Not literally. I am never going back there. But this morning, drinking my coffee and while the rest of MWO was asleep, I was reading and looking through old posts (as you do) and I came across my post from 5th July. that was the day the penny finally dropped for me.
Reading that post brought it all back home to me. How afraid I was of what I had become, how lonely I felt. I needed help and support so badly, and I got it, right here.
Byrdie was first to answer in that inimitable and wonderful style of hers. I remember reading her post with tears in my eyes. So heartfelt, honest and encouraging. then came JC, Witts, Spider, and LB. My friend DD and Pixie also stopped by to give me encouragement and hope.
Thanks to those first posts I found strength day by day, I joined the nest. I knew I was not alone and that other people understood. And I never really said thanks for supporting me, pointing me in the right direction, and caring. I am not saying I owe my 33 days sobriety to you guys, that's my responsibility and I own that. But thank you for being so open, caring and honest, I hope as I progress I can do even a fraction of what you did for me.
It's heartening to know there are people out there who really care and really want to help, so take note, lurkers. Don't be afraid. There are wonderful people here who will dish out hugs and kicks up the arse as and when required. Too many to mention. The important thing for me was the companionship, knowing I was not alone. I am not alone as long as I have this place.
Thank you everyone, every post means something to someone, what might seem insignificant to you could mean a lot to someone else. Thank you to all the aforementioned, and all who post their struggles and successes. I am so very grateful for this place.
Reading that post brought it all back home to me. How afraid I was of what I had become, how lonely I felt. I needed help and support so badly, and I got it, right here.
Byrdie was first to answer in that inimitable and wonderful style of hers. I remember reading her post with tears in my eyes. So heartfelt, honest and encouraging. then came JC, Witts, Spider, and LB. My friend DD and Pixie also stopped by to give me encouragement and hope.
Thanks to those first posts I found strength day by day, I joined the nest. I knew I was not alone and that other people understood. And I never really said thanks for supporting me, pointing me in the right direction, and caring. I am not saying I owe my 33 days sobriety to you guys, that's my responsibility and I own that. But thank you for being so open, caring and honest, I hope as I progress I can do even a fraction of what you did for me.
It's heartening to know there are people out there who really care and really want to help, so take note, lurkers. Don't be afraid. There are wonderful people here who will dish out hugs and kicks up the arse as and when required. Too many to mention. The important thing for me was the companionship, knowing I was not alone. I am not alone as long as I have this place.
Thank you everyone, every post means something to someone, what might seem insignificant to you could mean a lot to someone else. Thank you to all the aforementioned, and all who post their struggles and successes. I am so very grateful for this place.
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