[blparent] Unsubscribing

[Veronica Smith]

I do just that.  I read it a time or 2 before sending it.  the last thing I 
want to do is offend someone with my opinion. v
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Unsubscribing


> Hi.  I think we would all do well to pause and consider what we say and 
> how
> it sounds before we send off our e-mails.  I feel bad for Anjelina, who 
> has
> turned away from a group that could have been a good support to her at a
> time when she, as a new mom, needs all the support she can get.  I've 
> found
> some of the messages on this list to be abrasive and judgmental at times
> myself, but I've tried to ignore that because the advice I've gotten has
> been worth putting up with some discomfort.  It's sad, though, that there
> has to be any discomfort, because that's the last thing parents, blind or
> sighted, need.  Try to remember that regardless of our age, marital 
> status,
> or experience with children, we're all in the same boat.  A little bit of
> empathy will go a long way.
>
> Stepping down from my soapbox and taking a bow,
> Jo Elizabeth
>
> It is easy--terribly easy--to shake a man's faith in himself. To take
> advantage of that to break a man's spirit is devil's work. Take care of 
> what
> you are doing. Take care.--George Bernard Shaw in "Candide"
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Eva Adams" <eadams15 at gmail.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Unsubscribing
>
>
>> Hopefully this makes people stop and think about what they are saying to
>> others.  Now there is a new mom out there without support, because people
>> feel the need to be critacizing and very rude when all she wants is some
>> advice.  I have found for a few people on this list to be very rude, and
>> think they know everything there is about parenting.  This is why I try
>> not to post to many of my questions on this list.  I hope everyone on 
>> this
>> realizes that they don't know everything there is about parenting.  We
>> have all been in the same position, new mom, scared, trying to figure out
>> if we have what we need.  Instead of jumping to conclusions about people,
>> why don't we just answer the question people ask.  If they wanted 
>> opinions
>> about their personal life then they would ask.  I feel really bad for 
>> this
>> girl. She was just looking for a support system, and now has nothing 
>> since
>> people had to scare her off with their rudeness.  I was hoping also that
>> someone might have Angelina's email address.  I would personally like to
>> keep in contact with her.  So if someone does have it could you please
>> send it my way.
>>
>> eadams15 at gmail.com
>>
>> Eva
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Anjelina" <cruz.anjelina at mchsi.com>
>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 1:15 PM
>> Subject: [blparent] Unsubscribing
>>
>>
>>> I've enjoyed all the helpful advice I've received on list.
>>> However, since this list is a public forum and I seem to not correctly
>>> convey my questions with out conclusions being drawn, it's best that I
>>> leave.
>>> If anyone wants to talk off list feel free to contact me by email.
>>> Anjelina
>
>
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