Telling others that you are in Recovery for Addiction can save your Life!!

[VICourageous]

I have been on this site long enough to know that WE ALL push the fact how important it is to Cut your Sources, Tell your Secrets about your Addiction. Get SUPPORT in any way possible..
I just want to share something hoping if it just helps ONE person I will be blessed with this.

I came clean almost 15 months ago..I told my Drs, Pharmacy, Family, Friends..I even told my Dogs and Cats and the Moose that would walk bye in the Winter..Haha! I talk to many, many people about this and I usually get a Big Congratulations to You..OK..Well over a Year ago when my Mom was doing Chemo, I told them all about this too..Then a couple of weeks ago before my Dad passed away I told Hospice also..Well as most of my MH family out here know my Moms Cancer is to far out that she is going down fast. MY POINT IS that they are going to be giving her many pain pills as time progresses. SO They were also concerned about me and my flipped out emotions right now. RIGHT! So they came over today and we set up a thing with my Hub to Lock the Meds up and only give her so many a day. He is going to keep a count on them. WE ALL decided this TOGETHER becasue it would be a BIG RED FLAG for me if I get to Emotional and want to RUN AWAY..Now that does not mean I do not know where other drugs are..BUT I cut all of that off a long time ago. WHAT I am trying to say here is that if I was Not Honest and up front with them, then the Meds would be Laying around here. There could of been a time when the Hurt, Stress and Emotions could of been a PILL in front of my FACE. THEY Cared enough to get involved with me and my Addiction..They even went as far as to set up some extra counseling right now as I am still grieving over my Dad and now the News about my Mom..SO PLEASE LET OTHERS KNOW..Others can pitch in and save you from a Relapse or your LIFE. Also this is not my first time in Life dealing with death one right after another in a Roll, but it is the FIRST Time that I am dealing with it with REAL EMOTIONS instead of Drug or Alcohol Feelings.
Please, Please take this Disease of Addiction very serious and tell it ALL..You just never know what can happen when your Life comes tumbling down a bit and you held this all in..How are you to get help if you do not share with others.lol
Thank You ALL for the Prays & Support that has been given to my Family and for saving my Buttt from going out and getting all messed up..I love YOU ALL..I will Forever be GRATEFUL.
Bless

PS..Sorry I am not a very good writer..Hahahha

[kyle505]

I'm here. Never leave, just a little busy, BUT, could not pass up a chance to comment on your post. You always hit it on the head. Hang in there.
K

[VICourageous]

We must have did this at the same time..I know you push it hard becasue you have been up & down so many time for not telling your secrets or getting support. I was wondering where you where..lol

[VICourageous]

Thanks..Like I have said before..I am not the ONLY ONE who suffers right now..This is life. BUT during these times as a Addict you got to set up those extra BOUNDARIES for yourself.
I feel sick right now and my Heart is broken..Like Many of us..I just need to stay Clean & Sober or I might be 6 feet under myself..lol
Bless

[kyle505]

You keep your secret and you WILL use behind it. I've been saying it for almost two years, and it was told to me over and over again. I can't decide which is more important - cutting your sources or telling your secret. I guess they both go hand-in-hand.
So many new people don't think they can come clean about their addiction because they live in a small town, or their spouse would not understand, or they would hurt their kids - BS, BS, BS.
Every single one of us can come up with a great excuse not to tell, but not one would stand up. It's just the addict's brain whispering to us, giving us reasons not to tell, and it all eventually leads to relapse.
You are a brave soul. It's a hard thing to do but the results lead to a fantastic live clean. Thanks so much.
K

[CRSeaside]

Right you are Vic.
I was taking care of my grandparents & my grandma couldn't tolerate the pain medicine, so they threw it out.
     I'm ashamed to say I dug thru the trash to retrieve that bottle,so I'd have more for myself.
     I have been praying for you & your family. Everyday. Sending Love

[spider6]

Aww Vic........you said it all...awesome job Chicky!  love ya.

[PillyJilly]

I loooooved your post...thank you for the reminder of how life somtimes gets in the way of our sobriety . We are only human and can only deal with so much on our own . Bless you for all that you are going through...(((hugs))) from a stranger and you are so inspirational to me .

[clean_in_ks]

"How are you to get help if you do not share with others."

You are SO RIGHT, Vickie Lee!!!  I loved reading this!  Putting up roadblocks and extra counseling is VERY WISE of you.  I love your honesty and your heart.  I'm one of those that tells all kinds of people too....it's truly amazing the respect and praise you get from people.  

Continuing to pray for you....thank you for sharing and being such a shining
star ☼

[meegWpaw]

Vickie very insightful post and I can only tell you again how much I admire you for being so strong ... not everyone would be so honest and so thorough ... and so brave!  love you lots!  --Meg-Pie

[katmandu516]

Great post Vic. I think right now I would need super human strength to not take pills even if they were locked up. I am so sorry of all the heartache you are experiencing, I will pray for you and your family. If you ever need a friendly ear to just talk or vent, I'm always here for you. And cutting all sources is soo important. Great point. Guard up always!!
Kat

[Sonrissa]

Everyone above has said this, but it bears repeating. Great point and post Vic. I'm so glad you have a well thought out plan in place. You participated in the plan, also. Very important. You are under enough, and way too much, stress right now. Could you imagine the additional stress of a relapse? I shudder to even think of it. Your strength through this is nothing short of inspiring!

Hospice is the best organization on earth. I have the utmost respect for them! Thoughts and prayers for you, Vic and your family!

[toothfairie]

Thank you for this post Vic!  and it's all so true....secrets keep us sick...it's really hard to tell people, but it's so freeing after we do....I am continuing to pray for you and your mom....please PM me if you ever need to just vent....thinking about you always girl!  xoxoxo hang in there, you are one tough girl!!  

[brandiroars386]

This is a fantastic post.  I used to keep my addiction to myself and very close family.  I have come to believe the very same Vic, tell people!!!!  Thank you for everything you do.  I am praying that He gives you strength, comfort, and love through this time.

[Kbusymom]

This is a great post that will def help people.  You are so right about being honest; you never know where temptation may arise.
I'm thinking of you and praying for you; you have had so many challenges recently but you are handling them so bravely.  I admire your wisdom and  spirituality, also your grace under immense pressure.  

[hlpplse]

Vicki, this is a great post and shows your dedication to your sobriety. You are doing amazing especially with everything that has happened recently.  I am praying for you and your Mom. You are a Very Special Lady and you inspire me every day. XXOO

[VICourageous]

Thanks Ric..We just see to many fall from not getting the Support or so on & so forth...lol

[ricart70]

Awwwww You're a fine writer Vic !  I understood everything You said and I think it's great that you posted this. We need to take measures to cut access as the situations arise and not after it's too late.  Stay strong my dear friend
   and hang in there. It is great that they got some extra counseling for you dear .