C A R O L

Pain Pills
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My Southern Buddy,

For some odd reason I have been drawn back to this board. I think of all the words, quotes, and messages that I have read, and recieved from you on this board is truly amazing! I still remember the first day that I posted, and something that I wrote struck you. You wrote back to me in an instant. I was SO lost, and I had no idea how to get out of the addiction I was in, or even worst who I could even talk to. Like an angle, you took me under your wing. I am so thankful for you in my life.

You are an amazing mother, wife, and friend and I know today like yesterday, my life is so rich with you a part of it. I have seen you reach out to new people that come on this board, and you encourage them, comfort them and when they need it, out comes the "tough love". WOW, I have learned so much from you.

My journey in recovery is nothing short of a miracle. I am so blessed to have you be a part of it. This is recovery and my story, like so many here. It is my wish and hope that they too can find support, and encouragement like I did the first day I posted. I never want to loose site of the reason why this message board was even started... A place you should be able to come, while in despair and find love, encouragement, and to find peace and experience what recovery is. Carol, you are the one who has demonstrated a core principle of recovery to me, and I will always be thankful to you. I thought about emailing this to you, but this is where it all started! xxoo Sharon
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Sharon, My Great Northwoods Buddy, Fancy meeting you here! I am shocked! Although this is where it all began for you and me, you ran off and left me here when you quit posting!
You should come around more often and share your wisdom and humor with the rest of the board. You would sure be welcomed and appreciated!!
While there are many, many things about my addiction I regret. I will never forget that being an addict, and finding this forum, led me to you and the great friendship we share.
Thanks for your very kind, generous words. I haven't done anything for you that you haven't done for me 200%. I love you, and now let's take it to email. LOL
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My Southern Buddy...

Thank you for your kind words! I knew that when you saw this post you would be in shock that I posted, and even more shocked that I expressed to you my feelings in a puplic forum! Yes, LOL.... I will leave the rest to email. It is my hope though, that others may read this post and reflect on their own relationships, and be thankful for the friendships that they have gained here, in the journey of recovery! Love you, Sharon
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Welcome Shabee...

I wanted to jump in here and agree with you. My very first thread I ever posted, Carol was there for me, a total stranger, offering advice and support. I was very impressed with the outpouring of support I received when I came here, from her and everyone. Now, over a year later, she is still here for me anytime I need her. Thank you, Carol, and Shabee for posting this eloquently written thread. You should post more often, the board can always use kindness, as you have given through this thread. Take care...both of you.
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hi

i just wanted to jump in to and say .......how nice it is to see FRIENDSHIP.

Atlas was there for me when i started posting and Skeeter was the first one...
skeeter, atlas, john dee...........

funny isn;t it how we will never forget the first poster that responded to us.....

i think you all are wonderful kind ladies...

thumper
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Thumper, I think you are an Angel, and one of the truly refreshingly, GOOD people. Thanks for your post, and for always being positive and kind.
Atlas, My Cohort in Crime, have you come up with a solution to your latest dilemma? LOLWhat we need here is Kinsey Milhone, or some other PI who doesn't charge an exorbitant amount. Good luck, I have no doubt you're just as clever as a licensed PI and will figure this one out on your own.
Getting you know you better and becoming your friend has been a blessing to me. I have much to thank you for, too, and am very grateful for our friendship.

Has anyone heard from Summer lately?
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Good morning Carol!

I never thought that you and I would be posting to each other on the board again! It feels good to be back, reading and posting-

Atlas, and Thumper thanks for your message of friendship.....

Im off to get the kids to school..... Have a great day :)
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Nor did I, Sharon, but I sure am happy to have you here. :-)

I would love for you to come back to the board and share your recent experiences with having surgery while on Sub.,twice. It would be very helpful to the other Sub.users to have that knowledge.

How about it?
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Hey.... not a bad idea! I would love to share my stroy in hopes to help someone else that may be facing the same situation. I will start my story about being on Sub, coming off Sub, going on pain medication, coming off that and returning to Sub, 2 times in a matter of 3 months on another thread...........