I AM BEATING THIS ADDICTION

[sky_is_the_limit]

Just got a call and was offered OC/MORPH mix. OP's   I turned them down and found it very easy considering how much suffering I have put myself through to be clean.  OC 80's was my DOC! NEVER TURNING BACK!!!! THANKS FOR YOU GUYS HELP!!!!! FEELING LIKE MYSELF AGAIN>

[sky_is_the_limit]

Thanks again everyone. I am still here beating this addiction. As the last post said spirituality is what keeps me going. Good luck to all. We must keep moving forward away from this addiction.  There is still a long road ahead of me. Loosing MORAL.

[Punkinhead75]

Hey there,  Good job saying no.  Glad to hear you are doing well.  For me the name of the game is spiritual fitness.  Alcoholics anonymous has a book called The Big Book.  In it it tells me that when I am spiritually fit I can go anywhere and be safe from my addiction.  Its like you said it is up to me to change because I can't control the rest of the world.  I understand that we are all at different places in our recovery and that we may need others to hide their stuff from us. Early in my recovery I couldn't be around it, today things are different. We do what we need to do at the time we need to do it.  The point I'm trying to make I guess is growth.  To continue to do the work so we can get to a point where we are free.  My wife keeps the pills I relapsed on in the same cabinet I keep my vitamins.  I am able to be with friends and family even though they still drink and have booze laying around.  God has allowed me to do these things and for that I am grateful.  Keep up the Good work and continue to grow.  God Bless!!!

[PromisedLand]

Congrats, sky....good for you and I agree with Sara...I've asked my wife to please make sure her meds (legitimately required) are hidden and she gladly complies

[dominosarah]

I had to make ME the most important person.  I was also very honest about my addiction  and said this is the way it is and this is what i have to do.  I cant be around pills.  I had to give up what i thought at the time were friends.  For those who stood by me and have supported me there isnt a problem as they dont use.  As for your mom, i would talk with her and ask if the pills could be put out of sight in a place only she knows about.  We always want the best for others but sometimes we have to do it at a distance.  You and your sobriety are what is the utmost of importance.......sara

[sky_is_the_limit]

You know sarah that is a good point. What do you do when the people that you care about( because you grew up with them or they are family) are addicts as well! I know that I cannot have the temptation around me but I really care about these people and there well being.  My mother is not an addict or an abuser but she gets a hefty supply of Percocet.  I have to be the one to change. Because I WANT TO! YEAH!  Thankyou so much for your support. I am feeling inspiration.

[dominosarah]

Good for you on turning those down!!  I would get rid of that contact.  Better to be safe than sorry......sara