Maccarone 264 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Keep fighting Youngy, you make a world of difference to this Forum. Glad that you are a big part of it. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
sanddancer 1,964 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 10 hours ago, Youngy228 said: Feel a little strange posting this but just wanted to thank all the members for their contributions to the site. Been struggling for the last 2 years. Often go to bed on a night wondering whether it would just be easier to stay asleep. When i do wake up and try to pretend everything is ok and go to work as normal this forum is a genuine source of escape for me. Thanks to all. #UTFB Youngy228 I feel for you. The first big step is to be open and talk and I admire your strength to have done so. I am a good listener and if you have something you wish to get off your chest or share or simply want a connection, PM me anytime. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 2,492 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 @Youngy228first of all, very brave of you to speak up on here. Many wouldn't. As most of you know, I like so many have had a tough couple of years myself, and, with social contact limited, it's been a great comfort to find people online to have a chat and a laugh about the less important things (and remember, that's what football is!) Keep looking upwards, pal. 10 Link to post Share on other sites
RiseAgainst 3,777 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I've had those feelings of hopelessness as well, @Youngy228. I spent most of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021 going to bed hoping I wouldn't wake up in the morning, and then feeling sad when I inevitably did. The first few months of last year were the worst of my life, for a variety of reasons, but circumstances have steadily improved since those bleak days. I've deleted my Facebook and Twitter accounts (and I previously left FMTTM) because all the baiting and bitterness was becoming more harmful than beneficial, but oneBoro is one of the few sites I still contribute to - precisely because it's not toxic or hostile. Look at all these responses from genuine people who really value each others' contributions and opinions. That's increasingly rare on the internet, but it's something positive to cherish when other things don't seem worthwhile. 7 Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,952 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, RiseAgainst said: I've had those feelings of hopelessness as well, @Youngy228. I spent most of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021 going to bed hoping I wouldn't wake up in the morning, and then feeling sad when I inevitably did. The first few months of last year were the worst of my life, for a variety of reasons, but circumstances have steadily improved since those bleak days. I've deleted my Facebook and Twitter accounts (and I previously left FMTTM) because all the baiting and bitterness was becoming more harmful than beneficial, but oneBoro is one of the few sites I still contribute to - precisely because it's not toxic or hostile. Look at all these responses from genuine people who really value each others' contributions and opinions. That's increasingly rare on the internet, but it's something positive to cherish when other things don't seem worthwhile. Hope you're doing better now too mate, and my offer stands to you (and anyone who feels they need it) to PM me if you ever just want to vent / rant / talk or anything. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Youngy228 1,444 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Appreciate all of the responses here. I'm doing ok at the moment which is kind of why I wanted to thank people for the forum. I know different people use it in different ways and for a variety of reasons. But as I said for me it's a great escape and I enjoy reading people's views and seeing their discussions regardless of whether I agree with them 100% or 0%! So thanks again everyone. 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,175 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Terrific thanks one and all for responding to this thread yes sometimes there are instances of pettiness and unkind words thrown around but we can all do better than that. I apologise if I have insulted or berated folks on here I am not that kind of guy and I will strive to do better, yes even with you @Denzel Zanzibar🥰 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Youngy228 1,444 Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 Appreciate all the responses - time for me to bow out and say goodbye to the forum - it's been a great soother for me during some difficult times but feel it's time. Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,931 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 14 minutes ago, Youngy228 said: Appreciate all the responses - time for me to bow out and say goodbye to the forum - it's been a great soother for me during some difficult times but feel it's time. Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar Rioja 5,872 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 26 minutes ago, Youngy228 said: Appreciate all the responses - time for me to bow out and say goodbye to the forum - it's been a great soother for me during some difficult times but feel it's time. It can still be a great soother going forwards and now more than ever when it looks like Boro are about to go on a great ride and what a time it will be for us all to share that journey after the last few years of dross. Keep popping in even if it is just to lurk and read. We all need each other on here to keep oneboro interesting, more importantly for you to update us and letting us know how you are getting on. Please rethink and keep contributing even if it is just to like posts. Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,175 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Youngy228 said: Appreciate all the responses - time for me to bow out and say goodbye to the forum - it's been a great soother for me during some difficult times but feel it's time. We do not want to lose you my friend and what you are indicating seems very ominous, please pm me your phone number if you want to talk. A lot of people are going to be concerned about your welfare I have sent you my number free to call anytime 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DanFromDownSouth 1,706 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 @Youngy228As others have said keep taking it day by day. Focus on the small wins each day and eventually you'll find you are "winning" much more than losing. If you ever need an ear, just pop us a pm. Keep contributing as you do, forum will be at a loss without it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,175 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Better safer than sorry I have made a report to Cleveland Police voicing concern over Youngy. If anyone has had private communication from him or indeed knows him personally could they contact CP on101 quoting CVP/22/007764 or log onto their website using contact management so information can be posted without the need for direct phone calls. We believe he is from the Stockton area but his last 12 posts have been from a different IP showing up in the Sudbury Suffolk area. @Youngy228 if you are safe and well and just struggling would you let CP know you are ok maybe thy can offer better advise than we can on the forum Do not want to embarress anyone so apologies if I have done but this feels like the right thing to do. CP will be looking at this thread I have been made aware of that so please do help if you can. Never imagined having to do this and I hope that I have done the right thing on behalf of all of us and we have some positive info regarding our friend 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,175 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Just received a pm from him thankfully advised him to contact CP so they are aware he is ok and to be able to close the event number. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,931 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 If you're reading this @Youngy228, I hope you're okay and my thread yesterday and the resulting arguments didn't have anything to do with you deciding to leave the forum. You're a valued poster and will be missed if you do go. Link to post Share on other sites
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