Posted by Greg on May 15, 2003, at 7:47:52
In reply to Re: Why? » Greg, posted by Dinah on May 14, 2003, at 18:02:33
Awesome Dinah! Its kinda like having my own personal cyber-bodyguard!
I think I post the way I do because I come from a physically abusive background. My therapist told me once that at one point in my life I had one of two choices to make, basically become the type of person my abuser was, or be a kinder, more gentle person. I chose the latter and I like myself that way. Not to say I don't have a temper, I am Irish after all :).
The biggest trouble I have posting is that I think so clearly about what I want to say, but I have this amazing mental block (what other kind is there?) when it comes to transferring my thoughts onto to paper or here. It's been my experience that many, not all, alcoholics (not trying to label anyone here)have a tendancy to be very scattered in there writings. I've looked at posts I've written days later and thought, "That's not what I meant to say", or realized that I left out many key points. Oh well.
There's been a few that have commented about the "sweetness" of my posts, but only one who was nasty about it. I just consider the source. I do appreciate your kind words about it, it means a great deal to me. I am trying to post more and will continue to do so. Worry Girl's post just really hit home for me and I don't want her to go thru what I have. She seems like such a good person, everyone here does and I want to get to know you all better.
Thanks for making me feel more comfortable. You're OK in my book!
Greg
> Greg, Who on earth told you such a thing about your posts? Let me at 'em, let me at 'em!!!!
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> Your posts seem to have just the right touch to me. They seem like you. And you is pretty good. Everyone has a different style of posting. And each style is enjoyable in its own way.
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> But why would anyone want to make you feel self conscious about your posts? And why would you trust the judgement of someone who would want to make you feel self conscious? (Sorry if I've just insulted your best friend or something.)
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> Please don't let negative judgements of your posts, your own or someone else's, keep you from sharing yourself on the board. It's too precious a gift to let embarassment keep you from sharing.
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