Indeed. And that's appreciated.
I encountered a sober but non 12 Stepping (ever) man several years ago that recounted a similar emotionless state when he sobered up.
I realize it sounds alien or frightening to be that way, but 'fright' is an emotion too, and it didn't arise. I was so relieved at being off the rollercoaster the emotionless state was just a relief.
And that state wore off gradually, I was fully functional when I encountered Brian a few years later . . . .
I encountered a sober but non 12 Stepping (ever) man several years ago that recounted a similar emotionless state when he sobered up.
I realize it sounds alien or frightening to be that way, but 'fright' is an emotion too, and it didn't arise. I was so relieved at being off the rollercoaster the emotionless state was just a relief.
And that state wore off gradually, I was fully functional when I encountered Brian a few years later . . . .
The granting of a pardon is an imputation of guilt, and the acceptance a confession of it.