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"R U Starting Over?"

Posted by JeanneNJ on 01-17-06 at 11:01 PM
It saddens me to see that this forum is being used primarily to do nothing but tear apart each member of the Starting Over House. I watch the show, to see what I can learn from each of the houseguests and their exercises and apply it to my own life.

I admire each one of the woman who are willing to open up their strengths and weakeness to the world and they WANT to Start Over.

My ex of 30 years found his true love and married her three months after our divorce, my oldest son fights alcoholism, I had to move away from my children(they are grown) so I could afford to live and I have a debilitating health condition which prevents me from working full-time. I also had to sell my beautiful home too due to the divorce.

I have learned to stop playing the victim role in my life from the show and that I am in charge which direction my life goes from this point on. I don't need a man to be happy. that's for sure. Each of the gals have contributed to my progress in my journey of Starting Over.

I am grateful to all of the women on the show, the writers and of course the life coaches.

jeanne


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"RE: R U Starting Over?"
Posted by kchamp on 01-17-06 at 11:09 PM
that's great for you jeanne, but we are aloud to express our opinions about the show on these boards. even if others don't agree with them.

"RE: R U Starting Over?"
Posted by OklaBlue on 01-17-06 at 11:14 PM
Welcome to the forum. Sorry you feel that way about this forum. There is a lot to be learned here, if one reads far enough. There are plus and minus comments. Please bear in mind that this has absolutely no connection to the show. And that there are other "all positive" forums out there elsewhere. But this offers the opportunity for all views, without fear of being "bashed" for your views, either positive or negative. There is a lot of information from very experienced persons on these boards, as well as a grand mix of different opinions. Everyone is entitled to feel as they do and say so. No one can bash a poster for what they say, or they will no longer be allowed to post here. That's a good thing.

It's great that you are finding things of help and interest on the show. You can also find things of help and interest on this forum, if you wade through it. It seems to be the most active forum out there on any of these "reality" shows. Every poster on here has his or her own story, too, and sometimes they are willing to share their own heartaches. Some friendships and support partners develop here also.


"RE: R U Starting Over?"
Posted by lovemydogdude on 01-17-06 at 11:15 PM
Sorry to hear about your disappointment but it's understandable. Don't let it get to ya too much, there are alot of us who do post positively, it's just nice to voice your frustration at times too..and this is the place to do either/or.

I love this show too. I have also learned many things from it, and try to apply anything and all to my life as it applies. I admire all the women for going on the show, and try to understand where they're coming from. Even Lisa..as much as she drives me nuts..reminds me of many women I know..who have always looked to a relationship to be their life.

Welcome and hang in there...please know that you posted this in the individual HG thread and not in general thread so they'll probably lock you. I think there's already a thread going there re: starting over at home...if not start a new one there (you have to ask for permission to repost though) Don't take it personal cuz I goof all the time.