The STRONGHOLD Group

I have created a group called the STRONGHOLD Group and I am excited to tell all... I wanted to create a group in which we can encourage one another and hold ourselves high. I feel this is very essential to the group because I couldnt have done this move without the encouragement of my friend ariesc8942. She took the time to read ALL my journals and comment my posts. My journals have been commented and encouraged and that gave me the strength to see new things in me. I never managed a group before. Hell, I never joined any support groups before. Now I want to manage my new life with my new friends here on DS. DS gives me another chance on myself. I was feeling so shity for such a long time that I couldnt take it anymore. It was the most annoying thing because anyone I would talk to would see it. No confidence, low self esteem, and I would get nervous if they looked too deep in my eyes (some people do that to figure out if your real or not. In California they do it alot!) I wasnt real to myself and people seen that and didnt want to bother with me. Finally I ventured into recovery. I wanted to become a new Krissy and here I am :)  Im happy I created this group. When I first thought about it I had doubts: -How am I going to keep up with my group if I have issues myself?-I wont be able to focus on me enough and I would have to close the group!-I dont even know how to manage my life, how can I start a group all by myself?-People wont join because it isnt popular enough and because I am too new!-What am I doing!? I dont even know how to navigate this page!! But I wanted a group. I wanted to challenge my thoughts. When I started the group, everyone that heard about it pretty much joined and started the group up for me! They created the first post, put the first group hugs, it was the most happiest moment of my life :) I was so afraid no one would even join and look what happened, everyone made it there group and participated. Thats why I am so appreciative of all the great people here on DS. Without you my page would be nothing!Thank you all so very much!! I am updating some goals today: HAVE POSITIVE PEOPLE AROUND ME because I have met some of the most influential people here on DS and even though they are far, their love is near and dear to me. TRUST AND VALIDATE MYSELF because I trusted my feelings once again and created something GREAT for everyone to enjoy! CROWN MY HEART EVERYDAY because I am loving this new side of me and the ideas that come from me. Im very smart and strong and I feel it now. Thank you all for reading and making me a stronger person!