through with playing by/The rules of someone else's game/Too late for second-guessing/Too late to go back to sleep/It's time to trust my instincts/Close my eyes and leap...I'm through accepting limits/Cuz someone says they're so/Some things I can not change/But till I try I'll never know/Too long I've been afraid of/Losing love I guess I lost/Well if that's love/It comes at much too high a cost/I'd sooner buy Defying Gravity/Kiss me good-bye I'm Defying Gravity/I think I'll try Defying Gravity/And you won't bring me down...
--Defying Gravity (Glee Cast version)

04/06/2010 11:33 AM  Top
fluffyluggage
fluffyluggage  
Posts: 4723
VIP Member
I'm an Advocate

If you guys want to do this, I'm willing to collect phone numbers and store them for a few days while I collect them, and then we can disperse to the members who want to be involved, and I'll just send out a PM to the people who choose to do so? What do you guys think? You want to start it?

Hugs,

jen Smile

Just because it's impossible doesn't mean it can't happen.

I'm not a doc, so anything I say is my opinion only. Nothing I say is meant as offense, I offer what I can as help. I believe in educating myself on all my medical issues and being my own advocate, for no one else with do that on my behalf. I recommend we all do the same!

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Perhaps I truly am insane for expecting these docs to listen to me when I say the same things repeatedly to no avail? LOL. I am tired of seeking out new docs and getting the same result time and again...Forgive me if I seem bitter some days.

Something has changed within me/Something is not the same/I'm through with playing by/The rules of someone else's game/Too late for second-guessing/Too late to go back to sleep/It's time to trust my instincts/Close my eyes and leap...I'm through accepting limits/Cuz someone says they're so/Some things I can not change/But till I try I'll never know/Too long I've been afraid of/Losing love I guess I lost/Well if that's love/It comes at much too high a cost/I'd sooner buy Defying Gravity/Kiss me good-bye I'm Defying Gravity/I think I'll try Defying Gravity/And you won't bring me down...
--Defying Gravity (Glee Cast version)
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