Good morning! Kendra's a little late getting here this morning so I had time for one more cup of coffee!
Phil, one of the hardest things about FB is that folks seem to feel this need to "feed our souls" with platitudes, tips to avoid depression or anxiety, and advice that can actually make us feel worse than when we signed in! It's temper tantrums, people hiding behind curtains and making themselves feel bigger by making others feel worse. It's political opinion, half-truths, out-and-out lies, and I hate wading through that to get to photos and updates of my friends and family.
When my sister Linda got so sick, I decided to start a family page, and participation is just for our family....no one else can get in without an invitation. That worked very well because then all Russ had to do was post updates on Linda's condition in one place when the opportunities came up, rather than trying to keep track of calling everyone. We've kept it alive and it's been invaluable since Ashley was diagnosed. So used right, it can be a wonderful family tool without scrolling through all the garbage.
But this place? This place just feels different somehow. If I don't get a chance to check in, I feel like I've missed part of my day. It helps me put things in perspective...helps keep me grounded. I have another place I visit regularly and I'd be lost without both.
