Painful Times~

[dominosarah]

Many of us are going thru some very painful and devastating times on the forum.  There are so many questions and no easy answers.  These are the times where our addict brain goes into overdrive.  Our emotions are very foreign to us and we dont understand or know how to get thru the pain.  Our first thought is to use as we think this will help.  I can guarantee that this would only set all of us back and destroy us.  Using is NOT an option for us.  Nothing any of us are going thru is a reason to use.  We have to walk thru our grief, feel our emotions and place one foot in front of the other.  We have to stay close to those that support us and love us.  It is okay to feel things and i for one am grateful that i have been given another chance at life.  Together we will walk this path together~sara

[clean_in_ks]

And ALWAYS underneath us.....are everlasting arms~

[Bkitty]

Oh and I learned that sometimes there are small miracles((hugs))

[Bkitty]

This whole pregnancy ordeal this past weekend has taught me a lot. One: using isn't an option. You cant run and hide. Everything that I felt was normal and OK. Today has been a blessing to so many of us here on the forum~I know I was not the only one at my wits end. Even in the darkest of storms~there is light. And I learned that I need to practice relaxation techniques an patience!! Which I have neither of. I am cautious. My senses are keen and sharp. My guard is up. I owe so many members here a big thank you,,if it was not for you I wouldn't have made it this weekend. This forum again,,saved me. Those that know my story know that a year ago it saved my life. I am so blessed. Prayers heard and answered today. I pray now for God to hold us tight. ((((hugs))))~Bkitty

[Teresa1717]

I can see why!!! Shes an incredibly strong woman and has been here for so many, me included! She gives incredible support and also gives "tough love" which I for one NEED that!! :)

And I can relate to the north south thing. I actually just moved back to Texas from Chicago, so I have been on both sides!! So I am a little yankee when I need to be and ALOT country when I need to be!!  hahaha

[LeaAnn807]

Well, LOL, she knows me.  We tease eachother because I live in the south and she lives in the north.  Opposite ends of the world, it feels like!  But look at what brought us together?  We all share a common problem and goal.  I adore her and admire and respect her so much!  

[Teresa1717]

Im sorry but that this just made me LOL!!  "and am sending you a big, gignormous, redneck, hillbilly, Arkansas bear hug!  I'll even spit my dip out before I hug ya! ".....I am from the South and have family from Arkansas so It tickled me probably more than it should have!! hahahaha