I miss some of my new friends

[salsinator]

I have made so many new friends here on MH.  I have shared more with some people here than I have shared with anyone else - some of my deepest secrets have been revealed here.  I cherish the sharing and the ability to share without judgement, and I also cherish the things that others have shared with me.  The one thing that saddens me is how I have seen so many in the short time I have been here come and go.  Some have relapsed and just dissappear and others just stop using the site for reasons of their own - I don't know if these people remain clean or have gone back to using, but I care about the friends that I have met here and it is sometimes hard.  I wish recovery was easier, addiction is strong.  This is for all those whom I have met and have lost touch with - I hope that they are happy and well.  Thanks

[gizzy32]

I have been here almost 2 years now and have seen so many come and go. I miss some of them, but most move on and don't stick around. It would be nice to see old friends pop in. There are quite a few that relapsed too and disappear for awhile. It's great to see some stick around, there are still quite a few vets here now:)

[ZJILLIAN]

I've been here since September and already miss some early friends who have vanished. It is hard to know what has happened and it leaves a little hole.

[JG525]

I've been involved with other groups where people left after they got well too.  In fact, I did that with a support group I was in.  It's no good to do that because we should give back, but it's hard to keep up sometimes.

[narla]

I'll be going to bed soon on a balmy Thursday night,yesterday was worse 37c today was about 34c-Had counselling today it can still bring the tears but I'll get through it somehow.Have a great day love and big hugs Denise

[salsinator]

I agree Denise - without this site, I am not sure where I would be today.  How are things down unda today?  Just starting to get moving here on a rainy Thursday morning.  Going to be a busy day today.

Thanks for the comments worried.

[narla]

That's why It's important as many people as possible stick around.I hope I'm still here in 5,10 ,15 yrs.To me this has been the most important part of my recovery and I want to help others.

[worried878]

agree...it is a very small percentage who "stick around"  I hope it doesnt have to do with relapse..but it probably does..people r gun ho when they decide to stop//then the doomers hit/they return to using vs seeking support like some type of aftercare...and BOOM...hear no more from them..or maybe they stayed clean//i hope so..then u have the ones who come back over and over trying to stay clean...and they eventually make it..we know the odds are against u on the first try..altho some make it on the first shot/we r all different

I also think some come here to met their needs///and do not stay to give back to the forum..and that is fine cos the forum is here to help people//only thing is if everyone came and went in a week, I am not sure there would be a sucessful forum like this???