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Post by StuffNoMore on Dec 10, 2009 9:32:20 GMT -5
No, no, no...do not give up your income!! It's just a tv show!! I have to work Monday night as well, so I will not get to see the show until 3 am when it repeats!!! I REALLY appreciate the dedication and feeling of 'family', but Honey...the bills still gotta be paid! ;-) I do understand though, while my episode is airing for the first time...while the WHOLE world is seeing my deep, dark, embarrassing secrets...I will be at work...standing in front of a class...teaching grammar...UGH!! Go for the money, girl!!! Chris (Krystawitt) I opted to do the Weds so I can watch the show Monday so no lost income there!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!! Proud of you for doing the show Big Hugs SNM
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Post by mellowyellow on Dec 12, 2009 21:40:48 GMT -5
I just realized something.. aren't you the person who posted on TWoP? I thought I had recognized the name... I used to read that site with horrified fascination. How mean people were. How harsh.. I haven't seen that site for a while, but I think I remember you mentioning you were going to be on an upcoming show.. and some people cheering you on, and other people doubting you were telling the truth.. I hope your journey is going well. Welcome.
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krystawitt
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Post by krystawitt on Dec 12, 2009 22:04:00 GMT -5
Hi Mellowyellow,
Yes, I did post at TWOP a while back. Then I started posting again there last week. For the most part, everyone was nice. However, there was one lady who directly addressed a post to me personally and called my daughter a 'smart mouth'. When I responded that my daughter was not, we were just joking around and laughing, and she should lighten up and enjoy the humor...I received a warning from the moderator. Most of my posts were deleted and, in addition, I was accused of using the site as my 'personal blog', whatever that means.
The moderator was very nice about it, I just, honestly, didn't see how any of my posts differed from anyone else's. So, I just stopped posting there. Here is the message I received (The whole tamale thing was in response to several people discussing how they would never eat potlucks at work again because they may have come from a hoarder's house. There were several comments regarding 'farmer's markets', 'school bake sales', and 'church socials'. I really didn't see how my post differed, but 'oh well'.... :
"""Please read the site's rules in the FAQ and follow them. You also, like everyone else, need to stay on topic. The threads are for discussing TV shows. I understand that you're going to be on the show, and if you want to discuss that experience or answer questions after the episode airs, that's fine, but when you're posting just to share personal stories or make comments like:
I never understood why people purchase homemade tamales from people carrying ice chests in the Home Depot parking lot. They must make good money, cuz they are always there!! EEEWWWW!!
you're not contributing anything to the conversation about the show. And that is the purpose of the thread.
If other people are rude to you, you should handle it by reporting it to a mod. But the FAQ also addresses the fact that if you're a participant on a show, you should expect that people may say unflattering things about you -- so it's best to understand those rules now. If you're getting into dust-ups now, it's only going to get worse after the episode airs. And I want to be clear that the other poster was rude and is also getting a warning, but you seem to be treating the thread like a personal blog, and I have to tell you that you can't continue to do that."""
So, anyway....I'm not sure what a 'blog' is, but if I do the same here...let me know ;-)
Just FYI..A&E is setting up a live forum for Tuesday starting at 9am eastern where viewers can write in and ask me questions. I'm not quite sure about how it will work, but I told them I would do it.
Thank you, everyone here, for being so supportive,
Love and Winks ;-)
Chris (Krystawitt)
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Post by howardsgirlfriend on Dec 13, 2009 15:17:23 GMT -5
You CAN create your own personal blog here, if you want!
Sounds like the TWOP mod thought that by talking about your DD, you were shifting the topic away from the show. Do not worry about that here. We just try to play nice with each other.
You're among friends here.
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Post by gottaproblem on Dec 14, 2009 16:17:47 GMT -5
Welcome! I will be watching your show tonight!
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Post by autumn on Dec 14, 2009 16:25:15 GMT -5
Welcome! I have been following this thread, and just wanted to let you know I will be watching tonight! you are so brave!!!!
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Post by helen on Dec 14, 2009 16:52:19 GMT -5
Hey Chris,
Welcome. I'm new here myself, less than 12 hours!
Your courage to show the world your private life will help someone else. I've been watching the show for a long while. I'm encouraged every time I see it. You are special and loved.
You will be stronger in character, your compassion for others will be stronger and you will overcome.
Helen
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Post by ClimbingPyramids on Dec 14, 2009 19:53:15 GMT -5
Dear krystawitt,
Like disorganizeddragon I, too, discovered this site through the reading I was doing after I watched the first episode of Hoarders in August. The support I've received by the SOOS community has transformed me.
Will you be on chat during the show? We discuss details of the show as it progresses.
I will be watching tonight and sending you many, many hugs. CP
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Post by gggal on Dec 14, 2009 23:44:03 GMT -5
Krysta, don't worry about TWOP, the moderators over there are on total delusional power trips....if you ever google twop warnings, you will find the insane things people get "warned" or posts deleted for, it is comical. I got banned once for 3 days for making fun of Paula Abdul's meltdown in her God awful reality tv show Hey Paula....believe me, it is nothing you said. And even more pathetic than the dumb moderators are people who have nothing better to do than "report" posters b/c you signed your name....it's a joke.
Anyways, I saw your episode, you are stunning my dear, and it was both a heartbreaking episode and uplifting as well, as Hoarders usually is not. I am very sorry for the loss of your son and the way life unraveled for a bit as a result, but uplifting to see you making strides and not in that glazed or angry way like so many on that show. I feel like I just want to hug you and be your friend, you are someone I would like in real life and who looks like you, like others who have suffered such intense loss, need a strong support system. Are you close with your mom? She seemed so great. Thank you for sharing your story.
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Post by autumn on Dec 15, 2009 11:10:01 GMT -5
Hi Krysta! I watched last night! It was a great episode! I loved how your daughters room turned out. It looked so safe and cozy. It really showed that your mom is on your team and you will be just fine! It must have been traumatic to have to sort through everything with others looking etc. but you handled yourself with such grace.
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Post by kiddledo on Dec 16, 2009 10:13:29 GMT -5
Thanks to modern technology, I saw your episode on-line Kudos to you!!!!You put a warm and caring face to this anxiety so many of us are going through. You showed a mother who cares for her children. You demonstrated how many multi-layered emotions are in play as we make decisions. Then you made them! There isn't much anyone can say to relieve the pain of your loss except to offer support, thoughts and prayers. May your heart hold the memories of your sweet son and bring you peace. Thanks for being brave.
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Post by creativechaos on Dec 18, 2009 3:54:34 GMT -5
hi krys, haven't watched your episode online yet, but welcome and thank you for having the courage to open up your own life and home like that. this is a great place to help you keep it that way, and address the thinking that goes with hoarding. fast clean-outs tend to be a big shock and have emotional after-effects, but they can also be a springboard for a new way of living.
so glad you found this site. it has helped many of us tremendously.
chat challenges and working in threes are really helpful if things start to get out of hand.
i am sorry for the loss of your son, and will be honored to watch your episode. wishing you peace and warm friendships in the new year.
hugs, cc
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