Hi Teresa,
I was just reading your thread and am disapointed in some of the things said to you. I just wanted you to know that Gina and i value your friendship as well as your knowledge of recovery very much. You post here very honestly and always seem to do your best with trying to help others with your experience, strength and hope. At least the one or two people here that I don't see eye to eye with or get along with anymore, have the courage to post there views. I am however aware now of the instant messages we get by someone saying one thing about people than posting another. Only to make it appear to all to be working an honest program, when in reality behind the scene playing both sides of the fence and always twisting a slogan of recovery to justify it to the rest of us. Anyway, just wanted you to know that I love ya', and support ya'. Also wanted to thank you for your support of us and your help with a current situation I'm going through now. I hope you have a happy and safe holiday and will talk to you soon.
Take care...................God bless......................Love ya'.......................Bob
bob and to all..,
I truely appreciate your words and your asteam of my recovery. I means alot as I do only wish to help and spare others the same walk down the rocky road I and so many before me have taken... in reality I know that it is often futile as it was when others tried to help me but I am glad they at least tried and I have always felt the need to give back so to speak.. but when it comes to being misunderstood as judgemental, egos or just plain being mean .. I feel it must be time move on or at least take a break for a while a regroup... Maybe it is the holidays...
It is not just the newcomer that has difficulties and trials esp during this time of the year so maybe with that is will just let it be....
I will only say this ... there have been very few times i have posted in a vicious attack ( there have been one or two and those issues with one of those people have been properly healed).. and I have only posted out of love and wanting to help .. not out of ego or wanting to be stroked... I really dont give a rats behind what judgements anyone wants to make about my motives... that is just the way it is..
I dont want anymore speechs or platitudes... life it just this way... I guess you can take it or leave it..
Teresa
I truely appreciate your words and your asteam of my recovery. I means alot as I do only wish to help and spare others the same walk down the rocky road I and so many before me have taken... in reality I know that it is often futile as it was when others tried to help me but I am glad they at least tried and I have always felt the need to give back so to speak.. but when it comes to being misunderstood as judgemental, egos or just plain being mean .. I feel it must be time move on or at least take a break for a while a regroup... Maybe it is the holidays...
It is not just the newcomer that has difficulties and trials esp during this time of the year so maybe with that is will just let it be....
I will only say this ... there have been very few times i have posted in a vicious attack ( there have been one or two and those issues with one of those people have been properly healed).. and I have only posted out of love and wanting to help .. not out of ego or wanting to be stroked... I really dont give a rats behind what judgements anyone wants to make about my motives... that is just the way it is..
I dont want anymore speechs or platitudes... life it just this way... I guess you can take it or leave it..
Teresa
bob let me clarify..
the last line about platitudes was not in any way meant for you ... what i meant was it seems that some get caught up in the platitudes and speechs instead of just calling a spade a spade...
you are one of the few that still do that. I love that about you... I will take a speech from you anyday...
Teresa
the last line about platitudes was not in any way meant for you ... what i meant was it seems that some get caught up in the platitudes and speechs instead of just calling a spade a spade...
you are one of the few that still do that. I love that about you... I will take a speech from you anyday...
Teresa
Hi Teresa,
I was just reading the threads when I came acrossed yours. You should just post as you always have. If you remember, I used to always take your post as an attack, until I realized it wasn't you with the problem but it was me.
There will be more people like me that come in, unfortunately, but they too will learn that we blame others for our problems when in fact it was us that actually had the problem. Please don't be afraid to post what is on your mind. People can take it or leave it, their choice.
Love,
Liz
I was just reading the threads when I came acrossed yours. You should just post as you always have. If you remember, I used to always take your post as an attack, until I realized it wasn't you with the problem but it was me.
There will be more people like me that come in, unfortunately, but they too will learn that we blame others for our problems when in fact it was us that actually had the problem. Please don't be afraid to post what is on your mind. People can take it or leave it, their choice.
Love,
Liz
Dear Teresa, I think I missed what was going on here to make you feel this way, I haven't read a whole lot of threads lately. But I can say that the message you spread is the right one. There may be others for some people, but you speak the truth that I know works. There will always be people who chose their own path, and sadly we often see those same people come back and end up trying the method that was advised in the first place. I hope you continute to be honest, to share the truth, it helps so many who are willing to listen and get better. Don't be afraid to speak your mind, theres a lot of knowledge in there!! I for one, love to hear what you say. I love you, Kat
Hi Liz and Kat,
I've decided not to post that often anymore, to limit my involvement here and work a program of recovery face to face like I have been. I do still from time to time read a little and it's great when I see someone I've gotten friendly with grow in such a positive way.
Liz,
I must say you sound great. You sound like a totally different person than the person that started posting a couple months ago. You should be proud of yourself. I'm sure all of the promises that a program of recovery offers will soon all come true for you, going by the way you sound.
Kat,
Same goes for you too. You've become a dear friend and I love ya'. Also Gina did mention to me what you said in your email to her. I just wanted to say thanks for thinking of me, I'll give it a shot, can't hurt.
Take care...................................God bless.......................................Bob
I've decided not to post that often anymore, to limit my involvement here and work a program of recovery face to face like I have been. I do still from time to time read a little and it's great when I see someone I've gotten friendly with grow in such a positive way.
Liz,
I must say you sound great. You sound like a totally different person than the person that started posting a couple months ago. You should be proud of yourself. I'm sure all of the promises that a program of recovery offers will soon all come true for you, going by the way you sound.
Kat,
Same goes for you too. You've become a dear friend and I love ya'. Also Gina did mention to me what you said in your email to her. I just wanted to say thanks for thinking of me, I'll give it a shot, can't hurt.
Take care...................................God bless.......................................Bob
Hey Bob,
Thank you, I hope you and Gina have a wonderful Holiday.Same for Teresa, Kat and everyone.
Love,
Liz
Thank you, I hope you and Gina have a wonderful Holiday.Same for Teresa, Kat and everyone.
Love,
Liz
Bob, you know I'll always respect whatever decisions you make (this board or otherwise). That being said, alot of people sure will miss out on what you have the ability to share and teach if you didn't post. And besides....you're just funny, lol. Just cause we're addicts doesn't mean we don't need a good laugh, hey, maybe we need it more! I'm a little confused about whatever happened here, I was MIA....wrapping gifts lol. But whatever it was, you and Teresa are important and loved. I'd hate to think where I'd be today if not for those of you who honestly tell it like it is and aren't afraid to do so. Good luck with the email thing, it really is worth a try. I love you, Bob, take care, Kat
Hi,
Sorry for the confusion! lol I didn't mean I wasn't gonna ever post again! lol Although I've claimed that 100 times before! lol
I'm just simply gonna focus more on my recovery by using my F2F meetings, friends and my sponsor as I always did, but now without the emotional rollacoaster that getting to close with people on a computer or involved with other peoples problems on the computer can bring.
I can allow myself to get so caught up in whats going on here. I can have the greatest day then click on-line and it all goes out the window. lol I just simply am not going to allow that to happen anymore.
The people I've become close too, and the ones I enjoy talking too and being there for I will continue to do so. I just don't have the time or energy to get knocked off my square by getting involved with anymore chaos that happens here. Some of which in the past has been my doing as well, I'm not saying I never got involved with doing or saying what I shouldn't I'm saying I'm not going to do it anymore.
But, I will still read and if I feel strongly about something and feel maybe my experience, strength and hope might help I'll post.
Now it's dinner time! Gonna go chow down on Tacos! lol
Take care..................................God bless........................................Bob
Sorry for the confusion! lol I didn't mean I wasn't gonna ever post again! lol Although I've claimed that 100 times before! lol
I'm just simply gonna focus more on my recovery by using my F2F meetings, friends and my sponsor as I always did, but now without the emotional rollacoaster that getting to close with people on a computer or involved with other peoples problems on the computer can bring.
I can allow myself to get so caught up in whats going on here. I can have the greatest day then click on-line and it all goes out the window. lol I just simply am not going to allow that to happen anymore.
The people I've become close too, and the ones I enjoy talking too and being there for I will continue to do so. I just don't have the time or energy to get knocked off my square by getting involved with anymore chaos that happens here. Some of which in the past has been my doing as well, I'm not saying I never got involved with doing or saying what I shouldn't I'm saying I'm not going to do it anymore.
But, I will still read and if I feel strongly about something and feel maybe my experience, strength and hope might help I'll post.
Now it's dinner time! Gonna go chow down on Tacos! lol
Take care..................................God bless........................................Bob
Hi,
I forgot earlier, I also wanted to thank Teresa, Kat and Liz for the kind words.
Love you guys............Take care...............God bless............................Bob
I forgot earlier, I also wanted to thank Teresa, Kat and Liz for the kind words.
Love you guys............Take care...............God bless............................Bob
Bob and Teresa,
Thanks for posting about Recovery and telling it like it is. I wish everyone could be as honest as you two are. I love and respect you guys. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, my friends.
God bless,
Thanks for posting about Recovery and telling it like it is. I wish everyone could be as honest as you two are. I love and respect you guys. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, my friends.
God bless,
Sharon,
Love you too, I'm glad your feeling better, have a great weekend.
Take care..................................God bless...........................................Bob
Merry Christmas!!
Love you too, I'm glad your feeling better, have a great weekend.
Take care..................................God bless...........................................Bob
Merry Christmas!!
