Comments on: Is my small town the only one that is this messed up? https://smallbizsurvival.com/2012/04/is-my-small-town-only-one-that-is-this.html The small town and rural business resource Wed, 27 Aug 2014 12:45:28 +0000 hourly 1 By: Becky McCray https://smallbizsurvival.com/2012/04/is-my-small-town-only-one-that-is-this.html#comment-19022 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 14:01:43 +0000 http://smallbizsurvival.com/?p=191#comment-19022 In reply to Catherine Sak.

Exactly, Catherine! We are not alone in our situations, whether good or bad. We have much to gain by working together.

]]> By: Catherine Sak https://smallbizsurvival.com/2012/04/is-my-small-town-only-one-that-is-this.html#comment-19013 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:45:22 +0000 http://smallbizsurvival.com/?p=191#comment-19013 This post is right on the money. I work in Texas and have heard many stories over the years. Not only about stuff that happened 100 years ago, but also football rivalries that carry over to the rest of the week and prevent regional collaboration & partnerships. When a new member city joins or calls about our organization, they’re always shocked when I run through the list of possible scenarios they’re dealing with (business owners that don’t have set hours, building owners who don’t maintain their buildings but ask for crazy rents, difficult political situations, etc) and they’ll ask – How did you know that about my town? Then I explain that there are many, many communities facing these very same issues, and others that have come up with tangible solutions. My job is to connect them all together!

]]> By: Becky McCray https://smallbizsurvival.com/2012/04/is-my-small-town-only-one-that-is-this.html#comment-5286 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:47:54 +0000 http://smallbizsurvival.com/?p=191#comment-5286 Thanks, Gina. I agree that it’s not just small towns. It’s all over. But it can still feel very lonely for those going through it.

]]> By: Gina Kay https://smallbizsurvival.com/2012/04/is-my-small-town-only-one-that-is-this.html#comment-5285 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:04:12 +0000 http://smallbizsurvival.com/?p=191#comment-5285 Becky, you’re spot on! Could I suggest as well that it’s not just small towns, but any organized entity such as churches, companies etc. Even the wide-reaching social media sphere has its share of this behavior. If the situation is a church, sometimes people simply leave and take their faith elsewhere. If it’s a company and things get too awful, leaving is the same. If it’s where you live though… it’s a whole lot harder to leave! So your advice to go around “them” is great – develop healthy behaviors and relationships where there are none!

Gina Kay
ginakayRE

]]> By: Becky McCray https://smallbizsurvival.com/2012/04/is-my-small-town-only-one-that-is-this.html#comment-5273 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:35:44 +0000 http://smallbizsurvival.com/?p=191#comment-5273 We all have our own stories, and I’m glad to know you, too!

]]> By: AC https://smallbizsurvival.com/2012/04/is-my-small-town-only-one-that-is-this.html#comment-5272 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:27:44 +0000 http://smallbizsurvival.com/?p=191#comment-5272 Oh girl! I could learn a lot from you and your stories! Love your storytelling! So glad to know you Becky!
– Andrea Cook

]]> By: Becky McCray https://smallbizsurvival.com/2012/04/is-my-small-town-only-one-that-is-this.html#comment-5271 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:54:50 +0000 http://smallbizsurvival.com/?p=191#comment-5271 Kenda, too often we keep quiet and think we’re alone with these problems. That’s why I felt like it was time to bring this up.

]]> By: Kenda Morrison https://smallbizsurvival.com/2012/04/is-my-small-town-only-one-that-is-this.html#comment-5270 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:48:30 +0000 http://smallbizsurvival.com/?p=191#comment-5270 Becky you have hit the nail on the head! I am so glad someone is talking about this very real, small town occurrence. You are right that all small towns deal with this, some to a lesser degree than others, and a few that could quite frankly triple your list! I like to say that small town people are the most difficult people you will ever love! …it’s pure passion – that sometimes goes off course!

Your post has reminded me to get back out there and join forces with other like-minded residents in my small town. Thanks Becky!

]]> By: Becky McCray https://smallbizsurvival.com/2012/04/is-my-small-town-only-one-that-is-this.html#comment-5269 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:09:45 +0000 http://smallbizsurvival.com/?p=191#comment-5269 Katie, we all have times when the small town mess gets us down. I hope it helps to hear that you are not alone.

]]> By: Katie @Pinke Post https://smallbizsurvival.com/2012/04/is-my-small-town-only-one-that-is-this.html#comment-5268 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:59:29 +0000 http://smallbizsurvival.com/?p=191#comment-5268 Becky McCray, thank you. I cannot today express my true respect and gratitude for this blog post. I needed this encouragement. I will simply say again, thank you.

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