(January 2, 2014 at 4:39 pm)Snidely Whiplash Wrote:(January 2, 2014 at 3:07 am)rasetsu Wrote:
Wow. That's some story. I'm glad you felt comfortable enough to share it.
I've shared it hundreds of times at A.A. meetings, including at "public awareness meetings" which are open to the general public. My old A.A. sponsor taught me an invaluable lesson; "you are as sick as your secrets." My life is, as far as it can be, an open book. Naturally there are certain things in my life that would harm others, and myself for no worthwhile purpose, if I repeated them publicly.
That is really wise. I have a ton of secrets. No real reason why, I just like it that way. None of it is going to screw me over, but I don't know ... just force of habit. Maybe one day I'll have the courage you have.