The Positive Side Of Addiction

[gizzy32]

Although we mostly talk about the bad things that happened during our addiction, I think many of us come out of it better people that seem to appreciate things more now, I do anyway. Going through something this difficult and coming out on top only makes us stronger. I definately have a different outlook on life since I got clean and wanted to know what you think has changed the most for you after going through this hell and reaching the other side.  For me i guess now I don't take anything for granted like I did before. I didn't have many good days during my use and I really do appreciate the small things in life so much more now. I see things I didn't see before if that makes sense? I guess my question is how did going through addiction change you for the better once you got clean.

[genevive333]

Nicely said.My depression lfted,I can taste better,feel better,getting libido back.having another chance (again), so very thankful to God for my blessings

[Totsie59]

When I came out of the fog..I was so greatful my life was still here..right where I left it, just waiting on ME. I feel so very lucky that I didnt lose it all. I love being able to just feel again..the numbness is gone..I am also glad for the clear mind...I haved judged my own son...always saying...why cant you just quit...now I know. He is clean...done it on his own..I am more proud of him than I am of myself for getting clean..One more thing I am grateful for is all the help and support of my new friends here...would never have made it this far...DANG GIZ I JUST LOVE YOU....WHAT A GREAT POST.

[road2recovery]

thanks sara, I think you are right...But hey what if he says ok, then can we get back together???   LOL

just kidding, he is remarried and has another child ( only one besides ours together)  and is very happy, he was a part of my life for so many years, and I am very proud of him for doing it on his own, so i will make that call... :)

[dominosarah]

You will get some closure if you make that call at some point.......

[snowflake620]

to realize how precious life is,and how lucky I am to have been given a second chance to see that with clear eyes mind and heart,also all the people on here who give of themselves so selflessly to reach out and help another in their time of need
snowflake

[road2recovery]

It is so strange that this post came up today, and I said what i did about my first husband., because just a couple days ago I was telling the women at my meetings about my feelings towards him, and how i think it would do me , and him some good for me to make that call. So outotown, you are so right!!  and yes kim LOL, I am checking to see if i have any behind left from the hugh bite it took off my rear!!  But you know what, It is something i think we all go through....I know for me i once thought addicts, where homeless, teethless, lived under a bridge type thing...Isn't that the most terrible thing for a person to think...Like i am better then anyone else???  WTH...HUGH reality check....SO , gizzy, great post, for us to think about some positive things, instead of all the negative!!!
you are all great!!
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