Have you ever exchanged numbers?

[NeedHopeLoveFaith]

I was wondering, to what extent have you been there for a MedHelp friend?

[dominosarah]

Always be cautious when giving out your number as this is the internet.  A few of my friends have my number but we have known one another for quite a few years.  Just make sure you are okay in your own skin before you do this as sometimes it doesnt turn out.

[NeedHopeLoveFaith]

Thanks. Im looking to connect with people. I've learned recently that where I'm there for my friends, they're not there for me (in the recovery process).  I think the biggest factor is I'm in a better place and have good energy. I like being clean. Some people I know claim to be clean but hide out as if still using. Rambling a little here. Hope that made sense:)

[IBKleen]

Have you considered engaging in aftercare? Meetings are free and you can learn a lot about yourself and the recovery process. You will also be around recovering addicts who share a common goal. Be VERY, VERY careful giving out information here. I speak from experience.

[NeedHopeLoveFaith]

I can't go to meetings. Just too personal for me.... right now.

[clean_in_ks]

You said,
"Im looking to connect with people. I've learned recently that where I'm there for my friends, they're not there for me (in the recovery process).  I think the biggest factor is I'm in a better place and have good energy. I like being clean."

It's possible that the friends that you would like to "be there for you" in the recovery process can't be because they themselves are not living the recovery process.

If you could talk yourself into finding and going to an "all women's meeting" to start with......I'm gonna venture to say you'd find at least one woman there that you could connect with.....plus you'd get lots of phone numbers from other women that want to "connect".

I have found the all women's meetings to have a different dynamic....a special feel to them.....a different kind of sharing.  They bless my socks off.

[NeedHopeLoveFaith]

An all woman's meeting sounds great. I'll look into it!

[weaver71]

Definitely hit a meeting. Also, spend enough time here to make real friends. You don't walk up to people on the street and give your number out, I'm guessing. It takes time to build trust and friendship, this place is no different. I think I was here about a year before I exchanged numbers with anyone, and it was because I wanted to actually talk to my friends I had grown so close to. Enter the world innocent as a dove and shrewd as a snake, beware of wolves in sheep's clothing.