Re: Do you all know each other?

[Guest guest]

,

Since Penny and I are from the same area, we have known each other for

sometime. Penny is not the kind of person that would belittle anyone. I am 100%

sure that Penny wrote that to invite you to get to know all of us and so that we

can get to know you as well. I understand about some groups being cliquish.

Out of all my groups, this is my favorite. Everyone is welcome here and it is

my hopes that people feel that they can speak freely. The women on this

group that are on the autism spectrum are an amazing group of people.

Personally

I have learned so much from them. I am grateful that they are here.

Welcome to the group!

Pennie

Abby's Mom

************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

[Guest guest]

LOL @ Real life. Instead of what? LOL

Pennie

Abby's Mom

************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

[Guest guest]

LOL @ Real life. Instead of what? LOL

Pennie

Abby's Mom

************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

[Guest guest]

I just know people from reading the posts, some post more than others, but I

think this is a very friendly group over all!

Buttercup wrote: Do most of the people on this

forum know each other? I know that most

forums are difficult to 'break into', and sometimes leave you feeling

ignored.

Just wondering if this is the case with this group? Do you all only

talk to people you know? Or do you welcome newcomers?

Thank you,

Crystal B

http://www.myspace.com/breger3

http://bethpuzzle.blogspot.com/

http://www.youravon.com/cbreger

[Guest guest]

I just know people from reading the posts, some post more than others, but I

think this is a very friendly group over all!

Buttercup wrote: Do most of the people on this

forum know each other? I know that most

forums are difficult to 'break into', and sometimes leave you feeling

ignored.

Just wondering if this is the case with this group? Do you all only

talk to people you know? Or do you welcome newcomers?

Thank you,

Crystal B

http://www.myspace.com/breger3

http://bethpuzzle.blogspot.com/

http://www.youravon.com/cbreger

[Guest guest]

We don't all know each other, and most are hard to break into...I only talk to

one person off of one of my groups. That is it...but just having that one

person is an excellent source of support...even if it's just to gripe about

stuff to each other.

Buttercup wrote: Do most of the people on this

forum know each other? I know that most

forums are difficult to 'break into', and sometimes leave you feeling

ignored.

Just wondering if this is the case with this group? Do you all only

talk to people you know? Or do you welcome newcomers?

Thank you,

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

We don't all know each other, and most are hard to break into...I only talk to

one person off of one of my groups. That is it...but just having that one

person is an excellent source of support...even if it's just to gripe about

stuff to each other.

Buttercup wrote: Do most of the people on this

forum know each other? I know that most

forums are difficult to 'break into', and sometimes leave you feeling

ignored.

Just wondering if this is the case with this group? Do you all only

talk to people you know? Or do you welcome newcomers?

Thank you,

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

No, I personally don't know anyone on this list. I'm way out in

Connecticut...all of the listers here are friendly..and will chime in with an

opinion or idea if they feel there is a need to.

Just knowing that you're NOT alone...is very comforting..and that there IS a

place to go to for venting...and comradery.

Take care..

CT

Do you all know each other?

Do most of the people on this forum know each other? I know that most

forums are difficult to 'break into', and sometimes leave you feeling

ignored.

Just wondering if this is the case with this group? Do you all only

talk to people you know? Or do you welcome newcomers?

Thank you,

[Guest guest]

No, I personally don't know anyone on this list. I'm way out in

Connecticut...all of the listers here are friendly..and will chime in with an

opinion or idea if they feel there is a need to.

Just knowing that you're NOT alone...is very comforting..and that there IS a

place to go to for venting...and comradery.

Take care..

CT

Do you all know each other?

Do most of the people on this forum know each other? I know that most

forums are difficult to 'break into', and sometimes leave you feeling

ignored.

Just wondering if this is the case with this group? Do you all only

talk to people you know? Or do you welcome newcomers?

Thank you,

[Guest guest]

I know Shanna personally, have talked to a few others on the phone. Do

you feel left out? I hope not.

Debi

[Guest guest]

I know Shanna personally, have talked to a few others on the phone. Do

you feel left out? I hope not.

Debi

[Guest guest]

I don't know anyone personally either. I just joined

last week and already everyone has been very helpful

and friendly.

Thanks you guys!

--- " L. Sherwood " wrote:

> No, I personally don't know anyone on this list.

> I'm way out in Connecticut...all of the listers here

> are friendly..and will chime in with an opinion or

> idea if they feel there is a need to.

>

> Just knowing that you're NOT alone...is very

> comforting..and that there IS a place to go to for

> venting...and comradery.

>

> Take care..

>

>

> CT

> Do you all know each

> other?

>

>

> Do most of the people on this forum know each

> other? I know that most

> forums are difficult to 'break into', and

> sometimes leave you feeling

> ignored.

>

> Just wondering if this is the case with this

> group? Do you all only

> talk to people you know? Or do you welcome

> newcomers?

>

> Thank you,

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

Rebekah Phil 4:8 & #10084;

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

I don't know anyone personally either. I just joined

last week and already everyone has been very helpful

and friendly.

Thanks you guys!

--- " L. Sherwood " wrote:

> No, I personally don't know anyone on this list.

> I'm way out in Connecticut...all of the listers here

> are friendly..and will chime in with an opinion or

> idea if they feel there is a need to.

>

> Just knowing that you're NOT alone...is very

> comforting..and that there IS a place to go to for

> venting...and comradery.

>

> Take care..

>

>

> CT

> Do you all know each

> other?

>

>

> Do most of the people on this forum know each

> other? I know that most

> forums are difficult to 'break into', and

> sometimes leave you feeling

> ignored.

>

> Just wondering if this is the case with this

> group? Do you all only

> talk to people you know? Or do you welcome

> newcomers?

>

> Thank you,

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

Rebekah Phil 4:8 & #10084;

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

WANT ONE OF US TO CALL YOU? LOL!

I know some in real life, have talked to some on the phone, and know

some from being here a long time. This is a great group! Stay and get

to know us and let us get to know you.

Penny

>

> Do most of the people on this forum know each other? I know that most

> forums are difficult to 'break into', and sometimes leave you feeling

> ignored.

>

> Just wondering if this is the case with this group? Do you all only

> talk to people you know? Or do you welcome newcomers?

>

> Thank you,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

WANT ONE OF US TO CALL YOU? LOL!

I know some in real life, have talked to some on the phone, and know

some from being here a long time. This is a great group! Stay and get

to know us and let us get to know you.

Penny

>

> Do most of the people on this forum know each other? I know that most

> forums are difficult to 'break into', and sometimes leave you feeling

> ignored.

>

> Just wondering if this is the case with this group? Do you all only

> talk to people you know? Or do you welcome newcomers?

>

> Thank you,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

Melinda from Massachusetts here, mom to beautiful 14 year old . Welcome

to you and all the newcomers. Lots of us are just busy and dealing with life

in all it's guises and maybe catch up on posts just a few times a week, read

much more often than we write, and we may not respond to each post but the

general feeling of this group is very warm and supportive.This is the best

group I've experienced and one of the very few I stay active on. I wish we

could

all meet and have a pot luck or something. Know you are welcome here, and we

will chime in when and as we can.

************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

[Guest guest]

Hi

Melinda from Massachusetts here, mom to beautiful 14 year old . Welcome

to you and all the newcomers. Lots of us are just busy and dealing with life

in all it's guises and maybe catch up on posts just a few times a week, read

much more often than we write, and we may not respond to each post but the

general feeling of this group is very warm and supportive.This is the best

group I've experienced and one of the very few I stay active on. I wish we

could

all meet and have a pot luck or something. Know you are welcome here, and we

will chime in when and as we can.

************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

[Guest guest]

Penny,

No, I wasn't needing anyone to call me. I can't tell if that is a

joke or your way of belittling my feelings.

Some Groups are VERY exclusive and VERY difficult to break into.

Sometimes you join a group and they barely acknowledge you.

Sometimes these groups are geographically localized and are really

only meant for a specific group of people.

I was looking for a group of parents that specifically had girls with

autism. It has been very difficult to find other parents of girls,

let alone parents that were open and willing to talk candidly and

openly about their feelings and situations surrouding their

daughters.

Having a place to express my feelings and helping to support others

was what I was hoping to find here. I just was not sure if you all

were that type of group. It was feeling like you all only wanted to

speak with people you knew. That is why I was asking.

I put a lot of energy into my family. There are times when I feel

my 'tank' is running on 'empty'. As a mom and wife you just give and

give and give. Sometimes it's nice to be on the receiving end and

feel you are being understood by others.

I was just hoping to meet and chat with other moms in my same

position facing some of the same issues. That is all.

> >

> > Do most of the people on this forum know each other? I know that

most

> > forums are difficult to 'break into', and sometimes leave you

feeling

> > ignored.

> >

> > Just wondering if this is the case with this group? Do you all

only

> > talk to people you know? Or do you welcome newcomers?

> >

> > Thank you,

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Penny,

No, I wasn't needing anyone to call me. I can't tell if that is a

joke or your way of belittling my feelings.

Some Groups are VERY exclusive and VERY difficult to break into.

Sometimes you join a group and they barely acknowledge you.

Sometimes these groups are geographically localized and are really

only meant for a specific group of people.

I was looking for a group of parents that specifically had girls with

autism. It has been very difficult to find other parents of girls,

let alone parents that were open and willing to talk candidly and

openly about their feelings and situations surrouding their

daughters.

Having a place to express my feelings and helping to support others

was what I was hoping to find here. I just was not sure if you all

were that type of group. It was feeling like you all only wanted to

speak with people you knew. That is why I was asking.

I put a lot of energy into my family. There are times when I feel

my 'tank' is running on 'empty'. As a mom and wife you just give and

give and give. Sometimes it's nice to be on the receiving end and

feel you are being understood by others.

I was just hoping to meet and chat with other moms in my same

position facing some of the same issues. That is all.

> >

> > Do most of the people on this forum know each other? I know that

most

> > forums are difficult to 'break into', and sometimes leave you

feeling

> > ignored.

> >

> > Just wondering if this is the case with this group? Do you all

only

> > talk to people you know? Or do you welcome newcomers?

> >

> > Thank you,

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

This is exactly that type of group in my opinion. When I joined, I didn't

know anyone & still felt very welcome. Since then, I still don't know

anyone personally, but reading others posts, I have seen venting on all

kinds of topics, jokes, education, & everything under the sun. Personally,

this is my favorite group b/c here, I feel I can post anything & generally

it's taken in a positive light & no flame wars b/c someone gets offended &

shoots back. I feel this group is very friendly & responsive to what each

of us posts.

Things in print just can't convey the intent very well, so I try to look at

what I think the person is trying to say & is not intentionally " attacking "

or being negative in how it's written. Not knowing the personality of a

particular person also makes it difficult to see their intent. I have never

found anyone to make fun OF me, with me, sometimes, but never at my expense.

If you read some of the past posts, I think you'll get the feel for this

group. So, join in & post whatever you want to get off your chest.

Marie A.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

This is exactly that type of group in my opinion. When I joined, I didn't

know anyone & still felt very welcome. Since then, I still don't know

anyone personally, but reading others posts, I have seen venting on all

kinds of topics, jokes, education, & everything under the sun. Personally,

this is my favorite group b/c here, I feel I can post anything & generally

it's taken in a positive light & no flame wars b/c someone gets offended &

shoots back. I feel this group is very friendly & responsive to what each

of us posts.

Things in print just can't convey the intent very well, so I try to look at

what I think the person is trying to say & is not intentionally " attacking "

or being negative in how it's written. Not knowing the personality of a

particular person also makes it difficult to see their intent. I have never

found anyone to make fun OF me, with me, sometimes, but never at my expense.

If you read some of the past posts, I think you'll get the feel for this

group. So, join in & post whatever you want to get off your chest.

Marie A.

[Guest guest]

Hey ,

I don't post often even though I've been a member for years. My daughter is

11 with HFA. Her name is . You'll find this group sort of like

life...a few speak up regularly and some stay quiet for the most part.

Everyone on this group is friendly, but we sometimes have disagreements,

just like a family. Welcome to the group. Even if you just lurk for the

most part, you'll find some great advice from these ladies (and Man - ,

Abby's Dad) .

Diane ('s Mom)

Re: Do you all know each other?

Penny,

No, I wasn't needing anyone to call me. I can't tell if that is a

joke or your way of belittling my feelings.

Some Groups are VERY exclusive and VERY difficult to break into.

Sometimes you join a group and they barely acknowledge you.

Sometimes these groups are geographically localized and are really

only meant for a specific group of people.

I was looking for a group of parents that specifically had girls with

autism. It has been very difficult to find other parents of girls,

let alone parents that were open and willing to talk candidly and

openly about their feelings and situations surrouding their

daughters.

Having a place to express my feelings and helping to support others

was what I was hoping to find here. I just was not sure if you all

were that type of group. It was feeling like you all only wanted to

speak with people you knew. That is why I was asking.

I put a lot of energy into my family. There are times when I feel

my 'tank' is running on 'empty'. As a mom and wife you just give and

give and give. Sometimes it's nice to be on the receiving end and

feel you are being understood by others.

I was just hoping to meet and chat with other moms in my same

position facing some of the same issues. That is all.

> >

> > Do most of the people on this forum know each other? I know that

most

> > forums are difficult to 'break into', and sometimes leave you

feeling

> > ignored.

> >

> > Just wondering if this is the case with this group? Do you all

only

> > talk to people you know? Or do you welcome newcomers?

> >

> > Thank you,

> >

> >

> >

>

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[Guest guest]

Hey ,

I don't post often even though I've been a member for years. My daughter is

11 with HFA. Her name is . You'll find this group sort of like

life...a few speak up regularly and some stay quiet for the most part.

Everyone on this group is friendly, but we sometimes have disagreements,

just like a family. Welcome to the group. Even if you just lurk for the

most part, you'll find some great advice from these ladies (and Man - ,

Abby's Dad) .

Diane ('s Mom)

Re: Do you all know each other?

Penny,

No, I wasn't needing anyone to call me. I can't tell if that is a

joke or your way of belittling my feelings.

Some Groups are VERY exclusive and VERY difficult to break into.

Sometimes you join a group and they barely acknowledge you.

Sometimes these groups are geographically localized and are really

only meant for a specific group of people.

I was looking for a group of parents that specifically had girls with

autism. It has been very difficult to find other parents of girls,

let alone parents that were open and willing to talk candidly and

openly about their feelings and situations surrouding their

daughters.

Having a place to express my feelings and helping to support others

was what I was hoping to find here. I just was not sure if you all

were that type of group. It was feeling like you all only wanted to

speak with people you knew. That is why I was asking.

I put a lot of energy into my family. There are times when I feel

my 'tank' is running on 'empty'. As a mom and wife you just give and

give and give. Sometimes it's nice to be on the receiving end and

feel you are being understood by others.

I was just hoping to meet and chat with other moms in my same

position facing some of the same issues. That is all.

> >

> > Do most of the people on this forum know each other? I know that

most

> > forums are difficult to 'break into', and sometimes leave you

feeling

> > ignored.

> >

> > Just wondering if this is the case with this group? Do you all

only

> > talk to people you know? Or do you welcome newcomers?

> >

> > Thank you,

> >

> >

> >

>

Autism_in_Girls-subscribe

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[Guest guest]

It was a joke, but if you need someone to talk to, I'm serious, too.

I'll call and listen if you need to talk.

This is a WONDERFUL group of people and I think you'll like it. You

need to jump in and be an active participant, we aren't the kind to

force participation, but we welcome all opinions and ideas and comments

and criticisms and vents etc etc etc.

We are from all over the country, and one of the fun things about

national events like Autism One or a DAN! conference or a national ASA

conference is that sometimes we get to meet one another in real life and

put a face and voice to the user id.

Sometimes when the list gets really busy I have trouble keeping up.

Maybe you posted something and I missed replying when I should have. I

apologize if that happened. I think I speak for everyone when I say we

don't want anyone to feel left out.

WELCOME!

Penny (who is different from the Pennie who can't spell her name

correctly, although we know one another in real life because we don't

live too far from one another...)

> > >

> > > Do most of the people on this forum know each other? I know that

> most

> > > forums are difficult to 'break into', and sometimes leave you

> feeling

> > > ignored.

> > >

> > > Just wondering if this is the case with this group? Do you all

> only

> > > talk to people you know? Or do you welcome newcomers?

> > >

> > > Thank you,

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

It was a joke, but if you need someone to talk to, I'm serious, too.

I'll call and listen if you need to talk.

This is a WONDERFUL group of people and I think you'll like it. You

need to jump in and be an active participant, we aren't the kind to

force participation, but we welcome all opinions and ideas and comments

and criticisms and vents etc etc etc.

We are from all over the country, and one of the fun things about

national events like Autism One or a DAN! conference or a national ASA

conference is that sometimes we get to meet one another in real life and

put a face and voice to the user id.

Sometimes when the list gets really busy I have trouble keeping up.

Maybe you posted something and I missed replying when I should have. I

apologize if that happened. I think I speak for everyone when I say we

don't want anyone to feel left out.

WELCOME!

Penny (who is different from the Pennie who can't spell her name

correctly, although we know one another in real life because we don't

live too far from one another...)

> > >

> > > Do most of the people on this forum know each other? I know that

> most

> > > forums are difficult to 'break into', and sometimes leave you

> feeling

> > > ignored.

> > >

> > > Just wondering if this is the case with this group? Do you all

> only

> > > talk to people you know? Or do you welcome newcomers?

> > >

> > > Thank you,

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

>