Comments on: Blogging can feel thankless…and lonely.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:40:27 +0000

I think we all definitely feel like this. Some days we feel loved and others not so much. But there are some really terrific people out there in the bloggy world and I feel like I’ve met a lot of them. Even though they’re virtual, they still seem real to me.

By: Maria M

Maria M — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:18:33 +0000

It's amazing how much I need to be validated (by comments) from total strangers. I have already met (online)people who seem really great so I definitely get a return on my investment. But there is also that feeling when you pour your heart out on a post, or write something that you think will help people out and wait..... You think, wow, I think I wrote a good one this time, people are sure to enjoy this....wait....waiting....no comments. O.K, I guess I was wrong. That could make me feel lonely sometimes. Maria M’s last blog post..Scare of my life

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:31:13 +0000

Thanks so much for posting this! I get so excited over my measly 5 followers and the few comments that I get. I would love to have lots of blogosphere friends and I am trying! I just want to be loved. I want to network and share experiences and ideas with other moms. Amy’s last blog post..New Year, New Goals....Not Resolutions

By: * TONYA *

* TONYA * — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:28:17 +0000

This was a fantastic post. Since I discovered your site I've been in awe of you. I see your photo everywhere, I hear about Mom Dot everywhere I go. I wished I was half as popular and smart and had it all together as you seem to. It's nice to see that you feel the same way that we "little dirt roads trying to be highways" (as my 13 year old calls it)do. * TONYA *’s last blog post..372

By: angie

angie — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:19:25 +0000

I hear you lady! I love to write and never know if people are READING my stuff. And I hate drama…
I guess bloggers are like journalists writing for a paper because u never truly know what the people thought. Yeah, u might hear something here & there but not interaction.

I love MomDot and love ur posts!
Keep em coming!
Angie

By: Mom on the Run

Mom on the Run — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:39:07 +0000

I'm new to this blogging thing. Have found a two sites to write on. have written 30 plus articles. No money is coming my way. Apparently I will be paid by frequency of hits. Not sure I have the patience for this. I, too, have a husband who wants me to get a job. I want to wait it out. I don't mind the lack of comments so much. I have feeling that the more comments you get the more negative ones you get as well. don't need negativity in my life at all. I REALLY like the post on my fave blog post. I also posted a bloggie friend's post. Now tat is a good idea. So is Wordless Weds. etc. Mom on the Run’s last blog post..New Year's Resolutions

By: Brittany

Brittany — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:21:58 +0000

Blogging is such a raw thing.

Here is a piece of me, read it, like it, like me.

It’s scary.

And I constantly remid myself why I do it, for the love of it, not for the homecoming crown.

It’s honestly why I shy away from forums, memes, blog awards. I try to keep it honest and focused on my life.

I am scared to get caught up into the politics of it.

I have my end goal always in sight. Sure, it feels sucky when I see the success of someone that I really wanted for myself, but I know my patience will pay off. I know it. And when it does, it will be on my terms, uncompromised.

This post was amazing, and really really humanizing. Thanks so much for writing it!

Brittany’s last blog post..Greetings from the couch.

By: Colette S

Colette S — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:05:23 +0000

It is so true. And I wish I could be a fraction of how good you are! Colette S’s last blog post..Got caught in da net

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:45:47 +0000

Hugs Trisha! You have so many followers on momdot...I'm actually kind of surprised to hear a post like this from you! I can understand...I have like 5 readers! I mostly blog for ME though & as a way to keep a few friends and family in touch with our lives. I'm sorry your feeling lonely! I'm here! I read & visit everyday! Today, Jenna has a comment challenge & I'm participating...sometimes it's hard for a working woman to find time to comment on all the blogs I read! I think I'm going to try to comment on at least 3 blogs a day, starting now! Good Luck & Cheer Up! Stephanie’s last blog post..Think Thin Thursdays (I'm a little late!)

By: Trisha-admin

Trisha-admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:51:54 +0000

@ Shan:
yes, anytime you want.

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