YODA says hello

[LIZZIE LOU]

i talked to yogi (yoda) this afternoon.  she wanted me to tell everyone that she is now in her new house and is busy unpacking boxes and getting things organized.  she wont have internet service for another week or so but she cant wait to get back to the forum and catch up with everyone.

kim

[lonote]

I just guess its not everyones cup of tea. Glad I;m not alone.

[girlybuff]

Fabulous post re: meetings......

[addictedme]

I dont have time for meetings,I dont like the people at meetings, people gossip at meetings. I could use the entire page on reasons people use to not attend meetings. How particular were we when we needed drugs ? Were there people you wouldnt buy from cause you didnt like them, were there drs that would fill your scrips but you didnt use him cause you didnt like him or didnt like setting in his office for hours to score? Meetings are run by addicts and every group has a business meeting at the end of every month. If you dont like some things then attend the bus. meeting and make changes.No one should gossip about things said in meetings and if someone is then as a group this person should be talked to. Remember that you"ve earned a seat in that meeting and no one can take it from you,,you can only give it up.

[lonote]

Thanks Kim. I', just sitting here watching intervention. Beach used to talk about core issues. I know you are right about meetings. The suboxone helped me out, and sooner or later theres life to deal with. So its no miracle. Cause at the end of story, like you said there are issurs that need to be delt with. I have been betrayed at a meeting a woman speaking of me when things shared should be kept in confidence. And there are some overly cockey pompus a-holes at meetings with this holier than thou attitude cuz their sober. But it doesn't take alot of effort to find one where one is comfortable. The last one I was at there were too many ppl and it was a Fri. night and the kids from treatment were out. Just not my cup of tea. But I do have a councelor.And when I started this last May I did maKE a commitment to myself cause my son was going in the navy. Not chasing after the pills has allowed me to see him graduate in Great lakes Ill. And when he came home from sea I flew to Virginia. So I am concerned about my aftercare and what I will do for myself. Thanks for speaking what was on your mind. I apperciate it.        Cathy

[LIZZIE LOU]

i AM going down next month.  on february 27th (i think)...yogi will be celebrating one year.  i cannot believe it has been that long.  it seems like yesterday that we first started talking.  i'm taking her out for a night on the town...what a wonderful thing to celebrate...sobriety!

come on down...you can go with me :)

hugs,
kim

[IBKleen]

Thanks Kim, for the update. She did mention that it would be a week before the service.

I can't wait for the housewarming party!!!!!!!! LOL

[LIZZIE LOU]

can i ask you what it is about the meetings that you dont like?  

avis and i were just talking about this earlier today.  it scares me that so many ppl tend to view suboxene as the "miracle drug", ya know?  it's true that it makes the withdrawal process soo much easier...but what does it do for the core issues that are there?  i think it is so important cathy to "find" and "deal" with your demon.  this is where meetings will help.  i know that you probably feel like a fish out of water...i know i would...lol...but when it is a matter of doing drugs or not doing drugs...i think i would do whatever it took to keep my committment in check.  just keep going...and going...and going...(isn't that the energizer bunny...hehe).  seriously though...i feel that the more you go...the more comfortable you will feel.  

kim

[lonote]

Thanks for the update. Kim, thats a beautiful picture of you. Just had to tell you. I'm weening off suboxone. I take 1/2 every couple days. I'm  worried when my body goes back to normal and opiates will work again, well I already know the answer to that. I'm going to need some kind of support system. And I don't like meetings. I may have to bite the bullet and do somethings that I know will be good for me. Hummmmm. Cathy