Returning after a LONG absence!

[BlondePonyTail]

A handful of you may remember me. For a while there I was VERY active in the forums here. I'd like to re-introduce myself, and explain why I left. And Why I am SO happy to return.

For those of you who may remember me, you will also remember the guy I was with. Who also made himself very much a nuisance here.  (BigHicks1977)

During the three years I was with him, the relationship was extremely abusive. And the MLParena was my ONLY outlet. My only place to talk to other people. You see, I wasn't allowed to have friends, family, facebook, a job, a car, a phone... NOTHING. The only reason I was allowed to have this was because he was on it and monitoring everything. Every post, every message.... EVERYTHING

He caused quite a bit of trouble here, and when things finally came to a head, I was forbidden from returning.

I finally found the courage to leave him last August. Since then I have excelled. I have a lucrative career, my child is MUCH happier ( the abuse wasn't limited to myself) and today I am moving the last of my scattered belongings into my adorable apartment in the city. I am unpacking my ponies, and felt the need to return to you guys.

I have missed you. A few of you I have missed SO much. There is no way I can explain how some of your friendship got me through the scariest and most challenging period of my life.

So HI! I am Cami, I am 30 years old and live in Richmond, VA. I have a modest but precious collection of G1's. And a massive collection of G3's that I am thinking about selling off, as they are packed away at my parents and aren't as precious to me as the originals.

I look forward to contributing to the forums again!

<3 BPT

[Lore-Lei]

Welcome back. I'm sorry to hear what have happened but I'm also happy that things are now turning for the better for all of you.

[BlondePonyTail]

Thank you so much for the welcome back. I am just worried that all the drama that surrounded my activity here will make people be stand offish. I just miss you guys!!!

[buttonso]

So glad you are free and your life is better and that you were able to return! I'm still pretty new but I guess I can still say welcome back!

[Loa]

Welcome back Cami.
It was certainly a very hairy time there, and we were concerned, but of course, didn't know the extent of what was going on.

I am so glad you are in a happier, healthier place!

[Diamond]

Welcome back, glad things are going better.

[Bekuno]

Welcome Back, BlondePonyTail!

Yes I remember those days. I had just joined the forums then. What a horrible experience you went through, I'm so glad you got away from him. Best of luck with your sales if you do decide to let go of some G3's.

[Spinky69er]

Welcome back to the Arena

I'm so glad you found that last bit of courage and have done this for yourself!  Have fun in your new space, keep collecting those ponies that bring happiness to your life and have a ball

[NovelNerd]

Welcome back to the forums!

I remember seeing you around, and those times were pretty dramatic. It's good to see that you're in a better place now. 

[Sweet_Stuff]

Welcome [back] to the Arena! Oh my, I'm so glad things are better for you.. <3 <3 What are your favorite G1s? 

[achab1984]

WOW! I am happy that things are better for you! Welcome back!