go beastie. You are better off without a man who when you are at your lowest he kicks you to the curb. I am so proud of you for climbing your way back up. Part of recovery is falling off the wagon. It is a difficult disease to fight yet you are do it. Your son is so wonderful to take you in. You will get to see those babies even more. I am so proud of you. Your testimony will help someone else who is in the same situation climb out also. HUGS

The drawback to a fall is directly related to whether you get back up or not.

I 'want' to say 'It's ok you fell' .. and since you did, I 'guess' it is OK. Thing is .. I don't think it is OK that you fell. I suppose it depends on what is meant by OK. Yeah .. it is OK you fell, .. but I certainly hope you do not fall again. BEYOND THAT:

Whuts dun is dun .. and it is from here forward. Perhaps that was your last fall .. which would be great.

You are a Dear One here on DS .. and I did not know you were suffering so. I wish I had known .. I wish I could have helped you.

I hope you can rely on us .. your DS friends, to help you along in the future .. should the same type of thing begin to happen.

There is a lot of danger contained inside a bottle .. unless the contents STAY inside the bottle.

Thanks you guys.. much appreciated... I will make it this time... I never want to be in that place again...

I absolutely Love you dancingbear with all my heart. I can always feel your loving heart/soul. Your love for you son is beautiful, you're an amazing, loving and supportive mom.

You have been through so much and my heart reaches out to you. So many times I want to reach out and give you a big bear hug. I always keep you and your son in my thoughts and prayers. I always keep the faith that you and your son will make it through this depression and see the well deserved light. Upon this day, we will all be doing the "dancingbear" dance. For you and your son will find the peace that you both deserve.

I am so sorry you have been though so much. I am proud of your courage and strength. Thank you for sharing your story, you inspire all of us to keep fighting for wellness. I have so much faith in you. Not a day goes by that I think today will be the day for dancingbear and her son to feel peace. You and your son will see the light, I hope it's soon.

You have so many friends here who love, care, respect and support you. Even in your dark days, you give love and support which speaks volumes about you. You're a special dancingbear and we love you very much.

((((HUGZ))))

damm girl.... I've done the wisky thing, beer, and U name it....well therre 4 a while if it were white or pink and came out of a pharmacy U could call me a consumer. Just cuz U fell off the wagon makes no never mind cuz there are ppl like me to help U up.... I know I'm still trying 2 catch up to that wagon but i figure maybey soon the horse will tire and stop.....

So here are some XOXOXOXO and hold my hand and we can walk this thing togeather....

thank you guys.. you are wonderful.... ruv you rong time...

We all fall, but the true mark of a person (or a dancing bear!) lies in what comes after the fall. And we all know that you have what it takes to rise from this!

And may the she goat god what look like a sheep smile upon you!

Also, I wanted to give thanks to beastie the dancing bear. When I first joined DS, I was not able to exercise, go for walks or go to the gym. My depression consumed me. One day I was reading one of the many replies the dancingbear gave for support. Something inside happened as I felt her love, strength and support. I put on upbeat music, watched her dancingbear avi and started dancing around the house. It was a small step, but it was a big step to lead me to my daily walks. I am able, now, to go to the gym and workout.

I hope you know how much you helped me, for that I give thanks.
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thank you again.... and beach, you are the one that helps me everyday.. thank you for that...

Yvonne....

I am so so sorry you've been down in that horrible pit. It's a horrid place to be and to see you still here and fighting is a testament to your strength, whether you believe it or not.

As far as your fiance, if I remember correctly, you were having problems with him before. Of course, it's heart wrenching and so very tough, but maybe without him in the picture, much of your stress will be gone and it will be a brighter road for your future.

Hang tough sweety....you will make it through this and on to better things!!

{{{{{{{{{{{{big big hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} and much love to you hon

Lady ........ You are loved here more than you will ever, ever know. Deep down inside you probably let this happen so CHANGE COULD HAPPEN. YOU made change when you stopped drinking, and tried to get better. But HE didn't. And circumstances Didn't, and depression, and chronic pain didn't change.

You didn't let me down, not at all. You promised me you wouldn't take your exit point like that and you didn't. You are still here. You make me Very Happy for pulling through this one. And regardless of How it happened, you are OUTTA there!!! And that is GOOD!!!!!

You're glass if half full. Pour in those babies, and your boy .... and it's over-flowing! Well, and you got US ...... psshhh!

Luff You long time!!!!!!!!

(((((((((((((Bearfriend))))))))))))))

You are a brave soul. You are someone I so admire! Your willingness to open up, and express yourself, and reach out here, is a gift. I am so sorry that you've been so so down hon. I am sure that you can do whatever you put your mind to, and it sounds like you are committed to kicking the booze again, and getting better. There really is no greater gift you can give yourself and your family than that!

Slipping up can cause us to be really harsh on ourselves, thus sending us deeper into he black hole. PLEASE, grab all of our hands here, and we'll pull...hard! I hope and pray for an easier road ahead for you and your son. Bless you for helping him as well, in a time that is difficult for you! I cannot believe those babies are gonna be a year old!!! They will have so much fun with their granny as they grow up!

Sending you love and hugs, and letting you know that I have all the faith in the world in you! Hang tough, and keep smiling!!

im sorry u sliped up beasty but i know ur strong enough to pick urself up from this. hugs. mills.x

Hugs ms bear... Everyone makes mistakes and everyone has times they can't take anymore. We can only try to keep them from happening at the same time, this time they did but it's another day. The dance is still in the bear. Hugs

Oh sweet Beastie Bear........... thank you for opening up to us.. You had a slip and a bump in the road..... but you will be okay....... You will climb back up. Be there with your son....... be there for those precious babies...... Most importantly.. be there for yourself... I know how strong you are ........ we all do........ lean on us ..... you are so loved...... please take that all in and let all of us who love you reach out and grab your hand........ we'll hold on to you......... you are so precious to us.......

ruv u............... xoxooxo