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Thank you friend...

SubduedBlues — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 08:54:02 GMT

To my fellow BB Forum regulars...

Though it is not a frequent event, it does happen from time to time. One of us are deeply moved by another's insightfullness, sincerity, caring, and general selfless nature. Often it is okay to make mention of them directly on the thread where it happened, and sometimes doing so may seem a bit off topic... and therefore inappropriate to do so in that instance.

I think it is very important that we pay heed to those who have made a profound and lasting impression upon us. As in doing so, we help each other rise our heads above the doom and gloom of our problems, and for a moment in time, feel happy about ourselves once again. So I am starting this thread where we can give each other a pat on the back for a job well done.

And I start this day with a BIG thank you to my friend Paul (a.k.a. BlondGuy) for his comments on the "We all of talk of racisim..." thread. You have really made me feel like a welcome member of this community.

Anthony

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MarkJT — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 09:11:10 GMT

Anthony, thank you for starting this thread. I have had to build my resilience back from scratch and one of the ways that i am doing this is via gratitude.

I am so ever grateful of the friggin awesome people within this forum and have awesomeness running through their veins.

This is one thread that will get great attention - great idea and again thank you.

Cheers

Mark.

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MsPurple — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 10:58:51 GMT

Hi Anthony

A lot of people do a lot of good on these forums. I have really started to get into it in the last 2 months. Since them I have seen lots of regulars who give great insight and advice. I think it is also good that we can vent to like minded people in a similar situation as our own.

There are lots of people I would like to shout out to. Too many in fact.

I want to thank everyone for all there help on here

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white knight — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 11:13:32 GMT

Good thread Anthony. It isn't often regulars get such appreciation

Paul (blondguy) has been a major contributor to the forum this year. As we know with any forum commitment it takes determination to overcome the steep learning curve, backtrack when someone is offended by our comments and at all times juggling our own personal struggles. Paul has succeeded.

Your praise for him is a substantial gift to him.

I recall about 12 months ago a young lady wrote in and said that she had a post from me 18 months earlier that she'd pinned on her wall, that helped her in her start every day.

Such feedback is priceless but not an expectation.

Tony WK

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blondguy — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 12:19:42 GMT

............................(these dots mean that I am speechless)

Anthony, I have just read all the posts above from Mark MsPurple and TonyWK (thankyou TonyWK)

After reading the clarity you offered on 'We all talk of Racism'.....it really helped me try to phrase what I have been trying say all year.....I just couldnt find the words....you did...Nice1

Then you posted on Munchhausen's Syndrome.....on a new posters' thread...

Subdued may be right....I just hope you can stick around (if convenient for you of course).....you have an innate gift that would benefit many on and off the forums..I have learnt a lot from reading just 2 of your posts..ty

Thankyou Anthony for the mega wonderful heartfelt compliment

you just made my week:-)

my kindest

Paul

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SubduedBlues — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:50:46 GMT

BlondGuy -- you are most welcome.
And to everyone else, thank you for your kind words... they bring a smile to my face.

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wantalife — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 15:05:54 GMT

I have not been a contributor very long but would second third or fourth motion any positive recognition toward Paul. "He is a Legend!" and does what Legends do. Thinks, uses insight and trades his own personal time to help lift others. That is Gold!.....

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geoff — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 17:21:06 GMT

hi Anthony, that's definitely a great confidence builder to someone like Paul, who has worked tirelessly on this site so that he can help anyone who posts a comment on any topic or section on the Beyond Blue site and who has been struggling for such a long time.
Paul has volunteered to contribute all his knowledge to guide people through their most difficult times which unfortunately he has had to encounter himself, but it has given him great strength and experience and he will continue to do so without any doubt.
I have to commend and praise him for all his hard work that he has participated in and thoroughly deserves a pat on the back.
Not enough credit is given to those who work day in and day out and who volunteer to do this during the day and/or night, it's a position that has been entrusted upon us by the management of BB.
Well done Paul for all your commitment and hope that we will keep seeing you on the site for a long time. Geoff.

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blondguy — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 19:54:22 GMT

Thankyou Wal (Nick) SB (Anthony) and Geoff, you have no idea how much it means you taking the time to post what you have...

You guys have really helped me out big time tonight...you have made the road I travel on less rocky than what it was just a few hours ago...

I am so proud to know and be with you...

from my heart

Paul

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Guest_322 — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 21:49:56 GMT

Paul,

Here's another thank you (to add to your wall of thank yous ha, ha).

Humble, kind and sincere. Also, you're devoid of ego (I respect that!) You make refreshing contributions here.

Dottie x

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Guest_322 — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 21:53:10 GMT

Hi Subdued Blues,

Nice idea!

I personally have too many people that I would like to thank and don't want to run the risk of forgetting anyone. With that in mind, thank you EVERYONE!

You're ALL amazeballs!

Dottie x

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MarkJT — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 09:52:11 GMT

Thread positivity scale....off the charts!!

Love positivity - builds resilience and hope.

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SubduedBlues — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 09:21:27 GMT

Today I would like to honor Just Sara, for her warm, kind and tender heart. She actively engages with many people, new and regulars alike. I often find myself looking to reading her next post... as I know it's going to be wonderful and leave me in awe.

Thank you for being here with us Sara, you make the world a nicer and a brighter place. 🙂

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blondguy — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 00:14:33 GMT

Hey SB

You are spot on about Sara

Her kindness is an innate gift

my kind thoughts

Paul

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Just Sara — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:00:20 GMT

My dearest Anthony;

We sometimes talk on here about accepting complements without feeling adversely about it. Some find it difficult due to self worth or confidence issues.

I on the other hand, take tremendous pride in accepting words of praise that come my way. Knowing you (Anthony) have given freely of your gratitude and well wishes, can only serve to build my resolve and resilience up. This encouragement isn't taken lightly, because coming from you, a man I admire and respect, it's an incredible honour indeed.

We lead by example, so I look to you also as a mentor and role model. The past few days I've faced an important aspect of myself that was bought to my attention by your bravado; disclosing very painful events from your past. Not everyone is capable of this, so I applaud you as well as bow with respect and gratitude.

I thank you...language sometimes limits our expression of what we feel inside. It's a powerful, physical and emotional yearning inside, trying to 'give back' at the same level we've been helped. I feel this way.

I hear your praise, acknowledge it and accept it with pleasure.

...Sara xo

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Just Sara — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:15:44 GMT

Dearest Paul;

Reading your response about me to Anthony gave me a great sense of achievement. You've been in my sphere on BB since mid last yr, supporting and encouraging me thru thick and thin. Your writing style matched my needs perfectly at times I most needed it. I looked up to you as a CC, and when appointed, I followed your lead to discover my own talents.

So it's also an honour to receive kudos from you, one of my hero's. Thankyou deeply Paul...

Sara xo

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Guest_322 — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 08:30:18 GMT

Hi everyone,

So it seems I'm going back on my word about not naming specific people ha, ha. Oh dear...I'm terrible...

Anyways, the people that I wanted to thank are the Youth Champions. Shoutout to you guys!

So here's a thank you and 👏👏👏 to romantic thi8f, Pat, Zeal (she's technically a CC but she's still under 25) and I'm pretty sure there are others.

I just have a questionable memory- it says nothing about the YCs and everything about my memory.

Thanks for doing the rounds and especially in the Young People section!

Dottie x

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blondguy — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 14:42:22 GMT

Hey Dottie

Good on you for mentioning the Youth Champions...you make a good point.

Congrats too on your 1000+ Posts 🙂 I hope you can write to Christopher Banks about you becoming appointed as a CC or a YC. Anyhoo...thats your call. I understand the commitments you have at Uni Dottie...If you change your mind just send Chris an email. You never know what will happen!

You come across as a YC and a CC to me...That much I do know

my kindest

Paul

(Excuse me Anthony for Hijacking your thread)

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Guest_322 — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 20:23:04 GMT

Hi Paul (shoutout to SB + anyone else reading),

Thank you very much for the kindness and encouragement. You've been very supportive of me from my earliest days on BB. As for applying for a YC/CC, you're right, uni and my other commitments are still considerations at this stage. In saying that, thanks heaps for the vote of confidence! Thanks again 😊

In the mean time, the current CCs and YCs are doing an awesome job so you guys keep at it!

Dottie x

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SubduedBlues — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 12:41:26 GMT

Hi Paul

It's not my thread, rather a thread that I started for all to use to pay homage to those who go above and beyond to better and improve this community. Just as you have done for Dottie (which she is deserving of, btw)