Clean for 4 years today

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HELLO EVERONE.  I HAVE BEEN READING SOME OF THE QUESTIONS, TOPICS AND SUCH AND I HAVE A LOT OF INSIGT BEING A RECOVERING ADDICT.  I READ SOMEONE WAS LOOKING TO STOP USING DRUGS.  THATS GREAT, HOWEVER YOU NEED A LITTLE MORE THAN WANTING.  I RIED FOR 3 OR 4 YEARS GOING IN AND OUT OF REHABS, DETOXES, JAILS, ETC.  IT WASN'T UNTIL I FULLY ACCEPTED THAT I HAD A PROBLEM AND HIT A BOTTOM THAT I GOT CLEAN.  MY BOTTOM WAS SPIRITUAL, YOURS CAN BE ANYTHING, EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT WITH THE SAME PAIN.  I FELT EMOTIONALLY BANKRUPT.  COULDN'T LOOK AT MYSELF IN THE MIRROR, AT ANYONE IN THEIR EYES, NOTHING. MY FAMILY DISOWNED ME.  I WAS DONE.  I CAME TO FLORIDA TO REHAB, READY 4 YEARS AGO.  WENT BACK UP NORTH AND HAVE A WONDERFUL LIFE TODAY.  MY FAMILY LOVES ME AND ARE PROUD OF ME.  I HAVE A WONDERFUL FINANCEE AND WE ARE GETTING MARRIED IN MAY, WE MOVED BACK TO FLORIDA SO HE CAN GO TO LAW SCHOOL, AND HE IS A RECOVERING ADDICT ALSO, 5 YEARS CLEAN, AND I TEACH SPECIAL ED. KIDS.  I AM TELLING YOU THIS, IF YOU ARE ENTIRELY READY, MESSAGE BACK AND I WILL HELP YOU FIND SOMETHING.  I WILL NEVER TURN AWAY SOMEONE, BECAUSE I KNOW IF SOMEONE IN THE PROGRAM TURNED THEIR BACK ON ME, I WOULDN'T BE CLEAN TODAY, I WOULD PROBABLY BE DEAD.  THANK GOD I AM NOT!!!!!


I HOPE MY EXPERIENCE, STRENGTH AND HOPE HAS HELPED SOMEONE.

sher143 · Answer

YES I KNOW THANKS, IF YOU READ THE LAST ONE, IT IS EASIEST FOR ME... THANKS FOR ASKING ABOUT IT AGAIN THOUGH.  I HAVE A LOT OF WORKSHEETS FOR THE KIDS I TEACH AND IT HAS TO BE IN CAPS, SO I ALWAYS TYPE IN CAPS... WHY IS THIS SUCH A PROBLEM FOR YOU???

beachtowel · Answer

Just incase you didn't know that is a botton on the far left of the key board that says Caps Lock if you push it once it won't be set for caps......

sher143 · Answer

HAVE YOU GONE TO MEETINGS? IF NOT OR YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE GO TO NA.ORG... THATS THE NA WEBSITE, IT WILL GIVE YOU YOUR STATE YOU LIVE IN, COUNTY AND DAYS.  I SUGGEST GO TO A MEETING, RAISE YOUR HAND THAT YOU ARE NEW AND GET WITH SOME PEOPLE WHO HAVE RECOVERY/CLEANTIME... I SUGGEST AT LEAST ONE YEAR CLEAN.  MEN WITH MEN AND WOMEN WITH WOMEN.

ANYTHING ELSE I COULD HELP YOU WITH, PLEASE ASK

sher143 · Answer

NO THERE IS NO REASON FOR ALL CAPITOL LETTERS, IT IS JUST HOW MY COMPUTER IS SET UP FOR WORKSHEETS I HAVE BEEN MAKING FOR THE KIDS ALL WEEKEND.
THANKS EVERYONE

creek · Answer

Help!!!!????

phony · Answer

congratulations what can u offer for the first week i really need help.. i know i am ready but it hurts really bad physically and emotionally and to even function. Don't know if I can do it...this forum has really opened my eyes to alot and to know that I am not crazy just crazy enough to continue using when I see my life just spiraling out of control.....

beachtowel · Answer

Welcome to the site........................................................................      Was there a reason for all upper case?

good job on your Sobriety....................................

sher143 · Answer

I WILL I JUST GOT MY COMPUTER UP AND RUNNING AGAIN, I AM HEADED OUT TO A MEETING IN A LITTLE WHILE, BUT I WILL CHECK BACK IN TONIGHT.  SERIOUSLY, IF ANYONE NEEDS HELP, PLEASE JUST ASK

singha · Answer

Thank you for your inspiration. Congratulations on taking care of you.

Mis Take · Answer

way to go!!!!!  I know it took a whole lot to get thru what you have been thru.  I know you, your family and your fiance must be so proud.  Your story will inspire many here so stick around.  thanks

sher143 · Answer

I ALSO GO TO NA MEETINGS, HAVE A SPONSER, AND WORK ON ME.  I AM GETTING MY LIFE IN ORDER, AND ITS GREAT.  I KNOW FOR ME, CUZ I JUST READ SOMETHING ELSE, IF I HAVE 1 DRINK I WILL BE LOOKING FOR A DEALER DOWN HERE, AND OFF TO THE RACES FOR ME.

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