I have been attending several AA and NA meetings a week. In those rooms I have learned a good many things. In those rooms I have heard stories that have broken my heart, made me cry, brought me joy, and gave me strength.
In one particular meeting we always have a moment of silence for the people who are still using, or who will pick it up today for the first time, and for the people who will die today because of their addiction.
Yesterday, while talking to an old friend I had recently got in touch with, she informed me that she had been at the hospital all day. A friend of hers that she had met in AA had tried heroin for the first time with her partner and overdosed. It left her laying in a hospital brain dead.
That brings such grief to my heart. There are so many people who fall victim to this disease of addiction, myself included. If you think about it, how many people right at this moment are dying? Overdose, drunken driving, murder for the drugs or money. I can't venture a guess that would be anywhere close to accurate.
So today a moment of silence for all the addicts who will pick up for the first time today, die today, or continue to struggle with their demons....
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Long time, No post!!!
Well I took an extensive break from blogging to rethink my thinking!
I got my wall framed and finished (almost, it needs painted). When I took up the carpet to start on the wall, I discovered I needed to replace the floor too, that was a pain in the you know what!!! But all is done. Although I have made many home improvements, there is more I would like to get done this summer.
I was able to buy enough windows to replace all in my home for about $600. Not bad huh?
All new, never used. I am a bargain hunter and I couldnt pass that up.
Now I have to find someone who can help me put them in! LOL
I have been able to stay Somewhat sober. I know thats not the answer..... but I am ready to try again. I had no idea just how powerful alcohol was. Had I known that, I would like to say I never would of started drinking. I have been going to AA. About 4 a week. It is very informational, and I believe with fellow AA'ers I'll be able to work the program and find my sobriety. Even though I haven't completely given up drinking yet, the information I learn there through others stories and through the writings is slowly giving me the strength and the knowledge I need to put my drink down now and for ever. It is a great program, I highly recommend giving it a try if you suffer from this sickness. One meeting or two, really wont do it for you, you need to try different meeting with different people and stories to get the real power out of AA.
Things have been going ok with the kids. I am learning to appreciate them more. Not that I didn't before, but I don't think I really showed them everyday how much they meant to me.
I'll update on the kids later.
I got my wall framed and finished (almost, it needs painted). When I took up the carpet to start on the wall, I discovered I needed to replace the floor too, that was a pain in the you know what!!! But all is done. Although I have made many home improvements, there is more I would like to get done this summer.
I was able to buy enough windows to replace all in my home for about $600. Not bad huh?
All new, never used. I am a bargain hunter and I couldnt pass that up.
Now I have to find someone who can help me put them in! LOL
I have been able to stay Somewhat sober. I know thats not the answer..... but I am ready to try again. I had no idea just how powerful alcohol was. Had I known that, I would like to say I never would of started drinking. I have been going to AA. About 4 a week. It is very informational, and I believe with fellow AA'ers I'll be able to work the program and find my sobriety. Even though I haven't completely given up drinking yet, the information I learn there through others stories and through the writings is slowly giving me the strength and the knowledge I need to put my drink down now and for ever. It is a great program, I highly recommend giving it a try if you suffer from this sickness. One meeting or two, really wont do it for you, you need to try different meeting with different people and stories to get the real power out of AA.
Things have been going ok with the kids. I am learning to appreciate them more. Not that I didn't before, but I don't think I really showed them everyday how much they meant to me.
I'll update on the kids later.
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