Have I been here that long?

[Mangee]

I just realized that I came on to this forum in January of 2007.  Had a short session with Oxycontin but long enough to become addicted. Didn't realize that even a month on oxy can cripple you mentally and physically. Went into withdrawal cold turkey and went through the same witdrawal symptons as others who were addicted longer. This forum and the many people here, who showed me a world of support were quite a bit instrumental in my managing to make it through the withdrawal. Now after years and a number of months have  passed since I first logged in. Through the years I have seen heartbreak and  hope, failures and successes, ups and downs and rarely did I see anyone turn their backs on those who shouted for help. It is the offers of friendship and  help,the  rooting for those who were making the withdrawal journey, the pleas for orhers to not give up, the silent pledge to be there for anyone who needed a push and the outright show of caring that has kept me pretty much glued to this forum. Not having run the gamut of extreme addiction I could only offer words of encouragement which I hoped would help. I have added humor as well as encuoragement. Humour to bring a laugh or two to break  some of the bleakness and loneliness that is felt here at times and encouragement so that giving up is not the only option. This sounds as if I am leaving, that is not so. What I am doing is saying a thank you to those who were there for me and also saying that one of the best parts of my day is logging in and reading what you, my family here,  are up to. I may not be adding anything but you can bet I am doing a little peeking in tyhe hopes that all is going well with all of you.

[wendy111]

I am new here since september but I do enjoy your jokes and this post has so much meaning

[my_mayberry]

as was already mentioned....you certainly are respected, and probably by many people you wouldn't expect.

i've always appreciated the jokes, too.

[dominosarah]

I want to say thank you for all you have done for us on this forum Mangee.  You have always been so respectful and respected by all of us.  I look forward to seeing your posts.  You are always so positive and supportive and i love the jokes.  Thank you for all the wisdom you have so generously given to us.         sara

[Punkinhead75]

Hi mangee.  It's good to know you are doing well.  I love reading the jokes.  I had a great laugh today with my sponsor over who had the bigger ego.  Of course we argued for our own self.  LOL!!!  Take care and keep up the Good work.