Hi Stacey,
Good morning Stacey,
I just wanted to tell you that I think you are a huge breath of fresh air on these boards. When I first started coming here a couple of years ago you were soooo nice to me. All of you "experienced" board members... Zac, Ginge, Love-Dove, 12-Stepper, Bella, and Jayde, Idgie, Rachel, and for sure Geri all made me feel welcome. I was terrified to post. I only lurked for a day or two before I jumped in head first. I think my first post explained how I didn't attend AA but was it okay if I joined the board. EVERYONE and I mean everyone was welcoming. I realized quickly that it wasn't about ME anymore. These were a bunch of addicts just as myself trying to make it day after day. No different from me! Once I realized I was not special or unique it all fell into place.
Everytime I read one of your threads and see your cute little teddy bear avatar it makes me smile. I feel the same way about VWGirl. I used to always smile when I saw her little VW avatar.
Anyway..just wanted to tell you that you and all the oldtimers have definitely helped keep me sober. As I have said many times I don't attend AA but I truly believe if it not for you steppers here teaching me new things daily I wouldn't still be sober. So I suppose I am doing AA by proxy. LOLOLOL It's true that you keep what you need and ignore the rest.
Also I will thank the newcomers as well. Reading your stories reminds me of the struggles I went through that you are going through now. Hang tough and you will make it.
Everyone have a great sober day. Stay present and don't let the past dictate you. It has no power unless you give it power.
P.S. Do you guys remember the guy on the PP boards that used to cause a ruckuss and then post a little avatar eating popcorn and watching the drama unfold??? Just curious if anyone remembers him from a couple years ago??
EwwwwwwwwwUUUH! Gross! It's all ICKY and GOOEY and SCHMARMY and SWEET.....
~wink~
I concur.
~wink~
I concur.
Vinnie?
Thank you Val...
You are a part of my recovery and I am the one blessed to have you in my life... I lurked on these boards for almost a year before I ever posted (PP site) and I read a lot of heated discussions but I learned so much from those in the program. There was a group of steppers that shared very openly & honestly that taught me so much so when I finally was sick & tired of being sick & tired, tired of getting some clean time only to relapse, I asked a gal named Teresa for help. I wanted to stay clean & sober more than anything else. She shared her story with me off the boards and urged me to go to a meeting and I was petrified, took me almost 2 weeks to gather the courage and she gave me her phone number and said to call her, that she would walk with me into the meeting if I needed her. I remember sitting in the parking lot with her number on the screen, my finger on the green button to call as I walked up and just knowing that a somebody I never met F2F cared enough to reach out calmed me down as I walked in. I will be forever grateful to my HP for putting Teresa in my life at that moment of time and she helped me through the first few months in the program. Then, as I got to know people, I learned only to share what experiences I've had and I do try very hard not to tell people what to do, just share what's worked for me........My BFF told me once, "I never suggest to my sponsee's to do something that I've not done myself"...wise words....
Anyways, if I keep it simple, remember it's just one drunk sharing with another drunk how to stay sober today, my life is full....People as you and the others on this board help me stay sober today and for that I am grateful......
xoxo
Stacey
PS...Popcorn boy was Gladiator (yellow pacman) and boy, oh, boy could he stir the pot with that one little phrase "get the popcorn"....LOL
You are a part of my recovery and I am the one blessed to have you in my life... I lurked on these boards for almost a year before I ever posted (PP site) and I read a lot of heated discussions but I learned so much from those in the program. There was a group of steppers that shared very openly & honestly that taught me so much so when I finally was sick & tired of being sick & tired, tired of getting some clean time only to relapse, I asked a gal named Teresa for help. I wanted to stay clean & sober more than anything else. She shared her story with me off the boards and urged me to go to a meeting and I was petrified, took me almost 2 weeks to gather the courage and she gave me her phone number and said to call her, that she would walk with me into the meeting if I needed her. I remember sitting in the parking lot with her number on the screen, my finger on the green button to call as I walked up and just knowing that a somebody I never met F2F cared enough to reach out calmed me down as I walked in. I will be forever grateful to my HP for putting Teresa in my life at that moment of time and she helped me through the first few months in the program. Then, as I got to know people, I learned only to share what experiences I've had and I do try very hard not to tell people what to do, just share what's worked for me........My BFF told me once, "I never suggest to my sponsee's to do something that I've not done myself"...wise words....
Anyways, if I keep it simple, remember it's just one drunk sharing with another drunk how to stay sober today, my life is full....People as you and the others on this board help me stay sober today and for that I am grateful......
xoxo
Stacey
PS...Popcorn boy was Gladiator (yellow pacman) and boy, oh, boy could he stir the pot with that one little phrase "get the popcorn"....LOL
I love it when you get all mushy, BFF.
Gidday Val,Stace Kat and Skg
One drunk helping another......I will always be greatful for that and each of you and everyones E,S,H.
light and love Zac
One drunk helping another......I will always be greatful for that and each of you and everyones E,S,H.
light and love Zac
Hugs to Valarie and all "youse" guys....a guy got up and spoke, that knew my Aunt Karen, at her memorial. He had met her at the methadone clinic and everytime he said the word "you" he pronounced it "youse" and I just loved that and just loved him for getting up there and speaking about her like he did!
Love "youse" guys! Thank you for keeping me sober one day at a time, and for carrying me when I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel some days.
Love "youse" guys! Thank you for keeping me sober one day at a time, and for carrying me when I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel some days.
Youse guys is hilarious! He sounds like a wonderful man! I'm glad he made you smile!
XX Valarie
XX Valarie
