I'm in treatment and doing well

I was battling addiction off and on for most of my life. I said I'd never do certain things, yet I did them eventually. It ended with a needle in my arm and a bottle down my throat. Enough was enough. I completed a 31 day program a week ago, and now I'm at an SLE in Santa Rosa.

I'm taking an emc course in June, and have a ride along with the Santa Rosa fire department at station 1 this Saturday. I'm not waiting till June to get the ball rolling. My eyes started welling up when they called me back.

Sorry for disappearing from the forum. It was my fault. I've got more direction and focus now than I've ever had!

oh yeah, my dreadlocks and beard are gone, but I still have some facial stubble 🤕 I know what I need...

hope it goes well for you, i wish you well and i'll say prayer for your success.

There are a few of us around here that are friends of Bill W. Addiction are like many things in life, no walk of life is immune. Be well. If you want any deeper views PM me.

Best of luck to you, take it one day at a time.

Bob

It's good to hear you are okay and working through it. Wish you the best. You have many friends here willing to help and probably a few with some insight into your situation.

I'm no stranger to your story myself. Hang in there and it gets better day by day. Good for you for choosing life. Now, where the hell did I put my razor? :)

Go to 90 meetings in 90 days, stay away from old people places and things, and don't pick up the first one. :gl:

Jimmy you missed find a sponsor!

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Jimmy you missed find a sponsor!

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They told me I didn't need a sponsor ........ I needed an exorcist ! ........... :gaah:

Again we need a laugh button here, like just doesn't do it sometimes.

Nowhere to go but up & it will be a beautiful place,,,,,,,,,,,

DS86, A lot of us have been where you are now. Take it an hour at a time and then a day at a time. Keep your eye on the prize and you will get your life back. We will always be here for you. All the best.

Bob

You're welcome at my place anytime. Bring your shaving gear and we'll get it all tuned up.

Keep your feet on the path with heart!

That's a demon that many have fought in different forms. You are on the right path, just keep striving toward the goal.

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....and a home group. :-)

Finally tired of being sick and tired....

I was scared to take the path of sobriety at first but stuck with it and have never been so happy and comfortable in many, many years. I have more time now to live, laugh, love and enjoy the things in my life.
Live for today and tomorrow will take care of itself! My thoughts are with you!

Find your Zen and move toward it.

I am surprised that no-one has brought this up:
Be aware there are 13th steppers that prey on persons in the program by various subterfuges. Yup the new "Good Buddy Pal' can be a rip off artist. Be introverted till you are aware of the personalities involved in your group! Yes, I did find a few that were less than stellar in the 12 step groups I entered. Also, If the group feels "off" get out and find another one. There are some sick groups too!
I hope your experiences, for the most part, do not parallel mine.
Be well and prosper!
~Richard

The house manager approved everything. What are you doing tomorrow?

Wishing you all the best in your rehab.
Just remember to try & keep yourself in the moment.
All the best
Paul

Wishing you all the very best with your recovery.

Follow the steps to a better life, one day at a time. Keep the faith, we all hope you succeed. PM anytime if you wish.

Good luck, like jimmyhad says "everyone is fighting a hard battle". You have taken yours to a new level. Its never easy. If you want it bad enough you will win. We are all in your corner. Best of luck.

I'm at an age where I can look way back. When I do I see a rolling wave of addiction where one variety was replaced by another. Clearly some are less destructive than others, and getting off toxic substances is generally a good thing. I do, however, end up at the same point, with a question, when I examine a life of addiction: what exactly were you trying to do, what were you running from or where were you running to (of course I've stopped running and now gimp along)? I believe the addict is inherently unhappy. Our lives feel a little like we are in a movie where the sound is ever so slightly out of sync with the players. So the question remains, does an addict ever fix or remodel the source of addiction?
I've never entered a program. Big Bill was in 'the program' for decades, gave public talks, went into prisons, was a sponsor etc. Yet he died alone, found days later on the floor of his garage. He returned to alcohol and found a way to become addicted to opium that he got for some health issue (sounds weird, I know).
To the OP, I don't think this is supposed to be easy.
Good Luck

There is some great advice in this thread. Do all of the above and take it one day at a time. I have almost 18 years and am willing to talk via PM if needed. You can do this!

Well done and I wish you all the best. I like the fact that you go the EMC path. I have been told by people who can know that the best way to take care of yourself is to take care of others.

I have not read all the posts in response to your original post, but I know what you went through!

I have been away from this forum for quite some time due to issues of a similar vein, though not exactly the same, but that was only because of where I am, and what I had access to.

I'm glad to have you back, and I'm happy that I'm back!

Christian

My personal favourite movie: "You Kill Me" with Ben Kingsley and Tea Leone.