kiddo
I've been swapping on this site since 2009 and I've only had 3 flakers. One was in a near fatal accident (this one was angeled), one was suffering from severe depression and ended up sending me a HUGE package of goodies once she was well, and the other one's package got sent back to her, and she got busy and never resent, but this swap was angeled. So my experience on this site is that there are more good swappers than bad, and my so-called flakers had really good reasons for not sending. You can always ask for an angel. I'm always happy to angel because I enjoy giving more than receiving.
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@Pinkweeds I know that you probably didn't mean it that way, but it kind of sounds like you are associating kleptomania (which this doesn't seem to be a case of unless the girl is actually stealing stuff) with bipolar disorder. I have bipolar disorder and know a lot of other people who do as well. None of them have kleptomania. I'm offended by the statement that "It's hard to deal with people like that." That was a very insensitive statement.
Good for you! You did the right thing. I'm very proud of you!
I've attempted suicide several times. I have also "cried for help" at times when I really wasn't serious about taking my life, but needed someone to listen to me and felt it was the only way they'd hear me. It was a very selfish, immature thing to do; emotional bullying as Sheila said. That's what it sounds like your friend is doing to you. Remember, you need to take care of yourself first and this relationship is obviously not healthy for you. Let the professionals take care of the serious stuff. Report it to a hotline or authorities if you feel he is serious. He'll be grateful if he really did need help. Also remember, that if another person takes their own life, it is not your fault. You can never control the actions of another human being, you can only control your own.
I'm sorry you're having such a rough time with your family situation. I was lucky I guess. I have a crazy family, too, but the really bad ones have either all died off or we just don't have anything to do with them. My immediate family is pretty sane. I inherited the bipolar genes from the nutso side of my family, but luckily my parents and sister have helped me through the rough times. You sound like a strong girl and all of this will only make you stronger. Please don't let it break you. I officially adopt you as a sis. *hugs*
What? I don't keep up with the news, so I had no idea. I'm a Christian as well, but this would upset me just as badly if it were happening to the Islamic, Buddhist, or any other religion. It's just wrong to try and prohibit anyone from practicing their religion (as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else of course). Outrageous!
OMG, Alex! I need to quit then! Gaga, you need to quit now while you're not horribly addicted. Nicotine addiction may only last 4 hours, but the psychological addiction lasts forever! I started smoking about like you do, Gaga, when I was 18 and now I'm a pack a day smoker at 32. I wish that I had quit back when I didn't feel a horrible need for a cig, but now it's so much a part of my psyche that it feels impossible to quit. Save your lungs, and your tits, and quit!
It's the same way with me and my sister. I was the first so my baby book is all filled out and my sister's has basically nothing in it. Parents are so excited with the birth of their first child that they tend to do all that nostalgic stuff, but when the second one comes along, they are tired, busy, and honestly just forget. So don't take it personally. They love ya! Early happy birthday youngin'. Oh to be 20 again. I don't think I would be 20 again! lol I hope you have a great birthday!
Good luck!
@Violetta, sounds like one of the ladies might be making some extra cash for herself! lol
@Michelle US/Canadian post has gotten better, but it's still like shipping a package to Europe and it's just right across the border! Mexico/US shipping has to be the worst! It seems like it takes forever for me to get a package from Ale or Omar and vice versa. I think it takes longer to get one coming into the US from Mexico though. I'd say customs really takes there time with Mexican/US packages b/c of drug smuggling across the border.
I really hope they're able to find out what's going on soon b/c I know that you must be miserable. I had the a similar thing for a month, but it was b/c of my nerves. I've had problems with my lower intestines b/c of surgical scars since 2001 and it can be very painful, but that's a totally different ballgame than the upper GI. GI problems are the worst. I wish you all the best. *hugs*
Have they done a scope of your stomach?
You're welcome. Don't let it scare you at all. Like I said, I've been doing this nearly two years and Rachie is really the first person I've heard of having major issues with the post. *hugs to Rachie* The only thing I worry about shipping internationally is how much it's gonna cost me (and it's really not that bad); I just don't have a job right now so even $3 is a lot to me. lol
Oddbreed, are you in the US? I am. I never have problems shipping internationally really. And I've never shipped anything that's cost $20. I think the highest I've paid is $13 to ship a heavy box to Mexico (for some reason Mexico is one of the more expensive countries to ship to). I ship mine regular first class, always. Rachie is having trouble because she lives in Israel. Don't be scared of shipping internationally. I've had an Etsy store and have been swapping for about two years now and have sent hundreds of packages. I've had one package go missing from my end and one on the senders end. Give it a try and don't be scared. Swapping is fun and we'd love to have you join some!
Kira, I checked out the tut on your blog and it's awesome! Good job!