There is a right way to do everything IMO. I dont like how some may come full force in your face and make you feel less than. I have had it done to me. Thats just how some are.
And I believe being a little more gentler with newcomers is essential.
But after that. I believe we need to hear it exactly like it is. Get called on our BS and all that. But theres a decent way to do it.
If someone is just being down right dosrespectful, no matter what their intentions. Thats just wrong and will probably end up with someone getting punched in the mouth. LOL
But I have gotten to where I try my best to keep an open mind and take everything for the message not the tone or the way it comes out.
I was just thinking about how sensitive I use to be. I have been a hardcore extremem addict. I know I need the same in recovery.
There is nothing gentle or subtle about ym addiction or my actions and thoughts and even consequences to my using.
Its going to take just as much hardcore slaps to the head to get and stay clean. But I am only speaking for me.