258 days without methadone

[weaver71]

The changes haven't slowed down a bit. I quit my job I had dreamed of for so long. I realized learning a new carrier in your first year clean is a lot to take on. Recovery was slipping into the background, family life was stressful, and I knew I had to do something to change the situation, before it was too late. In the time I have been clean, I have come to realize how vital balance in every respect is essential. Work, family, exercise, growth, community, and most of all, play has to be put in perspective of a recovering addict. I make mistakes or take on too much, but I am clear enough to notice. I was talking about quiting my job and looked at my wife. Fear struck us both, and I said, "This is when i would have gone on a bender and sabotaged everything." I felt excited, because I knew I wouldn't make the mistake I was making ever again, because I was learning from it. I could feel myself growing and maturing. Life hasn't really changed at all, but I am changing constantly. How I respond to my life is a never ending road to progress. I am nervous and excited, but no matter what, I know that things keep getting better. I'm getting a smart phone, so I'm hoping to be around more often again. Thank you all for encouraging me and guiding me to this wonderful place and person, I call ME. If you are thinking about quitting or are a month in, just keep believing in yourself and the people who have been there. I would be dead today, literally, without the advice and support of fellow addicts. I was a pretty bad case, with lots of personal issues, it can be done, and living life on lifes terms is the best high I have ever had, bar none, and I've been as high as one can get and still live. This is when I say, "I wish I knew then what I know now." At least I know now. Thanks again everyone. You are all awesome, wonderful, loving, giving, supportive, nurturing, kind, amazing bunch of recovering addicts. I know that's just the nature of most addicts and I want you to know how much I appreciate that. God bless YOU, every ONE.

[Brightfutureahead]

Go Weaver!!

[EvolverU]

AWESOME, just an AMAZING post. My hat is off to you for digging so deeply, framing so thoughtfully and taking the time. Thank You. Hoping to see more of you soon & Congrats on all your clean time!

[Jenelle2020]

Hi weaver, so nice to see you again, and congratulations on what you have accomplished, you should be real proud of yourself. You have given so many people on here so much inspiration and we appreciate you so much! I know you had a rough time of it but you got through it like a trooper! You responded to all of my posts when I was detoxing from methadone, I am now 3 weeks off and doing well. Keep up the great work!

[FourJays]

What a great and inspiring post - thank you!  Congratulations on your clean time - awesome :)

[toothfairie]

congrats on the clean time Weaver!  that's so amazing.....you helped me when i was scared and new here.....can't thank you enough for that!  great post!!  

[ricart70]

Great job Weaver.You are so right about balance and having a well rounded physical and mental life.It is most important.   You are awesome

[dominosarah]

Congrats weaver on your clean time!  Recovery looks real good on you~

[VICourageous]

Hey BUD..I just got your PM..I so needed you to guide me again today..You have always been my Fence Post..I could of never started this Fence without the Post...I am So Happy to hear you will be back..I just love to follow you around..And I get to talk with you more..Great Job on the Days..I know you will keep ticking away..You have to..You have some followers..I have missed you my Friend..Welcome Back...LOL
God be with You and Your Family Always.
Moose-lips..

[Sweetness91]

Congrats on the clean time...that's awesome! It's so good to hear that you are working so hard on your sobriety. Good job...keep rockin it!

[YesLife4Me]

Hi Weaver!   You gotta do what you gotta do for yourself.  If you don't take care of you, who will, right?   :)   Glad to see you back and hope to see you around more.   Do the right thing and the right things will come to you.  

[selfinduced]

Hey Weaver! Sooooo glad to see you. Sorry about your recent trials but as you know....It ain't nuttin but a thang. You'll find that perfect balance in time. I completely relate on the "best high" analogy. Alls possible once off the wicked pills. You've been missed. xx

[SmilingBright]

**God not hod. Lol

[SmilingBright]

Weaver, so glad to hear from you!!!!!  You have played a huge part in my recovery while I was tapering!!  Thank u south for all the time you put into my life!!!  I know Hod has good things in store for u!!  

Big congrats on ur clean  time!!!

Your friend Christina!!!;)