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    #1

    Feeling disconnected?

    I don't know how to word this. I am fifty something days AL free, it's wonderful and I feel really good, and thankful for the support the nest has given me. I don't know whether it's the time difference from the UK to US, Canada, Aus, but I am starting to feel a little disconnected.

    I post when most people are in bed, or at work and vice versa. With all the activity lately, I can't keep up and feel very out of the loop sometimes.

    I am thinking I might start a thread for UK and European posters, but still drop into the nest as well?

    I think the nest has been a wonderful support for me, but coming home and reading five pages of posts and trying to answer individuals is exhausting. Let me know your thoughts on this one please?
    Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it! ~ Goethe
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    #2
    Feeling disconnected?

    Hey Broken,

    Well, I'm pretty new here but I'd be on board with that. I'm in my first couple of days, English but living in Germany. Everyone here has been so great and supportive but I see what you mean.

    Teabo. x

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      #3
      Feeling disconnected?

      Got the very thread for you.

      It's a daily thread called The Army. Absolutely nothing to do with us being in any of the services just an Army in the fight against alcohol. Most of us Irish, UK, a ex-Scot living in Florida, a South African. Mind you any one at all is welcome as on other threads.

      Talk a lot of nonsense but can turn serious in a heartbeat.

      This is an example of today's thread.

      https://www.mywayout.org/community/f9...ust-79169.html

      Just keep an eye out for it in General Discussion. Hope we see you there tomorrow.

      We're really quite nice and definitely don't bite..................well not often.

      Oh and :welcome: to MWO Tea. Glad you found us.
      It could be worse, I could be filing.
      AF since 7/7/2009

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        #4
        Feeling disconnected?

        I think you should do what you need to beat this disease ........army thread sounds good

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          #5
          Feeling disconnected?

          Broken I hear you, the nest is so busy and it's tough to keep up. I still try to though, and I'm always afraid I'll hurt someone's feelings if I pass them by, or one one might feel left out if someone else gets more attention, you know, high school stuff!

          Congratulations in your 50+ days and I hope you're able to feel more connected here, or elsewhere on the site!
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            #6
            Feeling disconnected?

            Well, I'm pretty sure I know what you mean. I have always struggled with "how to use" this site. Scrolling through the nest, I lose track of who to answer. I have started more posts and then bailed out on them than I have actually ever posted.

            NoSugar just posted an outstanding piece with different suggestions for posting. It was within the last week I think. That might be worth a look.

            I've always enjoyed your posts, you seem to really put some thought into it, maybe a smaller thread would do you good.
            "When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them." Analects of Confucius
            AF 11/12/11

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              #7
              Feeling disconnected?

              Hi Broken Halo,
              Just wanted to say sorry that you are feeling a bit disconnected. I think perhaps you are worrying too much about commenting on all the happenings in newbies nest, that is very loving and caring but there are so many people in there supporting each other and posting lovely upbeat, constructive comments does it matter if you can't keep up with all the posting?

              You could do short little ones sometimes in the week, but a longer one on each of your days off.

              The army thread thing really was eye opening for me, until Jackie explained that in this thread I really thought they all were or had been in the army, never realised it was an army against alcoholism!!
              New life started on 1st May 2014, One day at a time I will work at continuing it forever!

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                #8
                Feeling disconnected?

                Hi Broken Halo,
                Congrats on your 50+ days. I know the feeling of not being able to keep up with the newbies nest. i sometimes read, but rarely post. I have found that the monthly AF threads in the Just Starting out section is pretty helpful. We started in April and each month someone gets the thread going. It's a little more manageable for me.

                I enjoy your thoughtful posts.
                Free at Last
                "What you seek is seeking you." -- Rumi

                Highly recommend this video
                http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html

                July 19, 2013 -- the beginning of being Free at Last

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                  #9
                  Feeling disconnected?

                  Broken - I agree, the nest is very busy these days, and I understand the feeling of being overwhelmed. I read through all the posts every day, but can't always find the time or energy to give everyone a thoughtful response, so I don't post at all. I am probably over-thinking it.

                  Now that you are counting AF months, not days, it makes perfect sense for you to move on to a more manageable, monthly support thread. I'm still struggling with multiple Day 1s, so will be hanging in the nest for a while.

                  The time difference is tough, but I enjoy talking with people from other parts of the world. Gives me a fresh perspective. So if you do start a new thread, I would definitely like to drop in from time to time.

                  Congratulations on 50+ days!!
                  Everything is going to be amazing

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                    #10
                    Feeling disconnected?

                    BH - I know what you mean. I drop in the nest every now and then but it is so busy, I find it hard to keep up, as well.
                    Miley

                    "The moment you are ready to quit is usually the moment right before a miracle happens..don't give up"
                    [COLOR=Magenta]Joyfully AF Since 1/22/14

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                      #11
                      Feeling disconnected?

                      Broken H

                      I understand what you're saying and the thing is, just make the site work for you. I, too, have noticed quite the influx of a lot of new folks and think that is a good thing.... so many people realizing that something's out of kilter. A lot of times I'm not even sure my posts relate to what is going on in the thread because I really don't read too far back. i'm too dang lazy.

                      I did the subscription thing so there are those threads that what goes on stays within and is not read by all. I kinda like that and I like supporting MWO. It has been a tremendous help for me.

                      I also chime in every once in awhile on the daily thread in abstainers sections. Good folks there as well and not overwhelming.

                      See you around and well done on 50!

                      P.S. It was not so long ago that I, too, was needing nest help, I was so glad it was/is there as I know you are as well. It is a good thing to help others as you have done and in very compassionately and friendly way.
                      Liberated 5/11/2013

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                        #12
                        Feeling disconnected?

                        Thanks for the responses everyone. I hope I didn't sound like I was whinging, because nothing could be further from the truth. This place, and the nest in particular has been a godsend to me. It is great to see new people join and read about their successes too.

                        The whole point of my post was to try and find a better way to stay connected to that feeling, and I am very grateful for the suggestions. JC, I will check out the army thread too, thank you for that.

                        DD, you are hilarious! I might need my combat gear and hobnail boots to join the army thread! :H:H

                        Thanks again for the responses everyone
                        Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it! ~ Goethe

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                          #13
                          Feeling disconnected?

                          Hi BH!
                          I feel that way too sometimes. I rarely log in on weekends so by Monday morning I am so FAR out of the loop that I don't even know where to start! But it doesn't matter, it's not a competition to see who can remember what or keep track of everyone. We're all just here to support each other in beating the demon beast Alcohol! I follow the Army thread because those folks crack me up! :H
                          Just do the best you can...you're an important part of MWO!
                          K9
                          :heart:I love my daughter more than alcohol:heart:

                          Believe in yourself. You are stronger than you think.

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