[ladycopper]

Thanks kpat. Having someone understand and hearing that someone else has done the same sort of behaviors helps to make me feel like I’m not completely hopeless and alone. I’m so happy to hear the positive in your comment…the fact you see that you have a chance at a meaningful life. Having taken the very strong step you did by self excluding means you have opened the door to something so much better. I’ve thought many times to self exclude, but to be honest, I haven’t reached that final place yet, the place where you really close all the doors to the possibility of going back. I’m close though, and hearing your comment and remembering that these actions bring something positive helps me to not focus so much on the fear of giving it up, but rather the hope for a better life it would bring. As you said, the battle is certainly a tough one, but with support and wise choices I suppose it is something we can accomplish.

[ladycopper]

Thank you Charlster2. I appreciate the welcome and the support. I’ve read your story and it appears we have a lot in common, as I’m sure all of us who share this addiction do. I get a sense, after reading some of your comments, that you have an understanding and strength that will help you to overcome this addiction. And the sensitivity and support you give to others is something you should feel very good about. I know it’s probably a common element amongst us all battling this to not feel very good about ourselves, but having our positive traits pointed out is something important I think. So, I’ve only started here, and I don’t know much about anyone, but I want you to know that your warm welcome and the way you express yourself has already made a positive difference in my life. Thank you.

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