[il-talk] an ammends is in order

[David Meyer]

Robert,

Congratulations on your sobriety.  It takes a strong individual to admit
shortcoming, especially when those shortcomings may have effected someone
personally.

I understand that it might be best for you at this time not to be involved
in either of the consumer organizations of the blind.  If stepping away
helps you in your recovery, then you should do it.

I just wanted to let you know that if at any time you have a desire to
become active in the NFB again, the door is always open.

Many of us at one time or another have had to engage in recovery programs
similar to what you are doing now.  Thank goodness for those programs, for
many would not have made it without them.

I wish you the best of luck in your continuing sobriety and will keep you in
my prayers. 

-----Original Message-----
From: il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Robert A.Hansen
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 6:39 PM
To: il-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [il-talk] an ammends is in order

To the NFB of Illinois Il Talk list serv subscribers,

Robert Hansen here.  


I am writing today, after careful thought, to apologize to all of you.  I
have posted insulting comments over the years to this list.  I admit I have
a severe problem with alcohol.  I deal with my problem with alcohol one day
at a time.  I attend meetings every day.  \\I let life get to me since I was
conceived on this earth.  I remember when I was introduced to the NFB in
1986, I was uncertain what it was.  When that long white cane was placed in
my hand, I became extremely arrogant.  Yes, an elitist.  I thought I had all
the answers and was superior to everybody that was not in the NFB.  This
went on for years and years.  I became extremely cocky.  I let everything go
to my head.  This includes pretty much anything else I did in life.  I am
apologizing for my behavior because it was wrong of me to do this stuff. 
Because I value my sobriety, I will no longer participate in any political
events that may cause me to have tthe committee in  my head.  I am learning
the A A way.  This is the only way for me.  This also means I need to live a
more serene lifestyle.  I will do my best to stay on my side of the street. 
I will not be attending any Dem or Repub or NFB or ACB events today or in
the near future until I can become more spiritually fit.  I know what I need
to do to stay sober.  Nobody can tell me how to do this.  I am coming up on
11 months of pure and awesome sobriety after over 20 years of alcoholism. . 
I am lovin' it.  


Sinceerely,

Robert A. Hansen


Have a nice day.
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