smacked

No one's being nasty to you... a lot of us have been helped quite a bit by this site, rather the people on here, and it's ridiculous to blame anything here.

You're more worried about people knowing you're actually taking a look at the problem, than you are walking around drunk every day? Really?

If anyone saw the site up, and cares about you at all, I'm sure they'd be thinking something more like "thank god she's doing something about it".

Flowerholic

Hi Sara,

Sending you hug today. I hope today is a less frustrating day for you!!

Flower(holic)

tommyk

"now anyone who walked by the computer thinks im a drunk..."

They might think you are a drug addict too.

Better quit drinking and using drugs to remove their suspicions.

Surlyredhead

I understand your frustration, I spent a lot of time hiding my problem until I made the decision to quit for real. I bet no one even took the time to get close enough to your computer screen to read the content. It is okay to vent here, but you have to know in your heart that it was a simple mistake and SR had nothing to do with it. I don't think anyone here is trying to be mean to you, we have all been where you are. Being new in recovery, or trying to make the decision to quit is overwhelming. We are already angry at ourselves and everyone else, and the thought of trying to quit is terrifying. Please know that no one here is trying to make that worse.

Cathy

vegibean

I think mainly because you're not owning your part. It's not the sites fault that you did not make sure you were logged out completely.

If there is something that I DO NOT want anyone on this site to know, I don't post it. I don't tell my sober friends about this site (yes, selfish, I know) because I like having this place for myself.

My X-husband lurks here so I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT post things here that I don't want him to read. If I don't want anyone on this site after me, I log off, erase the history, I close the window. No worries.

Gypsy Feet

Good thing you didnt have something really offensive open, like this!!



Seriously though, welcome aboard=)

CriseAbsolute

Well, you found the site, registered, and now you're mad someone might now?
The fact that you're here shows you feel that you have a problem and probably need help. There's nothing wrong with that, right?
What makes other people's opinions more important than your own?

Done_With_It

They may not have even looked at it, and I don't imagine they would have thought oh she is a drunk. I would have thought Oh she doesn't drink or she is in recovery, good for her, or she is looking for help for a friend. Or I wouldn't have even thought anything about it, especially if I was at work. People usually don't spend the amount of time thinking about us as we think they do.

When you get into recovery one of the most important things to you will eventually become, What other people think of me is none of my business.
It is so liberating when you stop caring what other people think about you.

I hope you are doing better today!

:ghug2

NewBeginning010

I haven't seen anyone being mean, only supportive & giving examples of "their" experiences.

It is funny how we (myself included) will hide or not openly surf on SR while others are around because we are embarrassed but we are just fine with acting like drunk fools & letting alcohol ruin out lives right in front of everyone's faces...

I am still working on being proud of my recovery & sharing it with important people in my life.

Take Care,

NB

Rowan

Hi Sara,

I wanted to welcome you to the board. I'm just north of Toronto. If you need someone to talk to, feel free to private message me.

penny74

Mind over matter
if you don't mind what people think, it doesn't matter.
What do you care what people think if they see SR on your PC ?

It ain't what they call you, it's what you answer to.
W. C. Fields

Aysha

I dont believe in coincidences.

I am also hoping that YOU are even here for the right reasons.

I say that because of your last threads (that no longer exist) under a different name from a few days ago.

mistycshore

It is my fault. I did it. I'm bad.

Seriously though, welcome to SR.

Don't assume that people assume anything. Unless it was porn, it likely wouldn't get their attention anyway.

Saracidal

i think im here for the right reasons, even if i dont take it as seriously as some of the other people here... i actually tried to not drink at all today

and my other posts under my now-banned name were deleted i guess over a misunderstanding... i didnt think i was breaking any rules (and i did read them), and i guess the moderators dont understand my sense of humor (most ppl dont), or maybe i was just drunk and being stupid, thats not unusual either.... anyway, im really gonna try to be nice, i am here for the right reasons

tommyk

Hi Sara.

Saracidal

high

Aysha

That makes me very happy to hear hon.

The easier path, is one with less resisitance.

Its not a bad thing to want help.

I hope you stick around and give it a chance an never give up trying to better your life.