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PinkAnything09
PinkAnything09
I've posted here before, it's been awhile so I wanted to update & maybe someone out there will get something from this. I've been an active addict since Feb/Mar 09'. With 2 VERY brief periods of being clean. Sunday Aug 8th was the day I went cold turkey after abusing MANY drugs at the same time. I'm a mother of 3 children, a wife, work full time, own a home & lots of "toys" ( boat, 4 wheeler, motorcycle, etc...). I just about lost all of it. I've been clean for 20 days now. I'm enrolled in an Intensive Outpatient Program, M W & T for 3 hours a day, and I attend an NA or AA meeting whenever I can. I'll be honest I still think about it alot, it was my way of life for a long time, but I don't have the urge or obsession, thank God for family and prayer. I'm putting my life back together and it feels damn good. Sobriety is possible. I have alot of work to do yet, but I'm actually looking forward to it.
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Somebody once asked me what they do in those IOP's and I said, "They fill your mind with knowledge! They teach you what your addiction did to you and most importantly, what it does to those around you, to the ones you love! Plus they teach you how to avoid the triggers that make you want to use, and how to live a clean and sober lifestyle! You basicly learn how to have fun without the drugs making u think you're having a good time!"

The IOP I was in was also called the Serene Program. It helped me deal with past issues which predisposed me to addiction. Everyone is different and everyone ets evaluated at the beginning to determine what kind of treatment would be best for them. My counselor was awesome and she was at my NA one year anniversay and when I got up to speak and accept my certificate, I spotted her in the ausience. I mentioned her by name and thanked her and she cried tears of joy for me!

Thats what sobriety did for me and thats what it can do for everyone who puts forth the effort!

Congratulations Miss Pink on 20 days. Take it one day at a time!

God Bless and TC!
jamesross
jamesross
I really love reading these things. You really desrve it. So do you three children, and your partner. I bet their happy having you back. Keep doing what your told, and what you know is right. Recovery really is a peacefull life without all that chaos, that eventually takes us away. You need to be here. Your family wants you. Wish ya all the best. James
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