It's time to go for now...

[isabeau]

I've been thinking..and i have always had trouble distinguishing reality from fantasty..and the forum only added fuel to that fire..i have to go...i'm not sure when or if i'll be back..this may seem dramatic to some, but i just wanted to let people know that when you don't see isabeau posting like for hmm over a few days, you won't think i'm dead..i'm ok..i have to put things back into perspective..and realize i have the best husband one could ever hope to have..and that i could have lost him, thanks to my own stupidity and gullibility...i've been living in a sort of limbo ever since mom died..she was such a focal point of my life, and to suddenly not have that dominating presence was almost too much to take...so when i discovered the internet and then especially this forum, i became obsessed..and that is not healthy for someone such as myself who dreams too much and grew up on fairy tales...i've hurt some here who i truly loved...however i now need to focus my life with my husband...those of you who have my email and my msn and yahoo..i'll still be there...i've just decided that the forum is dangerous for my over active imagination and my vulnerability... i love the forum..i'll miss it dreadfully...i hate goodbyes...i may be back and then again i may not..thank you all for accepting me and being friendly...i'll miss you...

 

[Bugman]

There is nothing wrong with taking a brake from the forum luv.But i'm sure you will be back at some point.Do what is right for you and David.We will stay in touch,you know that.

 

[kurchatovium]

Awwwwwwwwww I will miss you very much isabeau. Please come back if you can. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Please stay in touch with me. You are a such a good friend. God bless you and take care. Peace and so very much wuv.

 

[Lionhart]

Thats quite a shocker.. Understandable though.. Just know that I for one am always here for ya.. Blast me a pm anytime. 😉 Much love..

 

[storyteller]

To say you will be missed, for me, is a gross understatement. I hope you find the balance you seek and keep dreaming too! Take care, Isabeau!

 

[RobAce]

Izzy,
Mel....
I really dont know what to say. You are a very free spirit and yes at times can get carried away with a little too much fun. Sure you stepped on some toes and such...but hey who doesnt.
I understand your reason for the decision is based on your relationship with your husband and certainly like Ive always told you, your real life is vastly more important than any online persona.

I too have had my ups and downs including a couple of once good friends suddenly not responding to me in anyway. But I wont let it get me down. I understand that for reasons sometimes after weeks, months or years people grow apart or become involved with something or someone else and have to make tough decisions which may include shutting certain people out even if they had not done anything wrong. Its gets me a little down but then I remember that Ive always done the best I could, and I will still be around if they want to talk again ever.

Having a balance between a internet life and your real life for many is hard. My soon to be ex-wife has this problem, which is one of the many reasons for our eventual divorce. I can separate it. I talk to many members of the forum off of the forum, on the phone or otherwise. I would never and will never say whom because I separate my internet "Robace" with the real "Robert".
Thats how I separate it.

I have known you since I became more active Mel...you were one of the first that corresponded with me heavily during the time where my medical treatments were at the most painful. Perhaps I also had cooled off my conversations with you because I knew you were married, I knew you wanted to stay married to your wonderful husband, and I did not want to be a reason of strife between you and your loved one. But I always maintained that I was your friend, and I will always be.

You take care.....Ill be around. After all......the P&R needs me...

You know my email, feel free anytime.

Rob

 

[Mitchell]

Izzy, you have been one of my great friends on here during your time with the forum. I have always appreciated your friendship, and your support. I am hopeful that you are just taking a break. That being said, in case you dont come back, Good Luck to you always, and we will keep in touch. I have enjoyed your presence on the forum, and, if you decide not to come back, all my best to you, and, please know you will be missed, by me, and many others.

Mitch

 

[unit5610]

I just want to thank you for being one of my first friends here and always being and so much fun. I haven't forgotten your kind response when my mom died last year...it proved what I already knew, that you are a wonderful person with a very big heart. It's hard to balance on-line life with home life and I've had to back off a bit for that reason, so I understand where you're coming from. We'll miss you very much as you've made this a really fun place over the last few years. Best of luck to you!!

 

[venray]

Mel...You have my email....write whenever you like...

 

[NavelTickler75]

I will miss you too little sis, but you have to do what you feel is right for you. Just know your big brother will keep you in his prayers.

 

[cloudgazer2k]

an understandable reason to take a break, or even leaving completely. be well.

 

[Low_Roads]

Melanie, sounds to me as though your perspective is crystal clear and that have your priorities very much in proper order. Your immediate family should be your most important focal point; the forum will miss you awfully, and will always be overjoyed to welcome you back once you feel the time is right. My most fervent best wishes to you! Take care; rest; heal yourself.

 

[minerva]

I can imagine, this is not easy for you. Take your time to sort everything out and I hope we'll see you back some day. All the best

 

[milagros317]

Do what you need to do for your own sake and David's sake, Isabeau.
We'll miss you here.

 

[kered]

You know where to find me if you need to talk, Sis.

 

[Dussicar]

Of all the people who have come and gone from this forum, I never thought you would be one of them.

I've noticed some rising distress within you for the last little while.

Hopefully, you will return in due time. We'll still be here for you.

Good luck in figuring out what you need to. I can only hope you find what peace you are looking for.

 

[CitY of MicA]

I think you're doing the right thing, Isabeau. I can recall, when I felt like my searches for material to post on the forum had become obsessive, posting a temporary goodbye. I felt obligated to leave for a while after that, and I was able to let some of the people I cared about on the forum know why I might not be around for a while. Sometimes it's easier to quit cold turkey (hot turkey tastes much better). Don't give it a second thought. Just do what's right for you.

 

[Dianatklee]

It is good that recognized the problem before it got out of hand. Some of my friends were not so lucky. Good luck to you and David.

 

[Mistress Aura]

Melly, you call me if you need to talk. Or email. Or Yahoo... or smoke signals, whatever...

Mistress Aura

 

[alwayssilver]

taking a break can be a hard decision to make, but your always happy when you do it. I, like a lot of others on here, understand why anyone would need a break. So take care, and if you see my online feel free to IM me!

Bye love!

 

[Dário F]

We are too spread apart in distance Mel, but i believe that you will feel this message as if i was standing right in front of you... You were the first to whom i've spoken to in here, and from that moment on i knew that you were one of those people to which we can only feel admiration from, because of that i know that you'll find the peace you long for. We'll all miss you terribly!

 

[Mimi]

I wish you nothing but the absolute best, Melanie, and I really hope you find your way through all of this and find that happiness and fulfillment you deserve. We'll always be here if you ever decide you want to come back for ANY reason. You will be SORELY missed by so many here. Thank you for bringing all the sunshine you have to this place during your stay here. You'll never be forgotten, even if you should never return.

My email is always open to you if you ever need to talk. Take care, sweetie.

 

[Strider]

Good luck with this, I hope this manages to bring you what you're looking for. You know how to find me should you wish to talk about anything.

 

[drew70]

Izzy, I know most like me will miss you terribly, but it sounds like you are taking positive steps to move your life in a direction you want it to go, so that sounds like a good thing to me.

Take care, and may God bless you and David

PS. (...and Chelsea )

 

[ovation]

I'm thinking of you . . . I'm missing you . . . take good care and please stay in touch . . .