tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post3657090480034737100..comments2024-02-23T17:38:07.840-05:00Comments on Therisa's World: Chance Encounter (March 13, 2017)Therisa's Worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14158009488213815860noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-91522552911493875802019-02-08T23:50:12.872-05:002019-02-08T23:50:12.872-05:00an extra pint :)an extra pint :)7eyedwonderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10412056732636566988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-58615709829661494032018-08-08T17:16:55.776-04:002018-08-08T17:16:55.776-04:00You witness to the compassion that truly saves! Gr...You witness to the compassion that truly saves! Gratitude.Frank J. Tassonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034177573832896440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-90093037012554239592018-08-05T04:54:20.523-04:002018-08-05T04:54:20.523-04:00I always like to believe that all is not lost, tho...I always like to believe that all is not lost, though at times it's difficult to have faith in the belief. It's so wonderful to be accepted and be regarded as a person of value when the whole world is turned against you. An inspiring poem. Sumana Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333363799083094084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-85004242500608607732017-06-09T00:44:37.107-04:002017-06-09T00:44:37.107-04:00An encounter well worth honouring in verse!An encounter well worth honouring in verse!Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-13881041576682473252017-03-17T14:59:50.641-04:002017-03-17T14:59:50.641-04:00Thank you, Bev, and your welcome. By being public,...Thank you, Bev, and your welcome. By being public, like this blog, am trying to pay it forward, to my community, helping the cis-word, to learn of our struggles for survival.Therisa's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14158009488213815860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-67951036545332744532017-03-17T01:15:27.512-04:002017-03-17T01:15:27.512-04:00Thank you, Samyuktha, but counselling is, a very p...Thank you, Samyuktha, but counselling is, a very personal relationship, you and the therapist.Therisa's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14158009488213815860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-26470837660299773632017-03-17T01:06:08.833-04:002017-03-17T01:06:08.833-04:00Thank you, Sumana, you're helping making "...Thank you, Sumana, you're helping making "acceptance" being realize, as a holy word.Therisa's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14158009488213815860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-36287464283083502682017-03-16T18:37:42.386-04:002017-03-16T18:37:42.386-04:00I am glad you found such a kind environment, Theri...I am glad you found such a kind environment, Therisa, at a time when you really needed it. We all need such environments in which to grow. To be accepted as a person of value is no small thing. To share openly, as you do, is also a kind act. As Sherry says, one doesn't know who might be reading and be inspired by your poem.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-12837089383965813152017-03-16T16:37:19.351-04:002017-03-16T16:37:19.351-04:00A little kindness can open wide the loudest slam...A little kindness can open wide the loudest slammed door. <br /><br />Thank you Therisa for dropping by my blog Lunch Break to read mine <br /><br />Much love... Gillena Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830061733849775594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-67146581245756153822017-03-16T15:36:38.534-04:002017-03-16T15:36:38.534-04:00These guys were there to help you in your time of ...These guys were there to help you in your time of need--angels in disguise, I think!Magical Mystical Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853272111925075994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-80329699013785788012017-03-15T21:54:35.241-04:002017-03-15T21:54:35.241-04:00support is always the best. thanks for sharing.support is always the best. thanks for sharing.Nicholas https://www.blogger.com/profile/05252355730748268069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-77376958662893251222017-03-15T12:49:45.052-04:002017-03-15T12:49:45.052-04:00Groups are a good example of kindness. At a time w...Groups are a good example of kindness. At a time when one needs support the most, hopefully the group will be a good one that gives it. Glad you found it.Bekkie Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16300001421561443693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-41208304837456963302017-03-15T12:00:19.818-04:002017-03-15T12:00:19.818-04:00This is a beautifully affirming story, a time when...This is a beautifully affirming story, a time when kindness and acceptance of one's worth as a human being made all the difference. Thank you for sharing it. We never know when a smile, a word, an outstretched hand makes all the difference to a person. We dont know who might read your poem today, and gain hope. Thanks, Therisa.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-29165978824385385232017-03-15T11:08:12.834-04:002017-03-15T11:08:12.834-04:00Thanks for sharing this very personal story, Theri...Thanks for sharing this very personal story, Therisa. So glad you've moved on from that dark place, and now it's YOUR time to pay it forward!indybevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505539407819784525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-70296771896835960062017-03-15T10:52:24.253-04:002017-03-15T10:52:24.253-04:00Thank you, Sanaa, will admit, I got very lucky, wh...Thank you, Sanaa, will admit, I got very lucky, when this happened to me.Therisa's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14158009488213815860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-50618046907448804182017-03-15T10:32:30.686-04:002017-03-15T10:32:30.686-04:00Beautifully penned. Thanks for sharing this with u...Beautifully penned. Thanks for sharing this with us. <br />Sometimes all u want is someone to not judge or pity you , just see you for what you really are and I think opening up to a stranger can really help you. Maybe that's why counselling works!Samyuktha Semi Jayaprakashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03879275723002707278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-79039932272862388542017-03-15T09:02:28.060-04:002017-03-15T09:02:28.060-04:00I feel 'acceptance' is a holy word not rea...I feel 'acceptance' is a holy word not realized by many. A wonderful poem.Sumana Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333363799083094084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-70990640117162918162017-03-15T08:50:40.660-04:002017-03-15T08:50:40.660-04:00Good to know that you had people to support you in...Good to know that you had people to support you in times of need.. Beautifully written.Sanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-38651305695620267112017-03-15T07:50:57.784-04:002017-03-15T07:50:57.784-04:00Thank you, Thotpurge. I got lucky, too many within...Thank you, Thotpurge. I got lucky, too many within the trans-community aren't so lucky, as the high suicide rate, among us, will attest to this.Therisa's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14158009488213815860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-52936577701113439252017-03-15T07:47:06.335-04:002017-03-15T07:47:06.335-04:00Thank you, Robin, wish more people would do this, ...Thank you, Robin, wish more people would do this, but this asking them, to move outside of their comfort zone, which many refuse to do so.Therisa's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14158009488213815860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-23943932075069183062017-03-15T07:41:49.486-04:002017-03-15T07:41:49.486-04:00Yes, we should leave judgement to a higher force a...Yes, we should leave judgement to a higher force and accept each others traits and differences as we hope they will accept ours. Excellent writing Therisa.Old Egghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14727444489103758018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-19762355766437715852017-03-15T07:34:48.411-04:002017-03-15T07:34:48.411-04:00Thank you, Susan, and your welcome. Am hoping, by ...Thank you, Susan, and your welcome. Am hoping, by providing the information, about the 519, will help anyone, in the GTA, who's coming out and needs support.Therisa's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14158009488213815860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-68910842681100397832017-03-15T07:26:54.706-04:002017-03-15T07:26:54.706-04:00It's fantastic that the group was able to supp...It's fantastic that the group was able to support you at a time of need. So glad for you. Thotpurgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09729170517164200003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856606190655958351.post-28430680252166960832017-03-15T07:25:06.950-04:002017-03-15T07:25:06.950-04:00What a marvelous example of the kindness of strang...What a marvelous example of the kindness of strangers--life giving, life saving--and an encounter that led to cherished friendships. This is a powerful poem and theme and a very intimate share. Thank you.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723639294340760325noreply@blogger.com