I had to do it. I had to say goodbye to Facebook for awhile. After several attempts were made to eliminate certain people from my online "personal" life, I found the only way to completely eliminate them was to deactivate my account. I was able to delete them from my friend's list however my posts were still visible to that person through the friends that we share. I saw two options: delete my account and start over by using a pseudonym and hoping my friends would realize it was me and not a crazy person, or deactivate my account for awhile until I figure something else out. I opted for the second one in hopes that the something better comes along and I can enjoy Facebook again.
Another reason I left FB for awhile is I found myself posting out of anger and resentment. I made very personal status updates I normally wouldn't have done if I had been thinking clearly. I don't mind sharing things like the funny stuff my son says or my plans for the day or something interesting that's happened to me. I realized when I was posting ugly comments about my family because I was so hurt by them, that it was time for me to go.
I don't think this is goodbye forever. In fact, I hope it isn't because I really enjoy keeping up with my friends and the things they are going through. I just don't think it's a healthy place for me right now. I can only hope my friends understand and will accept me back into their online lives... someday.
Hi Sheri...sorry for your struggle here. I just wanted to tell you for future use, there is a place in Facebook where you can add the names of people you want to block...completely A former co-worker blocked me this way. I can't see anything about her. If I look at a friend's list of friends I do not see her even though I know she is friends with my friend. If she posts a comment on a mutual friends wall, I can not see it. So that is that.
ReplyDeleteSorry there is such anger between you and a family member. This isn't your sister, is it? Sorry, probably not the right place to ask. Hang in there. If you need me...call me. Also, did you ever read Dear John by what's his name...the guy who wrote the Notebook? If not, I can send it to you. Later gator....Eva
Hi Eva, I wanted to talk to you today so bad. Yes, the falling out is with my sister. I will look into trying to block her again. I tried to block her when this first took place but after she unfriended me I wasn't able to pull her name up to block her. Heck, maybe she blocked me and I have nothing to worry about. I just don't want her knowing about any part of my life right now so I figure the better the lock down the better.
ReplyDeleteI've read a couple Nicholas Sparks books but I don't think I've read Dear John. I just pulled up the description of it and it doesn't sound familiar.
Thanks for being on here and commenting. I'm glad to know we can still keep in touch. I have many friends on facebook but you were the one person I worried about when I deactivated my page. All I could think about was being able to talk to you. :)
My cell number is 408 6588...call me anytime! :)
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