tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post2732079683261044239..comments2023-10-28T10:15:45.901+01:00Comments on Reproductively Challenged: Friendships lost... and foundMs Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06404067891155971103noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-61003516348279066002008-04-01T22:51:00.000+01:002008-04-01T22:51:00.000+01:00It's terrible when a friend ship doesn't survive. ...It's terrible when a friend ship doesn't survive. I'm so sorry it ended the way it did. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the sweet comments on my blog. I just read through several of your most recent posts and I can identify with most of your IF experiences. I'll be checking back regularly. :)<BR/><BR/>I feel the same way about finding everyone, especially Mellisa and being welcomed into the fold.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00162624583693445058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-76038248375762467942008-03-31T15:05:00.000+01:002008-03-31T15:05:00.000+01:00I'm very sorry to hear about your friend. It is s...I'm very sorry to hear about your friend. It is so hard when someone close to you leaves your life like that.<BR/><BR/>I think we started our blogs around the same time, and I entered the blogosphere with some trepidation. I am so grateful every day that I did it. The support has been incredible, and I've learned a lot along the way. This is also the closest thing I have to therapy. It really is a wonderful community. <BR/><BR/>The first blog I read was "Lost and Found" and I haven't looked back :)Mallorynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11914993188185068883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-80570622267809845872008-03-28T02:46:00.000+00:002008-03-28T02:46:00.000+00:00One of the things that always amazes me is the peo...One of the things that always amazes me is the people who I don't think are going to be supportive are and the people who I think are going to be aren't. Case in point: hubby has a wonderful great aunt who is so, so neat. When we got pregnant last year, she sent a lovely email. Two days later, I found out we were having a miscarriage. I emailed her back and told her. I never heard from her. I was crushed. <BR/><BR/>But, people who I think are the most self-centered ones on the planet sent me the most beautiful notes. Go figure. <BR/><BR/>So, it's always a learning experience to see someone's true stripes. Sorry that you had to experience the bad side of it.Mrs.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03810703338888705439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-39935230040066122802008-03-27T18:40:00.000+00:002008-03-27T18:40:00.000+00:00Ugh, sorry to hear about that. We lost a few frie...Ugh, sorry to hear about that. We lost a few friendships too - or seriously downgraded them to holiday card territory. <BR/><BR/>It's so interesting, I just put up a post talking about how connected I feel to other bloggers right now. This place is amazing.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04516563063393712991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-32442888991674104122008-03-27T16:21:00.000+00:002008-03-27T16:21:00.000+00:00I've been reading your blog ever since you stopped...I've been reading your blog ever since you stopped by mine. It's such a warm and supportive community (albeit a little bizarre when you really take a step back and look at it). Like you, I am thankful that the folks in the blogosphere have welcomed me into their home!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01894583580569257431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-90385589816352396432008-03-27T04:47:00.000+00:002008-03-27T04:47:00.000+00:00I feel the same way about the blogosphere - that s...I feel the same way about the blogosphere - that sense of worry about being let in, and then the joy and relief of being welcomed with such love and support. It really is amazing, and I'm so grateful I found it when I did. For me, I think it has taken a lot of strain off many of my real life relationships, as I don't need to rely on those people for understanding quite so much. It still hurts when they don't get it, but it doesn't mean that I'm all alone, because I have all my darling internets. And right now, when I need to take care of myself, I find it so much more important to focus on what I need emotionally rather than trying to make my sister, or mother, or friend understand what I'm going through. So for me, it's been a relief to have this community, as well as a source of comfort and pleasure . <BR/><BR/>I'm sad to hear that you lost your best friend along the way. It is terrible that she couldn't reach out to you with some compassion and hasn't responded to your letters and cards. I hope you have other people in your real life who understand what you're going through and give you the care you need and deserve. But if not, we're always here. <BR/><BR/>And thanks for letting me know you're a Coronation Street fan. You're so far ahead of us that it's useless to talk about what's going on - on the episodes airing in Canada right now, Paul Connor has just died. But isn't Corrie just the best? I don't know if you've ever seen American soaps, but they are terrible - nothing ever happens cause they drag the story out so long, everyone has been Botoxed and implanted to within an inch of their lives and they're horribly unrealistic and worst of all, unfunny. When I started watching Corrie 3 or 4 years ago, I was instantly hooked. It is fabulous!annacyclopediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461037288546901657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-36069465334356919472008-03-26T18:05:00.000+00:002008-03-26T18:05:00.000+00:00I feel the same way. I've had several friendships...I feel the same way. I've had several friendships end abruptly or wither and fade away since our loss and ongoing infertility struggles. the ones who have had their kids during that time are the worst. <BR/><BR/>it's a shame your friend couldn't muster a bit of empathy for you and your dreams, but unfortunately other people just don't get it. <BR/><BR/>I am so happy to have discovered the blogosphere too. with the mutual support, the catharsis, and the affirmation it offers, there's just nothing else like it. ~lunalunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455301696832647867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-81381784675574856982008-03-26T17:55:00.000+00:002008-03-26T17:55:00.000+00:00You're very welcome! It's much nicer here than wit...You're very welcome! It's much nicer here than with people who just refuse to make the effort to get it.<BR/><BR/>I'm so very grateful for the internets!Shinejilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03353174053245279899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-8679844219997088482008-03-26T16:47:00.000+00:002008-03-26T16:47:00.000+00:00I know what you mean about the blogosphere- people...I know what you mean about the blogosphere- people you have never met, and probably will never meet, absolutely offer more comfort and understanding than I could ever imagine.<BR/>It was very generous of spirit of you to continue to send cards etc to your friend... like JJ said, her loss.jphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134764059615792391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-30873700216804997232008-03-26T16:43:00.000+00:002008-03-26T16:43:00.000+00:00Im sorry to hear about the loss of your friendship...Im sorry to hear about the loss of your friendship with Stella--its disappointing that she hasnt made an effort to contact you-and its very admirable of YOU that you continued to try and make contact. Very much her loss...<BR/><BR/>I did find you through L&F, and Im glad to "read" you=) Glad you feel home here, we are all gentle neighbors!JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027548058304720360noreply@blogger.com