Hi to everyone,
I'm quite new to this site and have posted just a few times. I've been reading the posts related to Luvuall and it is frightening to see what alcohol can do to someone. I've read enough other posts to know that for the most part everyone is so supportive and kind but it makes you realize you have to remain a little reserved, just in case. We all have the same problem and it can turn us into unkind, erratic people. I'm such a trusting (naive) person that I still get a little shocked to see someone who has posted good and supportive things to others quite often lash out at those same people. It almost makes you scared to post. But I'm going to try to take this as more of a wake up call. This is what alcohol can do to a good person. And I feel sad because she's alienated her support network. People will be nervous about her if she ever returns to the boards.
I hope I never say anything to any of you that inadvertently hurts. I'll reread my posts before I submit them. Words can be taken the wrong way by any of us who are emotional and going through a lot. Of course the words in Luv's posts were very blunt and hard to misread but still, caution is wise, I think.
Negativity begets negativity, I think. If we can stay positive and supportive to all, the boards will attract positive and supportive new people. Negativity might attract those who are in a different place and are looking for a way to vent their hopelessness.
On a brighter note, I've reached day 16 without drinking and for the last 3 nights, I have slept through the entire night without waking up even once. I'm dead to the world. It's great! This hasn't happened for so very long.
I wish the best to all of you and thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind words and generosity to a newcomer. I believe there are so many wonderful people with lots of integrity who will continue to grow and provide their words of wisdom to others following in their footsteps. I know it's certainly helped me to know that you're out there.
From what i've read, I think Luv had 7 mos sober. I will think of her often and hope that she is able to get back to that place.
I'm quite new to this site and have posted just a few times. I've been reading the posts related to Luvuall and it is frightening to see what alcohol can do to someone. I've read enough other posts to know that for the most part everyone is so supportive and kind but it makes you realize you have to remain a little reserved, just in case. We all have the same problem and it can turn us into unkind, erratic people. I'm such a trusting (naive) person that I still get a little shocked to see someone who has posted good and supportive things to others quite often lash out at those same people. It almost makes you scared to post. But I'm going to try to take this as more of a wake up call. This is what alcohol can do to a good person. And I feel sad because she's alienated her support network. People will be nervous about her if she ever returns to the boards.
I hope I never say anything to any of you that inadvertently hurts. I'll reread my posts before I submit them. Words can be taken the wrong way by any of us who are emotional and going through a lot. Of course the words in Luv's posts were very blunt and hard to misread but still, caution is wise, I think.
Negativity begets negativity, I think. If we can stay positive and supportive to all, the boards will attract positive and supportive new people. Negativity might attract those who are in a different place and are looking for a way to vent their hopelessness.
On a brighter note, I've reached day 16 without drinking and for the last 3 nights, I have slept through the entire night without waking up even once. I'm dead to the world. It's great! This hasn't happened for so very long.
I wish the best to all of you and thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind words and generosity to a newcomer. I believe there are so many wonderful people with lots of integrity who will continue to grow and provide their words of wisdom to others following in their footsteps. I know it's certainly helped me to know that you're out there.
From what i've read, I think Luv had 7 mos sober. I will think of her often and hope that she is able to get back to that place.
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