Yeah, I must admit, I hate telling anyone my problems, but I don't mind listening to theirs. I've had people come to me IRL about their problems. Not so much to solve them, although if I can offer advice, I do, but just to listen. I don't mind being there to listen and, if possible, to help, but you'd be hard-pressed to see me share any of my issues. I actually recently PM'd a member on here because I was concerned about how they were being so hard on themselves, and I've never even really talked one-on-one with him/her before. So, just to let you know, I'm willing to listen and help if you'd like. Besides, I rarely ever get private messages. It's kinda exciting to see that blue notification thing pop up. Yeah, I know, I'm a loser. Point is: We care. Nopony is a burden. We are here for you, not against you. So, by all means, if you have a problem and you want to share it with us, we'll be here to listen, and, if we can, we'll try to help you to the best of our abilities.
It's very easy to slip into the "I'm not worthy" mode. I get one bit of bad news, and I'm thinking, "Well, I didn't deserve that anyways." The problem is, it doesn't help - it just makes thing worse. So, instead of accepting it, hop on line, and talk to one of us. We're such a large group, no one pony is too heavy for us. I find myself like Pinkay quite a bit - I always fear I sound like an attention horse. Plus, I think sometimes I feel like as the oldest brony, I should project a positive image, even if that image is a lie, and not speak of any problems I might have. Any ways, I know it's not real cool to talk to us old people about your problems, but I've probably been through anything you've done, or know people that have. I'm always one of those thoughtful people anyways, so I might come up with something you haven't thought of.
ePONYmous, quit taking text walls from me! :derpe: Everything you said pretty much applies to me, so I don't think you're a loser for getting excited by private messages. I do as well, because I receive so few. As ePONYmous also stated, I'm willing to listen or let everypony vent at me. If you're feeling down, feel free to chat with me. If you just feel like screaming at something, then come at me brony! I'm good at lending an ear, and if I can, I'll offer some advice. I leave you all with one of my favorite songs in the ska genre, especially because it has such a positive message that I feel applies to this thread. [video=youtube;u2yeNzL7rTU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2yeNzL7rTU[/video]
I think what ePONY said really applies to everyone here I've never been in a fandom that is so... so... I can't really think of the right word, so I'm going to settle for tolerant.
I guess I'll just throw in my support here. I'm sure at some point I will be breaking down and share my problems with this forum as it always end up happening. It's good to know that I won't be hated for it. And, if you look at my signature which I've had since day 1, I am ALWAYS, I mean ALWAYS willing to help. I would put my phone number down there too, but I have a limited number of minutes/texts. Just know that you can contact me anytime through a multitude of ways. I would love to help anypony here with any problems that they have. Russia...I'm sorry that you still feel that way. Please remember what I've said to you on PChan. There are many friends who will always be by your side. Try not to let that one incident affect you so much. I know it's hard, as the betrayal was from the person who showed you the show and community, but many of us will NOT leave your side like that. <3
It's been years since I've divulged anything but the vaguest idea of what I've been feeling. I did so once, but they made light of every thing that I said. Since then, it just doesn't come naturally to me anymore. That and I feel like a wuss or an attention hog if I share anything like that.
But you must realize you're not! Feelings are completely natural. What would make you odd is if you felt none at all! I'm...too familiar with that side of the spectrum, and I can tell you that it's not fun. This thread is to show that we'll listen and care! You don't have to worry about being an attention hog or a wuss. We're here for you! I'm sincerely sorry that your first experience with talking about emotions was handled poorly. We won't let that happen again if you choose to let us help!
i never saw a comunity so fryiendly and willing to help. i have a lot of problems that are messing me up, im so paranoid that i cant share anything with no one, but maybe i will be able to share sometime, specialy if all those kind and awessome ponies are willing to help
Hey guys... I'm amazed at how quickly you guys responded to this. I'm also amazed at how many of you are willing to help. Thanks guys; ponies like us have to stick together.
