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Mood: Frustrated
Date: Aug. 03, 2008
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I have had such a difficult past few weeks, and several times, I've wondered what the hell I am doing all this for?  Giving up seemed liked a great idea for a few fleeting moments, and I've been a mess.  I am struggling, hurting, over-sensitive, and stressed to the max...God please tell me it gets better and that this too shall pass.  I don't understand the toxic people in the halls of AA, who can claim years of clean/sober time yet be so sick still, and purposely try to drive a newcomer away...What is it...Is it me?  Why am I suddenly a target for these two women?  I went to the meeting today at noon, and wanted to run, all through the meeting they sat there and talked about me, gave me dirty looks, glared at me, and other people notice it, so I know it is not my imagination working over time.  There is somewhat of a history there, but nothing that I have ever done to either woman to cause such hatred and discontent.  I have never given them a reason to view me as the enemy, yet that is how I feel, like they are purposely trying to make me feel like I don't belong there, and that they would like nothing better than to see me use again.  I think they would even go buy the drugs for me just to have me be gone.  Now everytime I hear them speak at meetings, I cringe, because every word proves just how much of a hypocrite they are, and they have even slammed me in the middle of meetings, not saying my name, but making it clear to everyone who they are talking about.  I am trying so hard to practice the principles.....but it is hard, I can't lie.  One of the women, pammie, is worried I want her man, and trust me I don't...and I have never given her or him a reason to think that, Ive never even spoken to him, well except on one occassion when he talked to me, but that was it, and only one time.  I purposely avoid this man, just because I don't need the added sh*t....and I don't think that's fair to him, because it is not his fault, but at the same time, it just isn't worth it to me, to have to deal with the crap that goes along with it.  This same woman, approached me after a meeting about 6 weeks ago, to warn me about another member of aa, whom I respect greatly.  I have never had any relationship with pammie, and why she felt compelled to warn me about anyone is beyond me.  The person she was warning me about, is now my sponsor.  I was planning on asking angela (my sponsor) to be my support on the very day I was given a warning about her.  I knew it was all bull, and was upset that anyone would talk that way about her, as I had been watching her for a few weeks while I was searching for a sponsor...She works a hard and honest program, and this pammie came up to me and said she would only use me for my cloths, shoes, etc, and pammie didn't want to see me get used like that cuz she liked me, and she had seen this done to others, and didn't want me to fall victim to Angela... Well I was clear on that day, that I did not need to be warned, and that same day is when I finally got the courage to ask angela to be my sponsor...thankfully she accepted...  But now, I am a target, because I choose to be with the healthier members...is that such a crime?? what is it about me that makes people hate me so much...am I that defective?  I just hope it gets better...  so I need to regain my focus...and just do my own...and go forward...is that ok???am i going to be ok/??





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August 4, 2008, 12:15 am

you know it's amazing how many jealous people here are in the program. whether it be AA or NA. if your cute they think you there to get you next ex. it's also amazing how many people come to AA so loaded on dope that they really need a dose of NA. it hard to understand why people gossip in this damn program. it's human nature to be judgmental but the program teaches us to not be that way. after 19 years in the rooms of NA i have attended my share of AA meetings i just keep getting drawn back to the rooms of NA because i relate better. my suggestion is f@ck em' if they can't take a joke but then again f@ck em' if they can. find a program that works for you and work it to the best of your ability. don't worry about what other people think about you worry about what you think about you and you'll be just fine. works the steps with your sponsor and go to as many meetings as you can. if you need a recovery buddy, i am happily married so if you just need to vent or need a friend. drop me a line.

 

NA hugs and love,

 

JJ 



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From: Hoop
August 3, 2008, 10:22 pm

People are people, in and out of the program. Some people are sh*tbags no moatter how long they have been sober. I've met some people that I will cherish for the rest of my life (including my wife) in the program. i have also met plenty of people i wouldn't walk across the street to piss on if they were on fire.

Take the good and the rest pay no mind.



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August 3, 2008, 7:13 pm
Hey, I agree with the dude below, screw em. You are there for you, and to get yourself better. You can not blame yourself for people that are just insecure with themselves so they need to try to make themselves feel better by making others uncomfortable. Not worth it, and not worth giving up and using again. You could look at it like this, miserable people who are just nasty, there is nothing more fun than that old saying of killing them with kindness, well it could work here, if they want to see you fail prove them wrong, stay clean, if they want you to f up than that will piss em off good. A lot better than giving them the satisfaction of getting what they want. You are there for you, and I know it may be hard, but just ignore them and get yourself better. They are nothing, just an obstacle trying to get in your way. Dodge that obstacle and do what you know is best for you, what you need! They call this a selfish program for a reason, cause all you need to focus on is you, and anyone worthy of being a friend will help create a strong foundation for faith in the program. I know that is what I needed, I wanted nothing to do with it anymore, and I gave it another shot back in may and I have built up much support around me, and for the others I don't care for, let em stay their miserable selves... Hope you don't let them push you out. Stay strong and I believe it will get better, it did for me...


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From: sourus
August 3, 2008, 6:46 pm
 Hey! Screw 'em. I'm not going to say anything like ignore them because I know a few people like that and just the effort it takes to tune them out blows my serenety out of the water. Just don't sink to their level and dont waste your time wondering if theirs something wrong with you that is making this happen. Its kinda sad but I used to work with someone like the persons you described and she backstabbed and sabotaged me out of a job position just because I didn't kiss her ass. God it messed me up like there is something wrong with me for not being able to defend myself from sick people. Anyway I do a lot of reading about psychological stuff online (and I see a counselor) and I checked out "narcissism" which their are several types and one of them fit this person perfectly. It made me forget about how pissed this person made me once I saw how much her mental disorder tortured her. those people you described are probably being eaten inside out by jealosy and insecurity. You dont have to deal with them forever. Its part of the game of life. Be humble enough to just let what they say slide. Maybee a different meeting is what you need. Get through this and you'll see what it means to have life get better.

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