August 2016 Roll Call

[motye51]

This is so funny......I've always wanted to start one of these.....
Name is Melissa, I'm a 44 yr old mother of 4....my clean date is 1/1/2014!!!!
I've been clean now for a little over 2 1/2 years and I can honestly say, today, I NEVER want to go back to the way I was living before!  The help that I rec'd on this website in the beginning was invaluable....you people walked me through the hellish nightmare of withdrawal and when I came out on the other end...I thought I was brain damaged! LOL....Someone on here recommended I do the 90/90 for a 12 step program....I did....this was a right move. Probably the 2nd best move I've ever made in my life....1st one was finally deciding enough was enough. I didn't just want to be abstinent from drugs.....I wanted to learn about myself....that's what N/A has taught me.
Good luck to everyone out there....this journey was well worth it!!!!  :)

[Smalltownmom]

Hi guys! So happy to say I'm still here! I'll be free of suboxone a year September 19. Right behind you ImInAwe! You guys were here when things were tough and I'll never forget it!

[SJS49]

My name is Shannon, I am a 38 year old mother of 4 amazing boys, oldest being 21 and youngest being 21 months! My clean date is June 21, 2016, I have 43 days clean...I'm not very far into it, but even with the withdrawals, this has been one of the happiest times in my life. With the help of this forum, and all you wonderful people on here, I have realized that I do not need to take 8-10 Norcos a day to manage my pain. You guys have helped me find insight into my self and my life as well as insight on how to figure out how to manage my pain without the narcotic pain relievers. This is the first time I had ever even googled Norco withdrawal and how to quit, and this is the first forum I have ever come to, and without all you guys, I wouldn't have pushed myself to quit like I did. You made me realize I was not alone, and I was amazed at how many people were just like me. I want to say special thank you to Clean in KS, who was the first person to comment on my posts and help me out, VICourageous, dominosarah and gnarly_1. Because of all your posts and encouragement, I found strength in myself, and have also helped a couple other people on here that were not far behind me! Being clean and clear minded is an amazing thing, and I'm proud of myself and of all of us for choosing a new path for ourselves! God bless and keep all of you!

[SJS49]

And thank you to Motye51 (Melissa) for starting this Roll Call...this was fun and a great way to start my Tuesday morning!

[dominosarah]

Congrats Hailey!!  Keep working your program.  I am glad you are here too!

[stilltrying1965]

I have 195 days clean . But even if you are 1 day or 500 days you can get clean. Its not easy but doable it does not matter what you are addicted too if you want it bad enough you can do anything. So congrats to every one and i hope every one continues to keep going Keep on rocking your clean time

[ImInAwe]

Im hailey, and I'll be clean from suboxone for a year next month, my clean date is september 16th! So thankful to be here and be free! I found so much support on here and through 12 step programs, i couldnt have made it here without yall, but most importantly keeping in contact with my higher power, my God! I really am in awe today because i thought i would die on that drug. Glad to be here, praying for yall!

[dominosarah]

I am thrilled you are both here!!

[dominosarah]

I am sara,  My clean date is April 28th, 2008.  I remember the 1st thread i saw.  It was from Addict3 who was just a few days ahead of me thought he was in he!!.....Little did i know at that time what a wonderful friend he and his wife would become.  He always tells me just what i need to hear and he is the one who instilled in me the "Guard Up".  I have and always will have my Guard Up!  I have found so many blessings in my recovery and have made life long friends who support my beliefs.  I also have a sponsor that is a really tough old girl.  She isnt afraid to say what is on her mind with me.  She shoots straight from the hip and doesnt mince words, just what i need.  I chose NA and was given so many tools.  My playmates and playground changed, i was honest with all my doctors but the one i was the most honest with was me.  Thank you to everyone who has walked thru this forum.  I take something from each and everyone of you~