livingdeadgirl
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Last weekend was a very trying time for me, but I somehow found the strength and support to make it through. I went to Cicninnati's Gay Pride Festival last Saturday. At first everything was fine, but as the day got later, more and more people began drinking. It was very tempting and hard at times, but with the support of my sober friends and my loving girlfriend Carrie, I made it through that day. But then Sunday, Carries father called and said that he had been smoking crack and was addicted and wanted help. I had to turn to God for this one. Just getting out of rehab myself, I knew just where to take him. I made the phone call and we were out the door to go pick him up and take him to rehab. Carrie and I just hope he is serious this time. I had never met the man and Carrie hadn't seen him for over 12 years. He sexually abused her as a child and she had pretty much wrote him off. She found it in her heart to help him though. Her sister is the one that called Carrie, so it was her, her husband, Carrie and I that all went to help. Once we got there though, he had all his stuff packed, and me being the only addict, it was my job to go "clean out" his appartment. I found parafanailia( or however you spell it) everywhere, alcohol in the fridge,and I still found the strenght to get rid of it, not without temptation though. But I knew why I was there and what I had to do. Once I met up with Carrie and her sister and their dad, I had to once more find strength. I asked him to hand over his pipe, he said at first he didn't have one, but when I asked him to empty his pockets, sure enough, it was there. I asked him to get rid of it and thankfully, without any effort, he threw it in the trash. I have to say though it wasn't easy to have my hands on stuff like that, but I had my AA coin, the love of God, and the support of Carrie, and for all that I am so grateful and I can proudly say, I made it through and have 21 days clean and sober today! Thank you to all for your love and support. If any one needs me, I feel I have the strength to listen. I know I won't have all the right answers, but I am happy to share what I have learned. Love and support to you all! |
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Especially if I'm around others that are drinking or if I'm really stressed out. It is so important to find other ways of handling our issues and life. 
Keep going to meetings and getting healthy. Take care.