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Very good. You are a very strong person.
posted by
jessica44774477
on May 2, 2008 at 10:18 PM
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Article"Addiction to Glory"
I just got finished reading your article which touched me in many ways. It was a very well written article and very thought prevoking. Last year my son got involved with this girl who introduced him to Heroin; He was 21 years old last year. Luckily he was completely off it within 2 months. It's unfortunate that he had to witness and experience some pretty horrible things during that time,however, I am confident he will never go back to shooting heroin. He's relatively fine now; he's working full time and is going back to college in September.
I noticed that this article you wrote was written in June last year;I sincerely hope and pray you are still clean and sober
Sincerely.
Thia58
posted by
thia58
on February 11, 2008 at 8:41 AM
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Addiction is Addiction
You reiterated the key fact - addiction has no preference, it just manefests itself in any way it finds an opportunity. I have been fortunate to have not battled addiction, myself, but my only brother's death was ultimately due to his self-destructive life of alcohol & crank/speed addiction. I watched a best girlfriend battle food/Bulemia for many, many years, but somehow, miraculously found her way out of that dungeon - although, we know the demon still lurks deep in the background and pray, each day, it stays there. More currently, one of my past loves and friends for life struggles with meth addiction. He's stolen, lied and disrespected me in ways I never thought possible, but I know, as you point out, it is not him, it is the disease. So, also as you say, I no longer give him money or the opportunity to steal from me. And, even though I cannot understand why I continue to allow this pain in my life - I'll still have his back, if it comes down to it, and I will always love him, in a very unexplainable way. I admit, it was "co-dependency" on my part, for a while - I guess I did have my own form of addiction, for a while - but, I pulled myself out of the "familiar, the drama," and now control my interaction with him, and the heart strings that will forever be attached to him.
Bravo! Good for you and your courage to tell your story!
Continued health, happiness and sobriety to you and I can't wait to read the chapter detailing your reunion with your children!
posted by
OneBetty
on August 7, 2007 at 6:40 PM
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Truly Inspiring!!!
I felt a connection with you, my past also as seen addiction, despair and degradation. i have pulled myself up to a neww level, i believe our experiences shapes us into the people we are to become. You obviously must go on-expand tell your story, help and inspire others... this is your life path, you have so much to offer. 13yrs ago i was an heroin addict degrading myself for money, now i am a Spiritual Healer, spiritual Clairvoyant reader, helping people on a daily basis. Plus i am an Artist with my first Exhibit due next Spring. Believe in yourself You are Here For A Reason!!! Help Heal and Shine a Light on others!!!
posted by
nicolajayne_artistangel
on July 31, 2007 at 2:24 AM
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that was very well written....
and truly heartfelt. I suffered severly from depressions through my life and have often turned to alcohol or pot to ease it...many times coming close to severe addiction. Too many times I've also come close to accpeting the offer of drugs, but know in myn heart it would lead to addiction....Thankyou for being honest, for sharing this with people. Through your recovery and honest words, you may be able to stop people from using or help those already addicted find a better path.
posted by
dark_mistress
on June 13, 2007 at 12:28 AM
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Thank you for sharing something so personal
I look forward to reading more from you!!!!!
posted by
riri0322
on June 12, 2007 at 9:15 AM
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You demonstrate a lot of courage to put your story out there. My heart ached for you as I read it because it was so similar to my little sisters story. She overdosed several times, including one severe overdose that no one thought she would come back from. She was raped several times while high and unable to prevent it... She too lost her little girl. She has been clean though, for 5 years. She is married, has two sons with her husband. Her life isn't perfect, but she sees those years of her life with clear vision. It sounds like you do too! I know you will be used to really reach others! What an amazing opportunity!
posted by
rainydayinmay
on June 12, 2007 at 4:57 AM
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