Hi, everyone!
I just wanted to touch base. I haven't been around for a while, but this website and the wonderful people on it carried me through some of the worst days of my life! I found out my son was an addict back in 2003. He got himself in a lot of financial and legal trouble over supporting his habit....not to mention almost overdosing several times. The good news is that he has kept persevering and I've kept praying, and after several relapses I am thankful to say he has 3 years clean! Thank God! If he can do it, YOU can too! Keep trying!!!! Don't give up!!!! You CAN get your life back!!!!
Even though I'm not here posting every day like I used to, you are ALL in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for you to be safe until you are strong enough for recovery. With God ALL things are possible!!! God bless!
Susan
Hey Susan!!
That is wonderful news, and I'll bet , a BIG weight off your shoulders. I know you will still be hoping he stays clean because we know relapses happen all the time. But 3 years??
That's a good chunk of time and if he works a good program he should be in good shape. I am happy for you!!!
I am celebrating 21 years this month, free from being addicted to heroin. It is hard for me to grasp, but it is a good thing. My grandkids have never seen me loaded or drunk for that matter (because I don't drink) and I even quit smoking about 6 years ago because they hated me doing it. They were 11 and we had always taught them that smoking, drugs and alcohol were bad for them and now at 17 years old, they will be 18 in May, neither of them does any of it. I am very grateful for that I'll tell you. We broke that cycle.
Their parents did their share of it but not to an excess when they were little. Their mom drinks a lot now and smokes like a chimney but they don't see it because she's in another state. Their dad smokes cigarettes but doesn't drink and hasn't done drugs in years.
Keep coming back it is good to hear from you!!
granny
That is wonderful news, and I'll bet , a BIG weight off your shoulders. I know you will still be hoping he stays clean because we know relapses happen all the time. But 3 years??
That's a good chunk of time and if he works a good program he should be in good shape. I am happy for you!!!
I am celebrating 21 years this month, free from being addicted to heroin. It is hard for me to grasp, but it is a good thing. My grandkids have never seen me loaded or drunk for that matter (because I don't drink) and I even quit smoking about 6 years ago because they hated me doing it. They were 11 and we had always taught them that smoking, drugs and alcohol were bad for them and now at 17 years old, they will be 18 in May, neither of them does any of it. I am very grateful for that I'll tell you. We broke that cycle.
Their parents did their share of it but not to an excess when they were little. Their mom drinks a lot now and smokes like a chimney but they don't see it because she's in another state. Their dad smokes cigarettes but doesn't drink and hasn't done drugs in years.
Keep coming back it is good to hear from you!!
granny
Wow, Granny, 21 years is AWESOME!!!! What an accomplishment!!!! You should feel VERY PROUD of yourself!!! That gives me hope for my son!!!
I will stop by from time to time. It's just hard on me to do it very often because of all the bad memories and heartache is brings back to mind when I see some of the posts. I HAD to break away from the day to day posting even though I have a lot of love and appreciation for the people on here who helped me when I was so desperate.
God bless!
Susan
I will stop by from time to time. It's just hard on me to do it very often because of all the bad memories and heartache is brings back to mind when I see some of the posts. I HAD to break away from the day to day posting even though I have a lot of love and appreciation for the people on here who helped me when I was so desperate.
God bless!
Susan
Hi Susan,
Thanks for the congrats...it is a long time, for sure...but I found I couldn't do it by myself.
I tried many times.. .. from trying to keep a "wake up" piece for the morning and never doing it again.......talking to myself about how I knew I had a problem and knowing I needed to stop, promising that "this hit would be my last" for "sure this time". Going to jail for possession... My list was endless. I can laugh at myself now thinking about how absurd it really was to think that way. I think we all did it to some degree.
I stayed clean thru AA for almost 5 years before I relapsed and then it took a near life ending suicide attempt because I did NOT want to live like that any more and because I was so ashamed of who and what I had become to finally get myself to a methadone clinic. I never looked back and from the first day I never used again.
I too have noticed a lot of the people who were "regulars" here when I first came here, but I think that means that their lives have changed and they are living it like they should. At least I hope that is the case. You have been here a lot longer than I have and I love to see all the new people we see every day!!
Take care and as I said, don't be a stranger!
granny
Thanks for the congrats...it is a long time, for sure...but I found I couldn't do it by myself.
I tried many times.. .. from trying to keep a "wake up" piece for the morning and never doing it again.......talking to myself about how I knew I had a problem and knowing I needed to stop, promising that "this hit would be my last" for "sure this time". Going to jail for possession... My list was endless. I can laugh at myself now thinking about how absurd it really was to think that way. I think we all did it to some degree.
I stayed clean thru AA for almost 5 years before I relapsed and then it took a near life ending suicide attempt because I did NOT want to live like that any more and because I was so ashamed of who and what I had become to finally get myself to a methadone clinic. I never looked back and from the first day I never used again.
I too have noticed a lot of the people who were "regulars" here when I first came here, but I think that means that their lives have changed and they are living it like they should. At least I hope that is the case. You have been here a lot longer than I have and I love to see all the new people we see every day!!
Take care and as I said, don't be a stranger!
granny
Wow! You both give me a lot of hope and made me feel better about my husband's situation. He has been addicted to heroin for ten years and is now in jail for a drug charge and failing to meet his probation officer. He told me he is wanting to go to a Christian Men's Rehab that he went to while I was pregnant with our daughter in 2013 and only stayed for three months then came home and relapsed. Since then he has almost OD 3 times and has caused a lot of fighting and pain between me and my family. This drug is destroying our lives and I know he can do it. I just keep praying for him everyday. Thank you both for sharing your stories.
Going to rehab is great. My recovery began in a 90 home.
But those 90 days is just the beginning, the work begins when we get out.
Commitment to a continuing recovery program is what saves our lives (one day at a time).
The addict/alcoholic has a lifetime of dedication to sobriety & growth in AA/NA ....
but that isn't "a life sentence" . It is, in the end, a life giving process.
All the best.
Bob R
But those 90 days is just the beginning, the work begins when we get out.
Commitment to a continuing recovery program is what saves our lives (one day at a time).
The addict/alcoholic has a lifetime of dedication to sobriety & growth in AA/NA ....
but that isn't "a life sentence" . It is, in the end, a life giving process.
All the best.
Bob R
Hi Susan, so good to see you on here again. I'm not a frequent visitor either, but just have to check in once and a while to see if any of the people who gave so much help and encouragement to me a few years ago. are still around. You were one of the first to welcome me and give me hope and inspiration.
Through lots of ups and downs, my daughter has found recovery, and renewed love for life without Heroin. I thank God every day, but know that each day can bring a different outcome. I'm enjoying every minute I can with her, and my granddaughter since they moved here near me 5 years ago.
It seems like the years have flown, yet the days were so long and treacherous.
Stay well my friend, and hello to any of the other kind souls who remember me. I still pray for all the loved one's of the addicted. I know God hears and works with all who are willing to help. It takes time, and patience and love and understanding to deal with addiction, and "the kindness of strangers".
rita
Through lots of ups and downs, my daughter has found recovery, and renewed love for life without Heroin. I thank God every day, but know that each day can bring a different outcome. I'm enjoying every minute I can with her, and my granddaughter since they moved here near me 5 years ago.
It seems like the years have flown, yet the days were so long and treacherous.
Stay well my friend, and hello to any of the other kind souls who remember me. I still pray for all the loved one's of the addicted. I know God hears and works with all who are willing to help. It takes time, and patience and love and understanding to deal with addiction, and "the kindness of strangers".
rita
Susan,
PRAISE GOD!! That is wonderful. :)
PRAISE GOD!! That is wonderful. :)
