How to be a better listener?
Being a drunk really sucked.
First of all, I clearly remember talking A LOT and not remembering about what or with whom I was talking when I was drinking. I can't remember what I would talk about, but I remember doing a lot of it. Every day was guesswork as to who I may have offended the night before.
The more I stay sober, the more I realize that I constantly talk over people, it is a nervous habit for me and I can't quite put my finger on why I have this compulsion. It might be that I am afraid of people opening up to me. I don't really know. I just want to feel more comfortable around people and to make people feel more comfortable sharing with me...and know they are being heard.
Has anyone gone through this during recovery? Any suggestions on how one can be a better listener? How to become more engaged in the lives of others?