It’s John from Nashville, the adman who worked with Hanley. Great to see you here. My comment on your column? It’s the definition of finding out the hard way what “a new freedom and a new happiness” really means. Like you, I spilled too much too often back then. Today, I’m relaxed. Why? Because other people’s personal habits aren’t so important to me anymore, but mine are. Like you said, if we can’t answer to ourselves, we’re not much use to anyone, including ourselves. This is what a new freedom and new happiness is!
I feel this, Tom. As someone who is in the early stages of recovery, I am constantly questioning who should know that fact. Although I would love to be a completely open book, some people would choose to close it, and whilst I may not care for their opinions or sheer indifference, it’s worth asking whether they need to know.
Tom
It’s John from Nashville, the adman who worked with Hanley. Great to see you here. My comment on your column? It’s the definition of finding out the hard way what “a new freedom and a new happiness” really means. Like you, I spilled too much too often back then. Today, I’m relaxed. Why? Because other people’s personal habits aren’t so important to me anymore, but mine are. Like you said, if we can’t answer to ourselves, we’re not much use to anyone, including ourselves. This is what a new freedom and new happiness is!
Go well!
Thanks
John D
So good to hear from you, John. Thanks for reading, and for your comment.
I feel this, Tom. As someone who is in the early stages of recovery, I am constantly questioning who should know that fact. Although I would love to be a completely open book, some people would choose to close it, and whilst I may not care for their opinions or sheer indifference, it’s worth asking whether they need to know.
Thank you for this!
Thanks for reading, Ed.