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[smuggler950]

To my friends, Ms im doinit, Evolver, toothfairie, starshine and Vicourageous plus many more of the good people out there who have struggled with this demon. I write this now not as a question but to tell you all something about someone I believe most of us know. Andy im talking about you or Superand as he is known. My message is very simple but not to be undervalued by any means. I posted some weeks ago about a 900mg a day morphine habit (yes, 900mg) and was overwhelmed with the response from all of you. One response however stuck out and hit me as it was like I was talking to myself. But it was Andy. He knew me without ever meeting me. It was so eerie.I stated my intentions to "jump" off the opiate wagon and I was scared.
I replied to Andy and the guy has not left my side since through this forum. I am 7 days clean today and feel like rubbish and have had no energy to write anything to anyone. But I had to force myself to talk to Andy as he was there every step at all hours.
I guess what a lot of you don't know is I lost a 14 year old daughter a few years ago and in the past 7 days I thought maybe I should take the easy road and join her and all this suffering. I could not even tell Andy that but you will know now brother. But the fact I have a remaining girl always stopped me. I would write to Andy and every time he had just the right words to make me fight another day. Well as I said, its day 7 but there is no turning back now. I could tell you so much more about what my "brother" has pulled me through but I will simplify it to this. Andy has had his own tribulations but this guy has saved my life. All our friends should be very very proud of this man. His input into this community is beyond any worth and anyone struggling would only need a few words from this legend.........
Andy, to you brother, I have nothing left to say that would do justice to what you have done for me. I owe you so much and no more than my life. I cant even find the words to express what you gave back to me. Thank you will never be enough.  
Damien

[quitinoxys]

Damien your story touched my heart, the things you went through would take anybody down. Yet you decided to fight through it, you are able to see how precious life really is. You are an inspiration so keep up the great work fighting off those demons as you are helping and that come here for help with your fortitude, attitude and all the other "Tudes" that go along with it. God Blees you and Keep on Keepin on---Rick

[VICourageous]

I just want to Ditto what the others have said. Just keep it up and do not look back..It will take a little time for all of it to balance out Physically and Mentally but just stay strong and except things as they come. Each stage we experience brings us that much closer to our freedom. The hard job is to keep that Armour on at all times against this Beast of Addiction.
I am so sorry you lost a child. When I read it in my PM I was Heart Broken. Just try to keep up the Faith as best as you can..I am glad you had a Mentor to guide you too. I think all of us pick our own mentors as we go on..I had 2 one was Weaver and the other Clean_n_Ks. They gave me all the encouragement and support, and help me realize I was not loosing my mind for many, many months. Thanks for the Great Post.
Bless

[Ms_im_doin_it]

Hey Damien! I guess I couldn't agree more with Annie and Lisa....as for Andy, yep...that's Andy! He's a true gentlemen and soul survivor! He never failed to lift me when I needed it!  As for your daughter...bless your Heart! Just imagine how proud she would be of you....she would look at you as her father and say how she knew you could do it! You can do it...your doin it just stay close to MHelp friends....it's saved many on their road to full recovery someday...it will happen for you...for us all! Just keep doin it! I'm here anytime you need a shoulder friend!

Best wishes for your 2cd week!
Hugs April

[EvolverU]

What a beautiful post, D.! (I responded to this in a PM so I'll try to make this brief.) All Props to you on your first HUGE week! You made it over the hump & you're doing it! Proud of You.

I want to thank Andie for being there for you. (Andie, are you out there? Thanks for being such a good friend to D.) Your case is a classic example of MH @ it's very best. I'm amazed to this day that I stumbled across it early in my horrific detox. There are no accidents in my book. We're here for a reason -- to help each other out & to learn from one another. I spent many years voluntarily trying therapy, counseling, etc. Nothing worked for me. (Perhaps I wasn't ready.) When I came to the site I was blown away by the strength that flowed out of others & infused me. If only 'counseling' on the outside could be as loving & powerful, eh?

Keep up the fabulous work & again, thanks for posting your gratitude! (So important to appreciate what we're given.) May your metamorphosis/journey to the new you continue without interruption. Keep knockin' 'em down! We're Here (& so are you, my friend.)

Annie

[HappyDays2Come]

Day 7 is amazing! I can't imagine losing a child and I believe your thoughts are completely natural. However, you must continue to be strong and fight for not only yourself, but for your other child as well. These dark days will pass and you'll be amazed, as your brain heals, at the happiness that can be found in the littlest things. Good luck on your journey to sobriety, and to a new life. Many good thoughts coming your ways!

[toothfairie]

Congrats on 7 days!!!!  that is so great!  you have fought hard and i know you will continue!!  this site and the people on here have saved me as well...pulled me up when i was very low and gave me hope....just keep pushing thru....the days do get better and better my friend!!