Roll Call-Congrats everyone

[gizzy32]

It seems there are a lot of relapses lately and people struggling. I hope you keep fighting and know how much better life is without drugs. It's time to brag about our clean time. I am 72 days clean from my last coke relapse and the guilt is gone:) I have learned something from each relapse and all I can do is move forward. The longer you stay down, the harder it is to get back up.  Congrats to everyone, even if your a day clean that is a start. WE CAN DO THIS, one day at a time.

P.S. What is your biggest trigger? I have a few, but I think hanging around those that use and going out to bars is one of the biggest no no's for an addict. Some people still think they are strong enough to do that and I don't get it. Keep working it everyone, we have come a long way:)

[Lindsay_T]

Hi Gizzy
I'm on day 41! I thought I was in the "30s," but did the math.  Anyway, point is I'm still QUITTING! And still not Taking! Domino Sara would saying "vicodin is NOT AN OPTION." smile.
Today is my Birthday and of all days to NOT hurt myself, THIS DAY IS MINE.
So, why did the thought, "It's my birthday!," cause a huge trigger? Because, everything and anything can cause a trigger. I am hopeful that I will not simply 'get through' my birthday, but that I will LIVE it. In REALITY.
oh, and I took all of your pushing and pushing seriously and went to meeting on monday. Got a blue newcomers chip. kept flipping it around in my hand. Was honestly holding onto it as if it was worth a bizillion bucks.
hugs and keep being awesome,
Lindsay
ps: every single one of you is my hero: every single one of you is my  bday present today!!
Giz, Pooch, 10356, Looking, Rue (cooking tonite too! w/o pills!! I can do it.),
Katieblue, Shelli, No More, Jeb, Gnarly(<3 you tons),
Narla (<3 you tons too, you rock, keep runnin), lifew/o coke, Greatgreebo, Salsinator, tryn, Htown!! (love you bro!), Addict 63, Mikchez, Pillfree,
DomiKNOWs best Sarah (<3333! congrat on the lil one),
Tramahater, UltBattle, Buzzhorn, j34, Laurel, Vicki, LMNO (keep the words comin!!), Pattifan, guv, Jayeye, Corey, Addict 3,
Shadow (didn't see you on this list, but love you tons!)

[jayeye]

one thing i wanted to had is when you hit rock bottom or the bottom of the rock.....it looks so hard to climb back up.....the top of that mountian you just fell off of is so high....looks so impossible to get back to the top..but once you take that climb back up the view is so much more beautiful then i remember it being

[addict3]

Hey giz,

Congratulations to everyone on your clean time.

847 days out from pain pill abuse.

Working on my 12th year free from booze.

and 10 months without a cigeratte!!

Driving triggers all three!!! I still reach for a smoke each time I get in the truck!

I have to keep my guard up at all times,,,,What works for me to stay clean, is having a mental place to go, somewhere these things do not exist.

Best wishes to all.........Keep your Guard up!!

[corey411]

Congrats everyone! 156 days clean from opiates. My biggest trigger is isolating myself. I really need a strong support group to keep me away from myself basicly lol.  Life keeps getting better and better. Keep working your recovery and get all of the support available. There's tons out there.

[vicki595]

John~  I'm so proud of you!!   Let me know about job and girl and...etc...

xo

[jayeye]

congrats every1......im 44 days off the pills.....and thanks to all that supported me thru my ordeal......couldnt have done it without you guys