Join the Army Against Alcohol - October 2017

[empyr3al]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol - October 2017

I seriously doubt that men are less forthcoming. Men put in groups seem to behave compassionate towards eachother. I am canadian, white though with olive skin and the traditional height and have some serious social science behaviour behind me. Not all men are like me. I find it difficult to class me and women and race together. We are free. I am educated so I can emapathize with you in a heart beat. That does not make me gay, it makes me empathetic. We are different.

[mollyka]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol - October 2017

Evening Rusty and Empys! sent you a pm back Rust -- my box is nearly full tho so must delete some..
I certainly didn't mean that men don't empathize - and maybe it's an Irish thing -- it's like they need to be seen as 'stronger' than women - and I don't mean physically.. my husband of 40 years is only now learning that he doesn't have to be 'stronger' or be the minder all the time - he even lets me mind HIM occasionally which is rather sweet --

[JackieClaire]

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Bit late today.
There's the joke that women use on-line forums as the chain from the kitchen sink only reaches as far as the computer

I reckon these days men are as confused as women..........women these days are supposed to be heading companies, while making jam, breast feeding on demand and be able to parallel park. Men on the other hand are supposed to be finding there inner goodness, brotherhood and sisterhood, being family men and also understanding of every single emotion known to human kind..........that is an extreme example.

We're all trying to do the right thing but forgetting what the right thing for us as individuals is. Of course racism, sexism and elitism is wrong, wrong, wrong on all levels.........I am no better or worse than the next person.

I think what I'm trying to say we have to be the best person we can be today.

[mollyka]

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Love it jackie and yer so right:thanks:

[IamMary]

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Evening,

Bit late today.
There's the joke that women use on-line forums as the chain from the kitchen sink only reaches as far as the computer

I reckon these days men are as confused as women..........women these days are supposed to be heading companies, while making jam, breast feeding on demand and be able to parallel park. Men on the other hand are supposed to be finding there inner goodness, brotherhood and sisterhood, being family men and also understanding of every single emotion known to human kind..........that is an extreme example.

We're all trying to do the right thing but forgetting what the right thing for us as individuals is. Of course racism, sexism and elitism is wrong, wrong, wrong on all levels.........I am no better or worse than the next person.

I think what I'm trying to say we have to be the best person we can be today.

I want to learn that off and drop it casually into conversation
Couldnt agree more, equality doesnt mean we should be the same.. how boring would that be.

[IamMary]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol - October 2017

Someone here a long time ago did some research and found the reason that there are more women than men in Recovery forums because a lot of men feel it's a sign of weakness to discuss to admit they have a problem with AL and then talk about it in any kind of therapy (online or in-person) session. Yet, it seems like more men than women go to AA. I have no idea about AA as I've never been to a meeting. :

Plus its cold outside and the internet is warm by the fire:happy2:

[empyr3al]

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The odd thing is that although rusty and I speak forthcoming about everything. I really do not talk about gender and im sure most would have no clue. We do love you and would not hesitate in a moment to stand behind you. There is not separation of self. This might be canadian.

[empyr3al]

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As a canadian. We ARE different. Everyone I meet is different. We are not special. We see things differently. If you are white, black, indian i really dont care. This is such an obscure culture you be hard to find anything like it. I am proud of what we have made despite its issues.

[mollyka]

Re: Join the Army Against Alcohol - October 2017

Morning! Barely awake :needhug:

[rustop59]

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Morning! Barely awake :needhug:

None of those huggy emojis on the side but consider yourself given one. Hope all ok? I agree Empty, lived in Canada and truly wonderful place. Off to airport to pick up daughter, she's home for a week so happy days.

[empyr3al]

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Smilie List - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information My pooch woke me up, ruff. And some emojis for you to share.

[mollyka]

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My daughter what is now living at home with me - temporarily - she lived in Canada for 5 years - lovely way of life

[JackieClaire]

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:huggers: There ya go, Molls.

Just up 15 mins, could have stayed there all day........problem is the coffee's downstairs.

[MENTION=23850]empyr3al[/MENTION]............loving the smilies.

[Rusty]

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Good Morning/Afternoon Army Friends!

Molly-here's a big hug from me as I have not learned how to insert emojis. :hug: How lovely to have your daughter living with you. Another lady in the house.:yay: Check your inbox. ;-)

Jackie-I didn't want to get out of bed either this morning...set my alarm for 4:30 AM and rolled over and went back to sleep until 6. Hahah!
[MENTION=23850]empyr3al[/MENTION], I am half Canadian French. . I leave for Ottawa tomorrow for work. I have never been to Ottawa so this should be interesting.

Ok, I MUST get to the gym now. Overdid it on food at the wedding last weekend. SIGH.

Have a grand day, everyone!:love:

[mollyka]

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Thanks for the hugs - lovely to come home from work to!!!! was the wedding good craic Rusty? Not mad on weddings myself - specially now ya can't even unwind with a few glasses of something!! Cruises and weddings - two pointless sort of things without the grog imo!

No news from my neck of the wood
watching a Stephen King movie - never even read the book -- Geralds Game I think it's called -- bit mad so far... I'll update yiz haha!!