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  • About Me

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    Crusty

    Male, 73, Divorced
    Columbus, OH, USA
    Member since March 1, 2008

    • About Me

      I'm divorced, live in a condo, retired but do some free lance writing. I am the father of three, grandfather of seven and great grandfather of four. My personal philosophy is; "Love all and serve all." I'm a non- drinker since 1986 and generally happier than I ever thought possible. I have had so many lifetime experiences that I could join a large number of the support groups.

      I'm divorced, live in a condo, retired but do some free lance writing. I am the father of three, grandfather of seven and great grandfather of four. My personal philosophy is; "Love all and serve all." I'm a non- drinker since 1986 and generally happier than I ever thought possible. I have had so many lifetime experiences that I could join a large number of the support groups.

    • Interests

      Recovery, personal growth, spiritual growth, and helping others.

      Recovery, personal growth, spiritual growth, and helping others.

  • Recent Activity

    November 14

    November 11

    November 10

  • Journal

    • Depth of commitment differences

      Mood July 4, 2009 6:51pm

         I responded to a post on Cheaters Anonymous with the following.  I thought it would be interesting to post it here too, just to see …

    • USA policy and torture.

      Mood July 1, 2009 12:44am

         This has come up over and over in my country.  Should the USA torture prisoners.  There are peope who strongly believe on both …

    • Thoughts on cheating.

      Mood April 23, 2009 5:43pm

      Since my married and cheating days I have learned a lot about myself.  It would have saved me, my ex (now late wife too) and our children a lot …

    • 25 random things about me

      Mood February 12, 2009 1:19am

       

      It seems as if the thing to do this week for computer users is to write down 25 things about themselves and send them to 25 friends, hoping …

    • I found it

      Mood February 11, 2009 8:03pm

      Each year, during the month of January I reappraise the goals I have set for myself.  I try to look at what I have done in the past, which …

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    • High Five

      From tyzz27 November 15

      I was reading one of your responses in the DID group and just wanted to make a quick comment. Imho it is normal for an alter personality to have made contact with you. They obviosuly trust you and that is somethignof major importance. From what I my perosnalities have told me they amde delibrite contact with a friend before they made that contact with me because making that contact with me often meant I then became aware of the trauma I was not aware of, something they did not know whether or not I would be able to cope with the new understandings of my childhood

    • Gold Star

      From LisaACOA November 2

      Hi! I hope you are doing well. I can't tell you how much I appreciate what you do for the group. I am so glad that you are apart of it. People like you really make the world a better place. Thanks again!

      Big HUGS!! LisaACOA ~XX~

    • Hug

      From tempgirl88 September 13

      Thank you!

    • Hug

      From tempgirl88 August 31

      Thanks for encouraging me

    • Hug

      From tempgirl88 August 17

      Thanks Crusty! I truly appreciate your support. Looking forward to getting to know you.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    50 %

    Goal End Date is Jun 1, 09 175 days ago.
    Goal Completed on Feb 11, 09
  • Support Groups

    • Close COPD & Emphysema

      I started smoking at 12. Quit at 52. I am now 72. I smoked two and three packs a day for 25 of those years. I was diagnosed with COPD in late 2005. I was recently turned down for clinical trial of new drug for treatment because I was too far along. I have about 28 percent normal lung function. The good news is that the numbers today were almost exactly the same as 18 months earlier. I still play golf, do some walking with my dog. I get along ok until I have to walk fast, climb stairs.

      Treatments

      Advair Working / Worked
      Substantial improvement when I first used it. No side effects.
      Albuterol Working / Worked
      It works.
    • Close Alcoholism

      I drank a lot beginning about 17 years of age. I was sort of bingy, stopping for years and then drinking heavily for years. I stopped again in 1986 and have not resumed drinking.

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Working / Worked
      The steps helped me get my life together
      AA Meetings Working / Worked
      When I decided I would go to any length to stop drinking, it worked fine.
    • Open Impotence & Erectile Dysfunction

      I have ED. It started about 20 years ago and now, even with pills (Several brands) I cannot maintain an erection long enough for intercourse.

      Treatments

      Cialis Somewhat Helpful
      Worked OK for a while, then stopped helping.
      Viagra Somewhat Helpful
      Worked OK for a while,then stopped working.
    • Open Senior Dating & Sexuality

      I am 72, divorced, happily sexual and actively dating.

    • Open Healthy Sex

      I am divorced, older than probably anyone else in the group, and still love healthy sex.

    • Open Sexual Abuse

      When I was very young, my Mom was very ill, and my dad was very busy. I was emotionally neglected. I can never remember feeling 'good enough' or loved enough. I have no memory of a first abuser, but I knew about both oral and anal sex when I was five. I am sure it was a male. I liked the sexual feelings, and the feeling of being accepted, and the power of making others sexually happy. Sex remains very important to me. I'm straight.

      Treatments

      Talking Working / Worked
      Talking has removed the guilt feelings about my role in the abuse.
    • Open Healthy Relationships

      I don't know if I know what a healthy relationship is.

      Treatments

      Couples Counseling Working / Worked
      Dodn't work because I didn't want to stay married to her.
      Patience Working / Worked
      I have been divorced for many years andhave had several long term (2 yeears or more) relationships but really do not feel the need to one forever and ever.
    • Open Multiple Personalities

      Questions and learning. Friends who are just learning they are DID. I want to help them.

      Treatments

      Talking Working / Worked
      It helps to have knowledge of others.
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