These days have been trying for some of us yet we can just look out our windows and be reminded of how greatful we are for what we do have, how far we have come, and how wonderful it is to be supporting, supported and loved. So many thankful things come to mind this season and this site is included in that fold.....be it help with a pill struggle, understanding the pain of dealing with an addicted loved one or child, trying to find directions to the "heroin~free zone", having a chance to unload what weighs heavy on the heart and mind, finding another reason not to drink today, or just getting a chance to live outside your pain with folk that share that same pain. This site is a blessing to those that have come, gone, left, came back, stayed and on their way. We learn of the good and bad of it all in hopes that we are able to move forward with the knowledge of what we need to do to remain in the land of the living. I sincerely hope that everyone has a warm, safe, and wonderful thanksgiving!
Oh, 2 of my fav-o-rite people! Very pretty Thanksgiving pic Darin.
Heartache, how are you sweetheart? And your darling Brit??? I hope things are still with her and that she continues to florish and grow in her recovery.
Hi, Janet. Happy Turkey Day. We're great. Thanx for asking. How are you and your brood? Hope all the kids and grandbaby are great. Don't get on here much these days..but every now and then gotta respond to THE GIT. Hope your Turkey Day was festive and fun. I worked, as usual and Britt went with her Godmother (my best friend, who has been sober 22 years) for turkey day. I could't haven picked a better Godmother all those years ago. Life is funny. Take care. luv corrinne
Hey, MomNMore. Nice to see you too. How was your turkey day? Mine was uneventuful but lots to be thankful for. Haven't been around much as I had relatives here for three months solid from Scotland and now just been busy catching up on work, not to mention I'm still on DIAL UP and sometimes I look at the computer, consider the length of time to log on, and light a cigg instead. Hope you're doing well. Miss our chats. luv corrinne
My day was great. We had 15 ppl at the house, all the kids, except for Jana and Jamey, my husband's oldest. Jana was a no show, no call, nothing, she's mad at her dad cause he won't fix her car. Too bad so sad. After she basically robbed his mom of almost $16,000 not including any cash she got, we've kind of disowned her, don't go out of our way. It was a nice day, my hubby played Go Fish with his grandsons. I haven't seen my little one, I'm buying my son a webcam for his birthday, the only way I can watch Cara grow :-(
All's well, thanks for asking. R had seven months clean yesterday, but missed Thanksgiving to work. She came by the house while we were at dinner and spent the day with her dog, but later said she never wanted to spend Thanksgiving alone again, she missed us and her aunties, etc. We shopped today and had a lovely afternoon.
Sadly, she lost a friend this week and we went to the wake tonight. Girl pierced her tongue and immediately got infected, died of meningitis on Monday past - 20 years old, a childhood friend from the neighborhood. There was a photo board and in several pics this girl was wearing the same sweatshirt which has been hanging around my house for the past few years. There was a shot of the two of them at prom and lots of neighborhood shots. I told the parents, "I've got nothing for you...because I don't know how you are doing this thing..." The young woman's dad said only, "Cherish every moment. we had no idea." R had a bit of a cry with the mom, who was amazing, and then I took her to a friend's. Too young to bury her friends...very sad. Funeral tomorrow.
Sorry to be a downer, but I was proud of how R handled herself throughout, seeing all these kids from high school...kids who she either got wasted with, or who tormented her. She was strong and beautiful and I was proud.
Glad you and Brit are well. We do have so much to be thankful for, really.
Hi, Janet. GO FISH. Can't beat memories like that. We used to play PONG. Looking back, what idiots we all must have looked like.hahaha. Sorry Jana was a no-show..one day she'll get it. Webcam? Jeez, I wouldn't even know how to work the thing. It will be great that you get to see Cara that way if they can't be close. Where are they? Hope you're doing well. You must have two years or so now??? Yeah, Britt's come a long way. Some days I just can't even believe how much she's grown and how far she's come..and other days it seems like yesterday when I thought I'd never see my girl again. I still do remember your kind, soft words and how you welcomed Britt when I got her to come on here. Thank you. luv corrinne
Mom, I was just about to go over and post the outcome and.....drumroll please: IT TURNED OUT PERFECT! Thanks to your wise help...followed your instructions to the letter and it came out wonderful according to the reviews I got..I was going to ask Corrinne because she is such a marvel at cooking.....she makes a mean MICROWAVE dinner!
Hi, MomNMore. Wow 7 months has gone by? That's great..the first six were the most torturous for her and I. So sorry to hear of her friend. Britt's had her tongue pierced and it never crossed my mind that that could happen. Her poor parents. That must be so hard for "R." Sounds like she is really growing and dealing with life head-on, which must be so hard; yet I'm sure is showing her just how strong she is. You have every right to be proud. It's moments like that that all parents see the growth in their babies...now we get to too. So next year she and the dog will be at your house; so you better stay home and buy an extra can of dogfood. Glad things are going great for your "R" and you. luv corrinne
27 months Corinne...the cravings are very very infrequent. Nobody I know uses, except Jana and my sons...and I don't know that they don't do more than smoke. I know Jana has put on weight so I think that she is most likely off the speed. I don't want to know anymore, just tell them to keep it out of my house and away from me. My second oldest Tyler came for Tday and brought his gf. She made sweet potato casserole and the most wonderful buttermilk pie, homemade crust! I need to get that girl to show me how, I don't eat storebought crust, but I don't bother doing the homemade. Save that for Xmas when we are going to be making cookies and candy. That's my bonding with my 12 y/o son....he is still grieving his grandmother's death...last night I had to hold him while he was crying, poor little guy. he is in counseling for that and he was having emotional probs in school and at home. We are so trying to have this last kid turn out right, no drugs...we shall see. He is a sweet sensitive boy but has had some behavior problems in school including a recent suspension. That was the straw that broke the camel's back and we got him into counseling.
