Re: And I thought *I* was having a 'bad hair' day....

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: : : What is up with Cecil? Even as a 'moody' four, I am finding her postings disturbing. : : : She often writes in such an insightful, intelligent manner (except for her rantings on race, and religion) But what is all this apologizing and lamenting about hurting people on the message boards. It's like she is displaying schizophrenic tendancies or something. : : : Does anyone else find this strange? It almost shocks me, its so weird... : : Hi Summer :) : : I was saddened when I read Cecil's posts - she seems to be such a tormented soul....and I thought *I* was having a bad time.... : : I've read what Derf had to say, and whilst he may have a point, there seems to be quite a big discrepancy between his brand of 'ranting' and hers. Cecil's rants can sometimes sound like she's being 'whipped' from behind by some relentless demon - whether from her past - or because of some condition she suffers from....we will probably never know....and it doesn't really matter, as far as this forum is concerned in any case. : : Cec has a very keen mind and some wonderful insights to share. She is expressive, passionate, opinionated, apologetic, reasonable, angry, funny, preachy, repetative, calm, manic and loving - all rolled into one. All of us have our own little idiosyncrasies - and it would be a shame to ignore her posts (as Ed has suggested that some may do) and miss out on whatever wisdom she has to share. : : She seems to be reaching out to us and I think it is a wonderful opportunity for her to be heard - and for us to maybe learn something too. : : What if this really is the only way she is able to make any kind of contact with others in her life? You never know.... : : In the final analysis - a little love and understanding can go a very long way. I've had days in my life where the thoughts in my own head have sounded alot like Cecil's - and there have been people around me to 'love' me back to reality again. Maybe we can be the people to 'love' her back to reality. In my book, "Love one another" means whenever and wherever I find another....if it's on a message board - then so be it. : : I read a series of books by David Eddings called "The Belgariad" in which one of the characters, Myste, had a wonderful philosophy that I have lived by ever since I heard it.... : : "Problems should be solved by those that see them" : : I, for one, would hate to think that someone reached out to me in all sincerity and I just dismissed them as someone else's responsibility. : : smiles : : Amanda :) : : : Amanda, : Thank you for reminding us how important our love is for Cecil--and for myself and the rest of us, for that matter. I see in Cecil not just some difficult external circumstances, but a terrible inner conflict and anguish. I've begun to think that there is just nothing more we can do for her--she needs professional help, and certainly needs people who are physically near her to love her. But you've reminded me of the healing value of simply listening, and that whatever love we can provide is helpful. And as you said, we may be all she has. I know what that's like, because I've been there too. And even now, when I do have some friends around, I'm still grateful that I have this board to come to in times of need. : - Hal -

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