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Can you be to open

Can you be to open

9/17/2007 6:01:00 PM squirrel
36 Posts

I find myself telling most anyone where I came from. I am starting to wonder if I can be to open and honest. I just want to be straight up with people who try to get to know me , and well a few that could probably care less. I tell it with out thinking realy. What do you think?

Re: Can you be to open

9/17/2007 6:15:43 PM eshaw
19 Posts

I don't see anything wrong with being open and discussing your addiction. You may want to be a little discriminating as to who and how much you tell, unfortunately there are many people out there who may be tempted to use your information to hurt you. For example, they may use it if you both happen to be up for the same promotion at work. I know I must sound cynical but I really am a trusting person, just not completely naive. Just be careful is all I'm saying.

Re: Can you be to open

9/18/2007 11:50:16 AM singleagain
10 Posts

I agree that there are times you want to keep your past to yourself, or your current situation. I fear so much in my situation that I would have my child taken away from me if people knew, so I keep the secret.

Some might be cool with you, others would shop you.

Re: Can you be to open

12/7/2007 3:10:10 PM cycloneshaker
9 Posts

thats how i am too and in the beggining its all cool but after awhile I've noticed people take advantage of me. just becareful. because some people are not as trustworthy as u might think they are.

Re: Can you be to open

12/11/2007 5:21:13 AM scroll
74 Posts

Most people do not care about the problems of other people, but being open about your problem is a very important step in recovery, so yes, speak up about whatever you want to :)

RE: Re: Can you be to open

9/5/2008 12:50:34 PM jbear09
30 Posts

I'm really open with everything. I'm the type of person who really has no secrets I tell everyone everything and I have nothing to hide. I'm the best at keeping secrets tho. But honestly I dont see anything wrong with being open. You shouldn't be ashamed of anything. and if its your addiction that you thin your too open about, you shouldn't worry about it. your going to get through your addiction and recover and the rest is just a memory.

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