Truth telling
As some of you know, I first came here in 2004. It was a lifeline to me. But I was an angry and bitter man. I left after what I perceived as attacks against me. And then I was banned. Some called me a fraud, which I never was. I never found out the reason I was banned. And it nearly killed me. Until I founded a peer-to-peer group away from here. I cannot apologize for who I was then. And I tried to come back. Several times. But I was found out each time, so I gave up.
Fast forward 15 years. I am not the same man. And I was graciously accepted back. That gave me great joy. Things have changed here as well, I can see. The site is better than it was back then. And it is not as judgmental.
I can't remember much of it, though I can see a few posts from back then. Whatever I did, it was done out of ignorance and anger. I am so glad I no longer suffer those issues.
This site is a godsend to survivors. It allows us to congregate as brothers like nothing else does.
My return here is based on honesty and goodwill. I am not perfect. But I am here to help. May we never forget to give others a second chance. This is where it all started for me. And you all mean more to me than anything else in this world. Because we ARE brothers in the truest sense.
God bless our Mods and Admins for keeping this place as safe as it can be. My love to all.
Fast forward 15 years. I am not the same man. And I was graciously accepted back. That gave me great joy. Things have changed here as well, I can see. The site is better than it was back then. And it is not as judgmental.
I can't remember much of it, though I can see a few posts from back then. Whatever I did, it was done out of ignorance and anger. I am so glad I no longer suffer those issues.
This site is a godsend to survivors. It allows us to congregate as brothers like nothing else does.
My return here is based on honesty and goodwill. I am not perfect. But I am here to help. May we never forget to give others a second chance. This is where it all started for me. And you all mean more to me than anything else in this world. Because we ARE brothers in the truest sense.
God bless our Mods and Admins for keeping this place as safe as it can be. My love to all.