Re: Do you all know each other?

[Guest guest]

I think Penny was trying to make you feel better by making a clear

offer to call you, or to laugh with you if you felt it unnecessary

She's not the type of person to belittle anyone, at least from all the

postings I've read over the years.

I've been in & out of the board for the last few weeks due to schedule

& internet being down, but I don't know why you would get the feeling

people aren't welcoming, or perhaps you are just asking. I apologize

if I misunderstand, it appears as if your posting might be because of

not feeling welcomed. We (at least I) do not typically respond to

every post made (well, I'm sort of a blabber finger) but if I scan the

day's postings & see something I can help or have thoughts/ideas

about, I answer. If I skip a few days, I don't usually go back unless

I'm especially board or am looking for something. I only view on the

web, I don't get posts emailed.

If you want to be a part of the board, I think everyone including

myself will welcome you. But if you're hyper sensitive and take

offense easily, this might not be the place. Sometimes we have very

frank discussions about things, like explaining sexual terms to the

ladies on spectrum. We also have ideals that don't always see

eye-to-eye and many of us aren't afraid to share our differing

opinions. Then, after we all get it out it usually settles back down.

I've left a couple of times when I felt I had nothing positive to add,

but come back later when I feel I'm in a better place. Through it all

I think we have respect for each other.

If you are on spectrum and don't understand comments, you are also

encouraged my many of us to share that so we can help. Some of the

posters here don't get what I'm saying because of literal thinking

with words common with autism; I've realized through posting here how

many euphemisms I use. I find this board to be very protective of

those with autism and we want to help especially those because it

could be our own daughters one day.

That's my 2 cents about this board.

Debi

[Guest guest]

I think Penny was trying to make you feel better by making a clear

offer to call you, or to laugh with you if you felt it unnecessary

She's not the type of person to belittle anyone, at least from all the

postings I've read over the years.

I've been in & out of the board for the last few weeks due to schedule

& internet being down, but I don't know why you would get the feeling

people aren't welcoming, or perhaps you are just asking. I apologize

if I misunderstand, it appears as if your posting might be because of

not feeling welcomed. We (at least I) do not typically respond to

every post made (well, I'm sort of a blabber finger) but if I scan the

day's postings & see something I can help or have thoughts/ideas

about, I answer. If I skip a few days, I don't usually go back unless

I'm especially board or am looking for something. I only view on the

web, I don't get posts emailed.

If you want to be a part of the board, I think everyone including

myself will welcome you. But if you're hyper sensitive and take

offense easily, this might not be the place. Sometimes we have very

frank discussions about things, like explaining sexual terms to the

ladies on spectrum. We also have ideals that don't always see

eye-to-eye and many of us aren't afraid to share our differing

opinions. Then, after we all get it out it usually settles back down.

I've left a couple of times when I felt I had nothing positive to add,

but come back later when I feel I'm in a better place. Through it all

I think we have respect for each other.

If you are on spectrum and don't understand comments, you are also

encouraged my many of us to share that so we can help. Some of the

posters here don't get what I'm saying because of literal thinking

with words common with autism; I've realized through posting here how

many euphemisms I use. I find this board to be very protective of

those with autism and we want to help especially those because it

could be our own daughters one day.

That's my 2 cents about this board.

Debi

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Not many of us actually know eachother as far as we've

never met in real life. But, most of us have gotten to

know personalities and people a little from the posts

they make, the questions they have, the advice they

give and the heartfelt communication that we all have,

and that is ALL. Newcomers too. I was a newcomer 2.5

years ago, can't believe it has been that long, and I

felt very much the same way. But then others started

welcoming me and we had some fights, man Kassi and I

had a few and the other and I and I stupidly

wrote some rude things, when I was uninformed of

things, and triggered these fights. But since then I

have gotten to have a respect for Kassi (who is a

single adult woman here who is on the spectrum),

(who used to post here, but had a lot of things

bogging her down in life and she said she needed to

leave the group), and Sondra (well, I have never

fought with Sondra, because she is such a humble,

wonderful, loving woman full of great advice. She is

also a mom of 4 and a grandma already and she also has

Autism). There are many of us on here who also feel

that we are on the spectrum and have many

characteristics of Autism, OCD, ADD etc. and so

sometimes our own little pet peeves and our very

different sences of humor or lack of sense of humor

get us bickering, but we have all learned to have

respect for oneanother and all of the new people too.

It just takes us longer to get to know the new ones.

But the more you open up to us, the more we get to

know you too and learn to respect you as well.

I love this group and I know you will get to as well,

but it takes some work, just like any relationship.

Not as much thankfully, because when you are tired or

annoyed, you just turn your e-mail off and wait till

you feel better , but also at 3 am when you feel

like ending it all, you can get on here and somebody

across the world is bound to be on at the same time as

you and they will listen and respond

Many of us have taken turns calling eachother and one

wonderful lady even sent me money once so that I could

get the depression meds that I needed. I didn't know

her aside from this list. I never met her in person,

but she was an angel as far as I am concerned and I

was able to get through that challenging month.

My life never stops being challenging, but many have

no idea, how many times I have come on here and asked

for prayers.

Many of us believe in God and are Christian, but we

all come from various religions, but we don't care,

that is not the point. Prayer works, no matter what

your religion.

I posted once that my family in Alaska's home was

going to burn to the ground by morning if the winds

didn't change and carry it away, and I came on here

and asked for prayers, and 3 hours later the forest

fire died down half as big as it was, it began to rain

and the winds changed direction and took the fire off

to the middle of nowhere in Alaska.

My husband almost died three weeks ago and the doctors

told me he might not make it through the night. Then

they gave him a new medication called Adivan that he

had never had before to relax him and it sent him into

a reaction that I guess only .002% of people have

where he started convulsions and laughing hysterically

and kicking and ripping the IVs out and this lasted

for hours and the hospital said there was nothing they

could do.

I got on this list and pleaded for prayers and the

next morning my husband woke up, didn't remember a

thing about all this and said I'm ready to go home.

His crohn's disease is getting better than it has been

in a year.

So, this is a strong group of good women and a few

men. You don't want to leave it. We welcome you and

want you to be a part of us.

Maybe someday we can all meet, but for now our lives

are all far too hectic

We do all have daughters or granddaughters or students

on the spectrum, or we ourselves have Autism. So, here

is the place for you to voice your concerns and let us

be there for you.

I am sure that penny is sorry if she said something

that affended you, but lets realize that words and the

miscommunication of words is the whole reason we are

all here. Because in Autism we have a tendancy to

miscommunicate and people take us wrong. So I want you

to know that from my experience in 2.5 years of being

a part of this list, sometimes often, sometimes not, I

have realized that the words may come out wrong from

some people, or I may misunderstand them, or take them

offensively ... But, no one on here has ever been

purposly rude or spiteful.

I hope you give us a chance, long enough to find that

out for yourself and one day you will be writing this

letter to another newcomer

Welcome again and welcome to your daughter or

daughters or children? We'd like to know more about

you.

Sincerely, Esther (mom of Chantelle High functioning

Autism age 6 soon, HFA age 4, age 2.5

HFA, wife of severe Crohn's Disease and didn't

talk till he was 4 undiagnosed Autism:)

--- ds2400 wrote:

> 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

> ------------------------

> Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Not many of us actually know eachother as far as we've

never met in real life. But, most of us have gotten to

know personalities and people a little from the posts

they make, the questions they have, the advice they

give and the heartfelt communication that we all have,

and that is ALL. Newcomers too. I was a newcomer 2.5

years ago, can't believe it has been that long, and I

felt very much the same way. But then others started

welcoming me and we had some fights, man Kassi and I

had a few and the other and I and I stupidly

wrote some rude things, when I was uninformed of

things, and triggered these fights. But since then I

have gotten to have a respect for Kassi (who is a

single adult woman here who is on the spectrum),

(who used to post here, but had a lot of things

bogging her down in life and she said she needed to

leave the group), and Sondra (well, I have never

fought with Sondra, because she is such a humble,

wonderful, loving woman full of great advice. She is

also a mom of 4 and a grandma already and she also has

Autism). There are many of us on here who also feel

that we are on the spectrum and have many

characteristics of Autism, OCD, ADD etc. and so

sometimes our own little pet peeves and our very

different sences of humor or lack of sense of humor

get us bickering, but we have all learned to have

respect for oneanother and all of the new people too.

It just takes us longer to get to know the new ones.

But the more you open up to us, the more we get to

know you too and learn to respect you as well.

I love this group and I know you will get to as well,

but it takes some work, just like any relationship.

Not as much thankfully, because when you are tired or

annoyed, you just turn your e-mail off and wait till

you feel better , but also at 3 am when you feel

like ending it all, you can get on here and somebody

across the world is bound to be on at the same time as

you and they will listen and respond

Many of us have taken turns calling eachother and one

wonderful lady even sent me money once so that I could

get the depression meds that I needed. I didn't know

her aside from this list. I never met her in person,

but she was an angel as far as I am concerned and I

was able to get through that challenging month.

My life never stops being challenging, but many have

no idea, how many times I have come on here and asked

for prayers.

Many of us believe in God and are Christian, but we

all come from various religions, but we don't care,

that is not the point. Prayer works, no matter what

your religion.

I posted once that my family in Alaska's home was

going to burn to the ground by morning if the winds

didn't change and carry it away, and I came on here

and asked for prayers, and 3 hours later the forest

fire died down half as big as it was, it began to rain

and the winds changed direction and took the fire off

to the middle of nowhere in Alaska.

My husband almost died three weeks ago and the doctors

told me he might not make it through the night. Then

they gave him a new medication called Adivan that he

had never had before to relax him and it sent him into

a reaction that I guess only .002% of people have

where he started convulsions and laughing hysterically

and kicking and ripping the IVs out and this lasted

for hours and the hospital said there was nothing they

could do.

I got on this list and pleaded for prayers and the

next morning my husband woke up, didn't remember a

thing about all this and said I'm ready to go home.

His crohn's disease is getting better than it has been

in a year.

So, this is a strong group of good women and a few

men. You don't want to leave it. We welcome you and

want you to be a part of us.

Maybe someday we can all meet, but for now our lives

are all far too hectic

We do all have daughters or granddaughters or students

on the spectrum, or we ourselves have Autism. So, here

is the place for you to voice your concerns and let us

be there for you.

I am sure that penny is sorry if she said something

that affended you, but lets realize that words and the

miscommunication of words is the whole reason we are

all here. Because in Autism we have a tendancy to

miscommunicate and people take us wrong. So I want you

to know that from my experience in 2.5 years of being

a part of this list, sometimes often, sometimes not, I

have realized that the words may come out wrong from

some people, or I may misunderstand them, or take them

offensively ... But, no one on here has ever been

purposly rude or spiteful.

I hope you give us a chance, long enough to find that

out for yourself and one day you will be writing this

letter to another newcomer

Welcome again and welcome to your daughter or

daughters or children? We'd like to know more about

you.

Sincerely, Esther (mom of Chantelle High functioning

Autism age 6 soon, HFA age 4, age 2.5

HFA, wife of severe Crohn's Disease and didn't

talk till he was 4 undiagnosed Autism:)

--- ds2400 wrote:

> 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

> ------------------------

> Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe

>

[Guest guest]

Instead of " Cyberville " . LOL!

>

> LOL @ Real life. Instead of what? LOL

>

> Pennie

> Abby's Mom

>

>

>

> ************************************** See what's new at

http://www.aol.com

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Instead of " Cyberville " . LOL!

>

> LOL @ Real life. Instead of what? LOL

>

> Pennie

> Abby's Mom

>

>

>

> ************************************** See what's new at

http://www.aol.com

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I completly Second this post. Very well Written Marie

To Love is not enough, you have to give of your self as well.

To: Autism_in_Girls@...: marie.adams@...: Thu, 18 Oct

2007 12:27:07 -0700Subject: Re: Re: Do you all know each

other?

Hi ,This is exactly that type of group in my opinion. When I joined, I

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

knowanyone personally, but reading others posts, I have seen venting on allkinds

of topics, jokes, education, & everything under the sun. Personally,this is my

favorite group b/c here, I feel I can post anything & generallyit'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 eachof us posts.Things in print

just can't convey the intent very well, so I try to look atwhat 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 aparticular person also makes

it difficult to see their intent. I have neverfound 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 thisgroup. So, join in & post whatever you want

to get off your chest.Marie A.[Non-text portions of this message have been

removed]

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[Guest guest]

I completly Second this post. Very well Written Marie

To Love is not enough, you have to give of your self as well.

To: Autism_in_Girls@...: marie.adams@...: Thu, 18 Oct

2007 12:27:07 -0700Subject: Re: Re: Do you all know each

other?

Hi ,This is exactly that type of group in my opinion. When I joined, I

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

knowanyone personally, but reading others posts, I have seen venting on allkinds

of topics, jokes, education, & everything under the sun. Personally,this is my

favorite group b/c here, I feel I can post anything & generallyit'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 eachof us posts.Things in print

just can't convey the intent very well, so I try to look atwhat 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 aparticular person also makes

it difficult to see their intent. I have neverfound 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 thisgroup. So, join in & post whatever you want

to get off your chest.Marie A.[Non-text portions of this message have been

removed]

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[Guest guest]

I do not know anyone here, but I read most everything and pop in

occasionally. I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter on the spectrum and 2

sons. I have another daughter who is not on the spectrum and she is

one of the most kind children I know. I have also been a special ed.

teacher for 13 years, but I am going to be an at home mom soon. The

profession is burning me out.

I find the posts very interesting and sometimes amusing. I love the

acceptance of it all. No one here is judgemental and are very kind.

This is a good group for mom's & dad's with girls on the spectrum.

[Guest guest]

I do not know anyone here, but I read most everything and pop in

occasionally. I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter on the spectrum and 2

sons. I have another daughter who is not on the spectrum and she is

one of the most kind children I know. I have also been a special ed.

teacher for 13 years, but I am going to be an at home mom soon. The

profession is burning me out.

I find the posts very interesting and sometimes amusing. I love the

acceptance of it all. No one here is judgemental and are very kind.

This is a good group for mom's & dad's with girls on the spectrum.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/18/07 12:43:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

lbehrendt@... writes:

Or do you welcome newcomers?

Thank you,

newcomers are very welcome. thats what we were at one time. im eric my

wife is pennie and our daughter is abby 10 hfa. we are in michigan where you

at?

eric abbys dad

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

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/18/07 12:43:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

lbehrendt@... writes:

Or do you welcome newcomers?

Thank you,

newcomers are very welcome. thats what we were at one time. im eric my

wife is pennie and our daughter is abby 10 hfa. we are in michigan where you

at?

eric abbys dad

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

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/18/07 3:08:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

lbehrendt@... writes:

I can't tell if that is a

joke or your way of belittling my feelings

i know penny. its just a joke. we have actuly called her and she has been

very helpful. i have found this to be a helpful group. i hope you do too.

feel free to ask any questions.

eric abbys dad

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

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/18/07 3:08:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

lbehrendt@... writes:

I can't tell if that is a

joke or your way of belittling my feelings

i know penny. its just a joke. we have actuly called her and she has been

very helpful. i have found this to be a helpful group. i hope you do too.

feel free to ask any questions.

eric abbys dad

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

[Guest guest]

Hello ,

My name is and my daughter's name is Maggie. We live in

Minnesota. It has been very difficult to find parents of girls with

autism. Especially ones that are older than mine and she is only 5

1/2. I have learned so much from parents in general along our

journey. I felt that a group of parents with girls may help me more

with the girl type issues that come up.

Thank you,

>

>

> In a message dated 10/18/07 3:08:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> lbehrendt@... writes:

>

> I can't tell if that is a

> joke or your way of belittling my feelings

>

>

> i know penny. its just a joke. we have actuly called her and

she has been

> very helpful. i have found this to be a helpful group. i hope

you do too.

> feel free to ask any questions.

> eric abbys dad

>

>

>

> ************************************** See what's new at

http://www.aol.com

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello ,

My name is and my daughter's name is Maggie. We live in

Minnesota. It has been very difficult to find parents of girls with

autism. Especially ones that are older than mine and she is only 5

1/2. I have learned so much from parents in general along our

journey. I felt that a group of parents with girls may help me more

with the girl type issues that come up.

Thank you,

>

>

> In a message dated 10/18/07 3:08:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> lbehrendt@... writes:

>

> I can't tell if that is a

> joke or your way of belittling my feelings

>

>

> i know penny. its just a joke. we have actuly called her and

she has been

> very helpful. i have found this to be a helpful group. i hope

you do too.

> feel free to ask any questions.

> eric abbys dad

>

>

>

> ************************************** See what's new at

http://www.aol.com

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

This is a great group of parents and women on the

spectrum, . It seems like everyone knows each

other because even though sometimes there is drama

everyone sticks around-because it's such a great

group! And some of us know each other/have met in

person-I know Sondra, & Pennie, had dinner with

PennY & saw her again at an ASA conference...might be

forgetting someone...

But we like new people too. As said, we were all

new once. In a year's time you'll be telling someone

the same thing. Welcome to the group.

Kassiane

almost 25/autistic spectrum adult

--- Buttercup wrote:

> Hello ,

>

> My name is and my daughter's name is Maggie.

> We live in

> Minnesota. It has been very difficult to find

> parents of girls with

> autism. Especially ones that are older than mine and

> she is only 5

> 1/2. I have learned so much from parents in general

> along our

> journey. I felt that a group of parents with girls

> may help me more

> with the girl type issues that come up.

>

> Thank you,

>

>

>

>

> >

> >

> > In a message dated 10/18/07 3:08:10 PM Eastern

> Daylight Time,

> > lbehrendt@... writes:

> >

> > I can't tell if that is a

> > joke or your way of belittling my feelings

> >

> >

> > i know penny. its just a joke. we have actuly

> called her and

> she has been

> > very helpful. i have found this to be a helpful

> group. i hope

> you do too.

> > feel free to ask any questions.

> > eric abbys dad

> >

> >

> >

> > ************************************** See what's

> new at

> http://www.aol.com

> >

> >

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

> >

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

This is a great group of parents and women on the

spectrum, . It seems like everyone knows each

other because even though sometimes there is drama

everyone sticks around-because it's such a great

group! And some of us know each other/have met in

person-I know Sondra, & Pennie, had dinner with

PennY & saw her again at an ASA conference...might be

forgetting someone...

But we like new people too. As said, we were all

new once. In a year's time you'll be telling someone

the same thing. Welcome to the group.

Kassiane

almost 25/autistic spectrum adult

--- Buttercup wrote:

> Hello ,

>

> My name is and my daughter's name is Maggie.

> We live in

> Minnesota. It has been very difficult to find

> parents of girls with

> autism. Especially ones that are older than mine and

> she is only 5

> 1/2. I have learned so much from parents in general

> along our

> journey. I felt that a group of parents with girls

> may help me more

> with the girl type issues that come up.

>

> Thank you,

>

>

>

>

> >

> >

> > In a message dated 10/18/07 3:08:10 PM Eastern

> Daylight Time,

> > lbehrendt@... writes:

> >

> > I can't tell if that is a

> > joke or your way of belittling my feelings

> >

> >

> > i know penny. its just a joke. we have actuly

> called her and

> she has been

> > very helpful. i have found this to be a helpful

> group. i hope

> you do too.

> > feel free to ask any questions.

> > eric abbys dad

> >

> >

> >

> > ************************************** See what's

> new at

> http://www.aol.com

> >

> >

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

> >

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/22/07 9:35:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

lbehrendt@... writes:

she is only 5

1/2. I have learned so much from parents in general along our

journey. I felt that a group of parents with girls may help me more

with the girl type issues that come up.

Thank you,

ours being 10 we have expresanced much and have goten many great ideas from

this group and found some great books to help too. hope you benfit from the

group like we have.

eric abbys dad

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/22/07 9:35:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

lbehrendt@... writes:

she is only 5

1/2. I have learned so much from parents in general along our

journey. I felt that a group of parents with girls may help me more

with the girl type issues that come up.

Thank you,

ours being 10 we have expresanced much and have goten many great ideas from

this group and found some great books to help too. hope you benfit from the

group like we have.

eric abbys dad

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