Hey!? Suddenly I'm distinguished!

[dave42]

I was writing along and suddenly I glanced at my name and saw "Distinguished Member" and felt so proud. Is it because I've written 200 posts?

Anyway, I am really glad to be a member of this online community. It's a great website for four reasons:

1. We support each other.
2. There isn't a lot of rancor. People are kind to each other here!
3. It's kept me on the right track for over 6 months (with 3 tiny slip ups!).
4. Even though I'm betting that a number of members might a bit (or very) uncomfortable with the fact that I'm gay, almost everyone has been extremely supportive.

So, thank you to all of you for your support. I feel like these 6 plus months have been more like 6 years. It's tough to stay clean. I've gained about 20 or 30 pounds! (Anyone else who has stayed really clean but picked up bad habits like me, such as overeating?)

Also, I feel a bit disconnected from the site at times. Anyone else feel that? I've got a mentoring relationship with one guy through here, but I guess I feel a need to be more connected. Any thoughts? Would it help if I started a journal, maybe? Part of the problem is that I'm erratic in my involvement here, partly because I'm working full-time and in taking a couple of classes at the same time.

Thanks for 6 months and 2 weeks of support. May every person reading this live in peace, free from addiction.

Warmly,

Dave42 (altho' I'm now 43!) :)

[dave]

I think a gay voice is important to this site and I am glad you are part of this group. A 'distinguished gay member' is even better.

Take care
Dave 56

[Abbie]

'Distinguished Member' - makes me think of you sat at your PC in a dinner jacket lol.

CONGRATS! ^:)^

[Little lock]

Lol...congrats on your accomplishment Dave! I myself am only 2 posts away from attaining that rank. lol

[Abbie]

Lol...congrats on your accomplishment Dave! I myself am only 2 posts away from attaining that rank. lol

And now you have lol. Congrats to you too!

[FoolishMind]

Dave42, your an absolute star, I remember when you first started your journey, you have come sooooo far! Well done my friend. You truly deserve a fantastic life. With the effort you have invested, I assure you it will pay back dividends!

FM

[text]

congrats buddy

[geno]

congradulations dave. keep it up!