I used to try to help others as much as I could but after awhile started getting discouraged. Especially when someone posted a particular problem or issue they had or appealed for help or advice. I would go out of my way to offer to chat, talk on the phone or correspond. 95% of the time my offers went unanswered. When some did respond we may have communicated for awhile but it died off. Evidently I'm too intense for some folks as I tell it like it is and really try to address the issues. It's nice to make new friends as well and I pretty much accept everyone for who they are.
In any case, I have resolved a lot of my own issues and am moving forward with my life. Some seem hesitant to do that however and seem to be content remaining on the emotional rollar coaster when it comes to CDing. Is is that scary facing the feelings and the issues? CDing was a vehicle I used to discover who I was and get in touch with my feelings and I had a lot of fun along the way. I'm just wondering how many others have had similar experiences when extending themselves to others in an attempt to help.