When I was working very hard in recovery....

Hi everyone

I look at posts and how sometimes we survivors doubt and second guess ourselves at times.

A short message on the irony I found during recovery about maybe at times when I was emotional - laughing or crying, or frustrated that I would laugh and cry at the same time.

When going about my business of recovering and aware that I need to improve the laughing and crying which were causing me some distress, I watched others interact, I watched others while out and about swear at each other, fight, yell, interrupt,be rude, be dissmissive - and then I watched genuine concern, manners, people listening, laughter, smiles, warm gestures and body language.

I watched all these styles of communication as I began to learn to walk and talk again.  And I chose to communicate with respect and integrity. I still may have displayed sadness and confusion at times. I have learn't so much from being unable to communicate as an adult and being dependent on others for care.  

Just wondering what other people have  noticed and would like to share?

Sue