[Petbunny] a little more ranting

Wed Jan 16 18:07:25 PST 2008

You need two bunnies.  You need Trixie, and a back up bunny.  The back up
bunny should be stuffed.  If Trixie looks at you and says "fat lot of good
that will do!", you still need to hug a bunny.  Trust me.  Next time you're
out, go find a good stuffed friend too.  AND you need to write yourself a
therapeutic postie and put it on your computer.  "They don't hate me.
They're just busy.  I could go be busy too."  Then go for a walk, even if
it's to the mailbox.  I have depression and bipolar, and the whole nine
yards.  You have to find your own little coping skills.  We have
successfully identified a problem!  We can help you solve this one.  But you
have to do the work.  We can't fix your depression or your self esteem.  Nor
can you.  BUT if you can find ONE contributing problem, we can all help you
work to solve that one problem.  Then you find another.  Then fix that one.
It's a never ending process.  I know it sounds ridiculously silly, but it
works.  (If the medicines send your handwriting south, you spend four weeks
and write 60 Christmas cards to friends and family and mutter and grumble
and cry when it hurts so bad but keep working on it and eventually you can
sign your name on a form.  Still can't fill it out--but you can sign it!  My
next step is to get the letters smaller so they fit between the lines.)  Let
us know what your steps are you're working on.  Let us know what you
accomplish.  Let us know when you need support.  We would rather stand with
you than sit here and wonder when you point and yell "all my friends hate
me!"  Does that make any sense?

*hugs*
Mandy

-----Original Message-----
From: Forum for folks with companion rabbits [mailto:PETBUNNY at LSV.UKY.EDU]
On Behalf Of amy
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 7:34 PM
To: PETBUNNY at LSV.UKY.EDU
Subject: OT: a little more ranting

Yup, did for me. Thanks Amanda.

I just wish people wouldn't assume that just b/c I think someone hates me 
means I am looking for a guilt trip.

Of course, I need to stop assuming people hate me b/c I have not heard back 
from them.  That is my issue that I need to work on.  It is unforunately 
part of the depression and low self esteem that I have.  I know a few people

here understand.

Now I am going to (try) and hug my bunny tonight.  Wish me luck!

Amy and Trixie and Mr. Shimmer bunny (ATB)
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Amanda Hallock" <akayeh at yahoo.com>
To: <PETBUNNY at LSV.UKY.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: To Anne W.

> *throws a bucket of water on Amy*
> *throws a bucket of water on Lorna*
> *throws a bucket of water on Peter and Ken for good measure*
>
> Okay...  Sometimes we need to check because we get funky messages from our
> email servers.  Sometimes we asked questions that didn't get answered yet.
> Sometimes we haven't heard from someone and wonder if we have a bad email
> address and our message just went into internet oblivion.  Sometimes, we
> just are wondering if OUR connection to the internet is working and OUR
> messages are posting.  No guilt trips needed or implied.  Did I cover what
> everyone has been basically trying to dance around?
>
> Mandy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Forum for folks with companion rabbits [mailto:PETBUNNY at LSV.UKY.EDU]
> On Behalf Of amy
> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 6:58 PM
> To: PETBUNNY at LSV.UKY.EDU
> Subject: OT: Re: To Anne W.
>
> Wow Lorna!  You don't have to be so harsh, geez!!  I didn't get a reply to
> either one of your emails, so how was I suppose to know if you didn't like
> me or not? Maybe I did something to you that offended you and you didn't
> want to let me know!!  Gee whiz!
>
> And no, I am not out for constant guilt trips, contrary to what you or
> anyone else believes.
> Amy and Trixie and Mr. Shimmer bunny (ATB)
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lorna Appleby" <lappleby at backtalk.org>
> To: <PETBUNNY at LSV.UKY.EDU>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 7:55 PM
> Subject: OT: To Anne W.
>
>
>> Or maybe they had no reply.
>>
>> Why is everything Like or Dislike? It could be busy or not busy.
>> It could be nothing to say vs. useful feedback. It could be no
>> opinion or have opinion.
>>
>> Constant guilt trips don't help.
>>
>> -Lorna
>>
>>
>> --
>> My Webcomic - http://www.tuxandbunny.com
>> My Rabbits  - http://www.shadowydreamer.com/rabbits
>> My Insanity - http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/user/229056
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Forum for folks with companion rabbits
>> [mailto:PETBUNNY at LSV.UKY.EDU] On Behalf Of amy
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 4:36 PM
>> To: PETBUNNY at LSV.UKY.EDU
>> Subject: Re: To Anne W.
>>
>> Thanks guys!!  Maybe those people I wrote don't like me.  Oh
>> well...
>>
>> Thanks for replying though anyway.
>>
>> Amy and Trixie and Mr. Shimmer bunny (ATB)
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Amanda Hallock" <akayeh at yahoo.com>
>> To: <PETBUNNY at LSV.UKY.EDU>
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 7:33 PM
>> Subject: Re: To Anne W.
>>
>>
>>>I see you!
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Forum for folks with companion rabbits
>> [mailto:PETBUNNY at LSV.UKY.EDU]
>>> On Behalf Of amy
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 6:27 PM
>>> To: PETBUNNY at LSV.UKY.EDU
>>> Subject: OT: To Anne W.
>>>
>>> Anne,
>>>
>>> Did you get my last email?  It seems like something is wrong
>> with my email
>>> since I sent one to Lorna and I never heard back.
>>>
>>> Can anyone see me? Hello??  <waves hello on tippy toes>
>>>
>>> Amy and Trixie and Mr. Shimmer bunny (ATB)
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Anne Walizer" <anne at walizer.net>
>>> To: <PETBUNNY at LSV.UKY.EDU>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 5:17 PM
>>> Subject: Re: Rant about Petbunny
>>>
>>>
>>>>I agree Ken, with one thing added.
>>>>
>>>> I've heard whispers throughout my time on PB about members
>> receiving
>>>> nasty posts offlist by other members in an attempt to scare
>> them from
>>>> posting or to newbies telling them their questions are stupid
>> or some
>>>> other mean stuff, discouraging people from further posting.
>>>>
>>>> I just want to say that whomever doesn't have the guts to say
>> that
>>>> "stuff" onlist should flat-out be ignored should they email
>> somebody
>>>> privately.
>>>>
>>>> There are lots of time I've emailed folks privately about a
>> post and  I
>>>> truly hope my emails weren't interpreted as the mean or nasty
>> kind.  My
>>>> intent was to take the conversation to a private channel
>> because i felt
>>>> it wasn't of interest to the rest of the group or I  was
>> disclosing
>>>> personal info that I didn't want broadcasted (or  archived)
>> like my home
>>>> address, etc.  I have also interpreted any  emails I've
>> received
>>>> privately
>>>
>>>> in the same vein.
>>>>
>>>> I also enjoy the more personal 'what else is going on in my
>> life'  posts.
>>>> they really help me get to know my fellow PBers and their
>>>> personalities/family life.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Anne
>>>> Madison, Kazi, Ben & Princess Maya
>>>> www.walizer.net
>>>>
>>>> "You do what you know, and when you know better, you do
>> better." -  Maya
>>>> Angelou
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
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