Did a brutally honest season review on the TAW Midweek Extra show today. It won’t be for everyone, but I’ve had a few messages from people with whom it resonated so that’s nice. Ummed & ahhed about whether to just say “It was amazing” or tell the truth & I’m glad I went with the latter. - ThreadSky | a Reddit-style client for Bluesky

adamlsmith.bsky.social • 1 day ago

Did a brutally honest season review on the TAW Midweek Extra show today. It won’t be for everyone, but I’ve had a few messages from people with whom it resonated so that’s nice. Ummed & ahhed about whether to just say “It was amazing” or tell the truth & I’m glad I went with the latter.

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mostlyred.bsky.social•1 day ago

Always enjoy your contributions to TAW Adam. Thanks for sharing 🙏

adamlsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks!

mattiecamp.bsky.social•1 day ago

Really glad you shared that, and I hope people took away that others who can't celebrate or experience the same way as them don't want us to stop. It just takes a few moments to be mindful of everyone's different experience.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

Cheers. Hopefully it resonated with a few people and represented a different side of the same coin

danielwaters.bsky.social•1 day ago

Nicely done Adam ❤️

peskypb.bsky.social•15 hours ago

That was some show. I don’t really know what to say but parts of it did resonate with things in my own wider family life but mainly I wanted to acknowledge your condition is an absolute bastard. I’ve commented previously how much I rate your work so just to say thanks 🙏 and all the best 👍

adamlsmith.bsky.social•15 hours ago

Thanks so much. That’s genuinely so kind of you. I really appreciate it.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

Someone has just pointed out that I said “third world problems” when I obviously meant “first world problems” and now I’m mortified and the entire thing should be deleted.

inp1ainsight.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Aye, but I knew what you meant.

snave64.bsky.social•1 day ago

We know what you meant. No biggie. (Loved your contribution too)

jporterdoes.bsky.social•20 hours ago

As someone struggling with cerebral palsy, mobility and all sorts lately...

Yeah, you nailed it. I've been trying to think what's missing and you got it spot on.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Thanks John. Appreciate that. Hope things are ok for you.

dcclouser.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks for sharing. I’m struggling with similar disabling chronic health issues. The joy of the celebrations is definitely tinged with sadness at the realization you can’t fully participate.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’m sorry to read that, David. Sending you love & strength.

inp1ainsight.bsky.social•1 day ago

I found it really moving. I’m glad you did it.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks. Kind of you.

rikkjjr.bsky.social•1 day ago

Honestly I usually can’t listen to loads of the season reviews as they can start to sound a little like a broken record but your honesty and experience was really touching. I appreciated your sharing as it ultimately made me reflect a little on my own experience in the last few weeks. Thank you.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks Rikk. Appreciate you saying that.

afmoldtimer.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Thank you for the very open and honest self-reflection on how you saw this season. It's a good reminder that not everyone will have the same buzz through Liverpool winning the title, because they have other things going on in their lives and/or in the lives of those around them.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Thanks. Yeah, that’s kind of the note I wanted to strike. I don’t want other people not to enjoy themselves, I just want to make sure that those who don’t always feel the same way know they’re not alone.

npbown.bsky.social•18 hours ago

It was great - superb that it was the first review and that you were so honest. There is a danger that we are told how much we should be enjoying it when in truth we all feel it differently.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•18 hours ago

Thanks. That’s a lot of what I wanted to get across really. Appreciate it.

neboneid.bsky.social•1 day ago

I just heard this and even though I don’t know you personally, you’ve always been one of my favourite taw contributors because of your honesty and I love you mate.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks so much. That’s really kind of you to say. It’s genuinely appreciated.

neboneid.bsky.social•1 day ago

🙏🏽

thatleon.bsky.social•1 day ago

Watched it earlier today and was moved by the honesty (nice tee shirt btw). Thought John asked a good question afterwards too, always worth taking the temperature and seeing if we can do better. ✊🏼

adamlsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

Cheers Leon. I love the t-shirt!

fergusof.bsky.social•1 day ago

Was nearly in tears on the commute home. Deeply resonated. Thanks for sharing. Massively brave.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks pal. Although sorry I nearly made you cry!

proftonypadilla.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Just listened to it. Aspects of it really resonated and so grateful to you for doing it. Nice one.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Thanks Tony.

goul.bsky.social•1 day ago

It was great Adam, I suspect it rang true for a lot of people to varying degrees. It also showed you’ve got some great pals. Johns first thought seemed to be “should he tone it down”.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks Paul. Yeah, they’re a good bunch!

mrwayneellis.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Listened yesterday, very open and honest mate and I loved it as few things chimed with me.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Thanks Wayne. Appreciate that.

jcleighton.bsky.social•1 day ago

Appreciated your openness and really felt for you.

What I will say is that the way you feel today may not be the way feel in a year or 5 or 10 years.

I'm sure you'll have many more special moments with the Reds, your dad and your loved ones. You deserve those. They may just feel different.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks Jack. Hopefully you’re right!

comeonyoureds.bsky.social•1 day ago

My workout took an extra 20 minutes today because I found myself just sat there listening to you unable to focus on anything else. Amazing vulnerability, Adam. Definitely something that many people would benefit from hearing. Thanks for sharing.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

Cheers Mohamed. Kind of you.

spionkopmtl.bsky.social•1 day ago

I haven't heard it. Was it not as you expected? The presentation was ruined for me by 2 lads behind as I sat to rest my legs and I had to listen to their shirty comments. Shame. I should probably bring my stick next time to show why I need to sit.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

Sorry to hear that mate. People can be awful.

spionkopmtl.bsky.social•1 day ago

* shitty

gingerfish666.bsky.social•1 day ago

It was a beautiful thing Adam. I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with MS and I was struggling to understand how it was effecting them. You articulated that brilliantly, way better than anything I’ve ever read.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks Mark. Tell your friend my DMs are always open if they need any help or advice.

gingerfish666.bsky.social•1 day ago

I can’t walk a day in their shoes, but I think I can now better appreciate how they see the world and interact with it.

johnmurphy1.bsky.social•1 day ago

It was brilliant Adam. As someone who’s had a few medical issues of my own I really identified with it.

adamlsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

Nice one John.

lyntontravtav.bsky.social•20 hours ago

It was a very interesting listen Adam - good luck to you

adamlsmith.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Thanks. Appreciate that.