Are There Certain Posters You Trust Here? (page 6)

AGuest

that one of my greatest "flaws" (may you all have peace!), if I can call it that, is that I pretty much trust everyone. Always have. I've never really believe in that whole "trust/respect must be earned" thing. To the contrary, I've always believed that mistrust/lack of respect are what must be "earned." I mean, I trust/respect you... 100%... until you give me a reason not to. And, when you give me that reason, I pretty much just leave you totally alone. I would do for you if you came to be in "need," and I could do it... but I wouldn't go far out of my way to chase you down.

So, how has that worked for me? I would have to say that although, yes, some folks have proven themselves "unworthy," they really are far and few between. I don't usually run into distrustful people. And I really have anything to hide... or anything [of value] that anyone really wants... so, I really have no reason NOT to trust.

With that said, I pretty much trust everyone here. I mean, my name is posted, I can tell you where I am, where I'm from, etc., if you ask (if you get too deep - like the names and addresses of my children- it'll most probably be via PM, because there ARE some weirdos out there (but I don't know [of] them, so...).

I don't think I've seen or heard of anything occurring here that would be a threat to my... ummmmm... life... and life.

So... peace... to all!

SA, a "foolish thing" who is also a slave of Christ

wantstoleave

I am like Aguest, tend to trust everyone, then get burnt But having been through a year or more of hell, I'm becoming more wary. Having said that, there are many on this forum I trust and I've only been posting for near a couple of months. I read what everyone says, as I value their opinion. Doesn't mean I have to agree or heed it, but I take it on board because that's the type of person I am Like others have said, we are all at different stages in our journey, and information/support from others who have been there, done that, is invaluable. I'm really enjoying my time here with you all :)

AwSnap

I have about 30 people from here on my Facebook account, although I really only speak regularly to about 5. Thank gaWd they are normal....I've also had the pleasure of meeting one or two people from here and had an amazing time.

The chances of meeting an axe murderer on this site is very slim IMHO....if any whackjobs try anything else, I can handle 'em

I think Flipper, leolaia, and Blondie seem very trustworthy

mouthy

@mouthy, I love that you are 82 and surfing the web :D so many people (my exes parents) have felt they are too old to do anything since they were about 45 lol.

Thanks alot.Creativehoney... I try.

I want to say in the 7 years I have been on here.I have been "used" a few times
When we had the Christmas exchange we had a couple of gals on here that took
me for a lemon, Of course being the one who trusted all AT THAT TIMEs I fell for them
then we had a few more who asked me for help by e-mail & I fell for that also
then a few that came to the group needed help( but found out they were using me.
Took others ( who had brains to warn me) But even then I still trusted them
Then they diddled me .So now I love you all. But cant say I trust anyone, after we had a few
who were sounding so wonderful!!!!!! But found out I was still letting my heart,lead my brains
( if I have any at all) astrey....

To tell you the truth I dont really trust myself... I poured Orange juice in my coffee this a.m.

happehanna

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use discernment thats what the good book says

if they seem genuine listen learn

it's the internet people just the same as being in the big bad world

we are careful who we talk to we lock out doors ditto interent

look at this man he is the real deal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8ZuKF3dxCY

life is to short

Mr and Mrs Flipper. I do not even begin to know how to thank them. They have been the best thing in the world to me in this hard journey. I do not know how I would have made this last year with out them. Mouthy who helped me get in touch with Flipper. Big Tex has been so kind to me, helping me to see I was not alone in being abused as a child in the religion. Palm Tree has been through a lot of the same kind of things I have as an adult and has been so kind also. And of course Jo and Barbara Anderson. Those are who come to mind with out any thinking. Oh also on the way out and Jamie Bowers.

I am just so glad to have spoken to them people or emailed them. It has been such a hard time for me and to read and talk with people who have been through this hell of finding out the truth about this religion means so much. I do not know how I would have done it without them. Thanks.

Lady Lee

yes there are quite a few here that I would trust

and some no further than I could throw a feather

life is to short

I forgot to mention Mouthy and her taking me under her wing. Letting me call her on the phone. I was scarred out of my mind the first time I called her. She started me on my way to healing. I probably would not have gotten in contact with Flipper without her pushing me. Mouthy looks for lost souls and finds them. I swear she saves lives. She a wonderful person. Thanks

creativhoney

@mouthy. I know what you mean, its almost like we are brought up naturally to trust everyone in the congregation and when you leave, I suppose its natural to assume that all ex witnesses are of the same calibre. - hence my post the other day about defining yourself as an ex witness or just who you are...

I am so sorry that a generous nature has been taken advantage of. - (whats the christmas exchange? sounds interesting) - but yes I met someone on here, and we have come to be good friends, we have stayed at each others houses, - she is from London, Im from Manchester, Im off for a visit on thursday, but I know that someone else stayed with her and pretty much used her as a hotel, to see London. - after she went back home her facebook contained some rude comments about the food she had eaten and so on, which my friend had paid for, and it was just so damn ungrateful. - despite her living in the nations capital and being very hospitable, when I went, we didnt go more than a couple of streets, spent most of it very tipsy and had a total jolly old time,

Ive invited her over for xmas, not sure if she can make it yet, but like you, I feel friendship has to be earned its not automatic, but there still are some of us out there that are genuine, and give without expecting, or perhaps more to the point - don't just take without giving back in some way. - but yes you can't assume everyone is that way :D xx- you sound like an excellent lady, with much experience, but take it from a fledgeling, please dont lose all faith in humanity.. xxx

minimus

If a person trusts too easily and always gets burnt, it's time to figure out that it's not a good idea to think all people are good. Unfortunately, a few bad apples spoil the whole bunch.

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