Apologies to forum members.

[41Dude]

Some years ago, we lost our 16 year old daughter in an automobile accident. I completely went off the rails for a VERY long time.
Some members on this forum (and other forums) were especially kind to me during that time period.
I have reached out to several of them thanking them for the kindness.
Unfortunately, I sometimes get a little carried away and go a little bit over the top.
I am not looking for any pen pals and I am not wishing to intrude into anyone's lives.
I just wanted to let them know the kindness helped me A LOT.
So, I apologize if I have stepped on any toes.

Also, I would like to remind folks kind words DO help. Even if you do not think your words have any effect, they help.

I am not a wordsmith. Hope you all understand my message.

Steve from Idaho.

 

[GasGuzzler]

Thanks for sharing, Steve.

 

[Hvymax]

I have found this site a particularly good one for sharing life's traumas and finding good, kind people to offer support and prayers. Not many left like this one.

 

[Kevin]

Also, I would like to remind folks kind words DO help. Even if you do not think your words have any effect, they help.

This is very true.

And so is the opposite which I think a lot of kids/teenagers forget these days. With social media and even texting, people can be really mean to each other.

I like this forum because that just doesn’t happen here.

Anyway 41Dude, I hope some sunny days are ahead for you.

 

[contender]

From my perspective,, no apologies are necessary. You found a place to share, vent, and even channel grief via the good folks here.
We do have a lot of great folks here,, who look around,, and consider this a "big Ruger family." And when a member has loss or health issues, or whatever,, we support them. And when we have good stuff,, or great deals or heck, just a get together over coffee or a weekend,, again, it's like a big family.
We share joy as well as grief & strife.

No apologies necessary.