Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards

Heather and my Living Room family,

I have been a moderator for these boards since it began!

And I love all of the people here.

And I love being a part of this family.

Because of the people here I have been able to take my medication for bipolar. Because of the people here I am learning to be assertive. Because of the pepole here I am growing and learning all the time!

You each have something unique and special to offer the group. Perhaps you do not even know how much you've helped someone. I know many of you have inspired me in ways I've never told you before. For ex. if I need to work on exercising...I think of Shell and Ginger and Amy and yes you too Jenny!!!

If I ever want to work on any aspect of myself...there is someone on these boards I can go to for strength! (And I HAVE gone to many of you...that's how I know.)

If I ever need a man's opinion I have Tommy, Dan, and Avidan just to name a few.

If I feel depressed and lonely there is always someone to cheer me up.

If I need my fibro gang I have at least a handful of ladies to give me a "gentle hug"

If I get a new diagnosis...there is someone here who can relate and teach me what I need to know to begin doing research so I can help myself get better!!

Whatever I am dealing with or working on growing in...there is SOMEONE on these boards there by my side.

How many families can say that?!?!?!

I just love you ALL!!!!

We're a team!

Every team has it's bad days. Sometimes we make mistakes or say/do/post things we regret

Seriously...I think what we have is VERY special. We're a family. That's why folks like Bev and Shelby say they can't stay away (love you Bev! *hugs love you Shelby! *hugs*)

Have you ever noticed that if someone posts for a while and then leaves...many times we ask where they are? We look out for each other!! (And jenny...I noticed you were gone...but you came back right around the time I was gonna post about ya

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Mags whose username is now *Melissa* once called me the IBS cheerleader (striped socks days...remember??)

So let me cheer y'all on now.

The Living Room is great
And we're gonna show ya why
We're some special people
Not your average guys
We've got IBS
And that makes us cool
So we're hanging out together
In our Living Room

GOOOOOOOO LIVING ROOM! ! ! ! !

Ok, so I'm corny!

Seriously. Take what you like and leave the rest. I love this place.

You're my family. And I love ya!

MWAH!!!!! *hugs*

Ruchie

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Formerly known as Ruchie

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