Midas

It's been quite a journey here on SR for the past two years. I've shared a lot, and cared a lot. It still seems like a dream. We've lived through each other's joys and sorrows, felt each other's pain, and revelled in each other's laughter.

It's always so much better to share the positive things, instead of the destructive ones.

So it is with this message, I wish to apologize to all whom I've hurt because of my actions, either directly or indirectly.

I may stay, or I may go. I haven't decided yet. I'm sorry.

best

Barry

Thank you for showing an excellent recovery program at work.
It is so nice to see a fine example of recovery as a first post I read when I come here.
You have made my day.
Thank you

thiskidknows

Midas, u have never hurt me...It will be sad if u leave. I hope things change and u feel u can continue to be here.

Fade

It would be a shame to see you go. From the first day I joined, I have enjoyed your inspirational posts.

miss communicat

for whatever the reason you feel you needed to apologize, i accept it and want you to know you would be missed if you left SR.

Anna

Barry,

Thanks for all you've done here in the Newcomers forum. It is much appreciated.

I do hope you will stay and share.

BigSis

(((Midas))) In my program, I am learning to make amends. I don't like 'em, but I recognize how difficult they are, and admire you for this.

I hope you don't go, you are one of the shiny ones... (((hugs)))

abtchonamission

(((((((Midas))))))

I don't want you to go anywhere either. Stick around, please...you've got a lot of ESH to share.

Astro

I'm learning the hard way that we also hurt each other at times. Sobriety didn't make me immune to feeling pain and spreading it around too.

Apology accepted with nothing but grace, respect, and admiration for your inspiring posts.

When I registered on SR last Nov. it was good to see someone from my neck of the woods posting here, and I've always anticipated hearing what you have to share.

Thank you, Midas, I hope you choose to stay.

laurie6781

Oh Barry apology is accepted for whatever you feel you must apologize for.

Your recovery is showing through.

While you ponder your decision, please remember that you have helped many here and you are needed.

J M H O

Love and hugs,

Midas

Emotions are running very high...It's difficult to gain a good perspective when things are so nebulous.

BigSis

MY sponsor tells me (over and over, it seems):

Wait.

Pray.

More shall be revealed.


((hugs))

Midas

The balance is delicate
And it's not easy sometimes
I want to take what's wrong
And make it right
I get caught up in myself
with this crazy fight
No quicker have I judged myself
When I point the finger at someone else.

The accountability becomes a liability
If I put more importance on my self.

Words can often define a man,
but his actions speak more clearly.

And, if nothing more holds true,
the worst course of action a man can take,
is the course of no action at all.

~© Barry L. Harper, 2007

Cynay

Im learning that when my emotions are running on high, just choose to make no choice for right now hon.... You have given much to many and I hope you choose to keep sharing your ESH with us.

Alive

Know you for a short time. All i can say is your posts had the power of a friend with a hand on my shoulder. Like Midas you shine to me....

sudio

i'm sorry to read this, midas ... from our very first meeting (yesterday *grin* ), i felt incredibly encouraged by your greeting ... would be nice to see you hangin' out a little longer ...

God Bless, hon and huge hugs

historyteach

(((Midas)))

You've many gifts still yet to give...
You are a gift yourself.
Please don't beat yourself up if you've made a mistake.
It only means you're human.
And we've ALL made them...

Yea, even me...


Shalom!

Rowan

I think you're being too hard on yourself.

You've made SUCH a difference here - to so many.

I hope you stay. We really need you.

Midas

Thanks everyone...I'm not completely gone...I appreciate the nice sentiments.

IO Storm

Midas.....

I think you hurt my feelings once. But guess what? It was

right....and you weren't the only one. But I learn from my ouches!

And if I can't learn or take my ouches!

Then I do not have the kind of recovery in me to take me

the rest of the journey...I consider you a great friend..

Please don't go unless you must for YOUR own sake....

Love, (HUG)

:

IO