Salute to friends

[sparky2004]

When I first joined this forum, I felt so welcomed by all of you. I began to feel united with many different other men and women who have the same anxiety and fear as I do. And I never expected to meet someone who suffers like I do, almost in my own backyard. I wish I had met Ontariogirl and the rest of you years ago. The reason being is because I wish I was blessed by the people in this forum and Ontariogirl at an earlier age. Yet I shouldn't dwell on the past and the regrets I have, as my future has no room for that.


I want to thank you all for being who you are, so honest, open and bright. I have gained so much strength through all of you. I still suffer, don't get me wrong, but you are all so valuable to me, through your words and thoughts. Ontariogirl has made such a strong impression on me, as the rest of you have, she just happens to live closer to me than the rest of you,...which is comforting.


I salute all of you, for all of your happiness and pain. I salute the creator of this forum for creating a link to others like myself. I can tell my secrets to you and not feel judged. I believe that we can all have a vitalpart in eachother's recovery.


There is nothing like the comapny of friends to laugh and cry with.
You are alla truly unique experience for me, and for this, I thank you.

[peachfeet]

[img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img] *Salute to Sparky2004*

[samara's on tv]

Thanks Sparky! Did you know in highschool my nickname was Sparky! It was because once when lighting a cigarette my hair caught on fire and ever since then everyone called me Sparky! Thanks for the salute! And thanks everyone else on this forum for beind there!


~Monica

[ontariogirl]

I agree. This forum has been so good. We come here to share our fears and the good people here understand and help us. I love this site. I wish this site was here years ago. Sparky has been good to me. Besides having this phobia we have similar things in common. I haven’t met her yet but I can tell there is a true friendship there. We have talked on the phone and I am happy that we have done that. Feels good when you can pick up the phone and call when you need that person to calm you down or just talk about whatever.
Life is hard for everyone but when you have this phobia it is twice as hard. At times I feel so down with this phobia feeling that there is no way I can get out of this rut, but somehow I do, we all do. If there wasn’t this site I don’t know what I would do. I thank you all for giving me encouragement. We all should give ourselves a pat on the back.


Sparky you are a fantastic person and friend and I thank you.

[ontariogirl]

Everyone on this board are the greatest people, remember that

[Jenneh]

bless yah.


Jen xxx

[snowangel]

Hi Sparky...that's so awesome that you and Ontario girl met, i have made some good friends as well although never met them in person. Where abouts do you ladies live...I live in Mississauga ONT