How the Dave Cullen Forum Has Affected Me

[dahlia]

It's incredible that we are all under the same rainbow sky!

Yes it is, lovely Maya.

Happy anniversary and many many heartfelt thanks for being here.

[lovelyamazing]

Yes it is, lovely Maya.

Happy anniversary and many many heartfelt thanks for being here.

Thanks for being here for me (((((((((Daniela)))))))))  
I'm actually celebrating rainbow victory. Check the Hot Topics thread.

[Flyboy]

My 2 year anniversary on the Forum is coming up in August, and I still cannot put something together that won't sound incoherent. Last year I thought about posting something, but didn't. This year, I'm determined to gather my thoughts and try to articulate them properly. I know I'm glad I joined, and have become acquainted with many, many people I would have otherwise never known at all. I know I'm 'richer' for that opportunity and experience! 

[Tigs]

And we are richer for knowing you too!!

Sal   

[Miaisland]

((((((((((((((((Jonn))))))))))))

I'm so glad you joined! We are richer for knowing you as Sal says.

 

[Flyboy]

You two are some of the SWEETEST Ladies I know..............thanks for the comments!! 

[killersmom]

Jonn, sometimes words are not necessary to let others know that you are a presence here and that the forum means a lot to you and all the folks as well. It has been great to get to know you through the forum, and to interact with you.

I know what you mean though, to be able to express it in words. I still struggle after all this time to be able to articulate what the changes are for me and what this place means to me, and all that the folks here mean to me. The ones I have met in person and the ones I have met here online.

I know ir will come from the heart.

[MaineGirl]

(((((((((((((((((Jonn)))))))))))))))

Sal, Mia, and Linda said it all so well..

I, too, have struggled to come up with the words to express what I feel being here and was not able to find them for my 3rd anniversary.   I know they will come eventually, and yours will too.

I am thankfor for knowing you through this place.... 

Thank you for being here.

[Flyboy]

Today is my 2 year anniversary on this Forum. As luck would have it, I wrote a really thoughtful post earlier today, when all was fresher in my mind, then lost it to cyberspace...........ah, such is life some days...........what to say? I have many thoughts, how to articulate them decently. But here goes:

I first became a fan of the SS way back when, could not get it out of my mind. Then when I heard Ang Lee was making it into a film, after many false starts elsewhere, I became obsessed with seeing it. Could not get enough info about it, that's how I found DCF. So, many thanks to Dave Cullen for this site. I saw the film four times in January 2006, and for whatever reason, it did not move me as much as the SS. I'm drawn to the written word anyway, can't help it. The film, all parts of it, was simply excellent. So, I lurked around this forum, discovered the 'wonder' of it all in the members here. But something held me back from joining until this day in 2007. And I have not regretted a moment since that day.

I have met some of the most interesting, intelligent, sincere, passionate, warm, caring, and yes, at times, challenging people in here. I wouldn't trade one moment with any of them now. Some are still here, some have slowed their posts, some have left, moved on, some have also passed away, it's called life............

To me this place encompasses all countries, all cultures, all religions, all races, all political leanings, all of life. In every aspect, life is represented here in the many different topics and threads, it's amazing to me. We are all the same really, we all need food, clothing, shelter, but most of all, we all need and want to love, and be loved. Love knows no boundaries, it's the same need no matter what country you live in, what government you have, what culture or religious practices, or politics you adhere to, love simply is.......................

For me, Mothers are Mothers no matter what the country or culture, the feelings are the same, Lovers are Lovers no matter under what government they make Love, and people everywhere simply want one thing....................to know Love, and to be Loved..................we ALL want the Love that will never grow Old............we all want to meet, or find, our soulmate, that person who we know in our heart of hearts is meant for us................

For me, Love is never wrong, and should never be wrong, no matter what combination or form it takes...........that's what I took from the SS and the film. From this forum, the people I have met here, their stories, their trials and tribulations, their triumphs and joys.............all of them want to be accepted and Loved for who they are.................as we all do...............

I have been deeply touched by many people here; I have formed strong, new relationships, made connections around the world I wouldn't have thought possible, so for Dave, for all the members here, now and past, thank you for allowing me to be here, to share, to care, to connect.................my life is much, much RICHER for having met you all.

I hope this makes some sense, I'm not all that good at expressing my emotions in words, but I have tried...............I LOVE you all, each one..........be true to yourselves, just BE yourselves, not what someone else, or society tells you to be..............follow your heart.................follow your heart.............

sincerely,
Jonn

[CellarDweller115]

What a beautiful post, Jonn!  Thank you for taking the time to type, and retype it!

Happy anniversary here on DCF!

You were always an active Lasher, and come to the Diner as well, and I'm grateful for that.

[jack]

well said, jonn.

and i too was crushed by the raw truth of the short story, and its echoes of my life.

[dejavu]

I have been deeply touched by many people here; I have formed strong, new relationships, made connections around the world I wouldn't have thought possible, so for Dave, for all the members here, now and past, thank you for allowing me to be here, to share, to care, to connect.................my life is much, much RICHER for having met you all.

I hope this makes some sense, I'm not all that good at expressing my emotions in words, but I have tried...............I LOVE you all, each one..........be true to yourselves, just BE yourselves, not what someone else, or society tells you to be..............follow your heart.................follow your heart.............

sincerely,
Jonn

Jonn, it really, really makes sense.  You expressed yourself wonderfully in that post.  Your message is one we should all remember.

I am so glad you are here.  Happy Anniversary!

[Tigs]

A post from the heart Jonn, thanks for sharing!

Hugs

Sal   

[janjo]

An absolutely wonderful posting, sharing the wonder of this very special and magical place. John............you. and the rest of us are truly blessed.

[Flyboy]

thanks to all of you for the words of appreciation and acknowledgment, means a lot to me, it's sometimes hard to translate our feelings and emotions into words, at least for me it is.................so thanks for getting it.............