Weasel1966 (Today)
Weasel1966 (Today)
I am one of those people that likes to observe the obvious. Why? I don't know... It's just me.
I have observed the thank you's that we put to posts.
When I use them they have different meanings for me.
When it's my post I typically try to use them for every response. If people took the time to post back they deserve a thank you from me. Regardless of the viewpoint. I want the variations.
Posts where you can feel the pain come through... Those are tough... My thank you is a big hug or an arm on the shoulder to comfort in some small way.
Day count posts I am there to congratulate you!
Struggling posts... To root you on. Encourage you to treat your self good.
Then there are posts that I struggle to comprehend. Not because I don't understand the words but because the situation is one I could not imagine for myself. A place no one would want to be. I thank you because of empathy.
Some thank indiscriminately.... Others with careful selection.
Doesn't really matter I suppose. When you show support for me know it is appreciated. Be it a return post, pm, thank you, or simply reading my shares.
Weasel1966 (Today)
I have observed the thank you's that we put to posts.
When I use them they have different meanings for me.
When it's my post I typically try to use them for every response. If people took the time to post back they deserve a thank you from me. Regardless of the viewpoint. I want the variations.
Posts where you can feel the pain come through... Those are tough... My thank you is a big hug or an arm on the shoulder to comfort in some small way.
Day count posts I am there to congratulate you!
Struggling posts... To root you on. Encourage you to treat your self good.
Then there are posts that I struggle to comprehend. Not because I don't understand the words but because the situation is one I could not imagine for myself. A place no one would want to be. I thank you because of empathy.
Some thank indiscriminately.... Others with careful selection.
Doesn't really matter I suppose. When you show support for me know it is appreciated. Be it a return post, pm, thank you, or simply reading my shares.
Weasel1966 (Today)
Sapling... Yes I went. I have more schedule for tomorrow and sat and Sunday.
The jury is out on the way that works for me but I am putting my heart Ito every thing I can at the moment. The right combination will rise to the top as what's most comfortable. The only option not on the table is drinking.
Thanks for asking.
The jury is out on the way that works for me but I am putting my heart Ito every thing I can at the moment. The right combination will rise to the top as what's most comfortable. The only option not on the table is drinking.
Thanks for asking.
The people... Essentially yes. We all drank. We can share about common experiences. Perhaps even common motivators.
To say I can relate to them if we had no idea we both drank. No. That's not a requirement for anything. If it was then my prejudgment a of many things would fall flat. It's simply a first impression. So repeat business is needed.
I am trying different groups in different city's. different socioeconomic situations as well. There are big divides on Long Island unfortunately.
I listened. Could I speak? Lol well... No. For someone who is comfortable speaking in front of people I could nearly say hello to anyone. Paralyzed.
K
To say I can relate to them if we had no idea we both drank. No. That's not a requirement for anything. If it was then my prejudgment a of many things would fall flat. It's simply a first impression. So repeat business is needed.
I am trying different groups in different city's. different socioeconomic situations as well. There are big divides on Long Island unfortunately.
I listened. Could I speak? Lol well... No. For someone who is comfortable speaking in front of people I could nearly say hello to anyone. Paralyzed.
K
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I admire your openmindedness and courage....For giving it an honest try....You never know...Maybe something will click. Just keep moving forward without alcohol Ken...That's what it's all about.
Definitely try out different meetings to see which ones may feel like the right fit. I found I didn't like the big social meetings. Felt more like high school to me, clicks, the popular kids, and I was once again thrust into feeling like an outsider and the nerdy kid. didn't work for me. But the "down and dirty" ones I was able to relate to. So I'd be there in my blue suit, with all the rough and tumble people, and felt right at home!
Thanks sapling. I came to the conclusion through the pain of failure that any option I never tried and have the gaull to reject means I am not serious about taking care of myself. There's nothing more to be put to it for me than that.
Pip.... I will take the rough and tumble any day. It reminds me of the bar scene... Lol.
Pip.... I will take the rough and tumble any day. It reminds me of the bar scene... Lol.
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