What is most heart wrenching about this olive, is that it's exactly what the trolls want. To stir shit and cause a lack of trust and turn people against each other.

it's working & it's really, really sad....

It is working and yes it is sad.

Maybe it will turn out a blessing in disguise... The mud will settle to the bottom eventually and true friendships will mend.

I for one am developing some kickass muscles to restrain my pen and tongue.

Haven't been following what is going on as enough 'drama' in my life at the moment 'out there'.

I read this post and it reminded me of something I had to tell myself today...no one can make me feel, I do it all to myself.

I agree with BBH. For me, my sensitivity is something I have to work on constantly and as someone relatively new to sobriety, I know it is a long journey yet such a worthwhile one.

I know when I take self will back all hell runs lose so, HTL, well done on your 50 days and keeping that pen and tongue at bay :)

Yes !! Me too Y'all know the trolls have nothing to do with , how I react I'm given the opportunity to own my own reality..... On my side of the street I always had a real knack for blaming others for my issues...
Thank god for loving friends who pointed that out....
Billy

Howto~ I love your response to "true friendships".. they will either mend or we sometimes need to look at it as what WE can learn from those people that were once friends.. I for one, have always believed it is in the most frustrating or painful situations where true character is shown.. How a person handles themselves in a not so "fun" situation really is when the true test of character is shown... You have been doing great.. refrain with pen.. lolol... It truly is sad.. and I feel for all involved..

~lolo

remember sobriety is good for the skin, it thickens it!

Trolls and flamers get their kicks stirring the pot.
What they choose to say about myself or others does not change who we are.
Remember that when the defecation hits the ventilation. Take that extra moment and count to ten. Let it sit for the evening and answer back in the morning. Toss a PM to one a CL.
A lot of heartache can be avoided by not responding immediately...
The last flamer I responded to by simply repeatedly telling them they were in my prayers. They finally gave up.
They still are in my prayers. I cannot imagine the emotional pain of living the way they are...
Hugs,
Dennis