Thank you all!(An honor to all my people)

I really, really want to thank the lot of you for reading and rating my poems,essays,and images. You guys are what's bringing me out of a depression so intense, and a rut so deep. Before I came to this site, I never thought I was a good writer, just another person that thought he was. There's been a lot of stress being put on my back, tests in high school, practicing for the school play for hours(we're doing Sylvia, by the way), and of course, my depression of my siblings having more friends than me and the unbearable lust for a girlfriend. I looked to my friends for help, and when they thought I was kidding about my depression, I went to God. And when bad things continued to happen to me, for a little bit, I started to doubt him. And one faithful day, while looking up tips on writing on a website called wiki-help, I seen an ad for this site and tried it out. And now, I never doubt God, for he brought me here and so many people welcomed me, which I thank Roses4You(if you're reading this, and im sure you are, I greatly love your help)

And it is because of this that I decided to write poems only for this site and no other. So I hope you enjoy my poems, because i already enjoy your's, and I'm going to start working on this new short story, after the play and I get a load of stuff off my back. I'll be sure to post it as soon as I'm done. And I would like to give you guys the honor of saving my social life, and possibly my life all together. Im so happy that I'm probably spelling a lot of words wrong. To conclude, THANK YOU ALL FOR SAVING ME!!!

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Michelle K. Nov 4, 2007, 1:11am EST

I'm really glad to hear you asked God for help with your problem. Try spending a few minutes of time with Him each day by reading the Bible. It will amaze you how He will show you an encouraging word just when you need it the most.

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April H. Nov 4, 2007, 1:33am EST

Hang in there We were all in your shoes when we were your age. But just keep doing what you are doing writing from your heart.

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Steph-in-NE ..... Nov 4, 2007, 1:44am EST

hang in ther budd thing happen for a reson in it time, I bet now you have more online friends then your siblings,, and we are here for what ever reson you need..
so young man, keep your studies up and have FUN in the play and keep us with stories and poems.. we want review on the play you hear.. have a great day
and smile for someone is thinking of you

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Danielle P. Nov 4, 2007, 6:49am EST

Welcome to Gather. Break a leg on your Sylvia run!!! Glad to meet you.

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Christine P. Nov 4, 2007, 8:20am EST

A.J, you tell a lot of how I felt before I found Gather. This place almost feels like a second home to go to. They have helped me so much! Your poems, essays etc.have been a joy to read. Always never forget God will get your through those trials. He always has for me even on my bleakest days. Keep going AJ. Look forward to more articles from you.:)

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Kimberly Ripley Nov 4, 2007, 9:59am EST

We've all been in your shoes at one time or another. Just remember that you have a great deal to offer and one day will make a profund mark on the world! Keep writing!

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Ashley B. Nov 4, 2007, 2:54pm EST

I've been there in so many ways. Once I found this site, I've started writing again. I've been taking things one step at a time to turn my life around. Like said above, reading does help to become a better writer. A good book that helped me find the right path and get back to just being myself is Rules for Renegades by Christine Comaford-Lynch...just a thought. Keep on smiling and writing, and in time a girl will come for ya. Big things take time.

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Sharon R. Nov 4, 2007, 4:24pm EST

I haven't had much time to do much reading on here for a few days AJ - but I will get to your stories and poems soon.
Sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the good work!

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donna h. Nov 5, 2007, 8:51am EST

Hi AJ...keep it up- very good

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Otelia S. Nov 6, 2007, 12:29pm EST

You are special! You are Loved! You are a good writer. You are a kind and Caring. You are Human(so don't beat yourself up for your downfalls) You have friends on Gather who will always be there for you.
You are gonna be Bigger than Gather one Day. You can do ANYTHING you set your mind to do. You can be ANYTHING you want to Be. You are AJ,R from Peosta Iowa and You Better know that means something!!!!!!!!
Depression is NOT the end of the world,it's the beginning of Happiness. I'm happy that you are here.
Keep writing. Keep making mistakes, Keep learning from them,Keep standing!

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Thank you all!(An honor to all my people)

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