I Made A Mistake

“Welcome to the Collective.

:-)

”

“I only read the original post.

Bison, we have travelled different paths and I don't know how old you are.

I will be 57 this summer. The anger started to leave me in the year 2000. I was terrified - I asked my therapist how I should function as anger had been my fuel to survive, then succeed in my teaching climbing, rugby - everything except my life.

Then I started to feel good about myself - that perhaps I needn't struggle to the point of collapse in everything I did because it/I somehow wasn't good enough.

Then the process ended with a life altering situation and I started liking and respecting myself.

It's late, but I'm really having fun now; for the first time in my life - and it feels great.

God bless and hang in.

Doug”

“Good to have you back!

Now sign up for the West Virginia trip in July so we can all sit down and share a beer together.”

“Kewl, Violin, where's it from?”

“Gremlin - The Kinks Misfits”

“glad you're back! everything happens for a reason and you'll work through your personal issues.”

“I didn't want to post on the other thread 'cause I barely know ya, but I'm glad you've decided to return. I'd guess that a lot of TTer's are introverts, myself included. And anyone who reaches their mid-20's and hasn't experienced some profound loss or disappointment just hasn't lived. Life runs in cycles and it's not about how you get knocked down, it's about how you get back up. See ya on the trail. The next Guinness is on you! :-)”

“Glad you decided to come back Bison. Dark places are lonely and painful. I know, I've been trying to dig out of one myself. You will be fine though and some day you won't feel so awful. One day at a time. Hope to see you on the trail again some day.

Cindy”

“ENS, I think that many miles would be a little much for me right now, I'm not in quite that good a shape, but have fun.”
Bison
9:52:19 AM
5/04/05

dangit Bison, we want you to come! Anyway think about it, and if you get the impulsive urge to hike, head north.
last edited: 5/04/05 8:06:22 PM”

“Bison, what a long journey in a short time, and it's not over yet. Just my 2 cents, but I enjoyed meeting you and hiking with you in the Winds. And I admire your courage in facing your feelings and actions and the consequences.”

“Guess I missed what happened. I'm also an introvert, always traveling (army brat) and never "fit in". I was voted "shyest" in my freshman year. Backpacking, skiing, snowboarding, SnowDude, and the internet changed everything. Hang in there, things always work out!”