From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2003<P>

Crystal ~ my dear Crystal...oh how I understand toxic relationships...and I understand the pain that you struggle with...as humans we want to hold on to the dream...but sometimes the dream is just that...A DREAM...I can honestly tell you that in time the hate does go away and turns to compassion for that other person and you will eventually look back and say thank you for the journey, for I have learned much about myself through it all...I also know that what goes around comes around...it just takes letting go to allow this to happen...but, when it comes around to them you will find sadness in watching them take the fall, because you remember the pain, but for some reason your heart finds happiness in seeimg it happen as well, but the sadness is there which down plays the happiness...I often question how and why do others control or attempt to control...the only logical answer I can come up with is they are unhappy with themselves and unable to control self; therefore, they seek others to control...it builds their selfesteem...but as others have said...when you have had enough, you will know YOU HAVE HAD ENOUGH...you just know it!!! It's our minds way of protecting us...Patience my dear...and be gentle with yourself...let yourself feel the anger, hate, love, pain and all the emotions that come with the end of a relationship...but, let yourself feel these emotions in a healthy way without causing harm to self or others...trust me...I KNOW!!!!... time really does heal...just how long is up to you...only YOU have control over that...seeking a new relationship is not always the answer...you just carry the trash with you and dump it somewhere else, when you really need to take out the trash before attempting a new relationship...just my thoughts...nothing more...I do wish you the best...feel free to contact me to chat if you desire....
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2003<P>

To ALL of you that have sent compliments...yes, I have been reading the board...just pulled into my shell a bit with all the business going on in my life...I THANK all of you with all my heart for your kind words...it brings a light of sunshine into my world<BR>
and ....WOW...the submissions lately...so many of you have touched me deeply...to many to go into specifics....I pray that you all keep up the good work...your work helps me relate...escape...and feel the emotions...as I am sure it touches many...<BR>
Hello again Sushi...yes, the sadness is upon us with all the worldly issues...our issues...my heart screams for peace...
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=962">Lulu</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2003<P>

Lovestruk- I Loved "I am" and "Please Dont Judge" ...all I can say is wow. Luv ya siko!<BR>
~*Lulu*~
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1139">jwb71913</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2003<P>

Jon,<BR>
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Love <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.03.20.08.11.12675">the last line</a> , I hope she gets it.<BR>
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Ladyinwaiting, I have missed you.<BR>
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Rennie, <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.03.20.22.27.26992">GROWTH</a> , thy name is bliss.<BR>
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Cryinshame, if you don't get it, I'm not tellin (wink).<BR>
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Crystal, I won't presume to tell you what you need do, but your heart will soon.  I have trouble with letting go too.<BR>
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I've been reading everything here and am overwhelmed at the depth of feeling that leaps off the pages.  Thank you again for allowing me to air my laundry and pen my dreams.<BR>
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Jim<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1120">Chances</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2003<P>

carol - <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.03.22.05.24.18409">a lil anger.... but something i need to say</a> - whoah, girl! Well, from a personal point of view, trust is a very vital ingredient in a love relationship. If you don't trust someone, what is there? Still, you've the right to air you viewpoint, and you did.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2003<P>

thank you mi dear jim...it is nice to be missed...i do have one question for you...is that lady in the dodge wearing my shirt???!!!!!????
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=487">bp</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2003<P>

 Rennie~"Growth" works for me....
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=487">bp</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2003<P>

ok~I couldn't feel more stupid if I really tried/////<BR>
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I know, Where's Waldo MIGHT be hidden in one of those three reruns why not read all three and see if you can find him.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1128">lovestruk</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2003<P>

Carol.....I don't think you need to be telling LuLu how she should feel. Not everyone takes pain the same way, we aren't all like you. Carol, I know me and you are cousins and all...but I still think that you are wrong for putting that stuff up here.<BR>
*Lovestruk*
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1128">lovestruk</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2003<P>

lulu....thanks girl! i love you much luantic!!!<BR>
*~*siko*~*
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=962">Lulu</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2003<P>

Carol- I believe I said "the betrayers, the players"..."s" usually indicates more than one. This means, that the person your thinking of, is not the only one. Believe it or not, You know barely anything about my life, so you need to get your facts straight before you critize me. AAANNNDDD....I'm not the only one who doesnt "get over" things quickly...Do I need to bring up any of your past mistakes?<BR>
All blenders- I apologize for bringing our personal conflicts to the board; I will try to keep our arguing away from discussion. <BR>
Thanks<BR>
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~*Lulu~*
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">CryingShame58</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2003<P>

jwb71913,<BR>
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GEEZ thanks for all the help!  lol...btw, i enjoy reading your posts and your poetry...keep up the good work...<BR>
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CryingShame<BR>

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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=220">wolfscreamer</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2003<P>

ladyinwaiting, Friends , hit me like a lightening bolt, superb
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2003<P>

wolfscreamer ~ thank you for the lovely comment...isn't it wonderful to part as friends instead of enemies...I try to not burn bridges...life is to short to hold anger...strange as it seems...the one I worte of today is the same one who made(makes) me eat stone...but friends we are...and by the way ...I loved double bed (omg) and todays submission...haven't we all taken a spin...once, twice and round and round we go....
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=74">Echolocation</a><BR>
Date: 22 March 2003<P>

Gala -- <a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2003.03.22.07.07.19833">Day Star, Night Star</a> -- mmm-mmm, girl, you've hit the nail on the head with this one (again).  The symbols that you use -- or rather the things you find symbolism in -- continue to impress me.<BR>
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BTW, I have a request: a long time ago you posted a poem about Penelope and what it takes to love a hero.  I can't seem to locate it -- could you re-post or give me a URL?  Thanks :)
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