Moderator for Prostate Cancer

Hello Everyone,

I am Kitt.

I have been given the honor of moderating this forum. I have been the Moderator in Charge on another peer support forum so I do have experience in moderating.

My views on Moderating on a Website

I see my role as a moderator as sort of a mentor. I've been through a lot in the first 60 years of my life, and I want to share the knowledge and wisdom I've gained when it is appropriate to the thread. I try not to do too much "moderating" per se. I have the powers to do, but I don't want to use them unless need be. This is my philosophy and I've found that it has served me well.

My Goal is to support each of you and keep this forum safe. I will do my job as this is what I have agreed to in accordance with the rules and guidelines of HealingWell. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have through my email or on site here if appropriate to the topic.
May your recovery be a journey of self-discovery.

Kitt,

Thank you for helping here! Your efforts are appreciated. 

You seem to understand the need to count on the other members here. 

Still, I worry a little about anyone taking on such an assignment.  Remember, if the cousellor is not fed, the counsellor will be consumed.  Take some time for your own development & "nourishment."

In our experience and time-limited capacities, we are here for you!

THANK YOU!

C^Cedar

Tanya
I have my email available now so please feel free to use it anytime for whatever reason.

Thank you for the warm welcome. I am pleased to be here with all of you.
Let me know if there is anything you need or see that I should attend too.
I am open to suggestions always.
You may email me anytime.

Tanya,
I know exactly what you mean about the people joining up to try to con the vulnerable members................at this point people are hoping for the magical cure and believe me I have even fallen for some of these products..........yes, I know...........dumb but hoping.
I want you to all continue working with whomever makes you comfortable. My job is to keep the site safe, My background is nursing so I feel that is a plus as I can usually read people's feelings pretty well. Also I am so impressed with the interaction that is going on here that I have learned a lot myself.
When I took care of Prostate Cancers at the bedside our patients stayed for 5-7 days and we did continous irrigations. It is a miracle the distance that medicine has come with the lapscopes etc.
I appreciate each of you.

Thanks Joe,

I am honored to be here with all of you.

Gentle Hugs

Dear Dave
Thank you for the warm welcome. I have aready recognized the close knit friendships and family like atmosphere amongst the members of this support group. I am honored to be here. I have been keeping a log of the members names and dates of dx. I will add bits of info for my own memory so I can stay up to date on how each person is doing.
You have been very kind and I thank you for that. I wish you peace and happiness.

Hi! Kitt,     We are pleased to ~                       Welcome You as “Our” Moderator….     We are thrilled to know that you will be working with ”Us”                                            and moderators … *7Lil,   *Red-34,   &   djdaz_1985   Having our own moderator for the Prostate Forum is wonderful!   Thank you!!   And Special Thanks go to Lil, Sherry, & djdaz for working with us when we had past issues!!!!!      We will not hesitate to ask for your help and guidance with “specific” issues that may/will come up.    There are several areas I’ll be asking you about ~ once we get caught up with all the postings since we’ve been gone!!! Example:   Chat Room   (Chat Monthly Schedule and Specific Nights for Specific Topics Depression, ED, etc…)     We look forward to having you walk beside “all of us” as we traverse the stepping-stones that are placed in front of us.   Each day is a new day and we look forward to each new sunrise together and as we close our eyes at night we know we are not alone.   All thoughts and prayers come through loud and clear.   Knowing we have each other to pull strength from ~ gets us through the darkness.   Keeping you close in thoughts and prayers. In New Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy

Kitt,
I'm not sure what a moderator should do but I'm glad you are doing it. The value of this site to me is without words. I have to admit to being humbled by these great people. Thank you for your commitment to helping us through these tough times. Of my brethren here we have seen it all in relation to PC. That, and our new friends are learning it. May we all benefit by your contribution.

Tony

Good Morning Lyn,

Thank you for your support as it means a lot to me. You have tons and tons of experience and you are still here giving of your love and wisdom.

Even a moderator needs a mentor and your kindness is overwhelming.

I am grateful for your encouragement and your friendship.

Thanks Kitt. We all appreciate this forum and especially appreciate someone like you, who is willing to do what it takes to keep it intact, safe and informative.
I'm glad you found us!