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JTFrog

(14,274 posts)
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 06:34 PM Feb 2014

Thank you.

Just thank you for being here.

I can't say anything else right now.

I've never done this before. I'm kind of falling apart. But knowing you guys are here and standing by me makes all the difference in the world today.

I have to log off for a while.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

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Thank you. (Original Post) JTFrog Feb 2014 OP
we are, you know.. hlthe2b Feb 2014 #1
good lord, can anyone tell me what happened? CTyankee Feb 2014 #2
Creekdog's thread in GD .... JTFrog gives her testimony. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #4
god,that was bad...I hope release comes...such trauma needs so much healing... CTyankee Feb 2014 #19
and this ... Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #21
One more Rec .... Can JTFrog get a witness, please. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #3
We got your back, JT. Sheldon Cooper Feb 2014 #5
That was some cold response you go there. boston bean Feb 2014 #6
Standing up for injustice is hard work BainsBane Feb 2014 #7
Oh JT,your post in that thread was sufrommich Feb 2014 #8
Fellow HoFers,I removed my rec. I know 10 recs sufrommich Feb 2014 #9
I think you have a point.. I'll likewise do so, unless JTFrog indicates a desire to the contrary. hlthe2b Feb 2014 #12
not sure I am following your reasoning ... can you expand on this? thanks. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #17
I don't know,Tuesday. I just feel hinky about this sufrommich Feb 2014 #18
yes and no ... I uderstand but, at some point (and I am thinking Now Is The Time) Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #20
That is very thoughtful. Squinch Feb 2014 #28
Many of us have MuseRider Feb 2014 #10
MuseRider - Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #22
I'm sorry JT. seaglass Feb 2014 #11
Even if you don't read this for a while, I just want you to know you rock. NuclearDem Feb 2014 #13
My heart is with you. UtahLib Feb 2014 #14
We are all standing with you, JT. redqueen Feb 2014 #15
I am so sorry. DURHAM D Feb 2014 #16
Just RBStevens Feb 2014 #23
I just discovered the thread you're talking about and cinnabonbon Feb 2014 #24
You know JustAnotherGen Feb 2014 #25
My friend says ismnotwasm Feb 2014 #27
.... ismnotwasm Feb 2014 #26
Thank YOU, JT. Squinch Feb 2014 #29
Sorry, JTFrog. I'm the last to understand things today BainsBane Feb 2014 #30
I am so, so sorry TDale313 Feb 2014 #31
Hugs gollygee Feb 2014 #32
yes, I noticed that too. boston bean Feb 2014 #33
I wonder if being flagged over and over again gollygee Feb 2014 #34
Yeah... I noticed.. Should be interesting "resolution" hlthe2b Feb 2014 #35

CTyankee

(63,889 posts)
19. god,that was bad...I hope release comes...such trauma needs so much healing...
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 08:25 PM
Feb 2014

my thoughts are with her...jeez...

boston bean

(36,218 posts)
6. That was some cold response you go there.
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 07:17 PM
Feb 2014

sorry people can be such unfeeling asses.

Here's a bunch of hugs for you!

BainsBane

(53,012 posts)
7. Standing up for injustice is hard work
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 07:21 PM
Feb 2014

Particularly when so many are committed to protecting privilege of the few.

You take a break and remember we are always here to support you.

sufrommich

(22,871 posts)
8. Oh JT,your post in that thread was
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 07:29 PM
Feb 2014

so incredibly heartfelt,courageous and righteous and the response was so vile I felt sick to my stomach reading it.

sufrommich

(22,871 posts)
9. Fellow HoFers,I removed my rec. I know 10 recs
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 07:34 PM
Feb 2014

puts the thread in the public eye and I'm not sure it should go there. You all do what you want .

hlthe2b

(102,119 posts)
12. I think you have a point.. I'll likewise do so, unless JTFrog indicates a desire to the contrary.
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 07:45 PM
Feb 2014

A rec to show support can have a very different impact, given the public attention it will bring.

sufrommich

(22,871 posts)
18. I don't know,Tuesday. I just feel hinky about this
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 08:18 PM
Feb 2014

going out to all of DU because JT was hurting and came here to vent to HoF. I could be totally wrong and everybody should certainly do what they feel. Does that make sense?

Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts)
20. yes and no ... I uderstand but, at some point (and I am thinking Now Is The Time)
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 08:42 PM
Feb 2014

Last edited Thu Feb 20, 2014, 09:17 PM - Edit history (1)

we must stand strong in solidarity. She posted in GD. The post was alerted. The World is bigger than DU3.

All over the world women are coming forth.

Giving Their Testimony.

I think rec-ing this thread gives validation and witness to her testimony.

Normally, I would say YMMV ... but, not this time. Not This Time.

Now is the time to take a stand.

Let our voices be heard in grace and harmony.

Please, Give Power to the Truth.

Think about it.

Take action.

MuseRider

(34,095 posts)
10. Many of us have
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 07:43 PM
Feb 2014

experienced things similar. You had to courage to talk about it when the right moment arose. I think only seabeyond has a clue what my story is and I think it will have to stay that way.

Surrounding you in warm feelings of safety and friendship. From the bottom of my heart, thank YOU.

seaglass

(8,171 posts)
11. I'm sorry JT.
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 07:45 PM
Feb 2014

For what happened to you and for the incredibly cold response you received.

I know what you mean about fighting for change for your daughter and granddaughter and applaud you for it.

UtahLib

(3,179 posts)
14. My heart is with you.
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 07:49 PM
Feb 2014

The person in that thread seems to be so stubbornly obtuse and self absorbed as to absolutely hopeless.

redqueen

(115,103 posts)
15. We are all standing with you, JT.
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 07:54 PM
Feb 2014

And so many more women that you don't even know, and who don't know you - but who would never step metaphorical foot in a place that allowed such freedom and tolerance to those who so obviously hostile to feminists who call out the non-brogressive-approved issues.

Take care of yourself, woman. Reach out if you need to. Any one of us is here for you.

cinnabonbon

(860 posts)
24. I just discovered the thread you're talking about and
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 09:17 PM
Feb 2014

I can't believe they said those things to you. It was very callous of them.

Don't give up. There are more people who have gone through similar things that you have gone through, they're just not brave enough to talk so openly about it. When you talk about it openly, you are an inspiration to those who haven't managed to find their voice yet.

You did a good thing. And you're not alone.

Squinch

(50,911 posts)
29. Thank YOU, JT.
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 11:12 PM
Feb 2014

What you did was enormous. You are smart to take some time to absorb it.

I wish you peace of mind.

BainsBane

(53,012 posts)
30. Sorry, JTFrog. I'm the last to understand things today
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 11:37 PM
Feb 2014

I saw the beginning of your subthread but then posted, got offline, and didn't finish read the rest of the subthread until a bit ago. I can't say how sorry I am that you were treated with such cruelty today. It's shocking how little compassion some have for other human beings. I want to let you know that I stand with you and support you.

boston bean

(36,218 posts)
33. yes, I noticed that too.
Fri Feb 21, 2014, 09:20 AM
Feb 2014

That will be the third time for one of the two that have been flagged in that disgusting display.

He's been flagged three time for having 2 posts hidden in a 24 hour period. Was let back on two of those time. Wonder what will happen this third time.

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