New Life is possible
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Louisana
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New Life is possible
Well its finally gonna happen. Just got word yesterday. Landed a knucle-bustin, long hours, millright job. A steady job. I've been sober now for 1 year 5 months and 6 days, 95 days off crack. Because I've been flat broke most of that time, its been easier than say "normal". Now things will change, I'll have money in my pocket. This will be the first time in my work history that I start a job without being a user. Good thing is it will be in a new environment, not in my home town. I have got to make it work thats all there is to it. Any advice from my soberrecovery buddies is certianly welcome.
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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Hey neferkamichael,
What great news!
I say, forge ahead. You've got the current advantage of being PRESENT. Nothing holding you back, no substances weakening your ability to succeed at this. New beginnings are scary and exciting all at once.
In your new town, I would suggest finding the places to go for pure enjoyment, physical workout, social scene, where you can retreat after such hard working hours. If you plan ahead for your relaxation and enjoyment, your mind will not be seeking the old ways, the destructive ways that plagued you in the past.
Much luck to you. This sounds like an exciting time, new chances, new beginning.
FT
What great news!
I say, forge ahead. You've got the current advantage of being PRESENT. Nothing holding you back, no substances weakening your ability to succeed at this. New beginnings are scary and exciting all at once.
In your new town, I would suggest finding the places to go for pure enjoyment, physical workout, social scene, where you can retreat after such hard working hours. If you plan ahead for your relaxation and enjoyment, your mind will not be seeking the old ways, the destructive ways that plagued you in the past.
Much luck to you. This sounds like an exciting time, new chances, new beginning.
FT
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New York
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Fantastic News Michael!! I'm so very happy for you. I think, remembering where you were 95 days ago, will be incentive enough not to fall into old patterns. Enjoy a clean sober life and all it has to offer. You should be so very proud. I know it was a hard road. But...you've done it! Never get complacent. You made my day. 
Best Wishes To You!
Best Wishes To You!
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: South Milwaukee, WI.
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CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am new and raed ur post and that gives me great hope.
I have to realise it takes time, and I am not used to waiting like evryone else, but trying..
VERY BEST OF LUCK TO U !!!!!!!!!1
With first check buy ur self something for U, U deserve it and worked hard to get it..
Even if it is a snickers bar, lol
Seriuosly happy to hear this and it helps ME, thanks
I am new and raed ur post and that gives me great hope.
I have to realise it takes time, and I am not used to waiting like evryone else, but trying..
VERY BEST OF LUCK TO U !!!!!!!!!1
With first check buy ur self something for U, U deserve it and worked hard to get it..
Even if it is a snickers bar, lol
Seriuosly happy to hear this and it helps ME, thanks
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Midwest
Posts: 69
Congrats man. That's awesome. Yeah, money in the pocket has always been the biggest hurdle for me -- I was too proud to mooch off of others' drugs. That said, if a user can handle disposable money, he/she can handle pretty much anything IMO.
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Atlanta
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(((Michael))) - YAY!!! Money hasn't really been an issue with me, but that's probably because I don't have much of it. I know I had never been responsible with money, even back in the day when I actually had some.
After crack, though, I got very appreciative of what money I worked hard for and earned. The thought of blowing money on crack, when I knew it would only make me want more and send me down that one-way street to misery just lost its appeal.
I, too, have faith in you. Take it one day at a time, pay bills or put money in the bank and keep walking "Recovery Road". You'll be just fine
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
After crack, though, I got very appreciative of what money I worked hard for and earned. The thought of blowing money on crack, when I knew it would only make me want more and send me down that one-way street to misery just lost its appeal.
I, too, have faith in you. Take it one day at a time, pay bills or put money in the bank and keep walking "Recovery Road". You'll be just fine
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
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