On a SERIOUS note...

[ROSYouralright]

When I first cane to MH I knew I didn't know everything but I wasn't receptive to learning anything new. My feelings got hurt so easily and I really felt attacked...
I couldn't understand why these people were"picking on me!"
LOL!!

I still don't know everything... But the difference is.. Now I actually LISTEN to what I am told.. I'm learning as I go & try to help others as I can..

Because I have been here for a little while now things MAKE SENSE!!! I now KNOW why people were "picking on me."  
People here care and those who have gone before us just may know what they are talking about! IMAGINE THAT! lol!

This is an open apology to you all for putting up with the brat I was!
I'm growing up guys and it feels really good to see myself changing for the better!
Their IS freedom in recovery!
I'm loving it... Even the bad days are good if that makes any sense!

XOXO,
ROSY

[ROSYouralright]

Sorry for the typos but I'm posting from my phone!

[toothfairie]

Well this Chingy loves you BRAT!!  lol  you're a force of nature on here girl!  wouldn't be the same without you!!  don't ever change Chongy!!  

[toothfairie]

OH AND you are ROCKIN your clean time!!  way to gooooo you grown up you!!!!  :P  

[ROSYouralright]

Awwww.....thank you chingy... The growing pains hurt but I needed them!

[clean_in_ks]

Though I don't remember any tantrums, defensiveness, or resistance....that's not saying much cause my memory is just now improving...LOL

But.....you've heard that saying, "When the student is ready....the teacher appears."  So you obviously, at some point, became ready, huh?

One of my biggest "self-indicators" when I KNOW I must examine my heart is my "re-action" to certain things/comments.  If I feel attacked or defensive.....I've learned it's because whatever was said to me has some TRUTH in it and I need to look at it.

Praise God today, I am learning to "act".....not re-act or over-react.  Most times if something is said to me is critical.....it may hurt my heart....but if it doesn't hold any truth when I examine myself and my behaviors....I just "consider the source"....remember that I can't expect "well" behavior out of "sick" people....and that hurting people hurt people.

You are a joy to our forum......you are growing....you are learning....and you are a blessing, Rosy!  I was drawn to you from the very beginning!
Now as you titled this thread: "on a serious note"....doesn't that just "chap your hide" and "dill your pickle"???  Love you Rosy~

[ROSYouralright]

LMFAO!!! Surely does Connie!!!  Thank you so much for the laugh!

[ROSYouralright]

LMAO!!! Thank you for that IBK!!

[Heather8448]

Rosy i dont remember how we became friends but u. Showed up n changed mh you moved mountains. I didnt like u at first now i realize i was intimated its beem an honor to watch u grow. U have become motovation n inspiration u have a special place n job in this world, and my heart....u have become family, for that i thank u

[ROSYouralright]

You didn't like me either Heather? Dang! LMAO!

[digger1976]

Well to be blunt I'm still struggling with you, hahaha!

[digger1976]

Only Joking, as you well know. I don't remember very much lately so your earlier secrets I don't think you told me are well safe, haha! Rosy your just doing it, and doing it with style and humour, I think your fab, ;))

[ROSYouralright]

LMFAO!!!! Thank God I have grown up some because otherwise I would take the whip after ya digger my boy! :D
Gotta have a sense of humor and be able to look at the bright side!

[Heather8448]

I was intimidated by you

[ROSYouralright]

I swear I'm Trying to see myself through yalls eyes! Most important is you love me now! Right?
RIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGHT? LMAO

[Pat1956100]

lololol
You're growing on me.  Nah, I love you.

[ROSYouralright]

Just like a wart that won't go away :D hehe

[Bubbleguppie100]

When I first came on here- you were one of the first posters to help me get clean. So, I've always loved you. I think you're amazing and a great person! Thank you for being my friend.

[ariley13]

I can't freaking stand ya Rosy! (Obviously just kidding! I love you!) I liken the hardheadedness and stubborness that we have in the beginning to trying to talk to a teenager. They know it all and there is no getting through to them. There is NO WAY that some old fart has ever been where they have and can have anything to teach them. Then with age and experience, they look back and realize how wrong they are. There are no wiser people than the people who have been through the fire and made it to the other side in one piece. You are one of those people Rosy!

[dominosarah]

I remember when you came here too.  It was all glitter and rainbows and then it got real REAL for you.  You got mad at me more than once and i knew i had hit a nerve.  Did i care?  Nope cuz i wasnt going to blow any sunshine up your backside.  I backed off and just sat and watched you go into a tailspin for awhile.  I knew you would finally get it and you finally did. Now i am totally impressed with you.  We are seeing the real Rosy and she is one class act.  Your sincerity, honesty and sense of humor is very refreshing~

[Sonrissa]

Ya know what? I totally get what you are saying. I went through something similar when I first came here. I resisted the solid advice I was being given. I thought my situation was different and I knew what I was doing. I thought that some of the veterans were too mean and blunt and more than once I tangled with them (you know who you are).  Today, I have a completely different perspective. I know that the support I was given was caring and exactly what I desperately needed. Anyway, this isn't about me, it's about you. I just want you to know that I understand. You are such a dear friend, and I treasure you. Keep doing what you are doing, and keep smiling while you do it!

[ROSYouralright]

Lol, yes Sara... Uggggh!!!! I don't even wanna think about those days but I think they call it PROGRESS :D Dear Lawd... (Is my face red??) (Yes, I think it is) haha!

Sonrissa, It's amazing how the same people who you"tangle with" in the beginning become your biggest support isn't it?? YOU Ms. Rissa are amazing!!

You know how teenagers think their parents are dumb and don't understand??? LMAO... Its JUST LIKE THAT! but... The older the teen gets the smarter their parents become...
Some things are just so hard to understand in the beginning but it must have clicked bc I REMEMBER every word!! Connie is right... When the student is ready....

[ROSYouralright]

Ya might say I had a burr in my saddle (Grinnin' like a possum eatin' a sweet tater.) LMAO

[weaver71]

Well I'm happy as a hound dog in hunting season. I thought you were funny, not in the humorous way, but odd. Never hit bottom is what I think you said. Only speaking if you had something nice to say, like a good southern. I thought, she must get mad, sad, you know, all those not so uplifting things. You made me feel like a wiener, you harlot of happiness. I kept going up and down and there you were at the top. Well, I'm glad you got to know it all for awhile, I think we all deserve that at least once in life. Being encouraging and nice is great, but being humble and real is better. I'm so glad you are here Rosy, not a doubt in my mind. We all line up, nobody in front or back, side by side we carry each other if needed. I like you better now that you share your struggles more, but likes you as a my little pony character too. I love a rebel, as long as they find other rebels to join. No battle is won by One. Thanks for joining my renegade.