I'm glad you're still here, rick.

rick, we're all glad you're still here. I am deeply sorry to hear about the pain you experienced. It's unfortunate that we can reach such a low point, when all other options seem impossible. But you've risen up and out of that, and now is your time to shine. Already, you're discovering the value in living an authentic life. Keep on that path. And keep telling your story, because you never know who might need to hear it right now.

6 hours ago, Wayne Gray said:

I'm glad you're still here, rick.

Wayne - so am I . I had to hit rock bottom and pick up the pieces in order to live again. I’m so happy the gay people today have so many more options today that wasn't there for me. Thank you for your friendship and kind words.

4 hours ago, MacGreg said:

rick, we're all glad you're still here. I am deeply sorry to hear about the pain you experienced. It's unfortunate that we can reach such a low point, when all other options seem impossible. But you've risen up and out of that, and now is your time to shine. Already, you're discovering the value in living an authentic life. Keep on that path. And keep telling your story, because you never know who might need to hear it right now.

Mac Sir 

First off I value our friendship it means a lot to me. Yes I have finally come to point in my life where I have no secrets my only regret was I should have done this years ago. I used to think about that night a lot and I read something that brought it all back. Which was a good thing I finally told my last secret. You know that night I’m not proud of myself. I now know if I had succeeded I would have missed out on a lot of great experiences and friends. I guess everyone has a time in there life when they see no way out and that was my time and place. I was broken then and I picked my self up and I’m much better for it. I’m still a work in progress.

Mac Sir Thank You for your kind words and guidance. I’m not where I want to be but I’m not where I started. 

tick

Thank you for sharing here.

you are right, it is a permanent choice, if you manage to succeed. you are also right in that there are other ways, there is help.  i know. i've tried a couple times over the years but was lucky enough to be found before it was too late.  it's a haunting thing, but it is a reminder when each day is good, that there are other ways ... and that life can be good, and fulfilling.

Thank you for this, for your honesty and your bravery in telling your story.  We are so glad to have you with us in the Drop in Centre.  i am glad to have you as my friend. xo

3 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Thank you for sharing here.

you are right, it is a permanent choice, if you manage to succeed. you are also right in that there are other ways, there is help.  i know. i've tried a couple times over the years but was lucky enough to be found before it was too late.  it's a haunting thing, but it is a reminder when each day is good, that there are other ways ... and that life can be good, and fulfilling.

Thank you for this, for your honesty and your bravery in telling your story.  We are so glad to have you with us in the Drop in Centre.  i am glad to have you as my friend. xo

tim 

no I'm the lucky one to have great friends like Michael Sir - Mac Sir and you. I value your guidance. Yes it was a dark time in my life but as the song says “what’s doesn’t kill you makes you stronger “ I wish I had found DiC earlier I thank my lucky stars that pointed me here. I have shed so much baggage since I came and this is the last dark secret to share. I posted a saying in chat that we all have a lot of the same common experiences in DiC. 

so it is me to tell everyone it does get better you may not see that at that time. I’m living proof of that. 

I want to close this by saying another thank you for taking the time and patience with me as I grow and learn. I will fail and I will succeed but I know when to ask for help so I will never be back in that car with another bottle. I’m not proud of that moment but I alone had to go thru that to get to where I am today.

thank you for your kind words