Gina,
Congrats! That is huge.....
gina,
that is so beautimous, absolutly fantabulous. you are a shining example of what recovery is about. keep shing your brights. high fives my silly friend.
terrianne
that is so beautimous, absolutly fantabulous. you are a shining example of what recovery is about. keep shing your brights. high fives my silly friend.
terrianne
gina
waaaaay cool!
congratulations!
*sdr*
waaaaay cool!
congratulations!
*sdr*
Congratulations on your nine months, soccermom.
gina,
your my hero.
Love
Ali
your my hero.
Love
Ali
None,
I think that since I thought of myself as damaged goods both because of the abuse and more generally because Im Chinese and a girl (we are commonly known as ghosts of unborn sons) there didnt seem to be any primary reason to take care of myself. I knew that the acetaminophen in the percocet was damaging my liver, and the pot and cigarettes were destroying my lungs, but who cared? Ive heard enough people on here talk about that f*ck it attitude to know that I wasnt the only one trying out delayed action suicide. After I got clean, got past abstinence and into recovery, but was smoking two packs of cigarettes a day it struck me that it would be a sick cosmic joke if I got lung cancer right when I was grateful for my life for the first time. So I quit smoking five months ago because now I realize Im lucky to have this life and I dont want to blow it. I seem to keep circling back to gratitude, which was the concept I had the hardest time with when I first found this board.
Oh, of course theres the reactive and adolescent aspect of all of these destructive behaviors, too. I knew my parents disapproved -- made smoking and drugging that much more appealing, lol.
Id like to hear your thoughts on this.
Lisa,
Perhaps when Im as far along in my recovery as you are, Ill look for a God greater than unconditional love, but for the time being in that regard, Kats doing a pretty good job as my recovery mascot or Icon, as it were.
Love,
Gina
I think that since I thought of myself as damaged goods both because of the abuse and more generally because Im Chinese and a girl (we are commonly known as ghosts of unborn sons) there didnt seem to be any primary reason to take care of myself. I knew that the acetaminophen in the percocet was damaging my liver, and the pot and cigarettes were destroying my lungs, but who cared? Ive heard enough people on here talk about that f*ck it attitude to know that I wasnt the only one trying out delayed action suicide. After I got clean, got past abstinence and into recovery, but was smoking two packs of cigarettes a day it struck me that it would be a sick cosmic joke if I got lung cancer right when I was grateful for my life for the first time. So I quit smoking five months ago because now I realize Im lucky to have this life and I dont want to blow it. I seem to keep circling back to gratitude, which was the concept I had the hardest time with when I first found this board.
Oh, of course theres the reactive and adolescent aspect of all of these destructive behaviors, too. I knew my parents disapproved -- made smoking and drugging that much more appealing, lol.
Id like to hear your thoughts on this.
Lisa,
Perhaps when Im as far along in my recovery as you are, Ill look for a God greater than unconditional love, but for the time being in that regard, Kats doing a pretty good job as my recovery mascot or Icon, as it were.
Love,
Gina
lol
Well I think Kat's a pretty good hp! Big Smile.
God is love.
There is no real love other than unconditional.
peace,
pm
Well I think Kat's a pretty good hp! Big Smile.
God is love.
There is no real love other than unconditional.
peace,
pm
Yea,Gina.Congrats to one of the bigest sucesses on here.
Always a smile.Somethings working.
Always a smile.Somethings working.
amen pregnant mom, we can find a lil piece of god in everyone and every living creature, the wind the waters earth and sky well you get the picture, god is everywhere, we just have to be still and listen and look : )
terrianne
terrianne
You got my drift Terrianne. Smile. You were right beside me on that one.
peace,
pm
peace,
pm
(pppsssst)
Gina, I got a crush on you too.
You forgot to mention my Barry Manilow Cds that Redd refuses to return as well.
Oh, and Kat being a higher power, yeah, I can see that.
Regards,
Tom
Gina, I got a crush on you too.
You forgot to mention my Barry Manilow Cds that Redd refuses to return as well.
Oh, and Kat being a higher power, yeah, I can see that.
Regards,
Tom
i bet kat is blushing : ) kat your on my hero list
terrianne
terrianne
she's not so bad for a junkyard biotch!!!!
i mean how many jyb's reach it to hp status???!
love,
pm
i mean how many jyb's reach it to hp status???!
love,
pm
Congratulations Gina on your 9 monthes! Thats awesome.
take care
gi
take care
gi
PM,
you say all the right things <grins> kat you are so loved by all sincerely. i admire that and am proud to have been had the pleasures to walk with you along this journey. gina sure has good taste in hp's : )
Gina,
you sure know how to pick em and you yourself are pretty high up there in standards as far as setting examples and giving hope and inspiration to all. i am equally as proud to know you. you are also a shining example of love unconditional. that speaks volumes for your character as well.
terrianne
you say all the right things <grins> kat you are so loved by all sincerely. i admire that and am proud to have been had the pleasures to walk with you along this journey. gina sure has good taste in hp's : )
Gina,
you sure know how to pick em and you yourself are pretty high up there in standards as far as setting examples and giving hope and inspiration to all. i am equally as proud to know you. you are also a shining example of love unconditional. that speaks volumes for your character as well.
terrianne
Gina..as far along as I am, I still haven't found that unconditional love of God.
Let me know if you find it first.
Let me know if you find it first.
Gina, I couldn't be more proud of you!
There are several reasons I would not change the fact that I am an addict, and knowing you is one of them.
You are a perfect example of everything that is wonderful about recovery. Addiction is a fact, but it does not define you.
You are Gina, the wife, mother, friend, writer, enthusiast of life and it's an honor to know you.
I am grateful for your friendship, loyalty and trust.
Congradulations on your hard earned clean time. But more importantly, congradulations on having embraced life and in abundance. Thank you for sharing your journey with me.
I love you,
Kat
Oh, and I am proud of my junkyard bioch self having made it to HP status. Next time my family gives me a hard time I think I'll just mention who I really am, lol!
There are several reasons I would not change the fact that I am an addict, and knowing you is one of them.
You are a perfect example of everything that is wonderful about recovery. Addiction is a fact, but it does not define you.
You are Gina, the wife, mother, friend, writer, enthusiast of life and it's an honor to know you.
I am grateful for your friendship, loyalty and trust.
Congradulations on your hard earned clean time. But more importantly, congradulations on having embraced life and in abundance. Thank you for sharing your journey with me.
I love you,
Kat
Oh, and I am proud of my junkyard bioch self having made it to HP status. Next time my family gives me a hard time I think I'll just mention who I really am, lol!
Hey Gina,
I had to wait all day to post this. I'm so proud of and happy for you on your 9 months. Like Kat said, this disease is made bittersweet instead of just bitter because of people like you. You shine as an example for us all to follow. Follow to a healthy, whole existance where helping and giving are as normal as breathing. I want what YOU have dear dot dot dot and I aim to get it. You've shown me it's there for the taking and I thank you for that. And what an ear you've got!!!
Much love, Beck
I had to wait all day to post this. I'm so proud of and happy for you on your 9 months. Like Kat said, this disease is made bittersweet instead of just bitter because of people like you. You shine as an example for us all to follow. Follow to a healthy, whole existance where helping and giving are as normal as breathing. I want what YOU have dear dot dot dot and I aim to get it. You've shown me it's there for the taking and I thank you for that. And what an ear you've got!!!
Much love, Beck
Gina,
One thing I also wanted to add is that I have enjoyed getting to know you and the bits and pieces of your story and your history. It's very interesting to me. You should be proud of where you have come and how many people you have touched. Keep up the clean time girl.
Congrats. you're not too bad yourself for a by biotch!!!
love,
pm
One thing I also wanted to add is that I have enjoyed getting to know you and the bits and pieces of your story and your history. It's very interesting to me. You should be proud of where you have come and how many people you have touched. Keep up the clean time girl.
Congrats. you're not too bad yourself for a by biotch!!!
love,
pm
Gina starts the thread with "I've got....."
I'll fill that blank with class Gina. You are such a treasure to have here. Kats your HP? I can so see that, but I also see some HP in your own self going on. You get me to think Gina, you get me to try and do better, and you make sense. You keep doing what you're doing cause its working for you. Sobriety looks very well on you.
As for Tom, I can see where any of us would have a crush. Just goes to show we have good taste. Don't tell anyone, but I also share your crush on Rachel.
But Tom will never see his knife again....or his CDs. A girl has to keep some keepsake. So much for personal growth.
Love ya and congrats on 9 months.
Amy
