true_self wrote on 17 Jan 2024 21:13:

Hopefully they are actualy still in the program and in recovery.

Yes, very well said. You cant compare the experience sharing with people that you see. Keep on going strong ! The Steps work if you work it!

true_self wrote on 17 Jan 2024 21:13:

while that is so (maybe) for yourself its still a great toeles for all of back here to continue to hear your input and insight.
were looking to hear from you.

true_self wrote on 17 Jan 2024 17:49:

So happy to hear!

I agree with zzz613 - stick around and share your wisdom!

Hey! How are you doing, friend? 

Yesterday I went to my second meeting. Was fun, open and vulnerable. Really loved it B''H.

Today I'll go to my third meeting be''H.

It feels very good to be able to share my fears, gratitude... openly with real human beings...

Thank you Hashem!

true_self wrote on 24 Jan 2024 09:01:

Missed you on the chat the other day, but I was plannin' on sayin', and especially after your comment there that you may wanna think regardin' how much time you wanna spend here after goin' to meetin's - that is - if you plan on workin' it in a serious oifan.

Godspeed

cordnoy wrote on 24 Jan 2024 14:05:

Agreed. I guess I need to get a sponsor asap and not wait until the 'perfect' one shows up... Can't really start working seriously alone.

Being at the conference tomorrow.

Maybe I'll find a sponsor.... gotta pray!

So far God is taking good care of me...

Hatzlacha to all!

Hatzlacha to you my friend!

Keep rocking,

true_self wrote on 28 Jan 2024 21:41:

hatzlacha to you!
and we'll be praying for you as well.

Got a sponsor!

Starting real work tomorrow.

This place is getting really boring and unproductive for me (it's a part of my comfort zone and I use it to escape calling a friend), so I guess I'm leaving...

Continued hatzlacha buddies!

. . . and back to reality...

Real work started a long time ago, brother!

Hope you update us on the work that will be taking place tomorrow....

Heeling wrote on 29 Jan 2024 17:42:

Well said. 

The blood and sweat that you, dear True-self, and many others have poured into their journey here on GYE and beyond, cannot be understated. 

For some, it has meant remaining here on these hallowed, dusty 'ole pages and that was fine.
For some, it has led to beautiful, special new friendships.
And for some, it's a springboard for other types of Hishtadlus. 

All meaningful, special and real.

And yes, sometimes boring, annoying, addictive, peculiar (that was for you, connected. ) or downright inspiring and exciting!

Warm wishes, 

-YouKnowWho 

true_self wrote on 29 Jan 2024 17:38:

To My Dear Friend True Self, 

I am deeply glad to hear that you have found a pathway on which you see a new promise of hope. And I know that so many have found real Chayim in the 12 Steps- Alei Vihatzlach!!! You have my heartfelt Bracha. 

Just want to make one point about GYE.
It is in the choices and struggles and realizations that you have discovered here, in this hallowed space, that have led you to where you are today. Had you not discovered what wasn’t working for you here, had you not here encountered a reality in which you perceived that you are powerless - would you be where you are in your journey today? 

A smart guy once said “the only real mistake is one from which we learn nothing”. 
The early steps of a trial and error process that leads to the right answer are necessary, and should not be disparaged, I think. 

We are rooting for you. 
Go then, 
LiChaim