i need some back up...

[Shawna Clingerman]

who wants to make me feel a little better? i'm having a hard day - i was far before i got on my computer.

but anyways i posted on my blog this weekend, about where i've been the past several weeks, (warning its pretty emotionally intense/vulnerable).

but i'm really frustrated because someone used my person emotional honest post about mental illness to throw in an anonymous "i told you so" about my tumor being benign.... i mean yes i'm so grateful it isn't cancer, but i don't need any one to rub crap in my face, i only knew what the dr.s sad, and the chances were that it very likely WAS cancer because of the type of cells they saw... anyways... thats not the point, the point is.... my feelings are hurt ... lol

anyways, i'm really not begging for comments, actually I know you girls are super sweet about commenting whenever u post a link to a blog post, but this is one of those posts that i know people will say something if they feel they have something to say, and be quiet if they aren't sure what to say, i mean that is ok.

but you know if i could just get a few virtual hugs and what not, i'd feel better.

[AnnieBananie]

WTF... what kind of social retard says something like that? I don't care if it's somebody from here either... that's just crap.

Anyways, I lurves ya and wish you nothing but the best in everything. This too shall pass, as I'm sure you know or have heard ((hugs))

[Shawna Clingerman]

((((annie)))

thank you... yeah... it was really not fitting for the situation at - glad its just not my "crazy" thinking that!

[cindys732003]

Oh, I'm so sorry Shawna, I just read your blog post and how horrible you are going through all this I'm so glad you got the help you need and I hope things start to slowly get better for you. (((((HUGS)))). I was wondering how you have been since your surgery.
Just try to ignore that anonymous post, it is really not worth even thinking about.....some people

[ColleenSwerb]

I will never understand why people think it's ok to say/do things like that, just because "it's the internet".

I'm really glad that you got the help you needed, and you're working at getting better. I would imagine it feels like some sort of a relief to know that this isn't something that happened, it's something you have to manage, you know?

Anyways, big hugs Shawna! We're all always here for you!!

[newfiemountiewife]

I could just copy what Annie said, because it seems like she feels like I do most all of the time.

I am SO sorry you're going through all of this, but I am incredibly proud of you for recognizing you need help, and going to get it. You are so strong for doing that, I hope you know that. I know it's hard, but try to blow off that post. It takes someone gutless to post stuff like that anonymously, especially if they had actually read what you wrote. ((hugs)) Shawna.

[lauren grier]

say what?
um.......
do you need your bff to come out and kick some ass? what the crap?

[Libby Pritchett]

Oh Shawna. I'm so sorry. People suck. You are SO strong and brave. Thank you for sharing with us, sweetie. *HUGS*

[Nettio]

Oh Shawna! Anyone who isn't willing to attach their name to what they're saying isn't worth being upset about. I think it's really brave of you to seek out the help you needed and I really hope things get better for you soon. ((hugs))

[isaacsmom]

(((Hugs))) I am so sorry that you are having to go through this. It is so difficult to deal with what you're dealing with and then to have someone post that anonymous comment was just not necessary! I'll keep praying for you! I know you'll make it through - just keep taking it one day at a time!

[Shawna]

Some people are just idiots and should learn to just keep their mouths shut So sorry someone hurt your feelings like that Shawna But lots of {{{hugs}}} and I am glad it was benign after all you went thru and that you were able to get the help you needed to work at getting better.

[tuneskids]

as someone who has been in your shoes (surgery) before, people are ignorant. The looks, the stares, the comments ... some people need to grow up.
((hugs)) sweetie!

[crystalbella77]

People really do suck sometimes! BIG HUGS darling! I think you are incredibly brave and strong and I am soooo proud of you! We are all here for you for anything you could possibly need.

[SeattleSheri]

{{{{HUGS}}}}

[~Julie~]

I'm so sorry someone posted that Shawna. {Big hugs}

[meganmecrazy]

(((((((HUGS)))))))) many hugs and prayers going out to you dear! I just popped over to your blog and I'm SO SO sorry your going through all of this. And how awful for someone to leave such a heartbreaking comment like that. Try not to let it bother you though because, I guess with any situation on the internet, you can get a lot of butthole strangers to come and try to make a mess of things.

We are all here for ya Shawna!

[Joan]

Big ol' huge {{{{{HUGS}}}}} Shawna

[Di-ahh]

Many things on the internets are meant to be ignored. Anonymous comments like that are one of them
Rock on lady!

[rach3975]

((Hugs)) I'm guessing that person didn't even read the whole post, just a bit of the first paragraph. I'm sorry you're battling such a strong episode of depression, but I admire you so much for seeking help instead of giving in to it.

[kscwgirl]

wow, people suck. I'm so sorry Shawna. (((((((((((hugs)))))))))))

[MandaBean]

Big smooch darling.

[lizzyfizzy]

ugh. why do people have to suck?? i'm sending big fizzykins hugs and brute squad support. you give me the word and someones ass will be grass. *giggles* i'm so friggin hardcore. seriously, you know how much i love you and am here for you!! tight squeeze!!!!!

[iJenny]

*sigh*

Ok, everyone... close your eyes. No peeking, mkay? Now, if you are the asshat that made the anonymous post on Shawna's blog, raise your right hand. Don't worry sweetheart, everyone's eyes are closed. Is your hand up? Good. Ok, now take your right hand and SLAP YOURSELF across the face for being an inconsiderate moron.

You should be ashamed of yourself.

Oh, and just so you know... Annie, Lizzy and I were totally peeking so watch yer back! Got it?!?!?


((hugs shawna))

[pbumbaca]

WOW! I can't even imagine someone saying I told you so, have they been where you are? Even if they have that's a terrible thing to say. Could you have misread them? If not I'd say blog them from commenting because you don't need that crap! Hugs girl! We've all got your back!

[HeatherKS]

I want to cry for you Shawna. How utterly ridiculous for someone to post that. Your post wasn't about the tumor, it was about how YOU as a person are doing/feeling/coping. I'm sorry they couldn't get past the "I told you so" attitude to see that you needed more than that. Giant hugs coming your way. I think you're strong, brave, and amazing. ***hugs***

[AnnieBananie]

Originally Posted by Lilcameronsmommy

Oh, and just so you know... Annie, Lizzy and I were totally peeking so watch yer back! Got it?!?!?

And we're a hundred kinds of crazy, yo.

[lizzyfizzy]

hundreds.

jenny, i just pee'd myself!!!!

[AnnieBananie]

I think our crazy actually knows no bounds so let's call it infinite.

Word.

Giggity Goo.

[Paula]

Good God Shawna! I can't believe someone would negate your fears like that. Geez Louise! I would certainly have been scared had I been in your situation and all I can say is that I'm so glad you're ok and that is wasn't cancer. I'm sending you big hugs!!

[lizzyfizzy]

infinite times hundreds.

[schock77]

Originally Posted by AnnieBananie

WTF... what kind of social retard says something like that? I don't care if it's somebody from here either... that's just crap.

Anyways, I lurves ya and wish you nothing but the best in everything. This too shall pass, as I'm sure you know or have heard ((hugs))

Well said Annie! I'm so sorry to see that someone said that. The post was about how you were dealing with this whole situation. Thankfully its benign, but that doesn't make the process any easier. Been there, done that, so I know how you feel. Hugs!

[Shawna Clingerman]

You girls are seriously the bestest. I'm really not usually so thin skinned, but it was just one of those especially rough days...

thank you all so much for making me feel warm and loved and supported. oh and that comment is totally burried now you girls are the bomb!

[bellbird425]

that sucks that on top of all u've been dealing with u gotta deal with that ((hugs))