My One Thousandth Post
Who ever would have thought that I would post a thousand times? I dont think I did.
I was thinking that I would be putting this one up on June 29th. My one year anniversary here at MaleSurvivor and three days after setting up my computer and the day I got the cable internet hooked up. One of the very first things I did on-line is Google male sexual abuse. I came here, not knowing what I would find. Just knowing I needed to find something. I started to read the posts and who knows how many I went through before I came to one that was almost two weeks old. There it was, a post by StrangerInAStrangeLand called Where does this come from?, it moved me. I instantly registered so I could reply. This is my first post: https://www.malesurvivor.org/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=26;t=000056#000029 . To which some guy name Lloydy responded with a welcome, offering support and friendship here, and said So dont go away, stay and have a chat.
Well, I listened. I havent gone away, I stayed, and later that night I followed his advice and went into the chat room (was this what you meant?
). A great bunch of guys there. On my third night in the chat room, there was two other guys besides me. One was there for his first time. The other was there for the second time. That made me the old-timer. Now today, I have the pleasure of being a moderator in the chat. Sure. Dave was a little off on one thing. He offered friendship, I found family. Within two weeks I became a member of MaleSurvivor. I was home. Finally, I had a home, a place I belonged. I have taken advantage of the articles, the Discussion Board, and the chat room. This is where I belong.
There are so many people that have provided me with so much support and help. There is no way that I could ever name them all. So, Ill put a few, dont feel left out if your name isnt here, you have provided me support too and I appreciate that. In the chat room Tony, from Texas, stayed up with me until five in the morning and gave me such insight into my self, thanks Tony. When I first began posting on the discussion board, Ron (Sans Logos) provided me so much help with my struggles with my father and guilt. A source of immense wisdom. I miss you being around Ron, and was honored to meet you at the conference. Joe (outis) is another source of wisdom and he also took the best picture of me
. Steve in the chat, a good person and friend, yet a lousy typist. Sorry Steve, I wouldnt be myself if I didnt include that 
. Andrei, who unknowing to him, has helped me a lot. Al can always bring a smile, in case you dont remember, you have given me many. The great moderators here. I had the pleasure of meeting Thad, LightFang, and Bob (The Dean) in Minneapolis at the conference. At the recent retreat I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Mikey and Dale (Taz). I got to meet a big portion of the Board at the conference. There is no doubt in my mind that we have the greatest possible people representing this organization. They truly care and honor us.
This is my home and family. Each and everyone of you. I hope that you all choose to participate on the boards, in the chat, and any help you can provide to MaleSurvivor. I would like to see you choose to become members of this the greatest organization around. Take the opportunity to go to a retreat. They are absolutely fabulous. And when the conference comes around, go, you wont regret it.
Thank you all,
Take care,
Bill
I was thinking that I would be putting this one up on June 29th. My one year anniversary here at MaleSurvivor and three days after setting up my computer and the day I got the cable internet hooked up. One of the very first things I did on-line is Google male sexual abuse. I came here, not knowing what I would find. Just knowing I needed to find something. I started to read the posts and who knows how many I went through before I came to one that was almost two weeks old. There it was, a post by StrangerInAStrangeLand called Where does this come from?, it moved me. I instantly registered so I could reply. This is my first post: https://www.malesurvivor.org/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=26;t=000056#000029 . To which some guy name Lloydy responded with a welcome, offering support and friendship here, and said So dont go away, stay and have a chat.
Well, I listened. I havent gone away, I stayed, and later that night I followed his advice and went into the chat room (was this what you meant?
). A great bunch of guys there. On my third night in the chat room, there was two other guys besides me. One was there for his first time. The other was there for the second time. That made me the old-timer. Now today, I have the pleasure of being a moderator in the chat. Sure. Dave was a little off on one thing. He offered friendship, I found family. Within two weeks I became a member of MaleSurvivor. I was home. Finally, I had a home, a place I belonged. I have taken advantage of the articles, the Discussion Board, and the chat room. This is where I belong.There are so many people that have provided me with so much support and help. There is no way that I could ever name them all. So, Ill put a few, dont feel left out if your name isnt here, you have provided me support too and I appreciate that. In the chat room Tony, from Texas, stayed up with me until five in the morning and gave me such insight into my self, thanks Tony. When I first began posting on the discussion board, Ron (Sans Logos) provided me so much help with my struggles with my father and guilt. A source of immense wisdom. I miss you being around Ron, and was honored to meet you at the conference. Joe (outis) is another source of wisdom and he also took the best picture of me
. Steve in the chat, a good person and friend, yet a lousy typist. Sorry Steve, I wouldnt be myself if I didnt include that . Andrei, who unknowing to him, has helped me a lot. Al can always bring a smile, in case you dont remember, you have given me many. The great moderators here. I had the pleasure of meeting Thad, LightFang, and Bob (The Dean) in Minneapolis at the conference. At the recent retreat I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Mikey and Dale (Taz). I got to meet a big portion of the Board at the conference. There is no doubt in my mind that we have the greatest possible people representing this organization. They truly care and honor us.This is my home and family. Each and everyone of you. I hope that you all choose to participate on the boards, in the chat, and any help you can provide to MaleSurvivor. I would like to see you choose to become members of this the greatest organization around. Take the opportunity to go to a retreat. They are absolutely fabulous. And when the conference comes around, go, you wont regret it.
Thank you all,
Take care,
Bill
, what a scary thought. 