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07-11-2008, 01:44 PM
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| Silly Rabbit  Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 684
| The Needle and the Damage Done we lost someone on friday, july 4th 2008. my ex-boyfriend Andy died of a heroin overdose in the apartment we used to share. they found his body tuesday. we broke up in april. he relapsed the day after i left, although he'd been on the road to ruin for a while. he wasn't thirty yet. he really wanted sobriety when i met him. we moved fast, as alcoholics and addicts do. i loved him very much, as did our tribe. we will be deeply missed. this is what happens when we don't take care of ourselves, when we aren't vigilant, when we don't live life on life's terms - we die. but for the grace of god it wasn't me, since he relapsed on beer. beer turned to bourbon turned to weed turned to crack turned to overdose. so be grateful if you've got this 24. and send some love out to all those sick and suffering. |
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07-11-2008, 02:22 PM
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| Codaholic Alcodependant  Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ, in a home filled with love
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| Prayers going out for all his friends, and for those who are still suffering..... I'm sorry to hear this Emimily, he was blessed to know you. |
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07-11-2008, 04:31 PM
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| Hopeshot!  Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 861
| I just played & sang the song. I caught you knockin' at my cellar door I love you, baby, can I have some more Ooh, ooh, the damage done. I hit the city and I lost my band I watched the needle take another man Gone, gone, the damage done. I sing the song because I love the man I know that some of you don't understand Milk-blood to keep from running out. I've seen the needle and the damage done A little part of it in everyone But every junkie's like a settin' sun. ... they're goin' on down. |
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07-11-2008, 07:32 PM
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| sobriety is my yoga  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in the present moment
Posts: 1,781
| I'm really sorry to hear this Em, like Tommy said, Andy was blessed to know you my heart goes right out to you, Andy and all affected by this disease who still suffer |
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07-11-2008, 07:40 PM
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| Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York
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| From the mother of a heroin addict my heart goes out to you. i am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Maybe you can help others from what you have learned from this. i know i would love to hear your imput. |
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07-11-2008, 07:56 PM
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| Forum Leader  Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA
Posts: 13,423
| Em...  I am so sorry to see Andy lost to his addictions. I pray someone will remember this tragedy and quit before its too late. Be extra kind to yourself as you grieve for Andy. Prayers for you and for all who love him. |
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07-12-2008, 12:06 AM
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| 1 bite&all resistance crumbles  Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: IRELAND
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| I am so sorry for your loss Em. I am so sorry that Andy lost his life to this disease. I hope to God that more people could understand the chain of events - what leads to what - and that jails, institutions death is not a joke. I am so sorry for your loss and that this disease has managed to extinguish another light. Cathy31 x |
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07-12-2008, 06:42 AM
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| Life is like a loose shirt  Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Loganville GA
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| Prayers to you and his family, sadly this is how we choose to live. So very sorry to hear of another of us that just couldn't wait to get here. This makes me keep recovery closer to my heart and in everything I do. Thank you for sharing and caring. He is loved by all. |
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07-14-2008, 04:18 AM
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| Follow Directions!  Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, Va.
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| My heart felt prayer and condolances for all who knew and cared for him. I pray that some may benefit from his passing and find recovery rather then follow him. |
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