tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226094928881581894.post8295930254557414891..comments2023-10-30T07:11:42.209-04:00Comments on Pratfalls: ChallengeLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464270470910036644noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226094928881581894.post-59374106622037497932009-04-11T12:28:00.000-04:002009-04-11T12:28:00.000-04:00I consider blogging the least selfish manner of ex...I consider blogging the least selfish manner of expression there is on the internet. It is nowhere near where Twitter is on the self-importance scale. I enjoy reading your blog a lot, and other people do, too, so that can't be selfish.<BR/><BR/>I think a lot of my own blogging is to remind myself that I'm not alone in recovery. There are so many of those terrible proana things out there, that it is comforting to find people in recovery.Just Eat It!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18063645003673364407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226094928881581894.post-21387561985564704302009-04-11T00:30:00.000-04:002009-04-11T00:30:00.000-04:00I've asked myself this question as well but more r...I've asked myself this question as well but more really whether it keeps me in the disorder than anything else.<BR/><BR/>I agree that finding the people and communities here has been such a worthwhile experience. To know other struggle with the same things as you or ask the same silly questions you do is very comforting.<BR/><BR/>I've always liked your blog for much of its wittiness and various topics. So my vote about blogging is that if it helps you, then continue on.Tiptoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17388368645986593755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226094928881581894.post-21270132035903894282009-04-10T12:28:00.000-04:002009-04-10T12:28:00.000-04:00I can understand why you see it as selfish - I oft...I can understand why you see it as selfish - I often feel the same way b/c I adore comments and the discussion that ensues following a post.<BR/><BR/>But I have learned that it's <B>not</B> really selfish at all; my blog has led me to others and I believe I am recovering so much quicker due to the support from the blogging community.<BR/><BR/>I love reading your blog, too ;)Wrapped up in Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18210700542140339831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226094928881581894.post-45751767148934609382009-04-10T11:33:00.000-04:002009-04-10T11:33:00.000-04:00I struggle with the "why blog" question, rhetorica...I struggle with the "why blog" question, rhetorical or not, but as others have said, it is okay to be selfish and to reflect upon one's life. Personally, I'm new at blogging and new to your blog, but I enjoy reading about your experiences. Like Carrie, the community that I have found is funny, empathetic and often provocative.Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208374967597840745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226094928881581894.post-64150383210890139562009-04-09T19:48:00.000-04:002009-04-09T19:48:00.000-04:00Being selfish is not always a negative thing. I t...Being selfish is not always a negative thing. I think that blogging is a positive form of selfishness.<BR/>Your stories help us just as much as other's stories help you. It's a great community! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226094928881581894.post-82940740533262776672009-04-09T17:49:00.000-04:002009-04-09T17:49:00.000-04:00what is selfish? that word has a negative overtone...what is selfish? that word has a negative overtone. writing a blog is writing a blog. <BR/><BR/>it's so great, isn't it, to write something and know that people around the country will understand and care? and connect. and maybe find a nugget for themselves.<BR/><BR/>most folks in my world have NO concept of eating issues of any kind. i was so much lonelier before i joined this blogging world.<BR/><BR/>if you get something out of it, does it matter the motivation?<BR/><BR/>i love your blogI Hate to Weighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17241064340434705588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226094928881581894.post-76094453382949618532009-04-09T10:18:00.000-04:002009-04-09T10:18:00.000-04:00It can't be totally selfish- I mean, I enjoy readi...It can't be totally selfish- I mean, I enjoy reading what you have to say. As a writer and avid journaler, I am very aware of the differences between public and private writing, not the least of which is my usage of four-letter words! But part of what's nice about the public aspect is the feedback, encouragement, and even disagreements.<BR/><BR/>I agree about the community we've all stumbled upon: it's probably the best part.Carrie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569839838912988783noreply@blogger.com