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suzyccrn · 09-10-2008, 09:16 AM

Hello all, I'm an addict trying to get my act together, before I have to go back to work 10/13. I go to NA almost daily and a job specific support group once a week, so far I'm not doing too well. I could use the support. I have a family that thinks they are helping, but they are really clueless about my situation.

Paulie · 09-10-2008, 10:09 AM

Hi and welcome,

I understand about the clueless family, I have one of those to. And I vividly remember early recovery with them.

I am an NA thumper LOL. Have you gotten a sponsor yet? Getting a sponsor and working the steps is the key in my opinion. Meetings the fellowship part of it, listening and learning from other addicts, I need that part to, but the program of working the steps with another addict is what saved my life.

Keep talking, we are here.

Melec · 09-10-2008, 10:16 AM

Hi Suzy. I'm new too. The feeling sort of lonely and isolated was the first thing that hit me after some sober time. Family/friends love you, but don't know what to say, they don't understand. Plus they might be dealing with their own hurt at the same time. Keep reaching out, that's all I can say. The beginning is the worst of it, I hear. Just keep going and think of everything as a stepping stone to something better. Sometimes all you can do is make it through the day.
:atv
Incidentally, have you had the opportunity to resume doing things you really enjoy? Even small things? That makes a world of difference for me.

lizw · 09-10-2008, 02:33 PM

Welcome to SR. You'll find tons of useful information and support here.

endzoner · 09-10-2008, 02:51 PM

welcome welcome welcome ... Hi suzy your not alone were all in the same boat , it does get better , grab a cup of coffee and stick around read and meet some great people peace be with you Mrs O

Lily · 09-10-2008, 03:42 PM

Welcome Suzy! You made the best decision of your life, getting clean and sober! We hope to get to know you better. have you found a sponsor yet?
blessings, sheila

ColdSweat · 09-10-2008, 03:45 PM

Welcome honey. We're all here for you

:ghug

vegibean · 09-10-2008, 04:49 PM

I've only been here a short while and the support here has been kick @ss!!!!! :P

Keep coming back and don't be afraid to share what's on your mind. More than, and probably A LOT MORE, often you'll find the people here really relate to a lot of what you're going through. Good luck in your new life.

Ostara · 09-11-2008, 08:09 PM

Nice to see you- everyone here can offer much support and advice. I've been going to NA and AA too. CCRN- Critical care RN? I'm an RN in Washington. I think I know exactly what you're talking about the job-support group. I hope you're doing well. If you have any questions about the program, let me know. I'd love to have someone to talk with about it.

Digginit · 09-11-2008, 08:43 PM

Welcome. This is a nice little oasis. I don't share my recovery openly with my family--mom, dad, brothers--because it's just too stressful. It's nice to have people elsewhere, even if it's on an online forum, who get it though. I'm grateful for this place.

dig

09-10-2008, 09:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
suzyccrn Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CA Posts: 2	So I made it here Hello all, I'm an addict trying to get my act together, before I have to go back to work 10/13. I go to NA almost daily and a job specific support group once a week, so far I'm not doing too well. I could use the support. I have a family that thinks they are helping, but they are really clueless about my situation.

09-10-2008, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paulie It is what it is!!! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sobriety Posts: 5,785	Hi and welcome, I understand about the clueless family, I have one of those to. And I vividly remember early recovery with them. I am an NA thumper LOL. Have you gotten a sponsor yet? Getting a sponsor and working the steps is the key in my opinion. Meetings the fellowship part of it, listening and learning from other addicts, I need that part to, but the program of working the steps with another addict is what saved my life. Keep talking, we are here. __________________ I know more about how to live than I did yesterday, but not as much as I'll know tomorrow. Today, Ill learn something new~JFT, 1/27/06 The difference between a good day and a bad day, is about 2 days~Ann of SR

09-10-2008, 02:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
lizw God's Kid Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,561	Welcome to SR. You'll find tons of useful information and support here. __________________ ....blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.

09-10-2008, 03:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
ColdSweat Positively Master Thief Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Troy side'ah the dirt, NY Posts: 124	Welcome honey. We're all here for you :ghug __________________ "And if an epitaph be my story, I'd have a short one ready for my own: I had a lover's quarrel with the world." - Robert Frost

09-11-2008, 08:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Digginit Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: usa Posts: 452	Welcome. This is a nice little oasis. I don't share my recovery openly with my family--mom, dad, brothers--because it's just too stressful. It's nice to have people elsewhere, even if it's on an online forum, who get it though. I'm grateful for this place. dig __________________ -- There is no such thing as a problem without a gift for you in its hands. We seek problems because we need their gifts.

09-10-2008, 10:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Melec Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Warwick, Rhode Island Posts: 30	Hi Suzy. I'm new too. The feeling sort of lonely and isolated was the first thing that hit me after some sober time. Family/friends love you, but don't know what to say, they don't understand. Plus they might be dealing with their own hurt at the same time. Keep reaching out, that's all I can say. The beginning is the worst of it, I hear. Just keep going and think of everything as a stepping stone to something better. Sometimes all you can do is make it through the day. :atv Incidentally, have you had the opportunity to resume doing things you really enjoy? Even small things? That makes a world of difference for me.

09-10-2008, 02:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
endzoner Being Me for the first time Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wishek, North Dakota Posts: 1,148 Blog Entries: 12	welcome welcome welcome ... Hi suzy your not alone were all in the same boat , it does get better , grab a cup of coffee and stick around read and meet some great people peace be with you Mrs O

09-10-2008, 03:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lily AWOL :) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central WI Posts: 2,016 Blog Entries: 10	Welcome Suzy! You made the best decision of your life, getting clean and sober! We hope to get to know you better. have you found a sponsor yet? blessings, sheila

09-10-2008, 04:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
vegibean Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SE and then South some more Posts: 1,872	I've only been here a short while and the support here has been kick @ss!!!!! :P Keep coming back and don't be afraid to share what's on your mind. More than, and probably A LOT MORE, often you'll find the people here really relate to a lot of what you're going through. Good luck in your new life.

09-11-2008, 08:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ostara Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12	Nice to see you- everyone here can offer much support and advice. I've been going to NA and AA too. CCRN- Critical care RN? I'm an RN in Washington. I think I know exactly what you're talking about the job-support group. I hope you're doing well. If you have any questions about the program, let me know. I'd love to have someone to talk with about it.

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