I'm in a reflective mood tonight so I decided to go back and re-read my very first post on MWO. I had forgotten exactly what I said, but I will never forget that night. The outpouring of love and support was astounding. I do remember that I mentioned in that post that I had been lurking and reading for years and was hoping to become sober "by osmosis." Yes, years!! I received so much good advice that night, but the following reply has always stayed with me. So for anyone still lurking - please read these words of wisdom. and consider giving us a try. You will never regret it. This is the true spirit of MWO.
"MossRose.....I only just saw your thread and once again it struck me how lurking as a guest NEVER gets you sober.I did it for a couple weeks, then sank back into the bottle until it got so bad I HAD to join in properly...... I knew in my heart and soul it was going to destroy me. It reminds me of people who study psychology HOPING it will help them overcome their psychological issues by LEARNING about it in others.
3000 people, on average, visit this site EVERY DAY. I would hazard a guess that many, like you, HOPE they will get sober by reading.
It just doesn't work that way though.
The power of writing out your intention, your problems, your history, your fears and SHARING them with fellow human beings has this amazing effect on the pathways of the brain. Addiction is powerful but there is ONE thing in life MORE powerful ......COMPANIONSHIP.
Drinkers keep other drinkers drinking. Sober people keep others sober. A drinker can come here and read forever and NEVER get sober......just like I can now go to a party and NEVER want to drink !
So in spite of the length of time you feel you may have spent here reading......you have only 'been' here a couple days. It will be hard at first but in just a few days you will be a new woman. Post, post and post some more. Write down the longings of your heart, they are love letters to your future." ~Kuya
Love letters to your future. What a beautiful phrase. I took this advice, and I posted, posted, posted. To anyone still lurking out there. please don't waste another minute. This is the kind of wonderful advice you can look forward to. Hoping that you all find the peace you deserve.
xx, Moss
"MossRose.....I only just saw your thread and once again it struck me how lurking as a guest NEVER gets you sober.I did it for a couple weeks, then sank back into the bottle until it got so bad I HAD to join in properly...... I knew in my heart and soul it was going to destroy me. It reminds me of people who study psychology HOPING it will help them overcome their psychological issues by LEARNING about it in others.
3000 people, on average, visit this site EVERY DAY. I would hazard a guess that many, like you, HOPE they will get sober by reading.
It just doesn't work that way though.
The power of writing out your intention, your problems, your history, your fears and SHARING them with fellow human beings has this amazing effect on the pathways of the brain. Addiction is powerful but there is ONE thing in life MORE powerful ......COMPANIONSHIP.
Drinkers keep other drinkers drinking. Sober people keep others sober. A drinker can come here and read forever and NEVER get sober......just like I can now go to a party and NEVER want to drink !
So in spite of the length of time you feel you may have spent here reading......you have only 'been' here a couple days. It will be hard at first but in just a few days you will be a new woman. Post, post and post some more. Write down the longings of your heart, they are love letters to your future." ~Kuya
Love letters to your future. What a beautiful phrase. I took this advice, and I posted, posted, posted. To anyone still lurking out there. please don't waste another minute. This is the kind of wonderful advice you can look forward to. Hoping that you all find the peace you deserve.
xx, Moss
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