ride again someday

[rafe]

I hope to ride again someday. I was in wreck 3 years ago while riding my bike. A young man 16 yrs old did not see me and ran over me. im an alcoholic and drug addict.I was around 3 yrs sober when wreck happen.I broke arm in 3 places and leg in 2. plus some internal injuries but i never lost conis.ive had 19 operations since the last being 3 months ago.and im still not physically caple of riding.I got back hook on opiates again and i told them all i was and addict but they wouls say well take care ot that later.later is now i just got out of 28 rehap when i walked in there i was wearing 7 fentanyl patches just to kinda feel ok.now i am taking suboxone and ive heard alot about this drug but ill cross that bridge later.I know im rabling but i wanna ride againsoon. My bike was total but my friends have done said when your ready we'll have you a bike to ride.So until i can you guys ride for me and enjoy it and be safe.God bless and ill see ya'll on the road again soon.

[The_Hammer]

We'll look forward to seein ya the next Run for Life!

Pssst, blame you, not the Docs-you'll get further quicker.

[toad]

Welcome Home...........welcome back from 28 days of treatment. One day at a time and don't take that first drink. It will not mix with your prescription drugs. Are you attending meetings?

If you have it in your heart to ride again, and it is in God's will, nothing can stop that from materializing. Share more with us rafe..........toad

[Rarly Harley]

Welcome Rafe! Glad you found us. Our AA Big Book has the following statement at the beginning of the 5th Chapter, " Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path." We are all living proof of that fact in this forum. Don't drink, go to AA meetings, join a home group, get a sponsor and start working the steps. If you do that, your life is guaranteed to improve. I too, have to take prescription medication, but I loudly interrogate my Doctor about anything he prescribes, reminding him that I am an alchoholic and drug addict, and I will nottake any medication that is either mood altering or addictive. I have been clean & sober on this method since March 21st, 1990. I am doing it, so can you.....

[Hurricane]

Welcome rafe,
Thanks for sharing

[BillJ]

Rafe,

Three years ago I had a bad work accident - 35' fall, broken back and leg, mangled foot, nerve damage, PTSD and depression, and a bunch of operations and procedures. I've had to cope with pain meds, and had to work hard to maintain my sobriety. I've been back on my bikes for short rides, so far, but am looking forward to putting more miles on in the next year or so.

I also have some experience with adapting motorcycles for use by handicapped riders, and (if you need any adaptations) I'll be glad to pass on what info I have. There are aftermarket parts available (trike kits, electronic gear-shifters, reverse gears, etcetera) to overcome or adapt for almost any limitation. If you want to ride, you probably can!

In the meanwhile, keep working on your recovery and rehabilitation, keep coming back, and keep us posted on your progress. We'll be praying for you.

[best]

Welcome Rafe

Hang around with these guys and you will be up and running sooner then you know it.
Glad to have you join us.

[The_Hammer]

We want you here and you are the most important guy here. We can't get along without you-read our text-Alcoholics Anonymous. You can score it by goin to your phone book, lookin up Alcoholic Anonymous and talking with anyone on the other end. Get a meeting set up while you're there on the phone. You've done the tough part by steppin up, now step out brother.

[rafe]

Thank youall for being so nice and also for the suggestions giving me. Ive been going to aa since 99' and i navent drink since 1-11-01. But i did start abuse my pain medicene again. So ive recommitted to make 90 meetings in 90 days again and im off to good start.I had let fear,angry and self pity take me over once again and did not do the things aa had taught me to do. But it nice to talk to some other bikers in recovery and Billj i may have some questions about some of those parts oneday. Thank you all and God bless ya'll Rafe

[BillJ]

Originally Posted by rafe

Billj i may have some questions about some of those parts oneday.

Anytime, Rafe. It'll be a privilege to help.