I think many of us do come with this wonderful sence of euphoria. I certainly did. THe greetngs were warm, wonderful and filled with optimism. It made me feel safe and secure - enough to where I could ask some really ignorant questions. (Ignorance is okay. Its simply a lack of information - which is easily corected by asking questions and listening to the answers.) THe replies were patient & kind - the senders waiting for the rosy glow to fade.
If we pay even the slightest bit of attention to what is being said, we quickly see that this is not a game - its for keeps. The euphoria fades and we try to gleen every nugget of information we can get from our more experienced brothers and sisters.
Suddenly our questions start to change. There is more thought behind them. THe light-headed bubbliness has faded and we are asking the hard questions. Its clear that I am beginning to understand the real enormity of what I am considering. The replies and PM's start to change as well. THey go from being "light & bubbly" to talking about cold, hard reality. I've been accepted at a newer & deeper level. Relationships here at Susan's change and, for me, all for the better.
The people here at Susan's will be the first to advise caution and point out pitfalls. This is why my time here at Susan's is just as valuable as time spent with my therapist.
Chaunte
