hello my name is brittany and boy oh boy this has been tough, yet im on day 43 or so of being clean. im at my moms house visiting which is quite the little miracle. it feel good getting back to normal or what i want my life to be like. my mom has told me about her chat board yet i didnt really realize how much it has hel[ped me and my mom. susan thank you forever for your big prayers, lori thanks for compassion. my mom really need that, ctink- honesty and friendship. thanks for not sugercaoting. sometimes moms need to know what the odds are nomatter what and my d- arin well you know you guys are so funnnnnnnnnyyyyyyyyyyy and has a friend for life, hopefully one day we will get to meet you. janet everybody deserves and need humor thanks . .... and everybody else who prayed for me. im living out those prayers one day at a time.. xoxoxoxoxoxox love brittany
Brittany,
43 days. That's wonderful. Don't forget to be thankful for that loving mother who didn't give up on you. You keep going. You give yourself such a gift, and consequently your mother as well. Keep checking in! God Bless Beck
43 days. That's wonderful. Don't forget to be thankful for that loving mother who didn't give up on you. You keep going. You give yourself such a gift, and consequently your mother as well. Keep checking in! God Bless Beck
Dear Brittany,
Hi! I am so glad that i saw this post. Your mom is a wonderful person and she loves you soooo much! Seeing your post really has made my day... i have been thinking about you and your mom a whole lot. I remember when she first came on this board... and it really touched home with me. I am SO VERY PROUD OF YOU! 43 days is GREAT! I know how tough this is... and i can't promise you that every day is gonna be a perfect day... but i can promise you that living clean and in recovery is better than going thru the hell of active addiction. It's amazing the good things that you will start to see happening in your life. Man, i am really just so happy to see you here! Brittany, if you ever need anything or to just even talk... please, please,please email me... i am here for you.
Love and God Bless,
Bri :)
brinorwood@hotmail.com
Hi! I am so glad that i saw this post. Your mom is a wonderful person and she loves you soooo much! Seeing your post really has made my day... i have been thinking about you and your mom a whole lot. I remember when she first came on this board... and it really touched home with me. I am SO VERY PROUD OF YOU! 43 days is GREAT! I know how tough this is... and i can't promise you that every day is gonna be a perfect day... but i can promise you that living clean and in recovery is better than going thru the hell of active addiction. It's amazing the good things that you will start to see happening in your life. Man, i am really just so happy to see you here! Brittany, if you ever need anything or to just even talk... please, please,please email me... i am here for you.
Love and God Bless,
Bri :)
brinorwood@hotmail.com
Dear intodeep, thank you i am so happy, you guys are ao sweet and supportive no wonder i always see my mom typing away. bri you just made my day. my mom didnt realize you were back. moms happy ypour back. iv wanted to get high really bad at times, yet im so realived when the feeling passes and it always passes.
Brittany, had to jump in and say congrats!! I just posted about the stigma associated with the disease yesterday. Your mom TOTALLY gets it and me being a mother would do the same. Your blessed.
Brittany... i can relate to you on the cravings... always remember when you get one to call someone or talk to someone. The best thing you can do when you get cravings is to not let your mind wonder... always, always, always talk things out... esp any negative/bad feelings you may be having. Our minds can be our worst enemies. Love, Bri :)
Dear Brittany,
I have this BIG grin on my face! It is WONDERFUL to hear from you! Congratulations on 43 days! What a GREAT start! I am so PROUD of you!
So is your mom! She loves you SO MUCH and she NEVER GAVE UP ON YOU! We were just there with some encouraging words, guidance, support, love, and most of all prayers to help her get through the really rough days.
It would be wonderful to someday have a chance to meet! IF I ever get to California, I won't leave without meeting you two (if it's ok with you two of course!). My daughter and her husband were recently there, and I tried to convince them that they needed a babysitter, but I was needed here anyway. I was dreaming! If you're ever in Pennsylvania or anywhere close, let me know.
Even though there's a lot of miles between us, we are close and I hope we can continue to be. I will continue to pray for your continued strength in your battle against addiction and the future happiness of you and your mom. I think it's wonderful the type of work you choose to do. Bless your heart! I wish you all the best!
Love,
Susan
I have this BIG grin on my face! It is WONDERFUL to hear from you! Congratulations on 43 days! What a GREAT start! I am so PROUD of you!
So is your mom! She loves you SO MUCH and she NEVER GAVE UP ON YOU! We were just there with some encouraging words, guidance, support, love, and most of all prayers to help her get through the really rough days.
It would be wonderful to someday have a chance to meet! IF I ever get to California, I won't leave without meeting you two (if it's ok with you two of course!). My daughter and her husband were recently there, and I tried to convince them that they needed a babysitter, but I was needed here anyway. I was dreaming! If you're ever in Pennsylvania or anywhere close, let me know.
Even though there's a lot of miles between us, we are close and I hope we can continue to be. I will continue to pray for your continued strength in your battle against addiction and the future happiness of you and your mom. I think it's wonderful the type of work you choose to do. Bless your heart! I wish you all the best!
Love,
Susan
Thank you for giving brittany a little boost of self esteem today. She was tickled pink when she left here. luv corrinne
Brittany, I am so sorry I missed you when you posted...I've been doing groceries and housework and missed it.
CONGRATULATIONS ON 43 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are doing so great! I am so proud of you! Gosh, I almost feel like I'm your mom, I've talked to your mom so much about you. You both are two strong ladies! I know how hard it is to kick meth, had I had the money, I would have gotten addicted to that, I did it for about 5 months last summer, but I started to not work as much, so coke was cheaper....and there i went. I loved meth, so much better than coke, but i'm glad I didn't stay with that, it was hard to stop and go to coke. I started learning about the ingredients and the thought of shooting up lithium from batteries, well, i thought it was crazy. Then the guy I was buying from sold me some cut with epsom salts....I got sick as a dog, of course, because I was doing it IV....that's why I stopped doing it. Not that I did any better going to coke.
Well, I have almost 5 months clean, and it's so great to have a clear head. I know that you feel the same way, even with 43 days. My experience...don't go back out, I did, and I fell hard and fast...but it made me realize what Hell I was in, I went on a 2 day binge, and did unthinkable things to keep myself in drugs...it is soooo not worth it! Your disease progresses, even when you aren't using, you go back out and you are doing more than you had to before...and you lower yourself and steal and cheat and lie...it is hell on earth.
Keep up the good fight Brit, you are a beautiful child of God, and He loves you and doesn't want you to hurt anymore.
God Bless You...and I love you girl!
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so glad I finally got to hear from you...
CONGRATULATIONS ON 43 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are doing so great! I am so proud of you! Gosh, I almost feel like I'm your mom, I've talked to your mom so much about you. You both are two strong ladies! I know how hard it is to kick meth, had I had the money, I would have gotten addicted to that, I did it for about 5 months last summer, but I started to not work as much, so coke was cheaper....and there i went. I loved meth, so much better than coke, but i'm glad I didn't stay with that, it was hard to stop and go to coke. I started learning about the ingredients and the thought of shooting up lithium from batteries, well, i thought it was crazy. Then the guy I was buying from sold me some cut with epsom salts....I got sick as a dog, of course, because I was doing it IV....that's why I stopped doing it. Not that I did any better going to coke.
Well, I have almost 5 months clean, and it's so great to have a clear head. I know that you feel the same way, even with 43 days. My experience...don't go back out, I did, and I fell hard and fast...but it made me realize what Hell I was in, I went on a 2 day binge, and did unthinkable things to keep myself in drugs...it is soooo not worth it! Your disease progresses, even when you aren't using, you go back out and you are doing more than you had to before...and you lower yourself and steal and cheat and lie...it is hell on earth.
Keep up the good fight Brit, you are a beautiful child of God, and He loves you and doesn't want you to hurt anymore.
God Bless You...and I love you girl!
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so glad I finally got to hear from you...
HEY B.EAUTIFUL
What up kiddo! You are my shinning star. Proud does not begin to disribe how I feel about you right now. I think back to when me and (insert nickname) first met and how torn her heart was over you and now just look at you! Shine on warrior!
Always_!
D.
What up kiddo! You are my shinning star. Proud does not begin to disribe how I feel about you right now. I think back to when me and (insert nickname) first met and how torn her heart was over you and now just look at you! Shine on warrior!
Always_!
D.
Britt:
I cannot tell you how happy i am that you have 44 days i guess today, that is so fantastic. We were all praying for you over on the friends and family board.
You just keep going girl you deserve a happy clean life, you have a fantastic Mom that really loves you and everything to look forward too. Just keep taking it one step at a time. And give yourself a pat on your back.
We are all over here praying for you,
Hugs, Lori
I cannot tell you how happy i am that you have 44 days i guess today, that is so fantastic. We were all praying for you over on the friends and family board.
You just keep going girl you deserve a happy clean life, you have a fantastic Mom that really loves you and everything to look forward too. Just keep taking it one step at a time. And give yourself a pat on your back.
We are all over here praying for you,
Hugs, Lori
HI, heartache" brittany dear i 'am just so very proud of you it is so great to live with out that dark cloud around your head you are takeing control of your life we are all so proud of you believe me life only gets better i just want you to know it's because of members like your mom i 'am clean and here today your mom is an angel you are so blessed to have such a wonderful mom and she is blessed to have such a wonderful daughter believe me when i say your mother loves you very much and i know how very happy and proud she is of you' you CAN DO THIS just take it ONE DAY AT A TIME stay strong. LOVE + HUGS LITTLE H.
Dear Brittany, you're such a miracle!
Everyone here worried over you with your Mom. How wonderful to actually get to meet you and clean no less!!!
It's a pleasure having you here.
I hope you give your Mom a great big kiss and hug. Her heart was with you every step of the way.
Love, Kat
Everyone here worried over you with your Mom. How wonderful to actually get to meet you and clean no less!!!
It's a pleasure having you here.
I hope you give your Mom a great big kiss and hug. Her heart was with you every step of the way.
Love, Kat
Kat and Little H....you're warming my heart. Thank you so much for welcoming Brittany. It took guts to come on here, don't you think? She's finding new ways to help her on her journey...and I'm glad she's looking to people like you.
thank you. luv corrinne
thank you. luv corrinne
Oh Corrinne, it's an honor to share this journey with your little girl. She is extra special here. We all cared about her before we met her. Brittany is an answered prayer.
Love, Kat
Love, Kat
HI, what kat said i could not have said it better my self, Hey kat how are you dear . LOVE + HUGS TO YOU ALL. LITTLE H.
Thanks you for sharing in my happy days...just as you did in my most painful. She has joined the board under "peanuttheseal." Her nickname is peanut and she chose a seal..like me. She has no idea how much support and help awaits her. Shoot, if I thought I was dieing when I came here...she's going to feel like she's living again for sure. luv corrinne
how cute, lol. Tell Peanut we'll be looking for her. And how have you been, Corrinne? I swear you can just feel your happiness through your words. I imagine you smiling.
Hey there, Helen! Life is pretty good and I can't complain. How are you doing?
Love, Kat
Hey there, Helen! Life is pretty good and I can't complain. How are you doing?
Love, Kat
Corrinne... last night was speaker night at the meeting so i didn't get to share. But, i cannot wait to share that Peanut is doing so well! It's amazing the things we experience in recovery... your daughter is a miracle. Corrinne, I want to wish both of you a VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING! You are a very very special mom... and i know that Britt knows that! Love you both and God Bless, Bri :)
Thank you, Kat. You have no idea how happy I feel these days. Before she got clean, I had accepted my limitations and that made it a bit easier for me to get through the days, even though she was still out there (and my nights were long). But watching her find her recovery without me and just seeing the change in her and knowing she's fighting for herself is the best feeling ever. Proud of my peanut.
Bri, I can't wait till britt bumps into you. She really liked your response about the cravings..those are the types of responses that she will grow from. How's your little boy and hubby? P.s. Make sure you type up a contract for all those parents so that you are paid whether the child shows or not and you have recourse if they do not pay you. Cover your butt, little one. luv corrinne
Little H. I beg to differ, I think you helped me more than I ever helped you. You gave me a heads-up on things and you gave me hope. luv corrinne
Bri, I can't wait till britt bumps into you. She really liked your response about the cravings..those are the types of responses that she will grow from. How's your little boy and hubby? P.s. Make sure you type up a contract for all those parents so that you are paid whether the child shows or not and you have recourse if they do not pay you. Cover your butt, little one. luv corrinne
Little H. I beg to differ, I think you helped me more than I ever helped you. You gave me a heads-up on things and you gave me hope. luv corrinne
