Its That Time! February 2015 Roll Call!!

[ActingBrandNew]

Hey everybody...its that time again. ROLL CALL! Ive seen over the months less and less people participate in the monthly roll call. Last month I thing we had like 39 comments or something and a few of those were from me. It wasn't too long ago that we had like 80+ people participating in the roll call. I guess I will look at it from the "glass is half full" angle and be happy that we have some still participating in it. So....if we only get 30 again then so be it....30 it is. If we get more then hey...what a blessing.

So this is the place where you introduce yourself. You can post your clean time or if your still using....just introduce yourself and let us know who you are. I know a lot of people spend time reading before they get the courage to post and reach out. Use this thread as a platform to break the ice. The time is now! So whether you have been clean for 50 years or are suffering in the stronghold of your addiction...please post and tell us about it.

To stay clean we must fellowship and lift each other up....we need to know each other in order to do that.

[ActingBrandNew]

I guess I will start since it is a special day for me.

Today marks 5 years clean.

The last time I had 5 years clean was before I ever used in the first place. Its a blessing to be alive and clean. Everyday is a gift from God that I am truly grateful for.

[Frogger76]

I'm almost on day 2000!!!

[scaredmamaneedshelp]

I am 32 days clean, loving every bit of life. I was prescribed 20mlg oxycodone and tramadol. I have %100 control of my life again and I will never go back. This site and the people here are amazing.

[motye51]

Still here....398 days!!!!!  Picked up my one year medallion last month, chairing meetings, going to book studies, making new, clean friends, planning a wedding, working full time, (hired someone to keep my lawn cut, lol), and doing it all.............clean!  I believe a miracle has happened!

[motye51]

And an extra congrats to you ActingBrandNew as 5 years is awesome!  Damn good job....nice to see it can be done!

[februarystars]

Congrats on all the clean time!
You all are amazing!
You definatly give me hope...
Im on day 3....again....

[Cricketk92]

Congrats on your 5 years Evan!!!  Thats amazing!!!  God is good!!!
I am Karen and I have 56 days clean from hydrocodone!  Life is so much better now than it was 2 months ago!  I feel like a new person!!  Im going to AA/NA on the weekends, therapy and a dual diagnosis group once a week and I go to church on Sundays!  Im also doing online meetings a few times a week!  They really help when I cant get to a meeting cause of my work schedule!!!  So all in all my life is Good!!!  Im so thankful for all the support on here and the friends I have made!!!  

[Whyme1116]

318 days!!!! Just found out im pregnant, very excited to be clean and happy for this pregnancy! Hope everyone is doing well!!! xo

[slneedshelp]

Hi, my name is s HQ

[slneedshelp]

Hi, my name is Sheri , I'm two days clean from a fifteen year hydro addiction.I can't wait to say I'm as clean as long as you guys. Nice to meet you.

[ActingBrandNew]

Nice to meet you Sheri....congrats on the 2 days!!!

[apsoni]

Hello, I'm 41 days without taking cocaine. Without even knowing it I was addicted to the drug for 12 years, and still must be as every day is hard. Currently going through hell and back with the physical agony cocaine has left me with. Reading so many positive stories from people on this site is incredibly refreshing and inspiring. Well done to everyone who has stayed clean for a hell of a lot longer than me.

[Ruthy55]

I am Ruthy  a Tramadol sufferer. Prescribed for chronic pain and am stuck in Hell on earth. Congratulations to all for getting off and then moving on with your lives. With God on my side I WILL be there too some day. God Bless you all!

[TS8777]

Hello my name is Tina i am on day 12. Still struggling, but moving forward. Tbjs site has been helpful

[TS8777]

Oh forgot to say i was a addicted to pain pills. Lortabs and then anything i could get my hands on

[jifmoc]

Great post ABN, congrats on your 5 years....wow.

I'm Jill, I have 8 months clean. On my 30 day countdown to my 9 month chip...and then...the big one year.

I chose AA because there are a TON of mtgs near me: I am a secretary of one mtg and have commitments at others. I go just about every day. I would never be clean w/o a program, no way.

Emotionally, it's still hard to deal w/ life. BUT, thank GOD I am free from the- horrid pill counting, pill worrying, can't go anywhere w/o pills, detox once a week- life.  I have trouble finding stuff to be grateful for a lot but I am SO SO grateful for being norco-free. I wake up and feel physically normal every day!:)

[nvvicaddict]

Hi all - I'm L and I'm on day 9 this time around. I was taking up to 20 10mg of Vicodin a day for the last 5 years. This time around I feel like I have more clarity plus I've found this online community that is keeping me honest and on track. Welcome all and good luck to all! :)

[toothfairie]

Hi everyone!  I'm 808 days clean from pain pills. Congrats ABN on 5 years!!  What a great accomplishment!!   Thanks for keeping the post going every month....and congrats to everyone on the clean time or wanting to be clean.

[meegWpaw]

congrats E, hard to believe but super!!!!   i have 92 days :)

[Ashamedmama]

Hey everyone! 20 days clean! 6 year oxycodone addict. Life is so good right now! I will never go back! I haven't felt this good in years!!! Thanks to this site, I was able to do this! A million thank you's for the support!

[Bubbleguppie100]

505 days clean. Still going strong! Couldn't have gotten clean without my angels on here. I love you ALL. God bless each and every one of you. Never give up on fighting the good fight. Ps ABN- congrats man on your 5 years!! Incredible, :)

[Heather8448]

Hey family i am an addict my name is Heather, i have been clean for 365 days in a row
I was on methadone for over 5 years , coke crack molly liquor weed any benzo or opiates
And for 1 year i have been chemical free
But even if you have one day your a miracle

[Heather8448]

Abn we have the same clean date?? They say your head pops out your bum at 5 years...did it hurt? Im proud of u

[libralair]

ok i am new to this but hello i am an alcoholic drug addict and i go by libralair here.  i am working on being clean.  i havent had any drugs for about 10 days but i am still drinking alcohol.. i really want to give it up.  i have done it before but for some reason this time it is really giving me a problem to just finally walk away from it.  The only time i do drugs is when i am drunk and have money.  money is such a trigger for me.  i am not talking about every day money, like bill money or grocery money but tax money or because i go to college, refund money, any large sum of money is a trigger it is like as soon as i know it is on the way my mind starts plotting out the plan on how, where, when and how much?  it makes me sick to my stomach when i am doing it and still i do it.  why?? it just doesnt make sense.  it isnt like im dumb or not intelligent in any way.  i am a grwon *** woman with 2 grown successful daughters i raised by myself, i go to college full time and carry a gpa of 3.6 and have for 6 semesters.  made the deans list 6 times in a row , not to toot my own horn but not stupid here UNTIL IT COMES TO FREAKIN COCAINE AND SUBSTANCES OF THE SAME CALIBER!!! what the hell???? why do i become a RETARDED IDIOT WHEN IT COMES TO THAT AND ALCOHOL!!!! i know what is going to happen and i do it anyway.  sorry i didnt mean to rant and i am probably in the wrong place my bad.