Debt-ladens want listening ears more than helpings hands

Whats your opinion on it?

I think the two go hand in hand. People may not have a specific question but just want to vent, and the forums provide a means to do so.

A lot of the posts that I start are really just a vent. But the "helping hands" do provide feedback and their take anytime we vent so that is good.

The people in this community gave me the tools to get back on the right track, the education to do it within the law, and most importantly, they listened and HEARD what I said.

Everytime I've posted a question, of ANY concern, members were there to answer my questions.

The people who come here do so becuase we give them something they are not getting anywhere else....whether that is a place to vent or a place to seek resolution to a problem or a place to interact with others that are in the same situation as they are. Many times one is not exclusive of the other. So to answer your question, as the others have stated we offer both heling hands and listening ears. And yes, listening plays a role in the debt fight. If we do not "listen" to what the member is asking or telling, we can not help them. Even if the format of the communication is written, we are still "listening to their issues and in many cases assisting with helping the person find a resolution.

This sight has been a true blessing to me! Not only from the advice standpoint but from the "just listening" perspective as well. So many people can benefit!

yes,not all people come here for info all the time.they come here for encouragement and a nonjudgemental place to vent.like angell it has helped me in that respect at times.even now,if i can't contribute to a topic i'll watch and learn..

We are here as "listening ears" and as "helping hands". I think the listening part is extremely important. People don't realize they are not alone. They don't realize that there are many, many people in the same situation as them. When they find this site, they are relieved. I'm sure they want someone to listen to them and to understand them and know where they are coming from. And, we can do that without hesitation, as we've all been there. That's why we're here. So, if someone just wants "listening ears", I'm all for it. I'll answer to anyone. It helps them. That's what we're here for. To help. And, if they want "helping hands", we're here for that also. So, yes, "listening ears" does play a role in the debt fight. You get encouragement, you get advice, you get strength, you get applauded, you get sympathy, you get it all. It's extremely important. If someone knows that someone is listening to them and understanding them, it gives them the strength to go on with the fight and not give up. Just my opinion.

Thanks, I was talking to one of my friends and he told me that sharing helped. It just made a little room for fresh air and he renew his strength and fought back.