Genuinely Curious

[SammyTheSnail]

To: All
Well, I've been out of action for a bit ... seems I posted some things perceived as rather negative a few weeks ago, and the Inbox is full of mixed reviews on my post(s), which apparently were censored.

Since I was not in the best frame of mind when I submitted these apparently contentious comments, I'm at a loss as to what the fuss was about. What did I write that offended some? Knowing this would provide some insight into my motivation for posting ....

Of course I wish you all the best in these bad times in your lives, but knowing what was upsetting to so many of you would be helpful.

I again wish you all the best. I suspect that I may have written something warning about sacrificing your intellect to overcome your trials; but, hey, if it works for you, then run with it.

Best of luck.

[dominosarah]

I went back and looked at that post.  I found it to be rather negative at first and then it turned into a positive post as people came on and started telling about all the good things that we should be thankful for.  When you are feeling that way maybe try and explain yourself better.  Im 47 yrs old and you can bet your sweet behind i will never give up.  Hope this finds you in a better frame of mind.         sara

[joann1975]

I suggest you go back and re-read your posts. We don't know your frame of mind when you write stuff UNLESS you share what it is. It appears to me now that you just want to pretend like you didn't know what you were doing so it's ok.

We are all a family here to help each other through hard times. So even though you may feel you should say something negative it's not always appropriate to post negative responses. We are (i hope) all here for the same common goal. To get clean from substances / stay clean / support a loved one who is getting clean.

Take Care,
JoAnn

[scaredmommie]

i didnt read any of the post so i dont know what was said, but to you it may have been with good intentions, and not mean to do harm but remember everyone her is either trying to get clean or is just getting clean, or had been clean and in the deppression stage, so we are very sensative to things, the littles things can upset, hurt or get us mad. we dont mean to be that way but its our bodies they are going through sooooooooo much in such a short time. so just be careful what you say thats all

[Soon2BMrsTurner]

Hey sammy,

First I will say that we have all put our foot in our mouths at some point when we wernt really all there for some reason. We dont always agree here and thats ok but we are a family and we understand eachother and its a wonderful place to have where people understand what you are going through when nobody else in the world seems to. People here give their time and effort to help others and to post positive to help others to see that it can be done and to give advice that will help get them to the other side of this rocky bridge they are crossing.

To new people who come here we want them to see positive and to know that they can come here to post and tell a story without being talked about and feeling like they are wrong here also.

I have been in and out and the only post that I saw that really made me upset was one where you posted ,,,

People who are older and have a problem why not just give up? or something to that tune, Its never to late to start and to get clean NEVER. Its never to late to want to change your life and not live life for a pill , bottle, or needle. Its just never to late for that. It was hurtful to alot of people and also a bad thing for those new people who are coming here for hope to read.
Start from today and think positive, Nobody can do that for you , we can offer support and love and caring but you have to take care of trying to think postive for yourself and others.

Good luck to you and im glad that you came back