re: So, it's been a long year guys. ***Very long post with update****

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So you took everyones money for a funeral and paid for your own rehab?

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Sounds like a solid plan, I don't think people would mind.

Would you prefer he continue his ways?

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So you took everyones money for a funeral and paid for your own rehab?


Sounds like a solid plan, I don't think people would mind.

Would you prefer he continue his ways?

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exactly. what's the gotcha here exactly? that the money saved his life and more pain for his children? gee i would hate to know the money was put to that use and not just the funeral.

You should abandon all things Alabama and be an LSU fan. Grats on the recovery. Everyday is a new day and the possibilities/opportunities are endless.

First, CD, I'm speaking to you: I'm glad you're able to make a turn during the most difficult of times for anyone. A spouse that passes away is difficult, even for the most level headed of people. Commend yourself for making it through that.

Second, and now I'm speaking to everyone.
Please stay away from drugs. Never start. And if you have, stop now. There is no positive end.
I would say stay away from alcohol, too, but that may go too far for some of you and would get angered at me fir saying that.
Drugs are never the answer, even for the short while. Look for other avenues to get a "high": take part in running a 5k, go volunteer at a favorite charity, get involved in reading books. Anything to stimulate the mind, anything to feel therapeutic. Endorphins are the body's natural drug that really can help bring up a person's well being.
Being sedentary and taking prescription or nonprescription drugs is Not what the body needs

This muthafricker.

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Sounds like a solid plan, I don't think people would mind.

Would you prefer he continue his ways?

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Would prefer he use his own hard earned money

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So you took everyones money for a funeral and paid for your own rehab?

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Funeral was also paid for - additional money was for his children.

I think getting their father back and sober is money well spent in that regard. As I recall, someone else had control of the money and they made a great choice for the family.

The OT does it again!

God Bless you man.

Go enjoy the rest of your life and love those children of yours!

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while noble, is it wise for you to befriend any addicts? I’d steer a wide path around that association me. What do you think a sponsor is?

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that sponsor/12 steps program stuff didn’t work for me.


I had to just completely cut ties with everyone that even dabbles anywhere in the gray area or associated or even aware.


I honestly don’t even think anyone in my social life that has ever even thought about dabbling in drugs.


Works for me. Although I’m completely open on my past and not ashamed of it. Out of site out of mind works best.

This board is the only thing in my life that likes to remind me everyday of my past tho

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while noble, is it wise for you to befriend any addicts? I’d steer a wide path around that association me.

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It actually works the other way around. Helping other addicts helps me stay sober. I will never be able to hide from drugs. They are everywhere.