Topic: You knowI spend so much time lifting others up
2Btrue2One's photo
Thu 12/25/08 10:50 AM

I can certainly relate!
Here's a hug!!! :heart: ((((((((((2BTrue2One))))))))))

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! drinker


awww, now you are trying to make me cry..tears happy tears though

2Btrue2One's photo
Thu 12/25/08 10:52 AM




I always help others, I lift them up when they are down, always give words of encouragement, I hope I have helped others to smile even in their darkest times..

Today though I think I need some of that, I can't believe I'm even saying this, I think i'm weak for feeling this way, I've always been a warrior, but I guess when it comes down to it, we are just as human as the rest...tears


Don't be too hard on yourself. You're not weak for wanting help.

flowerforyou


Thank you Angie, just not the norm for a man, but at least I can admitt it, even though I don't like to


Men aren't the only ones who have that problem.


Really? explain please

no photo
Thu 12/25/08 10:53 AM

Lex, there I was helping you, and now you are helping me.. Thanks bro, much appreciated


You do so much for others -- and it's OK to get a little bit back every now and then. In a perfect world, we would all be able to work that way.



2Btrue2One's photo
Thu 12/25/08 10:53 AM

flowerforyou


Thank you Phonix

2Btrue2One's photo
Thu 12/25/08 10:54 AM


Lex, there I was helping you, and now you are helping me.. Thanks bro, much appreciated


You do so much for others -- and it's OK to get a little bit back every now and then. In a perfect world, we would all be able to work that way.





You're a good man Lex, the ladies should take notice..

no photo
Thu 12/25/08 10:57 AM



Lex, there I was helping you, and now you are helping me.. Thanks bro, much appreciated


You do so much for others -- and it's OK to get a little bit back every now and then. In a perfect world, we would all be able to work that way.





You're a good man Lex, the ladies should take notice..


You would THINK so, but....!

shades


2Btrue2One's photo
Thu 12/25/08 11:02 AM




Lex, there I was helping you, and now you are helping me.. Thanks bro, much appreciated


You do so much for others -- and it's OK to get a little bit back every now and then. In a perfect world, we would all be able to work that way.





You're a good man Lex, the ladies should take notice..


You would THINK so, but....!

shades




They don't know what they are missing out on, seems most ladies pass men like us by, maybe we are to nice.. but I will never be any different, and i'm sure you won't either, funny they run to us, then go back to the abuseres

Twitch's photo
Thu 12/25/08 11:04 AM




Lex, there I was helping you, and now you are helping me.. Thanks bro, much appreciated


You do so much for others -- and it's OK to get a little bit back every now and then. In a perfect world, we would all be able to work that way.





You're a good man Lex, the ladies should take notice..


You would THINK so, but....!

shades

I take notice Lex -- although I've never said it to you when I should have -- you are a good man. What you wrote above earlier helped me. Merry Christmas:smile:


noblenan's photo
Thu 12/25/08 11:12 AM
happy I'm fixin' to go out and scoop dog poop up in my back yard so my grand sons can ride the little Kawasakis Santa brought them! Got that picture in your head? ...Now don't you feel better? laugh flowers

Happy New Year! Everybody needs a little lift now and then. Hope is that we all have someone that can do that for us! flowerforyou


glasses

2Btrue2One's photo
Thu 12/25/08 11:18 AM

happy I'm fixin' to go out and scoop dog poop up in my back yard so my grand sons can ride the little Kawasakis Santa brought them! Got that picture in your head? ...Now don't you feel better? laugh flowers

Happy New Year! Everybody needs a little lift now and then. Hope is that we all have someone that can do that for us! flowerforyou


glasses


A noble thing to do, i'm sure they will appreiate it

noblenan's photo
Thu 12/25/08 11:19 AM





Lex, there I was helping you, and now you are helping me.. Thanks bro, much appreciated


You do so much for others -- and it's OK to get a little bit back every now and then. In a perfect world, we would all be able to work that way.





You're a good man Lex, the ladies should take notice..


You would THINK so, but....!

shades




They don't know what they are missing out on, seems most ladies pass men like us by, maybe we are to nice.. but I will never be any different, and i'm sure you won't either, funny they run to us, then go back to the abuseres



I'm sure many notice! I appreciate many of your thought processes. You have made me chuckle a few times.
We choose our own destinies. I'm sure you have heard that before.

Happy New Year! The dog poop is screaming my name. flowerforyou

Want2B5ft's photo
Thu 12/25/08 11:20 AM
I know all too well how you say you are feeling about being the one to build up others in their time of need and then feeling somewhat at a loss when we find we need some gentle cheers of love and support as well. It is out of character for the support person to feel the need to be lifted up - really makes one feel selfish or self centered.

We all need love, security, the sense of belonging and to know that someone has our back. You are not weak to admit that you need it, too.

I am normally strong and can handle just about anything people throw at me. Lately, though, I feel like I am falling apart at the seams. My friends and daughter continually say how they admire me for my strength and I just look at them and think - "can't you see I am dying inside?"- and no, they really can't see that.

I am sending some strength your way - whatever your purpose may be - here is some strength for you to continue on.
Merry Christmas.


adj4u's photo
Thu 12/25/08 11:24 AM

I always help others, I lift them up when they are down, always give words of encouragement, I hope I have helped others to smile even in their darkest times..

Today though I think I need some of that, I can't believe I'm even saying this, I think i'm weak for feeling this way, I've always been a warrior, but I guess when it comes down to it, we are just as human as the rest...tears


those who feel no weakness are cold and impersonal (also known as a social path) so rejoice in knowing you really are human

2Btrue2One's photo
Thu 12/25/08 11:32 AM

I know all too well how you say you are feeling about being the one to build up others in their time of need and then feeling somewhat at a loss when we find we need some gentle cheers of love and support as well. It is out of character for the support person to feel the need to be lifted up - really makes one feel selfish or self centered.

We all need love, security, the sense of belonging and to know that someone has our back. You are not weak to admit that you need it, too.

I am normally strong and can handle just about anything people throw at me. Lately, though, I feel like I am falling apart at the seams. My friends and daughter continually say how they admire me for my strength and I just look at them and think - "can't you see I am dying inside?"- and no, they really can't see that.

I am sending some strength your way - whatever your purpose may be - here is some strength for you to continue on.
Merry Christmas.




that is a wonderful gift, Thank you, you know, it's funny how only one person on my friends list supported me in here, she knows who she is, one would think more would have been there, for those who are not online I understand, but for those who are I don't understand, some friends huh..
I appreciate your strength, and give you mine as well..

2Btrue2One's photo
Thu 12/25/08 11:34 AM


I always help others, I lift them up when they are down, always give words of encouragement, I hope I have helped others to smile even in their darkest times..

Today though I think I need some of that, I can't believe I'm even saying this, I think i'm weak for feeling this way, I've always been a warrior, but I guess when it comes down to it, we are just as human as the rest...tears


those who feel no weakness are cold and impersonal (also known as a social path) so rejoice in knowing you really are human


thank you my brother, nice to see you again

Redsoxfan1's photo
Sat 12/27/08 01:31 PM
Daniel, sometimes I feel like you are my rock, and my Salvation, and I love you for that!! I just hope you know I will, and want to be the same for you, sweetheart!!:heart: smooched I will always be here for you!!

CoffeeSonata's photo
Sat 12/27/08 04:02 PM
I always help others, I lift them up when they are down, always give words of encouragement, I hope I have helped others to smile even in their darkest times.. Today though I think I need some of that, I can't believe I'm even saying this, I think i'm weak for feeling this way, I've always been a warrior, but I guess when it comes down to it, we are just as human as the rest...tears
flowerforyou Aww honey your so sweet.. Its completely ok to need to be lifted up yourself by the people who care about you. There are plenty of people on here that are excellent people & theyve helped me tremendously especially lately. You dont have to be the warrior all the time.. its ok..

freeonthree's photo
Sat 12/27/08 04:28 PM
Whenever I start to feel down, I reflect on all the good things in my life, and it sparks me right up. I don't have alot, but I sure got it made. It's easy to take everything for granted if your not careful.

Twitch's photo
Sat 12/27/08 04:45 PM

Whenever I start to feel down, I reflect on all the good things in my life, and it sparks me right up. I don't have alot, but I sure got it made. It's easy to take everything for granted if your not careful.


I do this alot lately too. Even though I'm going through some really tough times, I do stop and pay attention to the things in my life that bring me joy -- my wonderful friends, my sobriety, some of the people here who listen and help, my pet.

2BTrue I hope you are feeling better. :heart:

Redsoxfan1's photo
Sat 12/27/08 05:01 PM

Daniel, sometimes I feel like you are my rock, and my Salvation, and I love you for that!! I just hope you know I will, and want to be the same for you, sweetheart!!:heart: smooched I will always be here for you!!
I'll Always be available for you!!:heart: No matter what!:heart: