just a hello from a new person.

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anonymous

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hi.
just wanted to say hello.
new to the boards.. i've been lurking in the shadows for about 2 months now, just kind of getting a feel for the community.. 25 w cf.. hoping one day to be able to post my name <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

this is an odd question -- but is there anyone out there who is too afraid to get personal on these boards (name, where they live, etc) for fear that someone they know will stumble upon then, learn it's you, and learn waaaaaay to much about you? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

regardless.. hi, everyone..
 
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anonymous

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I've felt that way occasionally, but I think it's hard to pretend that you have CF in the first place. It's easy to spot a poser.....

Anyway, I try not to live life like that. Don't be afraid. You can stay Anon if you want, just sign a made up name, or your dog's name if you want. And we can get to know you that way.
Regardless, Welcome!
Christian
 
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Emily65Roses

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I am probably too honest for my own good. Anyone who knows me at all can know pretty much whatever they want to about me. I have never cared about keeping my health private. But that's just me. Heh.
 
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anonymous

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I'm not talkin' pretend. My friends are aware.
I'm thinking, what if I wanted to ask if it was normal to have purple slime come out of your finger tips, or something like that......
 
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Faust

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I was on here drunk one night, and accidently posted my real name, phone number, and address...Within a week I was stalking myself. I'll never do that again!
 
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anonymous

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Getting drunk and posting leads to bad things hehehe

Na i'm never worried, like what's the chances of one of my friends comming here and looking at what I read. And besides, who cares. You will never be yourself if you hide stuff from everyone your whole life.

Welcome, and hi <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Kiel
 
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anonymous

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I was worried in the beginning because not a lot of people know about CF and me. but then i realized that the only people who would come here would have CF so they can't judge me or anything like that. if someone else you knew came on here it would only be because of interest or concern about CF otherwise this site wouldn't be all that exciting i would think.
and the joy of CF is that there are so many weird things that happen that i bet if you said you had purple slime then people would just think it was yet another crappy side effect of CF!

sue 23w/CF
 
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littledebbie

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Hi I'm pretty new too. I've just been reading for about two weeks, so lately I started dropping a line here or there. It's a little odd feeling right now, because a lot of people seem to know each others stories etc., and I don't want to say somehting stupid, but well i will eventually I always do, so might as well jump in and make a dork of myself among my peers. I am somewhat private about my health, because it's personal to me and I deal with issues not a lot of people my age have or understand, but for me the chance of sharing some of this, the weight of it, the absurdity, the rather dark sense of humor i've cultivated, with people who might understand, far out weighs the weirdness that might occur if Joe Blo from my clinic recognizes my location stats etc and puts it together. People I know who don't have CF...how many people out there can even spell cystic fibrosis?Ha, i think we're safe here.
 
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JazzysMom

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I am totally honest & open about my health just like Emily65Roses is. Some people are honest about that, but wish to conceal their identity which I respect. What I<b>I</b> recommend is not to use the annonymous feature. Unless you plan on signing your name each time. We have had problems in the past & unfortunately it tends to seem less credible with annonymous & no signature. If you dont wish to share your identity yet you have the options of limiting or changing the info needed to register. In the meantime <b>WELCOME</b>!
 
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smoothdave

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hey there i totally felt the same way, i have only knwn i have had cf for just over a year and a half and basically no one knows, the kinda know some thing is up but they just stay clear of the convo, and again i thought if i sign up to this know one will actualy look on this site, i was just readin thru every thing for ages on other ppls experiences and that... then i eventually thought id sign up cause there was so many positive wibes from this site, and i can seriously say i have not regreted it one bit!

Dave
 
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Diane

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Welcome <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> with time you WILL get to feeling more comfy
 
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smoothdave

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glad u decided to join, every one hear i have spoken to have been gr8, look forward in hearing from u some time take care..

Dave
 
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