I have a real hard time posting on any of these websites because i feel like i am judged and shamed for a lot of things that i say. Like on one of my apps there is a "rants and raves" group and so i go on there and instead of being supported and listened to even if im wrong or right.. Why do we have all of these places and resources that we can be honest and share things going on in our lives and we are just beaten down? I dont understand especailly being a bunch of women, why are we tearing each other down than up. I dont know where i fit or where i can talk and share. Any one else feel like that?
Re: Other baby apps
Not everyone is tearing people down; not everyone is supportive of everything someone says, either. It's just like real life, here in a little small world. And realize that there are people from all over the world that come here, with different upbringings and culture and points of view.
Also, don't get too defensive when someone doesn't agree with you. People aren't always going to agree with you and that's ok. The best way to get along is not to let everything get to you, have an open mind, and realize that you will most likely click with some people and not click with others.
Here's a little tip from Taylor Swift:
"People can say whatever they want about us, at any time, and we cannot control that. The only thing we can control is our reaction to it. And I figure that we have two options: You can either let it get to you, let it change you, let it make you bitter or not trust people. Option two is you just shake it off." ~Taylor Swift
Jamie
Realize that a lot of people on the BMB will have been there since the beginning of pregnancy, so there are already some friendships formed, and a small community with its own tone and history.
Jamie
Edit to clarify: Meant that *I* could have been flippant or glib or written her off and didn't.
Jamie