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This journal is my diary, a place for my feelings, beliefs, views and thoughts. The entries within my journal are just that, my thoughts and feelings. They are not meant as a universal truth, they are what I feel and only what I feel. You, as friends, are allowed to see inside my head but are asked not to argue because they are my feelings. My entries are not arguments into a debate; they are not up for discussion because my feelings are not up for debate.
My entries are irrational and impulsive, they are not my opinion after thought and they are not a well-thought statement on anything. Do not assume you know what I will say and what I truly think by my entries, they are like an unfinished thought because they are the process of thought. What I feel may change from the time you read it until the time you speak to me. Telling me I’m wrong and that my feelings are unreasonable, irrational or an overreaction will only result in hurt and anger. It only devalues my feelings as if they are worthless-- you are permitted to feel how you wish without being told it is silly, please give me the same respect. This means I will not respond to any of your entries to say I disagree with you, unless asked. I will not comment on your entry and say I don't like what you said or think it is this or that. I ask you do the same and if you cannot, then don't bother adding me.
There's one more thing I'd like to make clear. My entries are friend-protected. Aside from a few entries that remain public, every entry is protected. As friends you are allowed to view them. I don't care what reasons you have, they are not to be shared with anyone outside my friends list. If you betray that trust you will be removed.
(this was originally written by ladyxmoonlight. I do not take credit for the words. But I couldn't have said it better than she did, so I take this for myself as well. Thank you to her for sharing.)
*I saw this above on an LJ friend's FList member and it was so appropriate from me, I wanted to put it on mine as well.* I want to add that I do like comments, I just don't want judgement or criticism. I don't want to have to think when I write - I just want to get whatever I'm thinking out of my head, and I do that by writing in my journal. It is vital to my mental health.
Comment to be considered for adding as a friend. If I like what I read on your profile (I usually do) I'll add you, and ask you reciprocate. I do love making new friends!
