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[Dawn_1117]

Hi, new here. I have been a user of coke and valium for some years now. I don't use everyday and have quit a couple of times, but I am SO VERY tired of it. I don't use when my boyfriend is not around, probably why I get him camp jobs all the time, but when he is around things just get out of hand. I am responsible for the rent, bill and groceries, so me spending even a 100 or 2 is TOO much, he of course does not pay for a thing, he spends all his money on stuff, unfortunatly he uses almost everyday and that is why I want to just quit. He has let this stuff completely take over and I can not let that happen to me.
I live in a small Northern community in Canada and of course the government has to be involved in everything and so do my neighbors SO..... online recovery it is. My day to stop was the 1st of April and so far so good.:15:

[Jay Bee]

Hello Dawn 1117, :77::62::85:. Congrats on staying clean, Remember it's one day at a time:15:. KEEP COMING & KEEP POSTING:195:

[zoomie]

Hi and welcome. It's not easy to quit when someone around you is using too,so congrats on your clean time! Keep coming back and sharing.

[Dawn_1117]

Hi, and Thanks. So far so good, but it has not been busy. I can't get on when he is around, but luckily he is gone alot.

[skyhook]

welcome to a the place of freedom fighting. becoming the people we want to be, demands addressing the people we are. Peace.

[yukonm]

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[mhull]

Hi, and Thanks. So far so good, but it has not been busy. I can't get on when he is around, but luckily he is gone alot.

Dawn, I am an addict too. I'm addicted to alcohol. I have found that the easiest way to not be tempted is to not be around those people who encourage my drinking and to rather be around family and friends who know what I am going through and wont allow me to drink.

YOU NEED TO LEAVE YOUR BOYFRIEND! You pay for everything now already, and there are plenty of other fish in the see. This is the first step to your succesful recovery. Don't let this man ruin your life!

I will be praying for you, stay strong.

[jobongos]

hi dawn , jojo here , an ex coker myself , we have meetings in the cafe chat at 9:30 est , would love for u to join us ..

[Faith92208]

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[Dawn_1117]

hi dawn , jojo here , an ex coker myself , we have meetings in the cafe chat at 9:30 est , would love for u to join us ..

Chat Cafe? Where is that?

[jobongos]

hi , look up top of this page , in the blue ribbon with different links there is one that says chat .. come on over and hang out ...

[Stogi]

Hey Dawn... Glad to have ya here. I'm an addict also.....addicted to getting high. Didn't matter what it was lol. Keep coming back!!!

[paulm]

hi Dawn, Glad you're here. As far as the BF goes, it will work itself out in time. Do what feels right, but for now just try to not get sucked back into the web. Keep sharing / stay clean / get some people to talk to as well, see about sponsors here in the forum that will be willing to help you.
peace

[nisijoey]

:85::12::195::12::85:I would like to congratulate you on staying clean. I am not an addict but am the wife of one. He has been clean now for about 4 months and he is also finding that it is easier to not be around those that use. I agree that it sounds like your boyfriend doesn't sound healthy for you. My suggestion would be for you to leave him, but only you can make that decision. I will pray for you and your recovery. Take it one day at a time and each day that you are clean is a good one.

[Doraine]

Hi and welcome Dawn! 12 step meetings help a lot.