Hey Guys - Cowgirl, Bob, None, Etc

I'm a bit confused. I joined this board a few days ago after reading inspiring comments from you guys and many others. However, tonight I've been reading some posts that concern me. Are we really welcome here? I mean, us newbies who are just looking for support from people who can relate. I was so inspired at first, but now I'm feeling rather dejected.

You all have the power to help so many with your stories and insight, but it is becoming tough to sort through all of the bickering.

I don't want to piss anyone off, but I'm trying to figure out if this is a good place to be. Honestly, reading this board is what encouraged me to seek help and made me feel like I could do this. Don't leave me hanging now guys . . .

- nugirl

nugirl, you saw the good in the board and thats all that matters, the rest, just hit the ignore button.

You'll find help here, just gotta look in the right place
JohnDee
Nugirl:

Unfortunately, this happens on this board, a lot. However, there are those who do not get involved in it and work a program of recovery and are so happy you are on this board. You are very welcome here. Keep posting there is some awesome recovery on this board. Take what you need and leave the rest...

Peace,

Rachel
Thanks for responding JohnDee,

Nice to meet you!

-nugirl
nugirl,
If you would like to talk about recovery. I'd be more than happy to discuss it with you. I love recovery, and my life was saved by people sharing with me what they so freely were given. Sorry about the current disagreement that is going on, I really am. But as a recovering alcoholic and addict I'm deeply offended by the thoughts and words of a few.
Take care...................................God bless........................................Bob

sunberst585@msn.com

Bob,

Thanks for the reply and I just may take you up on your offer. I don't know what's going in the other posts and it is really not my business. The reason for my post was really to let all of you guys know the impact that you have on us new people reading your messages. I realize that we are each utimately only responsible for and accountable to ourselves, but those were just my thoughts.

I will continue to read the board in search of encouragement, truth, and inspiration; however, I doubt that I will continue to post. This was a first for me (reading or posting on any board). I don't think that I really fit in, but I wish you all well and I will continue to pray for each and every one of you.

I just want peace. I have been suffering for too long. . .

Best of luck to you and everyone else who has been nice enough to talk as well as listen to me.

Take care,
- nugirl
nugirl, everyone can fit in, in time you'll form a connection with people that can help you. Please dont stop posting if you have something to say or need help.
Either way, I wish you luck

Johndee
Nugirl:

Please know that there are truly some of us who care. Your posts are extremely valuable and important to us. Keep coming back. There is a lot of experience, strength and hope here and unfortunately some stuff that doesn't belong on here. We have all suffered from addiction and have felt just like you do. I'm here if you need me.

Rach
HI NUGIRL,I'M NEW AT THIS ALSO.I'VE LEARNED OVER THE YEARS AT MEETINGS TAKE WHAT YOU NEED AND LEAVE THE REST.SO TAKE THE POSSITVE THAT YOU GET AND LEAVE THE NEGITIVE BEHIND, BC EVERYONE HAS THIER OWN ISSUSES AND THERE ARE GOOD PEOPLE THAT WORK THE PROGRAM AND WORK IT GOOD,THATS WHO TOU NEED TO HOOK UP WITH.HANG IN THERE TAKE IT EASY ONE DAY AT A TIME.MAY GOD BLESS YOU .I'M KNOWN AS MOM
nugirl,
Being clean and sober is truly wonderful. It's a second chance at life and one I've learned not to take for granted. There are so many good people that do post here. Stick with them and continue on your journey. And please feel welcome to email me any time. It's one day at a time. Wake up in the morning and just make that day the best you can make it. I'm truley sorry if anything I've posted lately confuses you. Thats the very thing I'm upset over. Someone new that might be getting the wrong message from a few. And I guess getting involved myself hasn't helped much. But I am truley passionate about recovery and get very insulted when someone makes light of it, or implies addicts are low lifes.
Please accept my appology for my involvment. hang in there it really is a beautiful way to live. And so many are more than willing to help guide anyone on there way.
Take care...................................God bless.........................................Bob
Mom's right, stick with the winners...
Nugirl, if you're still around, I can understand why you would feel uncomfortable with some of the threads tonite. Hardly what this site is supposed to be about. But I agree with Rachel.... there are some really compassionate and knowledgable folks here .....please don't let the immaturity of a few prevent you from getting the support you are looking for. These eruptions tend to be short-lived and usually involve the same players. It'll settle down soon. Peace, M.
To all that replied:

I just wanted you to know that I got your messages and I appreciated each of them. In case you don't hear from me again, keep striving and keep encouraging!

-nugirl
nugirl,
You take care, and keep on your way. You'll be fine, hope I hear from ya' soon.

Take care.....................................God bless.......................................Bob
Honestly new girl, sometimes this board is great!, then other it sucks!!just being honest is all... take care girly and stick around it can be a nice place....