Public apology..

[C.Ann]

Yesterday was a very bad day for me.. Serious health issues going on with 2 of my family members (my mom - and a cousin who has been like a sister to me)..

I was waiting on pins and needles for telephone calls regarding both - received one late last night and the other today..

I spent most of the day and the evening here on the DIS and at times some of my responses were a little harsher - or not as well thought out - as they should have been..

If I offended anyone, I'm truly sorry.. I guess trying to pass the time posting here on the DIS may not have been the best choice..

It's important to me to acknowledge to myself - as well as others - when I have acted inappropriately and/or hurt someones feelings - thus my public apology..

The next time I'm in such a stressful situation, I'll be sure to remember how I felt yesterday and read a book instead of DISing..

 

[Freyja]

Oh C.Ann I didn´t see any threads yesterday other than your replies to me which were very kind. But I just wanted to say I hope you´re feeling better today and that everything goes well for your mom and cousin. Hang in there!

 

[wdwiala]

Op

 

[disneybound2010]

C.Ann, one thing I have ALWAYS gotten from your posts has been that people never walk(click ) away from a post or thread wondering where you stand on something. You are always very direct and to the point whether it is something they want to hear or not. My guess is that you are very much like that IRL as well. It's something I truly admire. I can almost picture my own Mom in some of your posts. I have never taken anything you have written as being too harsh, just honest

I do hope that things start looking up for your family. You will all be in my thoughts

 

[PixieDustandEeyore]

You're wonderful C.Ann if only there were more like you! The Dis would be a better place. Hope things start going better for ya!

 

[C.Ann]

C.Ann, one thing I have ALWAYS gotten from your posts has been that people never walk(click ) away from a post or thread wondering where you stand on something. You are always very direct and to the point whether it is something they want to hear or not. My guess is that you are very much like that IRL as well. It's something I truly admire. I can almost picture my own Mom in some of your posts. I have never taken anything you have written as being too harsh, just honest

I do hope that things start looking up for your family. You will all be in my thoughts

Well thanks for that, but I personally feel as though I pushed the envelope a little too hard yesterday and months ago I decided that was a path I no longer wanted to walk.. We always talk about "personal accountability" here on the DIS and that's what I'm doing here - holding myself personally accountable..

I am not afraid to admit when I'm wrong - or to acknowledge that I have said something that might have been better left unsaid - thus the apology..

I can't honestly say that things are "better" with my mom and cousin - but at least I know what to expect now..

It's a new day though - and I can be thankful for that..

 

[Indiana Rose Lee]

I'm sorry that you had such a stressful day. Waiting for those calls is the worst possible. Take care,

Rosie

 

[walden]

C. Ann, I hope all goes well as possible for your family members.

I think you are consistently kind and thoughtful, and therefore kinder on a really bad day than some of us perhaps are on our best days!

Be kind to yourself too and stop beating yourself up!

 

[Luvchefmic]

I personally didn't read anything you posted that was offensive BUT I will say this is why I was drawn to you Carol Ann you have a moral compass & high sense of personal responsibility. So yes, even though I don't know you IRL and don't know what you look like I can "picture" you pouring yourself a cup of tea and re-evaluating something you may have said or not said that prompted you to write this. You're a good person

I'm glad whatever is going on with your family you seem to be dealing with it Hugs & prayers to them & you

Ruthie

 

[minniebeth]

C. Ann, I hope all goes well as possible for your family members.

I think you are consistently kind and thoughtful, and therefore kinder on a really bad day than some of us perhaps are on our best days!

Be kind to yourself too and stop beating yourself up!

I personally didn't read anything you posted that was offensive BUT I will say this is why I was drawn to you Carol Ann you have a moral compass & high sense of personal responsibility. So yes, even though I don't know you IRL and don't know what you look like I can "picture" you pouring yourself a cup of tea and re-evaluating something you may have said or not said that prompted you to write this. You're a good person

I'm glad whatever is going on with your family you seem to be dealing with it Hugs & prayers to them & you

Ruthie

These two posts said EXACTLY what I was going to say in response to your original post, C.Ann!
to you and your family will be in my prayers.

 

[themilesfamily]

C.Ann, you are so sweet!! I hope things work out in the best possible way for your family members.

 

[Wishing on a star]

C.Ann,
We all know and love you.
I didn't notice anything too bad yesterday.
Lord knows I can strongly express an opinion any day of the year!

No worries!!!!

 

[mamajoan]

Hope today went better and that the stress decreases.

you are always way cool in my book.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Don't sweat it. We all have those days.

 

[cm8]

Yesterday was a very bad day for me.. Serious health issues going on with 2 of my family members (my mom - and a cousin who has been like a sister to me)..

I was waiting on pins and needles for telephone calls regarding both - received one late last night and the other today..

I spent most of the day and the evening here on the DIS and at times some of my responses were a little harsher - or not as well thought out - as they should have been..

If I offended anyone, I'm truly sorry.. I guess trying to pass the time posting here on the DIS may not have been the best choice..

It's important to me to acknowledge to myself - as well as others - when I have acted inappropriately and/or hurt someones feelings - thus my public apology..

The next time I'm in such a stressful situation, I'll be sure to remember how I felt yesterday and read a book instead of DISing..

What you have written takes guts and humility. The fact that you had the wisdom to come back and apologize takes grace.

 

[MoniqueU]

I missed what you are reffering to but I like honesty and respect your opinions when you give them. I didn't even realized you paid attention to my posts or knew me til the other day but I was not surprised by your thoughtful words. Coming back to make ammends is nice thogh probanly uneccesary Take care of you and yours.

 

[skater]

That was a very nice post. I've been frustrated wtih the DIS lately, and your post made me feel a little better .

 

[Mimi1965]

So sorry about your Mom-are you able to visit with her?
Does she live nearby?

 

[C.Ann]

I personally didn't read anything you posted that was offensive BUT I will say this is why I was drawn to you Carol Ann you have a moral compass & high sense of personal responsibility. So yes, even though I don't know you IRL and don't know what you look like I can "picture" you pouring yourself a cup of tea and re-evaluating something you may have said or not said that prompted you to write this. You're a good person

I'm glad whatever is going on with your family you seem to be dealing with it Hugs & prayers to them & you

Ruthie

Ummm.. Make that coffee - lots and lots of coffee - and if I haven't had my coffee, I know better than to get on the DIS.. Shoot - I wouldn't even talk to myself without having had my coffee!

What you have written takes guts and humility. The fact that you had the wisdom to come back and apologize takes grace.

No - not guts and humility - just holding myself accountable for my own actions.. But that was a sweet thing to say..

I missed what you are reffering to but I like honesty and respect your opinions when you give them. I didn't even realized you paid attention to my posts or knew me til the other day but I was not surprised by your thoughtful words. Coming back to make ammends is nice thogh probanly uneccesary Take care of you and yours.

I'm still worried about you.. Could you send me a PM and let me know what the doctors are saying? We can discuss it privately - in case there's things you would rather not post openly.. Your choice..

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I appreciate all the kind words here, but let's not make me into a "saint".. I'm a strongly opinionated person - who has been working hard now for months to polish my "delivery" when my opinion differs from that of someone else.. I was doing good until I found myself in a particularly stressful situation - but I guess that's to be expected.. Change takes time - but one set back will not prevent me from reaching my goal..

It would have been nice if I could have just made the initial post and then locked it myself - because it wasn't meant for "pats on the back"..
Part of changing is admitting when you're wrong - and making amends - thus the post..

Thanks for the sweet replies - you're a great group of DISer's..

 

[DVC-Don]

Darn! I wuz at the Saratoga Race Track all day losing my money yesterday. Now I have to search posts.