What do I do that is so different from others on the db board besides bare my soul so much more? What is it that makes folks like yourself give me such compliments and support? I need to find that part of me and be able to help it to grow.
Frank, I have been wondering that myself. Honestly, you don't post on others threads much (or at least the ones I view regularly) so it's not that you are out there helping people THAT way. I don't mean that to sound harsh, just accepting that one major reason people like other people around here is because of the mutual exchange that happens. What I think it is with you...well, it's that you really seem to have a knack for expressing yourself in great detail and with what seems like true honesty. Most of us just bitch and journal. You somehow capture the essence of your sitch, and therefore many of our sitch's. Since many of us here get more from identifying with OTHER people's trials and tribulations, it stands to reason that your story, with all it's depth and free expression would serve as one of most helpful. Your thread serves as a really deep look into the soul of someone doing this DB thing with full commitment and force of will. You seem to brush that off, but it is something that is not easy to achieve. Trust me, I've tried and have not been nearly as successful. You blend the day-to-day details of your life with philosophical reflection that makes for great, insightful reading. I know you don't feel that way about yourself some of the time but we see the big picture, painted by all the details you've shared and the soul bearing you've done. Also, I think there is a bit of awe at the fact that you seem to have this all so straight in your head...right up until you admit that you're just as screwed up as we are, then we get to feel ok with ourselves because this man who seems so put together is really struggling just like us. Oh, and it helps that we see progress and growth from not only you, but your W and entire family. Frank, do not doubt the power of honest communication. You are very good at it, either that or you're the best liar I have ever seen, lol.
