beating heroin with MH family

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Well just over 1 month ago,me and my wife (scotjoanofark ) were hopless heroin addicts with no way out of our addiction Then my wife was on laptop to try and find us some help She told me about the MH site i said how can a addiction &substance abuse site help us We had spoke to some medical peps that speclise in drug abuse.There answer was the methadone clinic but 1year waiting list but i knew the amount of heroin we were tacking was way to much £150 every day Well i know id probibly be dead within the year i had went from 16 stone to 11 stone in about 10 months and looked like a skeloton my food was herion for breakfast ,dinner supper and any time in between so any way we were in bedroom kim left pc on so i eventually had a look and read some posts and seeing how far people had come we had to try something so my first post was PLEASE HELP that was 1 month ago up to now me & my wife have been clean &sober The help we got was better than any help we had from clinics  the support was awesome a think heroin is a very hard drug to get off plus a was tacking  diezapam,weed and xtc well i spoke to one person in particular she said why not try c/t that scared me at first i had tryed before and always failed but after talking for a while it did make scence to do it c/t SO WE FINISHED ALL THE HEROIN WE HAD LEFT AND STARTED C/T THAT NIGHT biggest & best decission we ever made we went 14 days without sleep & the withdrawls were horrendous there were times we wanted to just give up the pain lack of sleep were really bad But each day that past was a battle and the notes of encouragement were second to none without that help i would still be doing heroin well its been 30 days clean A never thought that possible 1 month ago but now everyday it does get better iv still some battles to fight BUT the mental side is worse than the fisacal so we are very happy with the progress so far we would like to thank each & everyone of MH community for without your support this wouold have been inpossible to do and i would also like to thank lesa (letakos) she is a wondreful person we have grown really close to And she helped me with my addiction & sat talking to us when she should have been in bed that is why it is such a good site And thanks to all MH members if i had to say every name that helped us well i could go on all day i thank you all from our hearts you truley saved our lifes and i will never ever forget that thank you all so much J & K ps we are sticking around we have made a lot of friends and we need the aftercare as there is nothing here as in aftercare in scotland the only care is that doctors dont care about addicts

flmagi · Answer

This is such a great story! Big Congrats to both of you, James & Kim. It is so amazing when you think about this one forum and the people that make this forum, the help everyone gives, reaching across the miles, reaching across different countries! To help others get clean and live the lives they were meant to live. The lives that have been saved! Amazing group of people! Everyone! And each person added to this forum, just makes it more incredible. And to all that posted above and those mentioned above, you are the heart beat of this forum, the ones that give it momentum and strength. We all thank you.

SophieShine · Answer

Thank you so much Kim, but YOU are so special, so gracious, determined and supportive. I love you both and you help me both everyday too. Thru you 2, I know someone out there cares.xxx. sophie.

stilltrying1965 · Answer

I also must thank someone else here to whom i have become very close to. She is one of the most bravest, selfless and courages people i have had the pleasure to meet and become very good friends with. She has been through a terrible tragedy but still she share and cares about everyone else in the mh community and no doubt also all her friends or anyone who needs help. She cares so much about other people, dont you SOPHIE (totallost for anyone whos new here). Thank you Sophie.x

Also i must mention and thank all the other mh members who have helped us,

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Letakos, jimi (little wing), gizzy, lost dreams, Sarah, Kim, Cathy, Scaredmom, R2Recovery,Jen, Amy, Avis. OMG the list is endless i could go on and on for ages. Id just like to let everyone on mh know that i am so grateful for what you have all said and done to help us as james said every little note, msge, comments all contribute in every different way so thanks everyone and we will be staying around to try and help and support others who need it and even if we just saved 1 person from the demons clutch it will be worth it .

10356 · Answer

Kim you know my heart.. you humble me.. I have mad respect for you for without you there would be no james.. you are the one that kept the light alive in a 13 year darkness.. You my dear sister have every reason to be proud of yourself... I know I'am as I said to you.. your depths continue to amaze me... with love  letakos

kimbraveheart · Answer

I agree with you 100% laurel All for one and one for all and thats the way it should be .And i have become really close to letakos yes she is full a light And if every one had 1







I TOTTALY AGREE WITH YOU LAUREL ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL WE HAVE BECOME EXTREMELY CLOSE IN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME AND IF EVERYONE  HAD 1% OF HER COMPASSION THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE LETAKOS  YOU HAVE BEEN WITH US FROM DAY ONE SHARING AND CARING WELL SAID LAUREL AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENT AND SUPPORT LIKE ALL MH MEMBERS EVERY THING NO MATTER HOW SMALL IT ALL HELPS EITHER IN TIMES OF W/D OR AFTERCARE OR TRYING TO MAKE THE BEST DECISSION FOR OURSELVES J& K







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10356 · Answer

My sister from Spain so do you not know you are the skip in my step :)) The fish in my moon LOL thank you my friend !! Big wet kiss from your sister in Cali... lesa

You are so right james.. with determination willpower strength & god We can achieve our goals in life if we want them bad enough.. I'm so proud of you...

All the med help family... none of us would be here without each other... I'm grateful to all of you!!... Thank you

laurel453 · Answer

oh, just read this thread and..wow, it should make each one here shout with happiness. 

i do believe each one here who is fighting for themselves is fighting for all of us as each win is our win. we are together and we are the same. 

thank u and congrats to both of u. 

oh, i agree with u, stilltrying and joan, letakos/ means light to me here too.  yeah, i know she says she is a woman and i have to believe her (jk) but what i do not have the smallest doubt that she is a soul full of light and the good things a human should be made of.:) thanks, lesa for being..

stilltrying1965 · Answer

To scaredmom,Lostdreams,Letakos,Cathy,Sarah sophie and gizzy I wish to thank you all for your comments, like we said in the post without your help support and encouragement. we would never have come this far.And although the  battle is not over yet 1month ago i never thought this possible.With you possitve attatudes and the others at MH who care and share there journeys.It all helps Well its onwards and upwards for us staying on the right road. The long road to recovery . We thank each and every one of you J&K ps with detrmination willpower strenth & god We can achive our goals in life if we want them bad enough.............................................................

gizzy32 · Answer

I am so happy for both of you and I think most of us here have seen the positive changes happening for your already, besides that damn car, haha. Congrats, your a great example to the rest of us that even the toughest of addictions can be beat with determination and support. Great job!

SophieShine · Answer

You both are true fighters. I'm sooo happy for you. xxx sophie.

dominosarah · Answer

You 2 touched everyone of us here when you came on that day and we are all so proud of you both.  The strength and determination you 2 have shown is out of this world.  It is not an easy road but you are doing this!!!!  You are a great asset to this forum and we are soooooooooooooo glad to have you and kim here.  Happy dances coming your way!!!!!        stay strong         sara

10356 · Answer

ahhhh me lass now i'm just embarrassed geez.. love you two :))

cathy5841 · Answer

oh james, we are ALL so proud of you and kim...you guys have grown so much in that month...there are many more clean months and years to come your way!!!  keep up the fight and when times get rough you know where to find us...

i am grateful you guys are gonna stick around and help here on the forum...you have so much to share...you are both going to be real assets here.  i will be looking forward to hearing "we are 2 months clean today"..lol

10356 · Answer

My very dear friends.. Your war was my war.. your pride is my pride.. your joy mine as mine is yours.. your pain we share.. This path we walk.. we walk together.. as brother and sister.. our spirits have bonded as we strive for what is right and good.. 13 years she held you prisoner.. and like the prayer circle med help is.. were we able to help break you out.. You are an inspiration to anybody contemplating getting of drugs.. The impossible is possible.. suffering for 2 weeks physically is a small price to pay to feel the huger of the spirit and the brain.. I'm so very very proud of you two.. my heart sings with joy... All you needed was the spark james for you always had the courage and strength.. your sister in our journey letakos (lesa)

lostdreams · Answer

Hey James and Kim,
You guys have said it all, heroin IS a hard drug to beat, physically and mentally. I too never thought i could overcome my addiction, i thought it would take my life literally before i could stop Heroin. It took most of my life, but i was able to gain that back, so can you guys. As you both know i live in Scotland too and the aftercare is ridiculous. The waiting lists for treatment is diabolicle also. You guys did an amazing job in quiting c/t, that took strength. I never thought i would see a month clean either, but here we are today, clean and celebrating life, that we soooooo deserve. 
I am so proud of you, i know Lesa is too. She has helped me on many occassions. I am happy to have her in our midst. She is one in a million. 
You guys should stick around......you help people more than you probably realise. Not many people escape the crutch of Heroin......but you did, just as Lesa and myself did too, you guys have done extremely well. Keep it up guys, ee proud as we are for you!!!
Again Congratulations on one month, you guys deserve a clean and happy life. 
Much love n hugs to you both.

scaredmom330 · Answer

James, I am so proud of you, 1 month! wow. But I knew you would do it, you were so determined to make it, now you are there. I am so happy for you and Kim. now stay with us, give advise to the young one coming on. you both are a valuable asset to MH. sending lots of love and hugs your way. I am just so dang proud of you both.


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