Just as I was climbing out of my shell

[fighting back]

I feel like climbing back in again. The walls are closing in on me again. I don't mean I am going to drink; there is no AL in the house and I have no way of getting any.

My OH is away working as he often does; I thought I could fill the empty space with this place but I can't.

It's too diverse. Too many people, too many threads, too much different advice. I feel too overwhelmed and I have decided to take what I need and hang low for a while.

I feel strong enough. I am just ODAT, doing okay, but I feel the pressure of the success (and failures) of others is a little too much right now.

I'll be back, stronger I hope. I just don't feel this is the right place for me right now.

Love, strength and tight hugs to the many people who have encouraged me and helped me to achieve so many AL free days.

See you soon:l

[K9Lover]

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I'm sorry to see you go. Please take care of yourself. We'll be here when you need us. :l

[Popeye]

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Good luck and stay strong.

[rubywillow]

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Fight, I hope you stay. I've spent 33 years alone, with Hubs working sometimes days at a time before I see him. No, this can't be the be all, do all, for you, but it is a good place. PM me, e-mail me please. I understand what you're saying, OK??
Ruby

[techie]

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I am so sorry to see you go. You are a wonderful supportive person FB. I think the diversity of MWO makes it unique and exciting. I will miss you and will pray you reconsider. John xoxo

[Choochie]

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:lFB, I will miss you and hope you'll reconsider. But, I know we all have to find our way. I just know that the support here has kept me sober. But, if it's confusing you or making you anxious, maybe you need to do something different. I just hope that you'll find support somewhere because it's really hard to do this alone. In fact, I'm sure that's why my prior attempts to stop drinking failed. Anyway, big hugs to you. Hope to see you back here in the not-too-distant-future.:l

Choochie

[sapphire1]

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Hi Fighting Back,

Maybe if you spent a little less time on the boards for a while, it might ease the tension a bit. I hear what you are saying, it is a lot of input and in the early days of sobriety, lots of intensity can do your head in a bit. On the underoos thread (Australians) we tend to offer each other a bit of light relief from lifes seriousness. our thread is light hearted and lots of good natured jousting. Its about finding a good balance for yourself and treading lightly to begin with. I find that reading fiction is a good way for me to disengage with reality a bit and think of something else for a while. I hope you can find your way out, but I would counsel you about isolating yourself too much. Love and grace Saffxx

[gettinghappy]

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Hi Fighting Back, It's easy to feel like everyone is doing better than you or "Crud, don't I fit in here?" I think it's all part of what we are getting through, I feel that way too sometimes too. Hope you feel better soon! :l

[fennel]

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FB,
I know there's a ton of different folks on this site, but despite our diverse backgrounds, we're all here for the same reasons. Can you think of somebody here you relate to in a special way? Private message that person & become friends ...let that person know how you're doing . Many of us get by that way. Please reconsider before bailing altogether. :l

[Mish]

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Please reconsider, Fighting. You don't reaslise how much your posts encourage others who might be feeling the same way as you but may lack the confidence to express their concerns as you have done. You raise important issues which may not be otherwise discussed on the boards. If you just keep looking for a while longer (even if you just lurk for a bit) you will find your niche.
Your contributions are much appreciated, but if you still decide to leave I wish you every success and happiness...but I really hope you'll stay. :l:l:l

[hillsidetime]

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Hey FB, the great news is that you are staying af, nice work. Feel free to PM me anytime. I hope to see you back here when the time is right for you, you are always welcome. All the best,
Hill

[mama bear]

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FB...dont go.
You are still welcome over in the Ass in Gear thread....that can be the only place you post if you are overwhelmed...

[Choochie]

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Sheri - you are the BEST!

Choochie:l

[Doggygirl]

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FB, I can understand how overwhelming things can seem at times. Another suggestion might be to find a couple of threads where you feel at home, and stick to reading / posting only in those for awhile. As Choochie said, it was impossible for me to stop drinking alone.

Whatever you decide, strength and hope to you in your journey.

DG

[Doggygirl]

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