I thought I better jump in and put the tea and coffee on for Mick. I went on a thistle recce today in my neighbourhood. Plenty of the weeds but they all look a bit scrawny for making into soup. I shall have to read up on this.
Hope all are well today. Pauly - are you back on track? I popped in and out of the Tuesday thread and made some silly comments. Can?t see the point in repeating them today.
I see that there is still really bad weather in parts of the US. I guess that's hitting you Lav ? how about you, Yah?
Well today?s little musing is over people taking a break from MWO. I am sort of prompted by Broken Halo?s comments (she is leaving) and the thread Kuya?s started about success stories and what people get from MWO. I sometimes can?t be bothered posting and feel more like just browsing, but like Mick-I feel a commitment esp to this thread. Its not just accountability ? its keeping the group ticking along. Some people decide to leave because they feel that they are OK with their quit, they don?t think about AL and they don?t want to always have to think about it, addiction etc. Besides they are getting on with their lives. Which is great.
So I thought of my connection here. For me, the daily accountability has been so important and esp in the early days ? but I don?t panic if I can?t log in. I think a big step for me has been to feel part of a wider group where we face AL problems at various stages and find our different ways out. I like to be able to help but I don?t have the time to really get into this ? and at times my job is draining (supporting others, making decisions) that I can?t face doing this this on MWO. I get also computer fatigue, I get sore hands, I just can?t type anymore.
I also like to explore the different aspects of AL addiction and issues ? the literature, the research, the therapies and medication, watch docos ? ponder on how AL fits into different cultures and time-periods. I genuinely am interested in this.
But will I take a break from MWO ? as some do? Of course I might have to ? as happened to Kuya. I have times during the year when I know I am not going to be posting so much because I will be travelling. I don?t think I will take a break ? but not because I am afraid of drinking or isolating myself if I take a break.
I might not post every day or as much ? but its good to be kept on our toes.:H:H Mick is always full of surprises !!:H
Anyway this was a long ramble ?but I hope it generates some discussion.
Cheerio ? nite nite here (well its not dark yet) and morning to those waking up!
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