Who's your MedHelp Hero?

I've been a member here for probably a year and a half. Yes, I've done the withdrawal/relapse thing so many times it's crazy. Every time I come back, I'm reminded of friends who've gone their on way, and some of my friends who are still hanging around. I just wanted to honor a few people that have helped me be here, right now, clean. R2R and avisg...congrats on 500 days. You're remarkable women who make this a better place. Naughty, you'll have those 500 days very soon. I know you already know how proud I am of you. Marcatj, you've been so much help to me. You know I'd do anything for you, dear. Liscamdave, you've been through a lifetime of hurt..and, you deserve a lifetime of happiness. Bear, you've had a year nobody should have to go through. May God bless you and your family. And, to my heroes that I miss dearly. Two of the first people that reached out to me on this forum, IBKleen and SteveL. I still think about you both often. Fishmeal, I miss your posts. Beachtowel...for whatever reason I liked you. You never pulled punches. And, lastly...to who I call the first lady of this forum...FlAddict. All I can say is that for those who didn't know her, you'll never know what a wonderful lady you've missed knowing. I hope all these people are finding some peace and love in their lives. They're just a few of my heroes on this forum. Now, who are yours?

[newmanagment]

Cathy is my personal angel, and has helped me with her tough love and understanding for many months.
But my biggest hero here by far is Gizzy. we share the same addiction, and he was crucial to me sticking around this website. If ya check you will find I have logged more clean days than he has, but this is only another reason he is my hero. No matter how hard it is, or if he relapses, he never fails to get on here and post, and inspire others to keep at it. He also picks himself up with dignity , and takes the tough love he is dished out and uses it to fuel his sobriety.

[ithink]

I too have been around for about a year and a half and my hero has got to be Lizzie Lou. She was an active poster when i cleaned up my act and she's a beauty with a brain.

[GA Guy]

I remember Lizzie Lou, too. Always had great posts. We have a lot of heroes on here!!

[avisg]

Honestly ,everyone who comes here and supports other members and gives whatever they can are my heros .It only works becuase we all are here for each other !!!

There have been a few that I have been here with me nearly from the beganing ,R2R ,Lizzie ,Lisacamdave,IBK she may not be here as much but she supported Many of us .

[worried878]

i think of everyone here as my friend..do not know about heroes..my heroes is up above...but everyone here is wonderful

[worried878]

i stopped and thought about it..the most infuential people for me..not to go so far as to say my heroes...but the people i bonded with here were toxictome, cathy, and gtm...i miss him ! ):

[worried878]

oh..and great greebo and avisg taught me how to taper (:

[scaredmom330]

my hero is Gator, he has helped me so much, he never judges, is always supportive and genious...there were so many times I didnt think I could make it but he was there for me and pulled me through...

[scaredmom330]

oh wait,,,I forgot Alienshadow, and tuckamore, and elwood they all have been there to pull me through this depression...thanks guys to everyone at MH...everyone is so wonderful!!!

[coldsweats]

Everyone on here is my hero!!! I remember not wanting to go through the w/d's at all an each of those special people that did take the time to send me there comments are heros in my eyes.  I will say lisacamdave, goingtomakeit, ithink have stuck out to me the most...But I will say the getting a monthly role call from gizzy gives me something to look forward to.  XOXO to all of you that have pushed me to get my life back!!

[enemy48]

Everyone, everyone and everyone.  

In the big detox, I could always rely on avisg & GTMI, but through the year I've spoken with almost everyone and appreciate all as heros.

Now.......I luvs me some Confused, I miss Sad In Michigan, and am CRAZY about NautyOne.

[christos24]

everyone stole my idea, evryone who has either helped me through rough times or answered my questions in the past two years or knowing someone is alivre and staying clean are my heros..thanks to all of you, FLaddict and Avisg have helped aton and have a lot of experience

[LIZZIE LOU]

sorry...you know i love to talk...

i dont even know where to start.  

when i first came to this forum...i was one mad woman.  i hated addiction and i hated the addict.  all i could read out of most of the posts were ppl trying to justify their addictions...and i let em have it with both barrels.  of course they let me have it too...lol.

i've been around since february 07...and i have learned more from reading, responding, and yes even arguing with all of you wonderful ppl, than i ever learned from all the therapists, counselors and psychiatrists combined.  you helped me understand addiction through your words, struggles, and tears.

i have become soooooooooo strong in the last two years...and i could not have gotten to this place in my life without you.  i have to give a huge "shout out" to beachtowel...he was the first person on this forum to reach out to me and he taught me so much...not so much about addiction and my sons...but about myself and my co-dependency "issues".

avis, r2r, fladdict, chichi lover, girlybuff, ibkleen...you all helped me to smile again.  all of you have a special place in my heart.  leslie (gosh i cant think of your screen name...lol...you're awesome...we've had some wonderful AND silly talks.  i wish God's blessings on you and your honey.

i have to thank "teak" from the hiv forum.  this man saved my life and restored my sanity...ok...what was left of my sanity.  love ya teakie...your friendship, support and love are what keeps me going.  (i swear...if he wasnt gay i'd marry him...lolol)

let me just go ahead and say... to anyone i may have p*ssed off with my honesty about addiction (i know, i know...there's quite a few of you out there)...it's like my mother used to say, "i spanked you because i care"

kim

[gizzy32]

Hero is a strong word, but i agree that anyone that comes here and posts and helps is my hero. Way to many to mention, but i will name a few.

IBKleen helped me so much when i first got here, mostly seeing this women helping all these addicts and i wanted to be like that. R2R was my first friend and still one of my best and most helpful along the way. Bandnmom is my best friend for sure and helped me through almost this entire year. Cathy helped me through cravings and talked to me the couple times i had relapsed as i came down from coke and was crazy, lol. Bobby i talk to everyday and she is always there no matter what. Newmanagement knows his stuff and i miss seeing him on here like before. I better stop now or this will never end.

[merrymaria]

cathy was the first to grab me....everyone here is a hero and inspiration to me...maria

[flmagi]

Oh Boy, A lot of people since Oct. 07. But the first ones that will always stick in my head, when I came on day 2 of withdrawals and the following weeks were....FLaddict, IBKleen, R2R, Ga Guy, Avisg, Marcatj, fishmeal. Savas with his stories. Beachtowel and Naughty..I thought you guys were trouble makers...LOL..You know I love you, Naughty!  Those are the people I will always think of as the "Leaders".."The Great Wise Ones", but I have also seen so many others come through after and take their place as "anchor people" on this forum. Much love to you all.

[flmagi]

OMG, I'm so sorry, How could I forget GTMI !  Hanging my head in shame.

[avisg]

Magi very true GTMI has been a great support to so many here myself being one of them .He needs to stop in more often darn it all

[road2recovery]

Lizzie, I had to laugh when i read your post...Do you remember you and Tink??  You were a firecracker !!!  You helped us to see how much we were hurting everyone around us....You have always gave me strenght...

Tink was the first person i talked to here , we had both went through a near death experience in the exact same way, so we got close fast...A wonderfull woman...Avis, Loved our  little talks on the phone, helping each other through ( truly glad to share the same date with you)...Ibkleen, What a Women...I still wish she was here, miss her so too...Fladdict, one class act.. Ga Guy, you were very missed, loved your  post as well!! bandnmom, liscamdave, love u guys..

Gizzy, and cathy, you are truly my best friends..You helped me so much..When my son got in his accident,i dont know what i would have done without you two., and through everything else..

worried, 1234betterlife, Jaq---  All of your medical advice you have given me , I thank you all....

Catuf, and Eagle--- I LOVE reading any of your post,  So much knowledge and life experiences..
GTMI---A geniune caring man...

Anyone that can get clean , AND find every tool out there to stay clean, you are my hero's...hugs to all!!
r2r

[cathy5841]

when i first came here r2r and liscamdave held my hand and helped me make it through those horrible days....there have been many to come through that have helped me ALOT.  gizzy,  you were always there when i need a good swift kick...lol...i have cried on debs shoulders s few times too.. GTMI was always there with his no nonsense advice and lizzie has snatched me back to reality a couple time.  chichilover, i love you too.  and mimi you are the best.  worried, you are my inspiration to stick around and help.  every person here on MH has helped in my recovery and i am forever grateful...my goal is to help others who pass through this forum.

[liscamdave]

I swear I am just so happy you are back. I too have been at MH for quite some time. Going on two years and have also seen many come and go, but there are always those that stick with you. So I i'll start.

R2R...was one of the first people I met here, we bonded instantly and only she knows why. We have remained close ever since and when I think of MH and the friends I made, she is first that comes to mind..500 days?? I remember when we both thought there was no way out..So proud of you and I love you..I will get there soon.

Avis..is also one of the first people I met here, and has always been there for me. Through my relapses and my depression, she has always been one of the first to offer her support and I remember being so touched. Love U!!! Congrats on your clean time my dear..

Jacqui805..you have truly become someone that I respect, admire and cherish here. You have listened to me and know more about me then people I have known a lifetime. You are an asset to this forum and to anyone that you meet, I mean that. I am honored to be one of your friends..I love you to death...

Dominosarah..When I think of the people here that are supportive, you are first that comes to mind. You are almost on every post offereing help or even a congratulations. You have become one of my closer friends here and I know I can trust you with anything...We both feel the same way on alot of things and together we make helping others and maintaining our clean time our first priority...Love you sweetie...\

Cathy..what can I say...you know how much I love you. When you came here, I remember it like yesterday..you were so scared, but also ready to beat your addiction. You are probably one of the only people I have ever seen come here who's oxy intake was close to mine. We sure did take our addiction to the highest levels, didn't we? Anyway, you got through it and all I wanted to was to help you and tell you you could..but you didn't need it..you did it on your own..So proud of you. xo

Mangee...to anyone here that doesn't know Mangee...he is one of the most educated people that we have here about addiction. He has always been there to help me in the past as well as hundreds of others and is an asset to this forum. Anyone can go look up his name in the search engine and see all of his posts..You can learn something from him indeed.

Flmagi, GTMI, Troubleinohio, allaboutmary, catalina..and so many others, you have always been there to help me...love you all...I know I am leaving out people and I am sorry, too many names to mention everyone..

Let me acknowledge some members no longer here...I too miss beactowel..regardless of his aggressive manor and his "tough love" approach, he was very knowledgeable and knew what he was talking about. Fishmeal was also a dear friend to me. He was very wise and had a good heart.  Yoda99...Gosh I miss her. She was a wonderful person and helped everyone that came here. She had a great heart and was always there to listen if you needed it. I wish she would come back. Wait2long..was highly misunderstood on this forum. She helped me in a way I could never have imagined and I still, to this day, can't thank her enough. I owe my clean time to her. Fladdict, of course the infamous...I also owe my clean time to her. Fladdict sat on the phone with me every night explaining to me what I would go through and what to expect, both times I quit Oxy's. It was with her help that I got through it. Shelby, Tim2h, Todd, MarcatJ, TZt2lady.we had our little click when I came here, we all pretty much started together..I love you all...

I know there are names I am leaving out. But I know I have let everyone I ever met here and cared about, know it.

All I can say to any new members...just because you are clean or trying to get clean doesn't mean once you accomplish your goal you have to leave MH. I remember when I first started, I lurked for 2 months then got a new email and had to change my name, luckily I never posted so no one knew it anyway, but when I did, I found support, understanding and tons of people just like me. No one knew of my addiction and I had just lost my husband to an overdose. I was so addicted and completely grief stricken and this forum helped me in so many ways. Without it, I probably wouldn't still be on this earth and I mean that. The first time I quit, I lasted almost 3 months and I remember when I relapsed, I was just a mess. Avis sent me a PM and she knew something was wrong with me without me even telling her. She helped me to understand that we all relapse. I was just so mad at myself and when I posted my relapse, I had heartfelt people tell me it was going to be ok and to just get back up and try again. I did and am now one year clean. This forum is a god send for me and for everyone who comes on it. Whether you yourself are the addict or your child is, or your family member is...whatever the case, there is a place for you here. I try to make sure I welcome everyone new and I try to help as many as I can for I know what its like to be lost in a world only you know about.

This was a good post Ga Guy.....Hope all are well....

Lisa

[Sunnyd210]

Gosh everyone who has made it is a hero. There was someone who I cant even remember their name im sure some of you will though said 1 pill is too much and 100 would never be enough. That phrase has stuck with me and I remember in the very beginning saying it over and over again. Gizzy is a true hero to me I dont know what I would do without him. Avis is always there when you need something. Worried is such an inspiration to me. Domino is great too and I cant forget eagle he is just like an ocean of info he always has an answer. And I cant forget Nauty OMG what would we do without her no matter how crappy my day is she makes me laugh. Lisa is such a success story ohhh see I can go on and on. Love u all =)

[bobby139]

OMG there has been so many ppl at different times, like others have said everyone on here is a hero each and every one of them. The one's that i would like to mention that stuck it out with me was newmanagment, u were there with me at the beginning and missed some nights of no sleep lol getting me though the w/d/s i would of never of made it without u bro, then cathy u were always there no matter if the problem was drug related or personal, r2r u have been there for me a lot and have left some special mess to me in the past, jacq omg girl u were there and gave me so many good lauphs along the way i miss ya girl, Army i miss seeing u on here course im not on much either but u helped me out a lot, then to my still firend that listens to me when i need to vent lol is gizzy, u have been there for me though most of it, u have showen me love when needed and also kicked me in the *** when needed and for that i thank u and everyone else, i know im missing a lot of ppl and hope not to cause hurt feelings cuz there was a lot though out the way.. god bless us all

[flmagi]

I forgot Wait2long, How could I forget..Amy and IBKleen really helped Mary & I threw everything when we started Sub.
There are just so many people that were here, are still here, people that have just come and gone now that have really touched my life (and still are). To many names..Sara, Jacqui, Trouble, Gizzy, Avalanche,Newmanagement,Burrpatch, Lisa, Cathy.......the list just doesn't ever end.
And of course, My sister, Allaboutmary!
Ya know, We are the greatest group of people anyone could ever find. We've all gone threw so much together... the impact of this forum on all our lives, can never be forgotten.
For those that are new to this forum, you have stumbled into a place of miracles and angels.

[liscamdave]

Anyone remember Rosie...I miss her too....and Grievingwidow...

[NautyOne]

Wow.....what an interesting post.  so here it goes............

I have been out here since aug. 2007.  I have seen so many people come and go, and a handful stay.  The first person I ever opened up to was R2R......we talked a lot and exchanged emails and checked up on each other.  Time changes and so do people and although we don't talk anymore, R2R.......You helped me more than you will ever know, and I hope I helped you too..

Avisg.......is my girl.  Although we don't really talk much anymore, she was/is an awesome lady.  You did more for me than anyone and You know what I mean...;-))

Fladdict.......Is the most incredible Person I have had the pleasure to talk with....I have more respect for that girl .....If anyone remembers her.......Need I say more?

Sterling Silver.......I love you man !!  I miss the he!! out of you.  Oh, the laughs we had...it was better than sex......lol.  

Liscamdave........You were always an inspiration to me, and you still are.  No matter what you see, hear or read......that's how I feel.

GTMI.......Puppy, what can I say.........momma loves and misses you bunches....:-))

Mary & Magi.......Your comic relief has always been a God Send !!!!!......

Oiy.....this is starting to look and sound like an Academy Award Speech.......lol....

God bless all of the above.........

Nauty......

[Puckster12]

I have to say that all of you have been very supportive and encouraging.  I cannot think of a better group of people and I don't know anything else about any of you except the above.  Thank you so much!   I do want to acknowledge RONNIE152 who is only 2 days ahead of me yet unselfishly checks on MY progress without hardly discussing her own.  That's selfless and awesome.  Keep up the good work Ronnie... you're doing great.

[allaboutmary]

YOUR ALL MY HERO'S !

[road2recovery]

Yes , I forgot about ROSIE...WOW i hope she is well...She was a very strong lady..I don't think i have ever meant someone taking that many lortabs, and got clean with such a postive outlook....

mary and magi---  I agree you humor always made my day...I will never forget the road trip to see the sub doctor, ya'll made a terrible thing into something so funny...

[NautyOne]

Omg!!!  i forgot about  that........"Mary & Magi go to the sub Doc"  Sorry ladies, but looking back on that........It was incredibly funny  You couldn't make that stuff up.......hehe.....

Nauty.............

[alienshadow]

LizzieLou man did we start out on the wrong foot but thanks for getting me through those long days of worry... You and Teak were there for me and I will never foget that!


Dominosara You are one of my closet friends along with scaredmom I love you girls... Thanks for being there for me and listening to help pull me through my depression ..

Gizzy man you are the best just to talk about things that arent really related to MH and you were the first to jump in the other day and get my azz back on track do you remember that?? It wasnt here

Allaboutmary YEP you have also been there for me when I was sooo upset about who won the election d@m it I am still mad about that but we kept our war peaceful LMAO!!

Nautyone thanks for being you and telling it like it is and thanks for the talks we have had..

This list could go on and on for me there are so many here that I could look up to and when I need to talk I know who they are Thanks

[Sunnyd210]

Hey I wanna hear about the road trip!!!

[NautyOne]

Girl, you are so darn Politically Correct.........it's unbelievable.......Dang it !!!   I thought I was your HERO !!!!.........:-(

Loved the movie, anyway.  Hair Gel...?......lol

XOXOXOXOX
Nauty.......................................Dang, I'm all mushy today !!  Can't have that.......

[allaboutmary]

Sunny..........Here's the post about our first visit to the sub doctor.  Can't believe it was a year ago.

Laurel & Hardy go to Sub doctor !
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, Jan 30, 2008 02:55PM
That will be the name of our new comedy sitcom.  The Sub doc is about an hour away on a little island. It's an artist community, so all the little houses are wildley painted. We head out this morning, with just about all withdrawal symptoms present. We didn't get but a few miles and had to go back because the runs have already set in............ We finally get there to find the doctor's office is in an art gallery. Just a little room off to the side.  The doctor seems nice, but she says she is not feeling well today.  So there is the 3 of us sick as dogs.    She lets us go in together.  Magi is in rare form and has the giggles. The doc asked a bunch of questions ........ what day is it  ...... Magi goes completely blank and can't seem to answer the simplist questions.  Do you have children .......Magi says no .......(today is Magi's son's birthday).  lol   So now we are cracking up, but this poor doctor is about to throw-up.   So off we go to fill our scripts for the Sub and are to return with them so the doc can give us our fist dose.  Doctor says let yourselves out and runs to the bathroom to get sick.  
  We get to the pharmacy( CVS) and they tell us there was a scheduling error and theres no pharmacist on duty. WHAT !!!!.......(what are the chances of this happening) They tell us one is in route and will be here in an hour or so. So we wait,mind you we are getting sicker by the minute.  Finally with pills in hand we head back to the art gallery/doctors office.  Shopper are now roaming around looking at the artwork. There we sit (on a hand painted bench) sick as dogs, waiting for doctor.   We happen to hear someone say  "OH she is so sick vomiting, she had to go home" The art gallery worker confirms this to us, the doctor has left.     WHAT !!!!!   (what are the chances of this happening)   So there we sit in the parking lot taking our first Sub dose.  
Well everything turned out good for us in the end. It cost alot less because doc got sick and medication was 300 less than we expected.  We have both take 4 mg and seems like that is going to work fine.    What a day !

[allaboutmary]

You DEFINATLEY are my hero !  Muhhha

[troubleinohio]

beachtowel is my original hero. when i first came here- i ended up hating his guts, LOL.  thats because i was still an active addict IN DENIAL and he set me straight. I didnt like that at first, oh noooo sirrreee bob! But some of the things he said to me...those words are still etched in my brain, forever I think. Lots of words of wisdom and he had a striking way of putting things.  

[troubleinohio]

btw just cuz I listed Beachtowel as "my hero" doesnt mean I dont have many here. I hate to list names and dont want to accidentally exclude someone due to my scattered-brainess and hurt their feelings. Everyone here has been so great to me. I went through some verrrrrrrry hard times during my WD's (abusive husband etc) and got very depressed. I swear this forum saved me. So many listened to me (still do, even when i ramble on like I tend to do), and gave me so much love, support and advice. Will never forget you guys...

[Beargizmo]

Thank you, GA Guy..yes, it has been a tough year..but there are plenty others in here with tough years and to me everyone who comes here is a hero...those who've managed to kick these devils, and those who keep trying again and again..don't give up...

Yes, R2R is a standout, lisacamdave...such an inspiration, I think of you nearly every day and all you've been through...troubleinohio...I can't put into words how I look up to you with all you've gone through and continue to go through..

my biggest heroes...GAguy...for guiding me to clonidine and helping me kick vicodin and sticking with me and staying in contact..IBKleen...I miss our conversations...you helped me more than you could know...and yes, FLaddict...where would I be without you...I miss talking to you too....

My late son Scott..who before his death managed to kick whatever drug he was on..but was never able to get rid of the "demons" that hounded him much of his life, as hard as he tried(though he wasn't on this forum) and 5 young women I met in GA during his hospitalization...NA members not on this forum who blessed my life more than they will ever know..

May God Bless all of you.

Jim

[troubleinohio]

awww Jim I love ya buddy! and you dont have to fib- you dont have to say you look up to me for what Ive been through, you just like to read about all the foods I cook, LOL

all kidding aside, I think of you nearly every day, and I wonder how you are doing, seriously I do.
xo

[GA Guy]

This tread turned into one heck of a walk down memory lane. I had forgotten how much I missed all of you. I just wanted to post and tell all the newbies on here that coming here has the possibility of saving your lives. Pick one, two, or ever how many people on this list and reach out to them when you need it. I don't see a name on these lists that wouldn't take time from their day to do as much as they can to help, myself included. And, with that said, I'm raising my iced tea in a toast to all the heroes listed here, the ones behind the scenes, and to our friends and heroes who've left us here for whatever reason. They may be gone, but the product of their compassion lives on here every day. God bless us all...GaGuy

[GoingToMakeIt]

     WOW, what a great post! IBKleen poured her heart out here and made an impression on all she helped. I was too late to personally know FLaddict, but wow, read her old posts! What a walking book of knowledge and advice. avisg, well, you know I love ya. avisg helps so many here, including me. Gizzy, you have helped me and so many others. Never under estimate your far reaching influence. Worried has to be mentioned too. She quietly posts her heart out, helping everyone she can. Nauty, you have a special place in my heart. Beneath that exterior is a heart that cares. I hope others can see that. Loriegurl for me, was a true Godsend. Her PM's to me were truly insprational and uplifted me so. Angel44240, Avalancheblanc, bmc1976, confused456, Greetgreebo (god I miss you), enemy48, Magi & Mary, hopsing94 (I miss you too) JustAYoungGirl, Lizzie Lou, liscamdave, m_i_strongenuf, r2r, red, sadinmichigan, scaredmom, sweetbreezie, usarmymedic1...each one of you have helped me through support and love and sound advice.
     I also have to mention my friend Jacqui805, a truly good person to the core. Full of advice and an inspiration. Watching her through the w/d from h*ll was no fun. You are a trooper, girl.
   Savas, your humor helped so much, and though you are a cat lover. You are still OK...LOL (I do like cats really). 1eagle, your steadfastness has helped so much.

There is one other that needs to be mentioned...CATUF.When CATUF writes, read what is written. It is always good advice that should be followed.

OK, that was a trip down memory lane. Very enjoyable thinking of all here.

[GoingToMakeIt]

I want to encourage all of the new ones to make friends here during your withdrawals. You will need them to help you get through this. Making a friend isn't clicking 'add as friend' button. It is putting yourself out there. PM them, care and be cared for. Finding those who are also in w/d will cause you to have a bond with them. That bond will help you later on in your recovery.

[GoingToMakeIt]

I almost forgot you! What a gem. Thanks for helping oh so many here. What a wonderful heart of compassion you have.

[troubleinohio]

yeah i should have mentioned CATUF too. His writings/sharing of experience are truly golden. whenever he posts, he has PROFOUND things to say and worthy of reading over and over.

[avisg]

GTMI  your so right 1234 betterlife i helps all of our pregant ladies .EVERYTIME we are soooooo very lucky to have here. Someone else who was there for me and others ALOT was toxictome we dont see enough of here either anymore .....  

[liscamdave]

I too forgot about CATUF...he is a walking book of knowledge.
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Also, Beargizmo..how could I forget you jim..you are the best. When I came here, you were so sweet to me. And we both have been through some horrific things and we try to keep going. I am proud to call you a friend...

Naughty..you know I love you..

I too believe had it not been for the people that welcomed me when I came here, I wouldn't be where I am now. What's funny, and some of you may remember this, when I came here, there were a group of older woman that had all been at MH for a while, not sure exactly how long..but in any event, myself and a few others all started at the same time. Naturally, we were all trying to get clean and all happy with our progress and each others so we would post it and talk about it. This all being way  before we got the social side and this was also before our forum was this blue color it is now, it was a tan/peachyellow sort of color and also prior to friend additions, profiles, notes, etc. Long story short, these "regulars" didn't like that were were taking up so much space on the forum with what they called "nonsense" and a small battle took place, the newbies v.the oldtimers.. at this time, we could really speak more freely, not curse, but voice our opinions in a way that we wouldn't get banned or suspended or have anything deleted. The battle quickly ended as most of these people left the forum and I don't think really any of them are here now, but it was funny how territorial they were. I think they felt this place home, just like I do and after being here so long and knowing the ropes so well, you feel as though its yours in a way. But my point for this story, is without those people that I met and without the motivation I found here, I wouldn't be clean right now. And also, this "battle" that I am talking about was really harmless, more funny then anything, but it would NEVER happen now. Now, we are ALL a family and us regulars welcome all new comers. We want to continue to build the unit we have here. The strong, air-tight bond that we all share with one another. I have said it a million times, no one understands an addict like antoher addict and you all know me and understand me more then anyone in my life. I don't know what I would do without this place or the people in it.

I love you all..I mean that...

Lisa

[Sunnyd210]

Ohhh lisa u made me cry....

[Sunnyd210]

That is just way too funny!! Thank you for sharing that with me =)

[HelpinUtah]

This is a difficult question for me - there are so many heros here.  When I first came here and posted about my addiction I did not get many responses and to be honest, felt quite alone.  I just kept coming and offering help and chatting here on the social side and then met so many wonderful people and they are ALL heros to me!  I have read their stories and have taken great comfort in knowing I was not alone in this process.  If I had to name some of my heros they would be people who are still using as well as who are clean.  The ones still using that come here everyday looking to stop the addiction are also heros in my eyes because they still want to change and are here to get the help they need and are willing to take some brutally honest help!  I can think of a couple people who are willing to hear me share what I think without taking offense (in personal messages).  I admire that!  Change is difficult for most of us.  

But, if I have to name some of my biggest heros they would be:  Cathy, Laurel415, Lostdreams, NautyOne, Magi, Mary, Gizzy, Gator, Madisonjsmom, Heathag, Jacqui, SadinMichigan, Alienshadow, Liscamdave, avisg, Jenz and the list goes on!  

This is an amazing place and I'm so thankful for all the help and guidance here!  Thank you to ALL my heros - not just the ones mentioned but so many others as well!

Love,
Janet

[Beargizmo]

Of course it's the foods you cook! :-)   seriously, with your family issues, etc..I have a great deal of admiration for you for doing WHAT IS RIGHT for your children..you are the best...

Lisacamdave..thank you...you're always in my thoughts..how one can go through what you did and still be with us is beyond me..you're a woman of great courage and I admire you greatly.. and as I said, GA guy and his emails to me have been such inspiration.  I came here over a year ago looking for help with a minor addiction and received more advice and help than I I could have dreamed of..

I truly love all of you, and though I'm not in here as frequently as I used to be..mostly due to work and partly due to struggling with the loss of my son still...I will still be around..

Jim

[struggling_college_student]

My hero has to be the founder of this site!!  Pretty much all of you were great when I was sooooo down in a dark hole I feltI would never be able to crawl out.  Well now here I am in school sober!!  AMazing......anyways I love all of you...

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

Anyone that takes their own time and uses their personal experiences in an attempt to lesson someone elses problem is, by all definitions of mine, a hero. Just about every regular member of med help qualifies for that one...... It is a tremendous community that draws on huge amounts of life experience to answer questions concerning addiction (its not just we addicts that have a problem with it....ripple effect, you know...) - - - and I am sorry to say that the need for this type of education is only going to increase. In the 2 years that I have watched - the posts have increased to the point of several new posts per hour. Most of us have probably felt helpless at least once during our active phases....it is a grim statistic if you look at percentages of successful completion of a detox plan. But a newcomer speaking with people that have been there, done that, and survived has a ray of hope that had been missing before. And if they come back and get to know the community even more, they find a great group that will help them land in that group that can call themselves "recovering addicts"  ......... a fine bunch of people.

[GA Guy]

Great post!!

[NautyOne]

Very Nice Post !!!!........I wish I were as gifted with words......it suks!!  whaaa!

[GA Guy]

What you lack in eloquence in words you more than make up for with natural charm :)

[troubleinohio]

yeah Nauty is a gool ole girl =)   dont let her fool ya!  She is another one that i had a bumpy start with here- and vey similar to my problem with Beach.. Nauty spoke the truth with no sugar coating and at that time I didnt wanta hear it. Glad I started listening =)  Made myself a nice friend in her.

Love ya Nauty!!

[troubleinohio]

PS i remember one thing in particular that Nauty had said to me  a lonnnnnnng time ago. It was when i was still with my abusive husband but we were in one of our "better times", and i was worried I might be pregnant.  She posted
    "people in abusive relationships shouldnt be having pregnancy scares"

and ooooooooooooooh boy did that pisss me off, LOL.  But you know what, she was RIGHT and I just didnt want to face that right then. it didnt take too long after that , that i realized how right she was and what a bad, scary place I was in.

[Greatgreebo]

You're all my heros!!
I miss everyone here.-I don't think that a day goes by that you all are not on my mind!
Cheers
Greebs

[lovemypillhead]

When i first came on here...........i seriously thought  "withdrawls"  was just a dramatic way that my boyfriend  used to get more pills.

Holy Canoli was I wrong.

Liscamdave was sooooooooooooo nice to me.  she kinda took me under her wing and explained things to me like i was a  5 year old.  I would call her and text her when i was upset and she would walk me thru what was going on.  No matter what...I will always be greatful for that.  She helped me and my bf out when nobody else could or would. So Lisa--thanks babe!  love ya!

Enemy---You always helped explain addiction to me as well....where my bf was coming from...things like that.  Again, like lisa, u just helped me along the way.

Cattalinaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-A suboxone genius. :o) love ya girl


Of course, EVERYONE here has some type of experience that i read and take something from it.......that is what matters most.

[NautyOne]

Awwwwww, sweetie....You have come such a long way.  I am sooooo freakin proud of you....I mean, look at you now!!..........I just saw so much of you in me and although things are tough for you.     You are in such a better place !!!!  Words can't express how happy I am for you !!!!!!!!!!!

Luv you too, darlin...............

Nauty...........

[newgirl2708]

Bravo.

[Jimmy1975]

Oh man ! So many I can`t think of them all but both times i`ve been here Ga Guy and Worried stand out as they helped me a lot .  But really everyone here is great ! I look at the list on this post and just about all would be on my list .  Jim