Drinking alcohol .....
Apparently I have no compassion, don't appear to have been much of a heavy drinker and I am finding this easy, how rude!
Read into my post what you will, but I know that it was meant to share as a motivator!
Read into my post what you will, but I know that it was meant to share as a motivator!
Buggirl you are very fortunate!
You have the determination Not to drink again!
But this is an illness and never let your guard down to AV!
Sadly some of us do not learn to handle the AV, or are weaker, or have damaged brains, more years drinking heavily, mixing with drugs and quemicals, mental illnesses, etc…
And many of us fall of the wagon again and again and learn in the hard way!
We are all in different situations and stages...
I pray for the one that is back in the hole![Frown](//www.soberrecovery.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
and I am happy you overcomed it and you see how far you got![Smilie](https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
You have the determination Not to drink again!
But this is an illness and never let your guard down to AV!
Sadly some of us do not learn to handle the AV, or are weaker, or have damaged brains, more years drinking heavily, mixing with drugs and quemicals, mental illnesses, etc…
And many of us fall of the wagon again and again and learn in the hard way!
We are all in different situations and stages...
I pray for the one that is back in the hole
![Frown](http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
and I am happy you overcomed it and you see how far you got
![Smilie](https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![discuss](https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/images/smilies/attack.png)
The internet is difficult as words without vocal tones/facial expressions can be misinterpreted. I read the original post as a message to encourage others and feeling sad for all struggling. Likewise I read Aiko's message as backing up the original post, not criticising it. I've upset people in the past on forums and on reading their comments gone back and re-read what I've written have seen how it can be taken to in fact say the opposite of what I've meant. I really think that's what's happened here. Please let's not fall out of interpretation issues. We all need each other xx
Buggirl yes you are oversensitive!
Have u actualy read what I wrote correctly???
The problem is by writing people can miss interpret the meaning of the posts!
If the person u mentioned that fell of the wagon read your post after; how do you think him/her felt??? think about it!
And I totaly agree with Virginia!
Sometimes the tone when you read it is not the tone another wrote it.
Have a great day
Have u actualy read what I wrote correctly???
The problem is by writing people can miss interpret the meaning of the posts!
If the person u mentioned that fell of the wagon read your post after; how do you think him/her felt??? think about it!
And I totaly agree with Virginia!
Sometimes the tone when you read it is not the tone another wrote it.
Have a great day
![discuss](https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/images/smilies/attack.png)
Amen! I am almost at the 6 month mark & I am starting to feel great! My energy has come back & I have gotten back in the gym - 25lbs down! I love how I feel & am loving myself again - it's a great feeling!
Thanks for the uplifting posts, BG. I for one love reading the success stories on SR. Yes, I know the people that are struggling need support, but if only the people who are struggling post then the visitor to this forum will get the impression that everyone is doomed to failure.
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I agree with Fluffer in that I like uplifting post and this was a good one. I also remember when Bug got here and I am similar to her in that I am elated in recovery. We don't mean we are "off the hook" or that it is easy, but that we are content with our decision. It IS what we want.
Sometimes we can give all the attention to people struggling and forget to acknowledge the ones that are making it. It's a fine line.
Keep going BG! You rock!
Sometimes we can give all the attention to people struggling and forget to acknowledge the ones that are making it. It's a fine line.
Keep going BG! You rock!
To me, that is not a motivating statement but we're all different and have different interpretations of things we read. That being said, Buggirl said she didn't mean it that way so no worries!
Guys, I don't want to fall out over something that was meant to be positive! I am sorry if I misinterpreted anyone's post, it's difficult to judge sometimes what is meant. I think this thread has done me the world of good as I have realised that if I think someone is dumbing down what I or anyone else has achieved, then I get very protective. It was a piece of advice I received on here......"always protect your sobriety, it is the most important thing". So when I feel that someone is questioning it, I bite back. Sorry friends!
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