Friending

[bluespirit]

I get too emotional & let things upset me too much. I know that - & that's my issue.
I suffer from depression (I had to give up a job I loved because of it) & have to be really careful to insulate myself as best I can from things that will upset me. Some people may think that's cowardly but it's a coping mechanism.
I think I'm going to have to spend less time online & use that time for other things.
If we've grown apart (fandoms/interests change - it happens) or you're only here for certain media posts I might make & those posts may now be ending or you really only want to read my fic or look at my art (it's all posted to my archiving lj: starshinedreams) or for any other reason - then please don't worry about removing me from your flist.
The whole word 'friending' (or 'defriending') is such an emotional minefield but think of it as a reading list. If you want to take me off your reading list then I won't be offended. In a similar way I think I have to make some cuts to my own reading list in the next few days - nothing drastic but just to give me some breathing room.

*hugs*

Comments

[thdancingferret.livejournal.com]

I'm very sad to see that apparently I didn't make it, very sad indeed, but I fully understand that it's your journal and you need to do whatever's best for *you* and to hell with what anyone else might think. Take care of yourself, I wish you all the best.

[romi.livejournal.com]

You are right that sometimes it is so good to step back and make oneself some breathing room.
Take care of yourself and I hope fandom issues will soon be giving you energy, and not taking it!

With many hugs.

[loonilicious.livejournal.com]

Sorry to see I didn't make the cut, I know I suck- I haven't been around LJ much, so I totally understand.
I'm not upset or anything so don't worry about that :)

Everyone should be able to choose who they want to have around (or not) without having to feel bad about cutting someone...

I wish you all the best for the future.