DesertEyes

Neither did I If you look thru my post you will note that I did not quote anybody. I was not answering anybody. I was sharing my experience on the _subject_ of the thread. As they say in al-anon, I am placing principles before personalities and discusing the _principle_ of "necesary truth" without involving any personalities.

That's the foundation of the rule discouraging cross-talk. When I direct my comments _at_ somebody I am discussing personalities. When I direct my comments at my personal experience with the principle being discussed I avoid personalities, and I avoid "triggering" myself, or others.

Yes, that was quite clear. I shared _my_ checklist.

I totally agree. I don't think so either. What I said is that _I_ have a character defect where _I_ will speak out of arrogance and ego.

Thank you for the observation. I'll be sure to share your opinion with my sponsor

That's the whole _point_ to a self-help group. We are all here _because_ we struggle with issues and we are all learning from each other. Be kind of silly for me to show up at a self-help group where I have _no_ issues, don't you think?

Mike