staying

[Dana]

i joined this group 2 days ago, and i didnt write anything on my first note, im not really sure how to do this, all i know is i want more than anything to stay clean, and have a normal, productive life, and relationships w/my family. i have been using since the age of 16, since then i have been in and out of jail and prison, i do not want to go back, i just need people i can talk to , i have recently started meetings, and i am doing everything in my power to stay clean, i have been home 5 months now and about 4 1/2 weeks ago i smoked crack and that started it again, i have never cared what people thougt, i did what i wanted, i care today, i dont want to hurt others that care for me, but most of all - i dont want to hurt dana. just write me, and give me your thoughts and please bare w/me on this online stuff, im new at itr:smile:

[snugsnug]

Hey dana you are in the right place. I too am a recovering addict. I would like to give you some sugestions, and they are only that, suggestions.
Go to meetings, get some phone numbers and use them.
Get a sponsor, someone who has a working knowledge of the twelve steps and twelve traditions of Narcotics Anonymous. Work those steps with that person.
We are not responsible for our addiction, we are responsible for our recovery.
Above all, give your self a break, easy does it, we didn't become addicted in one day.
I spent thirty years in active addiction, destroying everything and everyone that got in my way.
Thanks to the rooms of Narcotics Anonymous and the saving Grace of Jesus Christ, I never have to use again. I am well on my way, and you too can do it. Just don't pick up.
We ere all the time, there are some awesome addicts on this board that have your best interest at heart.
Keep coming it gets different.

[Dana]

thank you, i sometimes feel like im alone, but now that i am reaching out i know that im not and im not ashamed anymore, i am gonna continue the meetings and yes get a sponsor, and get numbers, that is what is gonna keep me grounded, and when its late and i feel like going out, ill call someone

[snugsnug]

it is always best to call before you pick up.

[snugsnug]

10 East Chase Street
Upstairs
Pensacola, FL 32501
Yahoo! Map
Sunday 11:00 No Discussion/Participation, Non-Smoking
10 East Chase Street
Upstairs
Pensacola, FL 32501
Yahoo! Map
Monday 12:00 No Discussion/Participation, Non-Smoking
10 East Chase Street
Upstairs
Pensacola, FL 32501
Yahoo! Map
Monday 20:00 No Discussion/Participation, Non-Smoking
10 East Chase Street
Upstairs
Pensacola, FL 32501
Yahoo! Map
Tuesday 12:00 No Discussion/Participation, Non-Smoking
10 East Chase Street

Pensacola, FL 32501
Yahoo! Map
Tuesday 20:00 No
10 East Chase Street
Upstairs
Pensacola, FL 32501
Yahoo! Map
Wednesday 12:00 No Discussion/Participation, Non-Smoking
10 East Chase Street
Upstairs
Pensacola, FL 32501
Yahoo! Map
Wednesday 20:00 No Step
10 East Chase Street

Pensacola, FL 32501
Yahoo! Map
Thursday 12:00 No Non-Smoking, Discussion/Participation
Holy Cross Metropolitan Community Church 415 North Alcaniz Street
Basement
Pensacola, FL 32501
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Thursday 18:30 No Non-Smoking, Discussion/Participation
10 East Chase Street

Pensacola, FL 32501
Yahoo! Map
Thursday 20:00 No Non-Smoking, Discussion/Participation

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[Dana]

once again thank you, i have been to the meeting on chase but the other meetings were not on the list. thanks

[janbear]

Dana, snugsnug has given some great suggestions for you. :cool: And if you like you can start a online journal here located near the bottom of the board.
We stay clean, "Just for Today".:42:

[Doraine]

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