LOL. I’m not very mysterious. I did not have an addiction, but I did have quite a challenging past few years. I found that most of it was just PTSD. When you don’t know what it is, however, it can certainly feel like life is out of your control. I found, therefore, that a lot of the mantras one usually finds in 12 step culture can be applied to other parts of your life, much as you suggested. So, while I’m not an alcoholic, I still keep a copy of the big book around - get it?
I’m really trying not to be mysterious, honest. I promised myself I wouldn’t get involved in this site again, so I’m trying to keep my presence on the DL. If you really want, I can point you to my Facebook and then I’ll be mystery-free!
So what do you do when you’re not going to counseling?
Oh, I had all sorts of different ones. I’m really glad the SA meetings helped you! I can’t tell you how many people I’ve tried to steer toward 12 step groups and they just didn’t feel it. It’s great to see that it’s working! I didn’t see anybody banging that drum on your post, so it’s also freaking amazing to see someone take interest in their own health. Just awesome.
How are things going for you now, may I ask? Have you been able to start building healthier relationships after finding any of this out? Did you get treatment for the childhood stuff?
I’m sad we can no longer upload avatars, btw. I’d be really interested to see what kind of image you’d pick. Mine are all hidden now, otherwise I’d show you the secret avatar thing.
Yes, T has in the first letter of my name. Unfortunately, there aren’t many cool court cases for a man. I could try Plessy vs. Ferguson. Scott vs. Sanford? Maybe Brown vs. The Board of Education? I could be “The Board”.
ok, after writing out a page or so, I’ve figured it out myself.
She’s recently gotten away from the catholic guilt, and with a guy she like and trusts and treats her right. And I’m having to face the reality, that for the first time ever, I’ve had to say “enough”.
I think she felt like I was saying something was wrong with her, as I didn’t own up to be totally spent.
She was happy when she realised I wasn’t rejecting her, but I wasn’t. All good now. Hurrah for women like you.
If you decide someone repeatedly say stuff worth hearing, you can hit the little person pic and bookmark them. If they think your awesome too, then you get a warm fuzzy feeling and they are on your “friends” list, and you can invite them to your posts.