Making my debut.

[chanandalerbong1]

Hello. This os Kristen.  Masons wife....you know the one that tried to off herself....so embarrassing.  And I am sorry that I have to be introduced to this wonderful place in that manner. However, my experiences have given me good incite into some issues that addicts deal with: depression, anxiety, suicide, recovery, in-patient treatment, hard opiate abuse, and now most recently, even though it is not directly related, lupus. I am still learning about the disease and I have gone through and read many of your comments to the posts my husband has written and I am so greatful to have stumbled onto this forum that is nothing short of a miracle... I wish i had found it sooner.  Quite frankly i do not think I would have been to the point of hopelessness that I was at had I found this place a couple months sooner.  I cannot wait to start a relationship with all of you incredible people. Mason talked as though you had all met for coffee every morning so, i hope to achieve the same level of comfort with each of you. Mason arrived at in-patient at 8a.m. and he is already settling in nicely. It is a wonderful facility that has a lot to offer to anyone who truely wants to get better. I will update e everyone on Mason's progress, but if they can "fix" me, I have no doubts that Mason will come out a stronger, more knowledgable person. Cannot wait to hear from you all.

*Kristen*

[IBKleen]

Welcome!

This is a great place for recovery and the coffee isn't bad either!!

So good to see you here and taking a step in the right direction. Please keep us updated on how you and Mason are getting on. It is inspiring for us to hear stories of hope.

Take care.

[Allicat0117]

Welcome Kris. It is good to hear from you. Everyone here is awesome. I told Mason we would welcome you with open arms. I am glad you made it back here!! Keep posting and keep us updated on ya'lls recovery.

Alli

[tomskat]

Hi Kristin....I think we all feel alone cuz we don't know which end is up anymore.ANd that nobody could ever know the hell we're going through.I felt the same way until I stumbled upon this website and met this great family.Everyone here is so supportive and good.We all care.You 2 are perfect for each other, by the way! Yes, you have a great husband, but he has a pretty great wife too.I'm so glad you're here.PM me anytime.I'm usually lurking around here! My best to hubby.Talk soon...Anne

[chanandalerbong1]

thank you all for welcoming me with open arms... i really enjoy reading the posts here and giving me the feeling of "thank god someone understands." i feel so guilty for putting my husband through all this and even though i felt completely  alone, i know i have an amazing husband.... but there is still a lot that i dont understand about the way my brain works... like why if i wasnt alone i felt that way? its confusing. i will absolutely be posting, reading, and updating everyone. i really do feel as though this forum is going to help me so much..

thank you,
-Kristen.

[Totsie59]

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome...so good to hear from YOU...So glad you have decided join our family...You will finds some great folks around here.

[j34]

Welcome Kristen! So glad that you made it back to recovery!. One suggestion from me is easy does it. I find that I am the most hardest on myself and I never give myself enough credit. I am really happy that you are out of the hospital and are reaching out. I am here anytime for you if u you wan to chat okay blessings to you and your parther

[goldenarm]

Welcome back from your treatment, glad you decided to stick around,How ya feelin?

[addict3]

Glad to hear both of you are doing better. Mason was really concerned about you.
Hope both of you will become a part of this wonderful group.

Good luck!!!!
Keep posting!!!

[cathy5841]

hi kristin, welcome to the forum.  this is a great group of ppl.  we are here to offer support and advice.  glad to have you join us....we are all just a click away.  glad mason is getting the help he needs now.  you are both very lucky to have each other.  keep posting.

[tomskat]

Hi Kristin!!!! Welcome-we've been anxiously awaiting your debut!!!! Nothing to be embarassed about-the others are correct. We're like 1 big family; we put the "fun" in dysfunctional lol!!!! ANyways, welcome, post often, read post, stay strong, contact anybody anytime-we're here for you both.Give MAson my best.So glad to hear you're doing better.==Anne

[mom_of_two136]

Hi Kristen, I am new to this forum too. A year ago I was on life support b/c I did not want to live, felt like a failure. I know what depression can do. Luckly today my life is getting better. It does feel good to know that others are fighting the same battle and winning. Helps to give you a boost. Anyway, glad to hear you are doing better.
Lisa

[beatingthis]

Hi Kristen,

Really nice to speak to you!!! I think both of you are tuff as nails!
Embarrassed of what???  Nothing to be embarrassed of. Please post often and keep us updated. You will have a friend here :)

Terry

[nick30]

Hi Kristen,
Don't be embarrassed. You'd be surprised how many people here(myself included)have been that low. The important thing is what happens now.
I've not been in this particular forum long(but i've been in others on this site for years) and I can tell you that there are always people here who will honestly do all they can for both of you.
You've both been through so much hardship especially lately, I hope that you can use this forum to help you in some way. It is very therapuetic and informative for everyone.
Just jump right in, you'll feel at home pretty soon.
Best of luck to both of you.

Nick

[dominosarah]

Am glad you made it and are back.  You have nothing to be embarrassed about....just glad you are okay and Mason is in where he needs to be.  You will never be alone here.....sara

[outotown]

Kristen WELCOME I tried the same thing you did glad i never could do anything right aint you glad you messed up messing up. People that have never been to the point that they take the step we did cannot really understand till they been there and i hope no one on here gets to find out what its like to try and commit suicide. I woke uo in rehab behind a locked door and now im here fighting this addiction. If you need me you know where im at. Good Luck Too You

[Ella789]

Hi Kristen and welcome!  I'm Ella, dx'ed with SLE in May 2003.  Sounds like we have a few things in common.  Post often, ask questions and tell Mason we're wishing him the best!

Hugs
Ella