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Post by chelle on Nov 3, 2021 0:58:25 GMT
What a great idea David has mentioned about the AA group. You will meet others going through the same as you and you all have each other to lean on. I do believe you get a sponsor as well, someone you can talk to when things get rough.
I believe even with the bracelet on you would be able to attend the meetings as long as the judge ok's it. Over here they do for that.
Here you would be doing something good and beneficial for yourself but meeting others at the same time the court will look up to you for that. It's coed as well so there are men and women.
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Post by David on Nov 4, 2021 20:18:29 GMT
How goes you currently Mike?
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Post by David on Nov 4, 2021 21:30:39 GMT
What a great idea David has mentioned about the AA group. You will meet others going through the same as you and you all have each other to lean on. I do believe you get a sponsor as well, someone you can talk to when things get rough. I believe even with the bracelet on you would be able to attend the meetings as long as the judge ok's it. Over here they do for that. Here you would be doing something good and beneficial for yourself but meeting others at the same time the court will look up to you for that. It's coed as well so there are men and women. What I liked about AA is that no one was their to judge you... that as down o the fact we were all in the same boat. That being the case there was no need for 'high and mighty' condemnation from anyone in the meeting. |
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Post by mike412412 on Nov 5, 2021 0:26:30 GMT
I found out my sentence will be Dec 16th
I have to go to my dr tomorrow have some things to talk about haven't been sleeping very well, dealing with anxiety.
I'm worried about my mom, she fell last week and hurt her leg she's okay I worry about her a lot
I have a caseworker I'm going to talk about going to more groups.
I might start going to church I think I should it could help me.
Thanks for being my cyber friends
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Post by David on Nov 5, 2021 1:02:43 GMT
Much obliged for your update Mike
I am pleased you now know of
your court appearance as opposed
to being in a state of limbo on such matters.
I can understand your concern re your mother's health.
Especially so now that you only have on parent as opposed to two.
Re your thoughts on going to church you could do much worse.
I was critical about religion a few posts ago but that was down to
a personal experience... nothing more. was intended.
Hopefully, you will get a more positive experience from same than I did.
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Post by David on Nov 5, 2021 1:19:12 GMT
PS., Not all church goers are bad
anymore than all church goers are
'holier than thou'.. bear that in mind.
For it is my belief that...that all of us
religious or not have a dark side.
And belonging to a church doesn't
exempt us from the fact of human
frailty exists within us all...
no matter our best intentions to be
good at all times during our lives...
For we all what our individual thought
makes us, whether we like it or not...
makes no difference.
It is how we deal with such thoughts that will
determine the quality of our life..
as a result of our behaviour to same..
Nothing else matters!
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Post by chelle on Nov 5, 2021 3:34:33 GMT
Some of what you say is true David. There are some people in churches that can be hypocrites. Good and bad everywhere. More importantly than church I find a relationship with God and following the Bible to be the answer for me.
I'd love to go to church but I'm so bogged down with work and all. I do keep the bible app on my phone though and try to read some of the bible each day.
I do think though that I would find better friends in a church than in a bar. I try to be very careful in life to whom I let in. I observe and sit back and try to figure people out first this is something that has happened from me going through some very bad friendships. Even still some people fake so well in the beginning
Mike, try not to stress. Have faith that everything will work out.sit back and relax because stressing will change nothing it will only wreck havoc on your health and your mental health. I really love how you care about your Mom.
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Post by mike412412 on Nov 6, 2021 0:52:50 GMT
I know there is good and bad people in everything. I'm lonely and want to find people to give me purpose in life. I wanna make friends, people I can trust and be happy.
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Post by chelle on Nov 6, 2021 2:06:50 GMT
Ah, yes Mike I was taking to David saying there are good and bad people everywhere but yes church would be a great place to meet good people. I like David's AA idea too.
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Post by mike412412 on Nov 6, 2021 3:20:03 GMT
does anybody know any other places I could meet people?
whether online or in real life
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Post by David on Nov 6, 2021 21:03:05 GMT
I suggest a girl friend. someone you can learn to love
and hopefully, that will be reciprocated..
something I spoke about early in this thread a soul mate.
Your will never feel alone with the right person in your life Mike!
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Post by David on Nov 6, 2021 21:17:00 GMT
We are able to meet people wherever we mobilise ourselves.
I use the term mobilise, for staying home and feeling sorry
for ones else compounds negativity.
I haven't forgot the time being your movement is restricted
however with less than month to go freedom could be once
more within your grasp. Take advantage of same with open
arms and an open mind.
Join a group of something that appeals to you, walking for exercise,
further education such as a course in writing. Sharpen up your culinary skills.
I could go. These are all pursuits where meeting others, through circulating
is a forgone conclusion.
Wishing you well in whatever you decide Mike!
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Post by chelle on Nov 6, 2021 22:26:19 GMT
I totally agree with what David says in his last post. Getting out of the house and meeting people in those right places. Hobbies to get involved in etc...
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Post by Sketcher2 on May 1, 2022 5:17:42 GMT
I know there are free groups doing exercises, outdoor activities now that it is so nice out. It's hard to motivate ourselves to get out and enjoy the sun but I joined a gardening group and learned some basics. I also agree with Michelle, and David that hobbies or shared interest is the best way to go. Are you worrying about your mom? I am so sorry to hear she had a fall. Is everything better for her at current time?
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