The Positive Side Of Addiction

[gizzy32]

Although we mostly talk about the bad things that happened during our addiction, I think many of us come out of it better people that seem to appreciate things more now, I do anyway. Going through something this difficult and coming out on top only makes us stronger. I definately have a different outlook on life since I got clean and wanted to know what you think has changed the most for you after going through this hell and reaching the other side.  For me i guess now I don't take anything for granted like I did before. I didn't have many good days during my use and I really do appreciate the small things in life so much more now. I see things I didn't see before if that makes sense? I guess my question is how did going through addiction change you for the better once you got clean.

[kim715]

r2r,I hear ya girl.....that karma came back and sunk it's teeth into my backside good.I'm sure you will make that call one day.Hugs...Kim

[outotown]

r2r Calling him and telling him that might do you and him a world of good just a thought

[dominosarah]

One of the hardest things for me was to let anyone get to close that soft side i actually have........(yes eagle i have one!!!)  Once i did that i seemed to become more open minded......

r2r........nicely said girl!!!

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

Thats a fact!

[road2recovery]

Gizz---Great post....  Outotown--  Exactlly how i feel word for word...I left my first husband , highschool sweetheart, because he was addicted to coke...I could never understand how he could choose that over me....Boy Karma is A bitcho!!!  LOL...Now he is clean, and has been for many years, and even after all these years if i had the guts to call and tell him i am proud of him because i just had no clue how tough it had to be on him...Maybe one day i will....

I definetly try my best not to judge others i know that are addicted to something...My sister has always been addicted to food, and i could never understand that either..I  never told her anything, except maybe try to eat health or a program like weight watchers, but now i see it is not that easy...

Also, I don't take one day for granted, or a rainbow, sun, even rain!!!  
r2r

[kim715]

I agree also Aaron.You people here are just about the best thing that came out of it!!!!   Kim