# Shout out to members

**URL:** <https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/shout-out-to-members/434>\
**Category:** What's New With You?\
**Created:** [September 11, 2014, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/shout-out-to-members/434 "2014-09-11T22:55:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/ben_psc_community/original/2X/e/e30900c8db9e7859445c45df1a93b72099e1b777.png) [@system](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/system)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2014, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/shout-out-to-members/434/1 "2014-09-11T22:55:05Z")

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Hello everyone,  
   
 I want to send a message telling everyone thank you for participating in discussions. There has been a noticeable uptick in posts from new members and current ones. I love to read all the comments, although many times the topic is serious and sometimes makes me feel sad.  
   
 I realize so many of you are dealing with all sorts of difficult medical issues. PSC does not discriminate, that's for sure. Yesterday we had an elderly lady join with a new diagnosis. Two weeks ago she had never heard of PSC.  
   
 As I keep saying, we are in this struggle together. Reaching out to give a hand, a kind word, a virtual hug, a piece of advice is what makes this community tick.  
   
 Bless each and everyone of you. I love to hear from you. Post a discussion if you want to vent or have a question. I am happy to get to know everyone of you.  
   
 Stephen

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**Author:** ![Ruby](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/ruby/32/590_2.png) [@Ruby](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/Ruby)\
**Post date:** [September 13, 2014, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/shout-out-to-members/434/2 "2014-09-13T22:49:57Z")

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Hi Steve!  
Thanks for doing such an amazing job moderating!  
Your warmth and sincere caring comes through with each post. You make everyone feel welcome and less alone.

PSC is a difficult journey at any age and situation.  
Your commitment to stimulating discussions and creating a community is appreciated.

Ruby

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**Author:** ![Priya\_P](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/priya_p/32/720_2.png) [@Priya\_P](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/Priya_P)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2014, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/shout-out-to-members/434/3 "2014-09-15T23:45:15Z")

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Ruby, I couldn't have put it better myself.. Stephen is a real asset to Ben's Friends!

I've been out of the loop for a while but I've been reading Stephen's posts on facebook, especially on the caregivers site. There aren't many people I know who genuinely care for others the way you do Stephen... Thank you for all that you do :-)

And you're right.. we're in this struggle together. Sometimes I forget my new family here when I start pondering over how life has changed for me this year.. that too in a matter of months. Only today I was trying to reflect on the events and emotions since diagnosis whilst trying to work out where to go from here. I started to feel sad so went back to working instead! I don't know if I was in a better place before the diagnosis, feeling tired and ill, not knowing what was wrong but at least not having any other complaints or if its better knowing... Knowing why I feel the way I do, having no control over it and now completely confused about what to do.

Only time will tell I guess.

Not like me to be on a downer... But realised if I'm going to feel that way then there's no better place than this to release what's on mind.

Prayers to all you folks in the same boat. I do hope you are keeping happy and well. Look after yourselves!