Where I have been....

[xdipsomaniacx]

I decided to take a step back from Cafemom. The only reason I even log on anymore is to listen to my music player. I have found that with all of the posts on Autism and the cure and vaccinations, I was just getting more upset than I needed to be. I cannot seem to avoid opening these posts and reading them, and I can't seem to avoid getting upset. I once again got messages from a mom that read a post that I made about Autism, asking people's opinions on a cure. I was open to opinions and I believe in healthy debates, However, this mom that felt the need to message me personally rather than answering on the board, weeks or months later (I don't even know how long ago I made that post) to tell me what a horrible mom I was for not wanting to cure my child of his nuerological disorder. This was another mom with a child on the Autism Spectrum. She called me weird and a freak and said that she was blocking me and my pink hair. I love all of the moms on here that are truly awesome and amazing people and provided me with a ton of information and support over the last year. However, there is just so much negativity on here so often, and I just don't have the room in my life for it right now. I am not looking for attention or comments, just wanted to let all of my friends know where I have been. If you have a myspace, I am always aruond there.

[Southerncharmes]

May. 8, 2008 at 12:08 AM

I happen to like your pink hair! How do you "block" someones hair anyways! lol

Girl, you have the right idea! I took a break from here for awhile, I totally see where your coming from!

Best wishes!

[boosma]

May. 8, 2008 at 12:15 AM First of all I agree with "southerncharmes" I LOVE the pink hair! And second of all HOW THE HELL DO YOU CURE A BRAIN DISORDER? You're FAR from a bad mom!! you're an awesome person and I've missed you lately :) I hope these ignorant people realize that just because we realize there is no cure, we're not bad parents! We love our kids and want the best for them but won't waste hope for something that is impossible. Best wishes to you dear, and hope to still see you around now and then.

[birdie3]

May. 8, 2008 at 12:18 AM It is so unbelievably wrong for someone to judge you. To be honest I haven't been here much either for all the same reasons. It's not easy raising a child who is on the spectrum, but I was telling my dh the other day that I can't remember what it was like without our ds or even imagine how different things would be if he didn't have asd. I can't live in a world of make believe or what ifs of finding cures I'm just trying to concentrate taking care of the kids right now and making the best possible life I can for them. Just imagine how crazy these people must be to send those kinds of messages out to people. Look forward don't look back! Take care Marcy

[BethKratwell]

May. 8, 2008 at 12:20 AM I know how you feel I've been spending a lot less time on here with the stupidness and more time outdoors with the family I'm so glad that winter is over and this is not my only source of entertainment anymore! Anyways I wish you the best.

[Snu]

May. 8, 2008 at 9:58 AM I was thinking about you the other day & wondering why you were MIA.  I hope everything is going okay.    The ONE THING that sometimes hurts me about Cafemom is if you write a post about farting, you'll get 99 replies, but if you write an "unsexy", boring post about a school issue, etc., you might get a handful of replies.   (At least that has been my experience.  In fact, I kind of count on the fact that the MORE DESPERATE & anxious I am when I am writing a post, the fewer responses I'll get.. sad..)   

[123kat]

May. 8, 2008 at 9:42 PM I noticed you haven't been around.  I hear ya.  I don't understand why people have to be so judgemental.  Your pink hair rocks, btw!  Best of luck to you & yours!

[Wendy66]

May. 16, 2008 at 6:22 PM I completely agree with you...I used to log on every day and now I only do once or maybe twice a week.  Just too much negativity and more annoyingly, ignorance.  Would still love to keep in touch...I'm on Facebook. Look me up...Wendy Kupsis.

[Cha-Cha]

Jun. 2, 2008 at 1:21 AM  

Hey your Pink Hair Rocks!! I agree with the rest of the comments already posted...I too used to log on 3 or 4 times a day...but with the increasingly growing  negativity & ignorance I haven't been on much maybe once a week if that now.  I have taken the time I used to spend on Cafemom and use it to better my study habbits & getting a head in my school work plus I spend alot more relaxing with my family....Hope all is well with you and Dylan....Keep in touch :o)

{{Hugs}} my friend

Raquel