I relapsed? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

***Time2Surrender*** · 03-06-2007, 06:32 AM

First of all................ NO I DID NOT RELAPSE!!!!! I almost have two years. My clean date is 5-25-05 and I fully plan on keeping it. But that was the rumor a few days ago last week. I missed my Saturday meeting when we went camping. Then Monday night we worked. Tuesday my phone was ringing. Evidently, I was seen on the bus. Loaded. LOL. I have two trucks. Why would I ride the bus? LOL. At first, it kinda pissed me off. Then I said, "What the heck?" "Who cares?" I was actually kinda touched that people were calling to check on me. Someone cares. At one time, I probably would have flipped and went looking for whoever started the rumor. Today, I dont care. I know better, my friends know better. Unfortuneatly rumors and gossip are a part of life. Not just in NA, but everywhere. Doesnt mean we have to be a part of it though. Today I have a choice. I choose not to use. I also choose not to be involved in gossip. Even if its about me. Hope I didnt scare anyone with my thread title.

Me riding the bus?

Yeah right.

Moontime · 03-06-2007, 07:35 AM

Funny- There were times a couple of years ago when I would go visit my father in NY and people would begin questioning where I was. I said if you ever have a question about me call my sponsor because to this day I talk to my sponsor everyday.

SaTiT · 03-06-2007, 08:53 AM

If they ain't talking about Ya....
You ain't doing it right.lol

***Time2Surrender*** · 03-06-2007, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaTiT

If they ain't talking about Ya....
You ain't doing it right.lol

LOL I heard that.

***Doug*** · 03-07-2007, 01:39 AM

Welcome back Mike. Was it a good trip? Bus "trip"?

***Time2Surrender*** · 03-07-2007, 02:00 AM

LOL. Yeah, but I really dont remember much.

gettingbetter · 03-07-2007, 06:23 AM

Lay off us bus people> lol I always looke d down on bus riders, but since losing everything to crack, I now ride the bus to NA meetings and my new job. It is a humbling experience and good for my recovery. I help people on and off with packages, offer a quarter when they are short on their fare, and engage in conversation with those who are receptive. I am now content as a bus person, but can't freaking wait to get back on the road!!!! lol

***Time2Surrender*** · 03-07-2007, 06:40 AM

Oh, I lost everything to Crack too. And I started out as a "bus person" myself. Several thousand in unpaid traffic tickets and a suspended license. 21 months later.............. Two trucks (Had three,sold one) Three Quads, and a successful paint contarcting business. Yes, I agree. Riding the bus is humbling and good for recovery. It also helps to appreciate a drivers license and wheels when you get them back.

Gmoney · 03-14-2007, 11:03 PM

reminds me of when I came home from prison (clean time & recovery still intact) and got immediately back involved with the fellowship. A rumor was circulating that I had used and it got back to me. At first I was upset, then it dawned on me that the truth requires no defense. My sponsor suggested that I pray for the misinformed and misled.

**historyteach** · 03-15-2007, 03:02 AM

MIKE!!!!
Yes, you DID scare me with that title!!!
Take THAT!

But, I'm thrilled to hear all is well and that the rumor mill has no power over your recovery!

Shalom!

katwomankc · 03-15-2007, 09:08 AM

i used to take the bus myself. i am fortunate now i have a 2000 cadillac. and a 2000 windstar. but i know if one of my cars break down i know how to ride the bus..... i mentioned my cars, i am grateful for them because these are the kinds of things you get when you stay clean.

my name is kimmie and i am new to this site, i have 80 days clean, i relapsed at xmas time because my 21 yr old went to prison, and i had a hard time with that. but i am now working my steps with a AA sponsor, i go to NA but i like my AA sponsor better than my NA sponsor. so i dropped the NA sponsor, and i am currently working on step 4. i havent yet started 4 but i will my sponsor keeps bugging me to write my list. i just want to be strong in my recovery for my son, so he can see that it does work.

thank you for letting me post. i am kimmie a grateful recovering addict who used to ride the bus.....

***Time2Surrender*** · 03-16-2007, 07:45 AM

Welcome aboard kimmie, grateful recovering addict who used to ride the bus and now drives a Cadilac.

This is a great place here.

***Time2Surrender*** · 03-16-2007, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by historyteach

MIKE!!!!
Yes, you DID scare me with that title!!!
Take THAT!

But, I'm thrilled to hear all is well and that the rumor mill has no power over your recovery!

Shalom!

Ouch

Thats gonna leave a mark.

katwomankc · 03-16-2007, 08:42 AM

thank you time to surrender for the warm welcome.... yes i used to take a bus but now drives a caddy..... LOL... i am so grateful....

oh yeah my higher power has a great sense of humor too. I just celebrated my 2nd year at my job selling drug tests...LOL.. i say he has a great sense of humor... and actually i do pretty awesome at that.

thanks for letting me post... i am kimmie a grateful recovering addict.... thanks

archer1012 · 04-01-2007, 12:09 AM

Its ok this happends. But as long as you know the process the seed has been planted and you addiction will now begin to decinigrate into peices overtime.

archer1012 · 04-01-2007, 12:11 AM

has anyone heard of suboxone it saved my life.
you can check it out here if you like
http://subo-xone.blogspot.com/
I have been on it now for 2 years and I am coutinously decresing in dosage
And I live a normal life. Can you ask someone that question thats on methadone without them falling alseep on you.

03-06-2007, 06:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
*Time2Surrender* Community Greeter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hillsboro,Oregon Soon to be Washington State Posts: 6,335 Blog Entries: 3	I relapsed? First of all................ NO I DID NOT RELAPSE!!!!! I almost have two years. My clean date is 5-25-05 and I fully plan on keeping it. But that was the rumor a few days ago last week. I missed my Saturday meeting when we went camping. Then Monday night we worked. Tuesday my phone was ringing. Evidently, I was seen on the bus. Loaded. LOL. I have two trucks. Why would I ride the bus? LOL. At first, it kinda pissed me off. Then I said, "What the heck?" "Who cares?" I was actually kinda touched that people were calling to check on me. Someone cares. At one time, I probably would have flipped and went looking for whoever started the rumor. Today, I dont care. I know better, my friends know better. Unfortuneatly rumors and gossip are a part of life. Not just in NA, but everywhere. Doesnt mean we have to be a part of it though. Today I have a choice. I choose not to use. I also choose not to be involved in gossip. Even if its about me. Hope I didnt scare anyone with my thread title. Me riding the bus? Yeah right. __________________ "Jack and Diane" painted a picture of my life and my dreams, Suddenly this crazy world made more sense to me Well I heard it today and I couldn't help but sing along Cause everytime I hear that song...

03-06-2007, 07:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Moontime Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlottesville, Va Posts: 624	Funny- There were times a couple of years ago when I would go visit my father in NY and people would begin questioning where I was. I said if you ever have a question about me call my sponsor because to this day I talk to my sponsor everyday. __________________ Every day people are straying away from the church and going back to God. -Lenny Bruce

03-07-2007, 01:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
*Doug* Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: S.E. Mich. Posts: 1,359	Welcome back Mike. Was it a good trip? Bus "trip"? __________________ Warning: Dates on calendar are closer than they appear.

03-07-2007, 02:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
*Time2Surrender* Community Greeter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hillsboro,Oregon Soon to be Washington State Posts: 6,335 Blog Entries: 3	LOL. Yeah, but I really dont remember much. __________________ "Jack and Diane" painted a picture of my life and my dreams, Suddenly this crazy world made more sense to me Well I heard it today and I couldn't help but sing along Cause everytime I hear that song...

03-07-2007, 06:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
*Time2Surrender* Community Greeter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hillsboro,Oregon Soon to be Washington State Posts: 6,335 Blog Entries: 3	Oh, I lost everything to Crack too. And I started out as a "bus person" myself. Several thousand in unpaid traffic tickets and a suspended license. 21 months later.............. Two trucks (Had three,sold one) Three Quads, and a successful paint contarcting business. Yes, I agree. Riding the bus is humbling and good for recovery. It also helps to appreciate a drivers license and wheels when you get them back. __________________ "Jack and Diane" painted a picture of my life and my dreams, Suddenly this crazy world made more sense to me Well I heard it today and I couldn't help but sing along Cause everytime I hear that song...

03-06-2007, 08:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
SaTiT Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: anomaly Posts: 2,196	If they ain't talking about Ya.... You ain't doing it right.lol

03-07-2007, 06:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
gettingbetter Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: syracuse,ny Posts: 103	Lay off us bus people> lol I always looke d down on bus riders, but since losing everything to crack, I now ride the bus to NA meetings and my new job. It is a humbling experience and good for my recovery. I help people on and off with packages, offer a quarter when they are short on their fare, and engage in conversation with those who are receptive. I am now content as a bus person, but can't freaking wait to get back on the road!!!! lol

03-14-2007, 11:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gmoney Recovering Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Around the way Posts: 1,596	reminds me of when I came home from prison (clean time & recovery still intact) and got immediately back involved with the fellowship. A rumor was circulating that I had used and it got back to me. At first I was upset, then it dawned on me that the truth requires no defense. My sponsor suggested that I pray for the misinformed and misled. __________________ "One Promise, Many Rewards."

03-15-2007, 03:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,071	MIKE!!!! Yes, you DID scare me with that title!!! Take THAT! But, I'm thrilled to hear all is well and that the rumor mill has no power over your recovery! Shalom! __________________

03-15-2007, 09:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
katwomankc Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: AZUSA, CALIFORNIA Posts: 357	i used to take the bus myself. i am fortunate now i have a 2000 cadillac. and a 2000 windstar. but i know if one of my cars break down i know how to ride the bus..... i mentioned my cars, i am grateful for them because these are the kinds of things you get when you stay clean. my name is kimmie and i am new to this site, i have 80 days clean, i relapsed at xmas time because my 21 yr old went to prison, and i had a hard time with that. but i am now working my steps with a AA sponsor, i go to NA but i like my AA sponsor better than my NA sponsor. so i dropped the NA sponsor, and i am currently working on step 4. i havent yet started 4 but i will my sponsor keeps bugging me to write my list. i just want to be strong in my recovery for my son, so he can see that it does work. thank you for letting me post. i am kimmie a grateful recovering addict who used to ride the bus..... __________________ becoming the woman i want to be one step at a time.

03-16-2007, 07:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
*Time2Surrender* Community Greeter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hillsboro,Oregon Soon to be Washington State Posts: 6,335 Blog Entries: 3	Welcome aboard kimmie, grateful recovering addict who used to ride the bus and now drives a Cadilac. This is a great place here. __________________ "Jack and Diane" painted a picture of my life and my dreams, Suddenly this crazy world made more sense to me Well I heard it today and I couldn't help but sing along Cause everytime I hear that song...

03-16-2007, 08:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
katwomankc Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: AZUSA, CALIFORNIA Posts: 357	thank you time to surrender for the warm welcome.... yes i used to take a bus but now drives a caddy..... LOL... i am so grateful.... oh yeah my higher power has a great sense of humor too. I just celebrated my 2nd year at my job selling drug tests...LOL.. i say he has a great sense of humor... and actually i do pretty awesome at that. thanks for letting me post... i am kimmie a grateful recovering addict.... thanks __________________ becoming the woman i want to be one step at a time.

04-01-2007, 12:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
archer1012 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: bangor,me Posts: 17	Its ok this happends. But as long as you know the process the seed has been planted and you addiction will now begin to decinigrate into peices overtime.

04-01-2007, 12:11 AM	#16 (permalink)
archer1012 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: bangor,me Posts: 17	has anyone heard of suboxone it saved my life. you can check it out here if you like http://subo-xone.blogspot.com/ I have been on it now for 2 years and I am coutinously decresing in dosage And I live a normal life. Can you ask someone that question thats on methadone without them falling alseep on you.

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