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[Doggygirl]

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I'm new and am not sure exactly what's going on here today. But this site is really important to me, and I hope someone will let me know if I am, or ever become part of this or any other problem. I want to be sober really, really badly. This is the first time in years I found what seems to be working for me. I need the support offered, and I try as much as I can to help others - hopefully I will have more to give as time goes on. Please someone tap me on the shoulder and set me straight if I upset someone so badly that they feel the need to leave over it. Things feel a bit uncertain at the moment.

Thank you,

DG

[Accountable for Me]

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Doggygirl you are more than cool - enuf said!

[Mags]

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DG

I think alcoholics always feel guilty for everything. Believe me, you are not guilty of anthing except being honest about your problem (which we all have) and seeking help. Doesn't sound like a crime to me.

I have been an alcoholic for so many years that I think that World War II was my fault - even though I wasn't born then.

Honesty is courage. Try to remember that.

[lushy]

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LOL Mags! Yep DG, when things get in an uproar like they have today, believe me you would know if it was you causing the problem. When you do step out of line, however, I will be sure to alert everyone to it!! KIDDING!!

[gabby]

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Doggygirl, I am not new. And I am not sure exactly what's goin on here either today. This site is important to me too. No....what ever this problem is or was.....I am sure you weren't a part of it. So don't worry.

All I know is when I came here I wanted to stop drinkin too. And I DID!

If you want a tap on the shoulder I will do it.

TAP TAP TAP....But its just to tell you that you can get sober too. All you have to do is keep on wantin it.

And you can have it. Its right there for you....just keep on wantin it.

And keep on hangin out here with us for as long as you want to and we will keep rootin ya on in spite of all our different personalities.

love ya....

[nancy]

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Betty I am glad you posted this.

There have been some nasty threads, peope stirring up trouble. Some comments I made were miscontrued once and i thought about whether I wanted to come back but I just let it go. I was really surprised as I thought I have always posted in good faith here. There has been some pettiness.

I wonder if posting etiquette rules somewhere would help. I went to another site today (not drinking related) and BOY WERE THEY CATTY!!! They made our site look tame. And they had etiquette rules openly posted.

I think it is probably a problem on most online rooms.

When I see some of these things, I think, my God, we have bigger problems than these, don't we?

I hope you keep coming around.

As for me, if I see something like that again, i am not going to waste time posting and joining in a drama. Hold me to this!!!

We need to support each other not tear each other down or jump down eachothers' throats.

[lucky 2.0]

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Well, I missed the uproar today and wonder what happened.

Gabby's message with the TAP TAP TAP was really nice!

I think she was tapping my shoulder.

[YoungAtHeart]

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I think there has still been a lot of support and good stuff going on, but unfortunately, somehow, it seems that we are strongly affected by negative things.

I've been around here for a year and a half, and I've seen a lot of ups and downs. Occasionally, I've been pretty upset with someone, or aggravated or even appalled. It always passes though, and things settle down. Thank goodness! I used to get really discouraged and think about leaving too. But I love MWO and weathered the storms, and now I have faith that this, too, shall pass.

RJ is great. When things get out of control, she will take charge if she is made aware of inappropriate happenings on the board. All you have to do is let her know.

Anyway, I hope that everyone can keep the faith, even when upsetting things happen. We are strong enough to deal with a few people who try to upset the apple cart.

Hugs to all,:l
Kathy

[Mags]

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YoungAtHeart

DITTO

[chrysa]

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AMEN...to everyone's post!!!!!

[Saint Jude]

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Geez Kathy aren't we a pair!:l A year & a 1/2 and only 9 posts diff!:H We've come a LLOOONNNGGG WAY BABY!:goodjob:

This place is bound to have a few growing pains... Huh?

[MDBiker]

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Well Well Well. This certainly is a good time to say I don?t think most people here have any intention of upsetting anyone. As a matter of fact, I think if anything, people are more reserved in their comments so as not to cause problems. Considering we have people in all stages of addiction, and mental health; I think everything is going great. Even when a post, which is highly controversial, comes around; it is almost always handled in a spirit of concern and love. You guys have some of he best hearts I have ever encountered. Even when upset, you are still deeply concerned about the individual. So something unpleasant came up; but consider how it was handled. Even now, concern for the others here is the focal point. As for me, I can?t think of a better bunch of people I could share my innermost thoughts and feeling with. I really do love you all.
And I must say I have already had my shoulder tapped, and I found it was mama bear trying to get me to go to bed and get off this stupid computer?

God Bless
Bear

[bootcampbarbie]

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and i'm new here and i'm very grateful for each and every one of you. so thank you all for being here. tis a great community.

[Prest4time]

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I'm taking a midnight break from homework....

have no idea what's going on, but if all else fails, take a peek at the "recipe thread"! Lots of fun, food and well.... just pure out garlicky fun!

[Lotus]

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BB

Recently I have noticed some negative posts but also some positive ones too. Unfortunately it will be inevitable that as a cyber community there is a difference of culture, opinions and backgrounds. A lot of people have got problems at home and maybe this is one place for them to vent out some of the anger.

Although I am not yet completely AF yet as per my goals I've found MWO and it's members here very supportive. You were one of the first people to make me feel welcome here. I have learned a lot from others and whenever I am on a downer I can post here and I always get the support.

Love Mandy x