I'm reaching out.... - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

degnabbit · 06-26-2005, 08:17 PM

Hello Ladies,
I'm still farely new in this sight and I just wanted to say hi to everyone. When I first came into recovery I didn't reach out to the women. But I have found through the help of my sponcer and A.A. It is getting easier to do so. So ,,here I am reaching out and hope to find some great women I could reach out to. Hope to hear from you ,,,and thank-you for your support......Denise

KelKel · 06-26-2005, 08:24 PM

Hi Denise
Welcome
I found that getting and staying sober was impossible for me to do, until I reached out to others.
I have also learned over the years that women bonding with one another is a powerful thing.
Looking forward to getting to know you.

namommy · 06-27-2005, 05:16 AM

Hi Denise.

Welcome to WIR. The women here are wonderful, as are all of the people here at SR. YOu will find alot of love and support.

**historyteach** · 06-27-2005, 05:23 AM

Welcome to SR, Denise!

Glad to see you here at WIR. Hope to see you here often as we both grow in our recovery.
Shalom!

shestruggles · 06-27-2005, 07:09 AM

Hi Denise,

I have been an addict for most of my life. Somehow I managed to keep that fact a secret from most of the people around me. When it came to recovery, I spent 10 years attempting it on my own. The result was a vicious cycle of detoxing, relapsing and using again.

It was not until I finally reached out that was I was able to begin the true process of recovery. In fact, right here at SR was the first time/place I ever said "I am an addict". The people here were so wonderful, it changed my life. Next I admitted it to my doctor, then to my loved ones, and finally to a group at NA meetings.

It's been a little over 2 months, and I have made more progress than I did in ten years of silence. This place has been a lifeline for me.

Reach out and keep reaching out. It's the only way.

I wish you stregth & courage to continue in your recovery. Just sharing here will help so much - help you, but also help countless others.

Much Love: SS

bikerprincess · 06-27-2005, 07:49 AM

Welcome Denise

this is a great bunch of gals!!

Anne

liveweyerd · 06-27-2005, 02:08 PM

These ladies helped save my life and we have also shared much laughter. Some of my best friends in the world are here and I wouldn't recognize them if we stood in line next to each other in the grocery store.
They wouldn't know me either without the makeup, in jeans and scrubby t-shirt. But I think because we come from the same club we would smile at each other and maybe say Hi, how are you?

shestruggles · 06-27-2005, 05:29 PM

Hey live - I have no doubt we (any of us) would/have run into one another without knowing and ofer a warm smile and a 'hi, how're you doing/"

I love this place, all the people here....

degnabbit · 06-27-2005, 05:43 PM

I just want to thank everyone for their response. When I first came into A.A. I can honestly say I didn't get this much response. But then again, I didn't want anyone to talk to me or specially give me a hug. Today, I have found that unless I wanted to get better, I needed to start trusting people and humble myself and take that chip off my shoulder and ask for help. I'm still not perfect at it ...but I continue to practice it.
By practicing it , it gets easier...Thank-you again, hope to get to know all of you as I continue to reach out...Take Care and God Bless.....Denise

Rosehips · 06-28-2005, 08:32 PM

Hello,
I too am new at this(site). I hope that all goes well with youre program. I am a Drug addict and a compulsive overeater. I have been in program about 2 years now and I love it! You will learn so much! I have 3 years clean and sober. If there is anything that need just let me know. I am glad you are here.

Rebecca

***indigo*** · 06-29-2005, 04:03 AM

hja1407 · 06-29-2005, 09:47 PM

Denise
I meant to post a hello when I saw this for the first time and got distracted. I have 3 kids under the age of four so my life is hectic. Anyway hello and welcome. Keep posting. Remember we all learn from each other.
Heather

06-26-2005, 08:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
degnabbit Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose , CA Posts: 33	I'm reaching out.... Hello Ladies, I'm still farely new in this sight and I just wanted to say hi to everyone. When I first came into recovery I didn't reach out to the women. But I have found through the help of my sponcer and A.A. It is getting easier to do so. So ,,here I am reaching out and hope to find some great women I could reach out to. Hope to hear from you ,,,and thank-you for your support......Denise __________________ "My peace I give you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." -John 14:27

06-27-2005, 05:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
namommy Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Never, Never land Posts: 2,711	Hi Denise. Welcome to WIR. The women here are wonderful, as are all of the people here at SR. YOu will find alot of love and support. __________________ I came into this program to save my a** and found out it was attached to my soul. --Anonymous

06-27-2005, 05:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,007	Welcome to SR, Denise! Glad to see you here at WIR. Hope to see you here often as we both grow in our recovery. Shalom! __________________

06-27-2005, 07:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
shestruggles Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waysouth Posts: 394	Hi Denise, I have been an addict for most of my life. Somehow I managed to keep that fact a secret from most of the people around me. When it came to recovery, I spent 10 years attempting it on my own. The result was a vicious cycle of detoxing, relapsing and using again. It was not until I finally reached out that was I was able to begin the true process of recovery. In fact, right here at SR was the first time/place I ever said "I am an addict". The people here were so wonderful, it changed my life. Next I admitted it to my doctor, then to my loved ones, and finally to a group at NA meetings. It's been a little over 2 months, and I have made more progress than I did in ten years of silence. This place has been a lifeline for me. Reach out and keep reaching out. It's the only way. I wish you stregth & courage to continue in your recovery. Just sharing here will help so much - help you, but also help countless others. Much Love: SS __________________ "Things do not change; we change" (Henry David Thoreau)

06-27-2005, 02:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
liveweyerd Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: central Florida Posts: 7,213 Blog Entries: 5	These ladies helped save my life and we have also shared much laughter. Some of my best friends in the world are here and I wouldn't recognize them if we stood in line next to each other in the grocery store. They wouldn't know me either without the makeup, in jeans and scrubby t-shirt. But I think because we come from the same club we would smile at each other and maybe say Hi, how are you? __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

06-26-2005, 08:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
KelKel Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Mohave Desert Posts: 2,313	Hi Denise Welcome I found that getting and staying sober was impossible for me to do, until I reached out to others. I have also learned over the years that women bonding with one another is a powerful thing. Looking forward to getting to know you.

06-27-2005, 07:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
bikerprincess Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 190	Welcome Denise this is a great bunch of gals!! Anne

06-27-2005, 05:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
shestruggles Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waysouth Posts: 394	Hey live - I have no doubt we (any of us) would/have run into one another without knowing and ofer a warm smile and a 'hi, how're you doing/" I love this place, all the people here.... __________________ "Things do not change; we change" (Henry David Thoreau)

06-27-2005, 05:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
degnabbit Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose , CA Posts: 33	Thank-You all I just want to thank everyone for their response. When I first came into A.A. I can honestly say I didn't get this much response. But then again, I didn't want anyone to talk to me or specially give me a hug. Today, I have found that unless I wanted to get better, I needed to start trusting people and humble myself and take that chip off my shoulder and ask for help. I'm still not perfect at it ...but I continue to practice it. By practicing it , it gets easier...Thank-you again, hope to get to know all of you as I continue to reach out...Take Care and God Bless.....Denise __________________ "My peace I give you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." -John 14:27

06-28-2005, 08:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rosehips Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Susanville Ca Posts: 1	I am glad you are here! Hello, I too am new at this(site). I hope that all goes well with youre program. I am a Drug addict and a compulsive overeater. I have been in program about 2 years now and I love it! You will learn so much! I have 3 years clean and sober. If there is anything that need just let me know. I am glad you are here. Rebecca

06-29-2005, 04:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
*indigo* Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,133	WELCOME to SR pleaed to meet you I'm indigo by the way and I look forward to your posts. namastÃ© indigo __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

06-29-2005, 09:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
hja1407 All in God's Hands Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 75	Denise I meant to post a hello when I saw this for the first time and got distracted. I have 3 kids under the age of four so my life is hectic. Anyway hello and welcome. Keep posting. Remember we all learn from each other. Heather __________________ You do not get to chose how you are going to die or when. You can only decide how you are going to live. Joan Baez Where there is great love there are always miracles. Sarah Knowles Bolton

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