I Love You Guys!!!!!!!!!! (gals)

[vegibean]

I don't consider myself a needy person, maybe more the opposite, however I have to say that I have enjoyed coming here and posting, reading others posts, sharing and all that good stuff.

I've got tons of tangible support as well but it's so nice to come here and see all the different topics and get something from so many different people having and going through so many different things in life.

I have to say that there are the regulars on here that post frequently that I follow because of what the "they" have to say. Mainly I guess because I relate and it's nice to see that while I know that "recovery" is universal we all have different view points and mind aren't always the same as others........such as my "tangible" supporters, ya know?

Anyway, it's just nice to come here.

Ok, thanks for letting me share.

[DSodaNow]

I am glad you are here too! Have a good day!

[ColdSweat]

Totally agree with you, Vegi . I love coming here, having conversations with people who just get it. The support is wonderful, that goes without saying. But the intellectuals (ain't it ironic that I can't spell that? LOL, a writer who can't spell. FUN STUFF.) here are awesome. We got writers, we got artists, we got good tunes, good times, n noodle salad. Harvey said it best in NYMinuet's "critique my drinking thread", I wanted to quote it in my sig but it was too long. Big hugs all around.

[CarolD]

Yes...I too find SR a vital supplement to my recovery
Yea for everyone!

[51anna]

I love SR too Vegi!

I think it's amazing that we have people from all over the world, coming together here, to share and help each other.

[lisa1235]

i tried it and i like it 2.its nice to know it works and we're working it.thank you and all here at sr for your new ideas and reinforcing the ones i do have.i must say im glad i dont have to drive to get here(smile).(just a joke)yall pull my heart strings sometime but you also give me joy and inspiration in my new life.so thank you, vegibean ,for reminding of this new gift.and all of you are a gift to me too!!!

[nandm]

I too love SR! It has been a lifeline in my sobriety at times. I also love that I have been given the opportunity to be of service here at SR by being a greeter. I was very honored to have been asked and am grateful each day because it makes me connect with others. I tend to isolate so this has been very healthy for me.

SR has also allowed me to discuss things that I would have trouble talking about in person. It is much easier to put my words down here, edit, and here a variety of responses rather than trying to put my thoughts into words at the spur of the moment, with no edit feature, and then only hearing one of two people give me feedback and support. The women here have truly helped me with my struggle over my mixed emotions and fears regarding my youngest daughter. You also helped me to get the courage to discuss this with my sponsor. I am terrible about saying "I'm fine," or "doing good," when asked rather than admitting that I might be falling apart. I still struggle with the "look good". A bit of ego I need to let go of. But you are helping me to do that.

I thank each of you for being here. Thanks for all you do!

[Lily]

I second your post!

You know what I love about SR? I can be questioning something, not be able to reach my sponsor, be stumped, hop on here, put the question out there and hrs later have responses, some even with literature quotes w/ page numbers! awesome! There is a wealth of informative supportive ppl on here, and that is KEY in my recovery!

thanks for sharing Vegibean! Sheila

[espresso]

What a Lovely post. I'm very new and still finding my way around and trying to find time to read so many wonderful and supportive threads. Glad you are here!!

[kj3880]

I agree. In fact, sometimes when my sponsor criticizes me for "not spending enough time with my sobriety network" (she spends most of her time with NA folks), I'm tempted to tell her that I find a lot of help on here. But I won't. I don't want her reading about all the stuff I write here.
KJ

[coffeenut]

SR is my AA. Could NOT have gotten this far w/o you guys. Hard to say thanks for something that huge....but, thanks!