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[lushy]

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I am so very sad to see this thread. I have so enjoyed having you back Sujul and your 15 months is truly an inspiration. I, too, hope your leaving is temporary, but you know what you need to do.

And Tawny?? I don't know what to say except I hope you will reconsider. You would be soooo missed here. :l

[AAthlete]

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Tawny and Sujul, I am sorry to see you go (albeit for different reasons). Sujul, best of luck on your journey, and may God keep you under His protection. You sound like you are in a wonderful place, and will be able to help many others in your new calling. Tawny, after reading the thread in question, I can completely understand why you have made this decision.

David did post a thread that was thought-provoking, and asked what I would consider some very valid questions. He, as all of us are, was simply trying to get a grasp around his drinking, the triggers that cause it, and some of the issues that he has been challenged by along the way.

Being a senior , junior or new member makes you no more entitled to your opinion than anyone else. If a person cannot freely express their opinions, then what is the purpose of this site? You may not agree with what someone has posted, but that doesn't give you the right to attack them under the guise of a cleverly-crafted email. People need to lighten up and stop thinking that everything is about them (i.e. getting out of your Self).

I too have cut back on my postings, although I still log in regularly to see how people are doing. It CAN be difficult at times to read some of the stories that are posted - it's hard to see people hurting who are unsure what their next steps should be. You can offer support and advice, but ultimately the decision on how they proceed is up to them.

Anyway - back to the thread. Best of luck to both of you, and hopefully you will get the chance to check in from time to time.

[sujul]

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Hold on!

Hold on, Folks!

I checked in to see if there was anything I should respond to and I am amazed at what is happening here! First of all: thank you for all your warm wishes and your concern. But please people read my post carefully!

I am not leaving in some sort of huff! I am NOT leaving because I DISAGREED with anyone...I am saying the thread did INDEED GET ME TO THINK! And my own conclusion was that it was time for me to leave because I have been here too long!

I have NOT been judgemental at all! I am always open to other people's opinions and, although I did find some of the comments distressing, I also ended up AGREEING with them!

I appreciate everyone's concern--and also those who appear angry or disappointed with me--but really many of you are misunderstanding what I am saying. It is just time for me to leave because I have done what I needed to do here.

THIS IS NOT A BAD THING! I'm not upset and no one else needs to be either! Think of it more as though I'm checking out of the hospital because I have finished with that particular treatment and I need to move to the next stage....


susan

[42cat]

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Susan... You've come a long way, baby! ... Congrats and best wishes!

~Catt

[hart]

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((((Susan, Tawny))))

Though I post a lot :H I am a relatively new comer here. I did not read what either of you read as a condemnation of being here, nor did I read the responses as a condemnation of either of your decision to leave. I think ((42)) best summed up my attitude, I am a very easygoing gal myself. I like people, and I enjoy you two a lot. I sooo admire your ability to abstain Susan, and I love your humor Tawny, I will miss you both.

I too hope your leaving will be only a hiatus. But, please know you both have made friends here. Unlike what someone else said, I do think of a lot of you as friends. My definition of friendship encompasses what I feel toward a lot of you.

I'm glad for this site. I'll miss you both. Good luck and take care:l

[ScoobyDoo]

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Susan, I get where you're coming from completely. Keep moving forward with this... moving forward is healthy and I'd prefer to think of you being in a healthy mental/spiritual place and away from here than a slave to the forums or whatever. Go and enjoy your freedoms that you have now rediscovered since quitting alcohol! You are one cool chick!

Lots of love
Bernie

[Mags]

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Scooby said

Susan, I get where you're coming from completely. Keep moving forward with this... moving forward is healthy and I'd prefer to think of you being in a healthy mental/spiritual place and away from here than a slave to the forums or whatever. Go and enjoy your freedoms that you have now rediscovered since quitting alcohol! You are one cool chick!

Scooby said it all for me. Congratulations on your next voyage. Bon voyage. We are always here for you.

[Paddy]

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Susan, a belated all the best! Hope all goes well and the treatment for your health problems comes to fruition.

Well done for 15 months AF. I'm coming close to 30 days AF ... Anyways, catch you sometime on the boards here.

Love,

Paddy

[Cashregister]

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I with you Suj, and the frog...as I posted on the other newbie thread:

I don't even get this - as an Aussie and as a sufferer of Bipolar1 (that's more up than down guys!) - I see a whole gaggle of doctors, and I was quite relieved to find out that my drinking was being caused by something - and that the meds i am now taking have stopped the need to drink - I was medicating myself with alchohol. I am quite mad But I think that's a good news story. There may be many here who could do with a chat with a good psych - but I think most of us "maddies" have been there, done that and are taking the steps towards a sparkling new life ( just not too sparkling in my case!!). I come back occasionally to see how everyone's doing - not to bring them down ( have always been a bit of an upper - hehe!).

Anyway, I fel alot like I don't need to be here anymore - and i guess if people are not interested in co-morbidity (alcohol and some other hidden problems) then there's not much point in me sharing much more of my journey at all.

My journey has turned a corner, and I guess i'm kinda tired of reading about drinking as it's no longer an issue for me!

So, i'll drop by now and again....

Cheers for now

Cashy
xx

[YoungAtHeart]

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I'm interested in co-morbidity, Cashy.

[Mackeral]

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Wow..Having not been here for a while stumbling across this thread is a bit of a shock to say the least...There are some pretty influential figures here who at least to me mean a lot..Sujul and Tawny you both helped me more than you know when i first came here...I hope you drop in and say hello from time to time...Love and Hugs and Thanks...Macks:l

[fsophiah]

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I'm with you, Macks. I guess I've been out of the loop for a while, but it's a shame that people who have been giving and caring can depart from us precipitously. Sometimes we just need to re-focus and remember that we're all coming from places of need. Sometimes we have to just take a few deep breaths.

[Mackeral]

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Exactly Fsophiah,

Sometimes you just need a break..I have'nt been here for a while but today i cant tear myself away..

[memarcie]

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I know what you mean about leaving for a while. I have been a member of MWO for almost 2 years! I have been MIA for much of the last year due to other medical issues. I feel a need to read the boards daily now and even post a bit. I'm still going through struggles with drinking although nothing like what I was when I first joined. I have not been doing the program lately either. I think I need to dig out the book and get back into doing the supps and exercise. Susan and Tawny will come back if they need to, they are great women and will be missed.

Marcie

[SKendall]

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Susan, I will miss you. I'm glad you feel you're ready to move on. That is a very good and healthy sign. :l

Hilary