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Hi Brandy, welcome to the group. Congratulations to you for having 90 days. You have come to the right place for support. There are many wonderful people here. Recovery is a wonderful thing. It isn't just "not using." It is changing our whole life and making it better. It is about learning how to cope and balance things in your life. Support is very important when you're getting into recovery and stopping using. When I finially sobered up, I was still miserable inside. I held on to so many resentments and hurt feelings. My heart was broken and I didn't knowhow to deal with it. I started gambling. It was fun at first but quickly became another addiction. I thought I was going crazy. I switched addictions. Then I fell back into alcohol b/c I couldn't handle the shame I felt from gambling. It didn't take me long to put myself in an inpatient treatment program for gambling, then when I got out, I went to an out patient program for alcohol and drugs. Oh, I was taking percocet or Vicodin while I drank. AA, GA, and treatment saved my life. It gave me back something that I never thoght I would have again.....that is love for myself. I hope that you will continue to be a part of our family here. Ange35, Congratulations to you too!!!!!! I'm very proud of you!!!! Take care everyone. Your Friend, Chris |
