I'm off, but want to say thank you

66Mustang
66Mustang Community member Posts: 14,982 Championing

I always thought people who made leaving threads were being a bit silly or seeking attention; thought if you’re leaving, just go; but now I’m in that position I feel like I need to out of respect say thank you to those who have offered me support over the years whether practical help or a friendly chat.

My head is not in the correct place presently because we are dealing with serious issues and abusive behaviour in the close family. This leaves me very fragile and vulnerable to any sort of personal nastiness or bullying, including online, which has happened here so I need to avoid it. I am not giving any certain member the satisfaction that I have left because of them, it’s more than one, but will say I think the 99% have been lovely so thanks. :)

Might be back in future, might not, won’t be deleting my account and my PM is always open. I am happy to reply to PMs from any of my friends, actually would love it if you did PM, as I enjoy chatting, just don’t feel I can continue on the public forum.

If anyone replies to this I won’t read it now but may do so when I am feeling stronger. I won’t reply but please don’t feel I have ignored.

I hope I have helped people in return for the help I got, but I am certain I have got more out than I put in so I am very grateful.

Thank you :)

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  • Luna51
    Luna51 Community member Posts: 286 Empowering
    Sorry to hear this, sending you my very best wishes @66Mustang

    Take good care of yourself. 
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Oh, I hope your break is a positive and helpful one @66Mustang and we look forward to welcoming you back here as and when you are ready :) 
  • Teigr
    Teigr Community member Posts: 4,256 Championing
    That's a shame @66Mustang,look after yourself and I hope that whatever's happening with your family is soon resolved.

    Sending hugs.
  • leeCal
    leeCal Community member Posts: 7,537 Championing
    Sorry to see you go. Hurry back is all I can say. Take care old chap.
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 56,471 Championing
    Hope you come back soon @66Mustang
  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 11,209 Championing
    I know how you are feeling I have felt this in other sites as well but it's been nice playing games with you. 
  • easy
    easy Scope Member Posts: 680 Empowering
    Will miss you. Please get things sorted and come back to us soon.
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    You will be sadly missed by me and others and I for one will keep in touch via pm 

    You always start some great threads on interesting topics 

    Hope things get sorted in your personal life and wish you the best 
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,331 Championing
    This really saddens me @66Mustang - I will definitely miss you on the forum, but appreciate you don't want to read anything here that might cause even more upset than you already have.
    I hope things get resolved asap, & I'm sure you know that it will be lovely to see you on here again.
  • Starlingbird
    Starlingbird Community member Posts: 168 Empowering

    I am sad to hear you are leaving. I haven't been a member for that long, but I have always been aware of your positive posts which have been uplifting for me. 

    I don't get overly involved on here (this is the only forum I'm a member of) because I am rather fragile myself and don't really need any additional stresses in my life. Unfortunately, forums always have some bullies and negativity (it's a power thing), as they will always attract some people with issues. 

    We all need to be reminded to be kind ❤
  • Grinchy
    Grinchy Community member Posts: 1,940 Championing
    sorry to see you go, i hope you are feeling stronger soon, take care and we will be here when you return
  • bg844
    bg844 Community member Posts: 3,883 Championing
    So sorry to hear this @66Mustang :/. Remember, tough times don’t last forever and I really hope to see you back on Scope again soon. My PM is certainly open to you if you ever wanted a friendly chat, I know what you mean about feeling the need to leave sometimes but I know things get better so that puts me off slightly.

    All the best.
  • SueHeath
    SueHeath Community member Posts: 12,388 Championing
    Hope every think gets sorted on the home front, don't leave it long before you come back please - hugs from me xx
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    I'm sorry to hear this. I don't know much about you but know i've responded to you a few times and i do remember your love for cars, as i'm a big car lover too.

    I don't know what's happened to cause you to leave but i've certainly been where you are now. I must admit that in the past weeks there have been some rather needless rude comments from some people (not the regular members) and i always seem to be on the receiving end of those rude comments. I've been wondering myself lately, why on earth do i continue to post here.....

    I wish you well!


  • Lou67
    Lou67 Community member Posts: 8,572 Championing
    @66Mustang

    So sorry your leaving but I hope you feel stronger in time to come back, you are a big part off this community and will be sadly missed.

    I also don’t know how to start a pm but I’m here if you ever need a chat.

    Take care ❤️
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    @Ada yes I will let him know big in going to leave getting in touch for a few weeks to give him some.space . Have you not asked admin to sort out your pm.


  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    @Lou67 to pm cluck on your profile picture it will then come up with bar at top with an envelope click on this and it takes you to your own messages 

    Then create a new message when you put in who it is going to you dont put the @ symbol in 
  • Lou67
    Lou67 Community member Posts: 8,572 Championing
    @janer1967

    Good morning 
    I hope your good, thanks very much for that, I just didn’t have a clue hopefully that will help me ❤️
  • Binky1234
    Binky1234 Community member Posts: 451 Empowering
    @66Mustang being fairly new here sad that the forum has lost for what I can see a valued member.

    Hope things work out for you and I agree you need to do what is best for you, sending virtual hug 🤗 your way, take care and I really hope in the future you see all the messages of support 💞

  • Luna51
    Luna51 Community member Posts: 286 Empowering
    I've been wondering myself lately, why on earth do i continue to post here.....

    Because like @66Mustang you are a extremely valued member of this community.
    (And your advice is very much appreciated by most of us, you have put my mind at ease more than a few times)
    I'm sorry that any one here is made to feel undervalued or been bullied, when their intentions are nothing but good. 

    I just hope this thread shows the value of this forum, and how important online kindness, support and friendship is to (almost) everyone here.