Debbie.Hazelton@f19.n369.z1.fidonet.org (Debbie Hazelton) (06/06/90)
Index Number: 8686 [This is from the Blink Talk Conference] > Deb, I just wanted to ask you about an echo that i just found the other > day. It's called Recovery. Anyway, to me it's just like (well almost) > going to a meeting. I can't believe how my level of safety rises when i > press that little keystroke. Anyway, I just wanted to know if you've > had any experience with this echo, and if you have, maybe you could tell > me your thoughts. Hi Bill, Yes, I've read some of that echo and do carry it here on my board. I think it offers some really good things. For one thing, people can say whatever they want to say, not be interrupted, confronted, not worry about time... It allows for safety in the communication. Also, it makes it possible for someone who is blind or otherwise disabled to get some of that support without having to worry about getting to a meeting place, violating their own right to privacy by asking for a ride, worrying about the needs and timetables of others... Lastly, the other thing about it that I think is real good is that it allows people to share without compartmentalizing their need for growth and/or recovery. People who are dealing with alcoholism, chemical addiction, codependency, relationship addiction etc., can all share there in that one area. To me, that's really positive and what allows for a rich healing that crosses lots of barriers. Like with disability, I believe as we find that we have humanness in common with others, as recovering people find that indeed, we all struggle with vulnerability, grief, desires, loss etc., then it's easier to move forward more fully and freely. Take care. Deb -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!369!19!Debbie.Hazelton Internet: Debbie.Hazelton@f19.n369.z1.fidonet.org