Hi Everyone,
Ya' know as I sit here and read past and present posts I see alot of growth and
I see where alot of us still have alot of work to do on ourselves. I think it's a shame when some of us have a disagreement or jump to conclusions about something and in doing so hurt one another in some way. This includes me as well. I've let it all go and feel pretty good about myself these days. But I still see where I wish some of us could just say F-it, the small s--t isn't worth a friendship
and sure isn't worth not helping each other in recovery. I have a great time with my face to face recovery and would love to have the same on line. It's great fun to chat, joke around and also be there for each other when it's needed.
So, I'm offering my friendship to those who wanna let go of what can't be changed and move foward with recovery. I won't mention names, I don't wanna embaress those who aren't yet in a spot to do this. You guys no who you are.
I hope we can move foward with recovery together, we had some fun times and we still can, it's up to you. Just think of how great it could be if we all practice what we preach.
Take care......................................God bless......................................Bob
Bob,
Wow, my friend, you know that I have always see you as my voice of reason. You and Gina both. When I feel like I am going off the deep end, you two seem to pull me back, and keep me grounded.
I have made mention just recently that I made some mistakes, and I have said I was sorry, but I do not thing that people really believed me, so I say it again, for those I hurt, I AM SO SORRY!
Now, I have been willing to put things behind me for a long long time, and I know that there are people who know that already, but for those who did not, I am no longer sweating the small stuff, life is too short for that.
I want to be able to offer my hand out to those who are suffering and struggling with addiction and recovery, and I would also like if things that happened in the past, can stay there. I have begged for forgiveness, and now all I can do is offer myself back up. If I am turned down, then okay, I will go my own way from here, and make it somewhere else.
I miss you all ( I DO MEAN ALL )! I wish you all the best as well. I am so tired of anger and loniliness, I miss being good with my friends. ALL OF THEM!
God Bless,
Lady M
Wow, my friend, you know that I have always see you as my voice of reason. You and Gina both. When I feel like I am going off the deep end, you two seem to pull me back, and keep me grounded.
I have made mention just recently that I made some mistakes, and I have said I was sorry, but I do not thing that people really believed me, so I say it again, for those I hurt, I AM SO SORRY!
Now, I have been willing to put things behind me for a long long time, and I know that there are people who know that already, but for those who did not, I am no longer sweating the small stuff, life is too short for that.
I want to be able to offer my hand out to those who are suffering and struggling with addiction and recovery, and I would also like if things that happened in the past, can stay there. I have begged for forgiveness, and now all I can do is offer myself back up. If I am turned down, then okay, I will go my own way from here, and make it somewhere else.
I miss you all ( I DO MEAN ALL )! I wish you all the best as well. I am so tired of anger and loniliness, I miss being good with my friends. ALL OF THEM!
God Bless,
Lady M
Wonderful Bob
I hope you will count me in on working together in recovery, its so awesome to think how far you have come and it inspires me. Do you like my Muddy waters pic? lol
Carrie its great to see you posting on here you have been missed by so many and I hope you will stick around because you have a lot to offer.
peace and love to you special people
Paul x
I hope you will count me in on working together in recovery, its so awesome to think how far you have come and it inspires me. Do you like my Muddy waters pic? lol
Carrie its great to see you posting on here you have been missed by so many and I hope you will stick around because you have a lot to offer.
peace and love to you special people
Paul x
Bob..just want to say I'm sorry too if I made anyone mad...
Hi Bob,
Haven't been here that long but I wanted to let you know that was an excellent post. Something that everyone can use to hear. I try not to sweat the small stuff, and I let alot of small things go in one ear and out the other. Recently though I cut off a friend I had for many years because she couldn't do the 50/50 thing, couldn't try to understand anyone else's position. It was a very bad day for me. I am not sure if it was the right thing to do but at the time the only thing that would give me some peace of mind. Everyone needs to remember this is a computer you are on. You can't see the reactions of others when they read posts. And that there is always a story behind the words typed. (on both sides good or bad). Oh s*** I hope I didn't offend anyone! (so sorry if I did)
Stay Strong...........
Tina
BTW Left a post for you yesterday says (hey bob) if you get a chance please read it about meetings......oh and the medicine name too thanks.
Haven't been here that long but I wanted to let you know that was an excellent post. Something that everyone can use to hear. I try not to sweat the small stuff, and I let alot of small things go in one ear and out the other. Recently though I cut off a friend I had for many years because she couldn't do the 50/50 thing, couldn't try to understand anyone else's position. It was a very bad day for me. I am not sure if it was the right thing to do but at the time the only thing that would give me some peace of mind. Everyone needs to remember this is a computer you are on. You can't see the reactions of others when they read posts. And that there is always a story behind the words typed. (on both sides good or bad). Oh s*** I hope I didn't offend anyone! (so sorry if I did)
Stay Strong...........
Tina
BTW Left a post for you yesterday says (hey bob) if you get a chance please read it about meetings......oh and the medicine name too thanks.
Paul,
Consider yourself counted in. The pic. is cool, I gotta figure out how to do that.
Take care...................................God bless....................................Bob
Consider yourself counted in. The pic. is cool, I gotta figure out how to do that.
Take care...................................God bless....................................Bob
Dear Bob, I agree, good post. We are all here for the same reason. I see no point in harboring anything that would limit our own, or anyone else's growth. Keep spreading the message! p.s. Gina, if you're lurking about, it was nice hearing from you today. Much love, Kat
Bob,
Since I know who you meant this post for, I spent awhile trying to decide whether to respond or not. But you know me pretty well, so you knew I would. Anyway, it was nice talking to Gina today. I've missed her. It is a wise and necessary thing to start opening up a line of conversation with people who you think have harmed you or who you may have harmed thru no real intent to do so. I think today we may be able to start taking "baby" steps towards the goal of friendship if everything is done with honesty and with being sincere and with the primary goal being Recovery. I put my Recovery first and foremost in my life and have no time to deal with negative energy and I know you feel the same way. Your post was very good, keep up the good work with your recovery.
God bless,
Since I know who you meant this post for, I spent awhile trying to decide whether to respond or not. But you know me pretty well, so you knew I would. Anyway, it was nice talking to Gina today. I've missed her. It is a wise and necessary thing to start opening up a line of conversation with people who you think have harmed you or who you may have harmed thru no real intent to do so. I think today we may be able to start taking "baby" steps towards the goal of friendship if everything is done with honesty and with being sincere and with the primary goal being Recovery. I put my Recovery first and foremost in my life and have no time to deal with negative energy and I know you feel the same way. Your post was very good, keep up the good work with your recovery.
God bless,
*smile*
much love to all..
Teresa
much love to all..
Teresa
Hey Everyone,
This is a really great post. Thanks Bob for writing. I think we all make mistakes and it's all a part of life. However, it has been hard to really care for everyone and then watch people hurting. I wish more than anything that you, my friends, and I mean ALL of you put all your differences aside and start again.
Gosh if I could have that for Christmas ............. !<grin> All I want for Christmas is my friends to be friends, my friends to be friends, yes my friends to be friends. ....... Gee if only my friends could be friends .... then I would wish ya merry christmas!!! I'm singing can you tell?! Seriously, I think in life we have to learn to forgive and forget. It helps us become stronger and greater people. It also helps take the stress off. If I ever did anything to hurt any of you I apologize with all my being. Maybe now we can walk in honesty and really give support to oneanother. Trust is never a given Sharon. It is earned and so I understand what you are saying as well. We walk in baby steps and maybe one day we will run in the fields together. I love every single one of you and am glad to see this post.
Love,
PM
This is a really great post. Thanks Bob for writing. I think we all make mistakes and it's all a part of life. However, it has been hard to really care for everyone and then watch people hurting. I wish more than anything that you, my friends, and I mean ALL of you put all your differences aside and start again.
Gosh if I could have that for Christmas ............. !<grin> All I want for Christmas is my friends to be friends, my friends to be friends, yes my friends to be friends. ....... Gee if only my friends could be friends .... then I would wish ya merry christmas!!! I'm singing can you tell?! Seriously, I think in life we have to learn to forgive and forget. It helps us become stronger and greater people. It also helps take the stress off. If I ever did anything to hurt any of you I apologize with all my being. Maybe now we can walk in honesty and really give support to oneanother. Trust is never a given Sharon. It is earned and so I understand what you are saying as well. We walk in baby steps and maybe one day we will run in the fields together. I love every single one of you and am glad to see this post.
Love,
PM
Hi,
I don't know about running in the fields! My two pack a day habit I think will remind me to sit that one out! LOL
Anyway, Sure is nice to read this thread, talk to ya's later,
Take care........................................God bless......................................Bob
I don't know about running in the fields! My two pack a day habit I think will remind me to sit that one out! LOL
Anyway, Sure is nice to read this thread, talk to ya's later,
Take care........................................God bless......................................Bob
bob,
great post, i owe you alot, its because of you i even considered getting sober(well atleast for real) you really slapped me in the face and i needed that. thank you, for pissing me off and then being there when i needed you. i think it is time that we all get back to the basics. once again, great post and thank you so very much. i am starting to feel, well feel anything again and i thank you for pushing my buttons.
luv
raerae
carrie, hope you are well. glad to see you post.
luv
rae
sharon and kat,
hope to catch you two soon, miss you very much.
luv ya
rae
great post, i owe you alot, its because of you i even considered getting sober(well atleast for real) you really slapped me in the face and i needed that. thank you, for pissing me off and then being there when i needed you. i think it is time that we all get back to the basics. once again, great post and thank you so very much. i am starting to feel, well feel anything again and i thank you for pushing my buttons.
luv
raerae
carrie, hope you are well. glad to see you post.
luv
rae
sharon and kat,
hope to catch you two soon, miss you very much.
luv ya
rae
Hey Raerae! Missing you too! You are the hardest person to catch online when I'm on. You sound really postitive and that's great to hear. Oh and btw Bob, no more slapping Raerae, bad example. Just kidding, lol. Much love, Kat
Can I get in on the love fest here?
So gald for this thread. It's about damn time.
So gald for this thread. It's about damn time.
No love for you Cowgirl and where in the heck have you been for so long?
Missed you, darn it.
If you are still up, lets chat.
Missed you, darn it.
If you are still up, lets chat.
On my way....
I got the visual about the fields, August. Everytime we go to a park, I make my girls skip in the fields..or run.
This is a great place for people to get information and support. Kicking pills is not easy.
Peace to you all,
kerry
This is a great place for people to get information and support. Kicking pills is not easy.
Peace to you all,
kerry
Great post Bob. Although I've been here about 6 months, I'm still not sure of some of the alliances and "falling outs" that seem to happen on other boards or chatrooms and spill over into here. Gets a little confusing sometimes -- i.e., "you're the best....no, you're the best.....no,no,no YOU're the best...too bad 'others' can't appreciate that you're the best....etc." Anyway, hope your olive branch is accepted and the focus can return to the newcomers here. M.
Just posting to say, great post bob, although i havent personally been involved in any cat fights i must say thats one of the reasons i've stayed away, but i'm back now and its about damn time someone has chucked out an olive branch and wow bob it was you, i think thats a hugh show of strength. So we can all help each other through our recovery!!
LOADS O LOVE
Gabbi
LOADS O LOVE
Gabbi
Hey Bob!
Nice post, great message. Everyone should read this one...
At times there are a lot of emotions flying around and it's easy to become animated about something so personal - our lives.
I'm glad you were able to put into those words what was meant by "Judge not lest yea be judged" and "Love thy neighbour".
Good luck & God Bless,
JC
Nice post, great message. Everyone should read this one...
At times there are a lot of emotions flying around and it's easy to become animated about something so personal - our lives.
I'm glad you were able to put into those words what was meant by "Judge not lest yea be judged" and "Love thy neighbour".
Good luck & God Bless,
JC
