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This is what I don't understand...
1. I don't understand why people with strong messages and good things to say are being banned.
2. I don't understand why people that decide they don't like somebody and egg them on and build the fires are NOT banned.
Why does anyone need to be banned at all? Why can't we harmoniously "get along". This is an "unofficial" AA site. What happened to the 12 steps and 12 traditions? Are we not practicing them in all of our daily affairs? Do we have to act as young teenagers and trash one another?
SERVE, UNITE, RECOVER. Our three legacies. Lately, I haven't seen too much of any of these on this board.
CUNNING, BAFFLING, POWERFUL. Our disease. The things I've read here lately. Where is the compassion? Where is the unconditional love for our fellow alcoholic? "We will love you until you can love yourself". Does everyone love themselves so much they can't love others?
I really miss the love and strength I use to see on these boards. This negativity keeps snowballing to the point where I don't really want anything to do with this site anymore. I keep coming back though, because I've made some fantastic friends here. Friends who reached their hand out to me when I was in pain. Remember, the hand of AA, when someone needs it, I want it to be there, and for that I am responsible?
What's the solution? Finding the key of willingness (step 3, 12&12). First we need to find the key of willingness, shed the animosity, anger, rage, and resentment. Open the door to freedom, and be embraced by the love and fellowship of AA. Remembering our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety (not getting banned from this site!!). Remembering how we are/were early in sobriety. Remembering our growth moments and pains. Having empathy towards others and not judging and assuming.
I'm not going to say I am perfect. I am not going to say or deny that I haven't gotten into it with a few people here. I have made amends both on the post I offended on and personally PM'd those that I had offended. We are not saints. We are not perfect. We make mistakes. Ok, let's start forgiving and start fresh. AA has blessed me with a new chance at life. A life so beautiful I can't begin to put into words what this program has done for me, without crying tears of gratitude. I have been blessed.
I enjoy coming here and reading others experiences, strengths, and hopes. I enjoy getting to know people from all over the world. It's beautiful to watch people grow (even in cyberville!!).
Just some ideas and my own opinions...
I'll be quiet for now...
Jen
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