That didn't take long.

That didn't take long.
J

John Oarc

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I thought I could just take off and get on with my life and I am, I am doing great but I found myself drawn to check in from time to time. I would check my PM's and write back, but tonight I began reading post again.

I read through a great post from Befree and this statement from JapanZen helped me understand why I will probably never fully leave the site or my recovery.

"I feel at home here. Like I am among equals."

I don't mean to single this out because many things I have read here opened my eyes, this one just hit the nail on the head for me. I will never leave completely, take a break, yea but I don't see myself leaving the place that I too feel at home with my equals, my brothers.

Thanks everyone for all of your post's and your replies it means the world to me just knowing you are out there, it also means a lot to me that we come here to help each other, we are truly great people.
 
John,

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. With this sort of attitude you should proceed very well in your recovery. How we feel about ourselves and relate to other survivors is so important.

Much love,
Larry
 
Can a democrat ever fully understand a republican? Can the tories ever fully empathise with labour? Answer no because they are not equal. Different meat different sauce.We on the other side of the coin have the same meat, different sauce. Crap analogy I know but Im feeling emotional.

I have never directly had contact with John Oarc but his comment about a previous post here is one of the reasons I will never fully move on from this site.

Maybe I dont need a T right now, maybe I am a Jedi Master with 2 Padowan learners but here I can make an impact on other people without even knowing them.

From being SCUM from many years to being quoted by my peers is a hell of a switch. Any of you who have read my story will know my past.

John Oarc that reference to my post meant a hell of a lot to one slightly over weight 35 year old living in Hiroshima, even if it meant fuck all to everyone else.

Thats why I come here, to help. And in the same way to be helped. Thanks Hauser, Steve, Kirk and Kuurt. All who have changed my perspective.

A famous man (i forgot who) once said we are like snowflakes, alone we are fragile but look what we can do when we stick together.

Never a truer word spoken in jest.

John Oarc you made my day. PEACE :D :) :D :D :) ;) :p
 
JapanZen,

Maybe I dont need a T right now, maybe I am a Jedi Master with 2 Padowan learners but here I can make an impact on other people without even knowing them.

From being SCUM from many years to being quoted by my peers is a hell of a switch.
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I think this must happen so often here bro. We come here with so many esteem issues and not only are we accepted, what we have to say is appreciated and validated. As you say, what a switch!

Be as emotional as you want. I think it's great you have pointed this out and thanks for sharing your feelings with us.

Much love,
Larry
 
I have learned so much from this place and you guys, I am really happy that I am here. I went through a phase of liking it then thinking I needed to move on and back to liking it again. I think this is part of the process.

The site and you guys are not the part I am wanting to move away from its the SA and I know that now. Coming here and talking with your peers is not staying in the abuse, it is venting, talking it out, learning more about what others have faced and that is good with me.

Thanks everyone,
 
JapanZen,
From being SCUM from many years to being quoted by my peers is a hell of a switch
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Would a hug be out of order? I hope not 'cuz you're gonna get one :)

{{{{{{{JapanZen}}}}}}}


and John,

Glad you're still with us. I was already missing the hell outa ya.

(((((((John)))))))

Lots of love to all my brothers here,

John
 
John,

this quote is exactly the reason why I can never imagine myself completely leaving this place...

"I feel at home here. Like I am among equals."
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and I love what JapanZen said...

A famous man (i forgot who) once said we are like snowflakes, alone we are fragile but look what we can do when we stick together.
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even if my life should take me away from this site some day - I know that this place will always continue on with me in spirit... - I will never forget the wonderful people of this place who have helped me and I only hope that I will be able to help a few people myself along the way...

You guys are all the greatest :)

TJ jeff
 
John, this statement made me feel great, all I can say is thanks, and I missed the hell outa you too.


"Glad you're still with us. I was already missing the hell outa ya."

If we keep lifting each other up, nothing can take us down?
 
I too really liked this piece:

A famous man (i forgot who) once said we are like snowflakes, alone we are fragile but look what we can do when we stick together.
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And let's also remember the incredible beauty of a snowflake!

Much love,
Larry
 
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