Paula wrote:
>I too was ADOPTED but self esteem becomes an issue only if you let it.
>Don't blame being adopted for the reason you take in the sick and unwanted.
 
I read Bob's post and don't see where he's "blaming" himself or anyone.
Naturally every circumstance is different.  I was not adopted and take in
unwanted pets.  If I could, I'd have more then I have.
 
For you to get as upset and angry over Bob's post is something to consider.
I can see where someone being adopted would do just this, as well as my
past I can understand within myself why my personality is such that I do,
in fact, want to "save the world" of animals.
 
And Carrie said:
 
>I NEVER asked anyone to send me money.  It was sent to my vet, No money
>from the WONDERFUL FML PEOPLE who contacted me touched my hands, it all
>has gone to my ferrets.
 
And yet another situation where readers, not knowing the *whole* of the
situation, automatically feel so free to "flame".  Personally, I'm sorry
Carrie, that people have to "judge" you first, as my son says "you are
guilty before proven innocent".
 
Yes, there are times that people ask for money that it is not warranted,
without a doubt, this happens.  But, before one flames, why not research
first?  If you can't say anything nice, then why say it?
 
>i'm sick of people trying to make me feel guilty for not giving them money
>when they have a big vet bill, when no one is helping me.
 
Siani, if you feel guilty it is not "people".  You yourself are the one
feeling the guilt.
 
Karen and the 10
[Posted in FML issue 2815]