hi, my name is ron and i'm an addict.
i am new to this board -- joined in february but just recently started posting.
i am a recovered heroin/pill addict/alcoholic. i celebrated 8 years of complete sobriety on september 12th. overshadowing that accomplishment, i celebrated one year smoke free on the same date of this year. i had smoked an average of two packs a day for the previous 47 years.
i am 59 years old and spent exactly 40 of those years either drunk or loaded on a daily basis -- ages 11 thru 51.
due to a bout with type B hepatitis, which i had contracted from dirty needles, i quit drinking 38 years ago.i would continue injecting drugs and/or popping pills for another 30 years, however.
in and out of jails and institutions for more than half my life -- unwilling to do what was required to stay sober.
finally, beaten into a state of reasonableness, having lost any reason to live, i found myself in that place the big book talks about...
<<We were in a position where life was becoming impossible, and if we had passed into the region from which there is no return through human aid, we had but two alternatives: One was to go on to the bitter end, blotting out the consciousness of our intolerable situation as best we could; and the other, to accept spiritual help.>> pg. 25 Alcoholics Anonymous
i chose the latter.
now, some 8 years later, i can honestly say that i have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body via the 12 steps and the spiritual awakening i have experienced as the result of those steps and a mustard seed of willingness that i was able to demonstrate in the beginning of my journey.
i have participated in other online recovery sites for the last 7 years and look forward to sharing my experience, strength and hope in this forum.
yours in recovery,
*sdr*
post scriptus ~ "It works -- it really does." pg. 88 Alcoholics Anonymous
Hi sdr,
welcome to this board...how cool is it i can say that to YOU now???
ive seen your posts here and think you could continue to really give some great advise and help to those who need it here...
You probably notice this board is not the same as the other you are used to but thats what makes it great in my opinion...many different opionions but all the same goal...to get off of pills and live a life happy in sobriety.
Again, glad your here!
Big Hug,
Ali
welcome to this board...how cool is it i can say that to YOU now???
ive seen your posts here and think you could continue to really give some great advise and help to those who need it here...
You probably notice this board is not the same as the other you are used to but thats what makes it great in my opinion...many different opionions but all the same goal...to get off of pills and live a life happy in sobriety.
Again, glad your here!
Big Hug,
Ali
Welcome, my friend. Congratulations on 8 years of effort and sobriety. You'll be a magnificent asset to this board.
Welcome to the board. I'm glad you are here. I am one month clean from pain pills, mostly oxycotin. I look forward to reading your posts. Atlas
SweetDaddyRoses
Welcome to the board. I'm looking forward to your posts.
Welcome to the board. I'm looking forward to your posts.
Sweet Daddy:
Welcome to the Board! Thank you for sharing your experience, strength and hope with us.
Rachel
i saw that you folks had a thread where people were posting pics of themselves.
so, i guess it would be appropriate to post my mugshot here in my introduction.
yours truly, as of this past summer...
just an old hippie,
*sdr*
so, i guess it would be appropriate to post my mugshot here in my introduction.
yours truly, as of this past summer...
just an old hippie,
*sdr*
Who do you look like sweet daddy??? You look like someone and its driving me nuts!!!!!!! Anyone say you look like someone? Movie star?
My entire family, but Henry Winkler will work.
Gerard Depardieu.
I have to tell you Ron, I love the message that you shoulder. I remember Sammy copied one of your posts and it was bang on. I really look forward to seeing more of your wisdom and hope you stay. Again, welcome.
Hi Ron,
Welcome!! You are from my generation, you sound like me, growing up I tried everything but who didnt? I quit all when I was pregnant and my kids were little but found myself taking 25-30 Lortabs a day for 6 years.I had a very bad back and lived in constant pain. After the back surgery the drs wouldnt give me anymore rxs saying there was no reason to take them. I got sick of the dr shopping, the pill counting, the worrying, the money the whole rat race So I went on Sub and was finally able to get off the pills. I tried going ct a few times before the sub but I couldnt do it, anyway I am now clean thanks to NA and the people I met their. Good luck with your recovery and let me know if you need help....All the Best........Shel
Welcome!! You are from my generation, you sound like me, growing up I tried everything but who didnt? I quit all when I was pregnant and my kids were little but found myself taking 25-30 Lortabs a day for 6 years.I had a very bad back and lived in constant pain. After the back surgery the drs wouldnt give me anymore rxs saying there was no reason to take them. I got sick of the dr shopping, the pill counting, the worrying, the money the whole rat race So I went on Sub and was finally able to get off the pills. I tried going ct a few times before the sub but I couldnt do it, anyway I am now clean thanks to NA and the people I met their. Good luck with your recovery and let me know if you need help....All the Best........Shel
um, i get teased about being fabio's dad a lot, lol.
duh! your guess is as good as mine?
i have had people, over the years, approach me thinking that i was somebody famous. the only thing that i was famous for was my infamy -- that would make me infamous tho.
a waitress in colorado came over to my table asking me for my autograph. she thought i was david brenner the comedian. i obliged her by signing her order pad, "all my love, david brenner."
i mean, who was i to stand in the way of her brush with greatness? it made her day!
have your people call my people -- we'll do lunch!
*sdr*
sandy
i got out of the army in 1966 -- i was already addicted to opiates. the first thing i heard was timothy leary saying, "turn on, tune in, drop out." it seemed like a good idea at the time.
i have found it to be a far-more difficult proposition to drop back in. i'm almost housebroken but i still have difficulty coloring inside the lines.
i guess some of us are just meant to march to a different rhythm section? i'm ok with that today.
nice to meet you guys!
*sdr*
p.s. ~ flipper. sammy is aces in my book! her love helped to bring a scared little boy out from under his desk and into the light. cheers!
i got out of the army in 1966 -- i was already addicted to opiates. the first thing i heard was timothy leary saying, "turn on, tune in, drop out." it seemed like a good idea at the time.
i have found it to be a far-more difficult proposition to drop back in. i'm almost housebroken but i still have difficulty coloring inside the lines.
i guess some of us are just meant to march to a different rhythm section? i'm ok with that today.
nice to meet you guys!
*sdr*
p.s. ~ flipper. sammy is aces in my book! her love helped to bring a scared little boy out from under his desk and into the light. cheers!
OMG, Henry Winkler ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome Sweetdady,
Outstanding on 8 years! Must be a wonderful experience after all the high years. I'll look forward to posting with you and making a new friend. God Bless,
Beck
Outstanding on 8 years! Must be a wonderful experience after all the high years. I'll look forward to posting with you and making a new friend. God Bless,
Beck
negative on the winkler -- i'm 6' 4" and weigh 2 bills.
although, my daughter's friends used to think i acted like the fonz.
i'm a gentile, too -- but, being adopted and not knowing my bloodlines, my sponsor swears i must be jewish cuz i used to whine so much.
huh! what does he know, lol.
i do like the gerard depardieu comparison though. i'm placing a gold star next to rachel's name ~ *wink* but not winkler.
hugs,
gerard
although, my daughter's friends used to think i acted like the fonz.
i'm a gentile, too -- but, being adopted and not knowing my bloodlines, my sponsor swears i must be jewish cuz i used to whine so much.
huh! what does he know, lol.
i do like the gerard depardieu comparison though. i'm placing a gold star next to rachel's name ~ *wink* but not winkler.
hugs,
gerard
Welcome SDR! I love your recovery butterflies! I also look forward to reading your posts. Welcome to the board.
I am an IV cocaine addict, 5 months clean Dec 2nd
I am an IV cocaine addict, 5 months clean Dec 2nd
Hey Ron, good to see you here. I always love your posts and pictures. Congrats on your anniversaries. I'm getting really close to the end of my cigarette days. The more I hear of the success stories, the more I feel like I have had enough too. I can see why it is so hard for those who want to get off drugs and living with someone who still is using. I was always saying, when my husband quits, than I will quit. The thing is, he doesn't want to quit and I do. So thanks for sharing. Many hugs, Dawn
Jesus? Is that you?
You guys are in for some real great ESH now!
You guys are in for some real great ESH now!
