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Coartney · 11-12-2005, 12:12 PM

Hi this is my first time to any type of online recovery chat rooms. I have 8 months clean, just finished outpaitent recovery but still attend meetings in my town. My drug of choice is meth. I have been using since i was 17 and for the past 4 years used every day. My husband was sentenced to 12 years for manufacturing and I am trying to get my 5 yr old son back from DCFS.

In memory of miracle · 11-12-2005, 12:39 PM

Hi Coartney! Welcome!

**CarolD** · 11-12-2005, 05:09 PM

Welcome to SR!

Congratulations on your clean time.

I do AA meetings as I am an alcoholic...they are so vital to me.

Blessings...

bella · 11-12-2005, 05:33 PM

welcome and please stick around, there is not much you will go through that someone on here hasn't had to tough out and can give you some guidance. my ex is in DOC for the same thing, meth and oxycontin were my downfalls and i just got my baby back. keep on the path that you are on and you'll be ok. keep posting.

***Anna*** · 11-12-2005, 05:47 PM

Welcome Coartney,

I'm glad you found us and congratulations on your clean time. There are lots of great women on this forum and lots of support and inspiration.

Keep posting!

ohiosista · 11-12-2005, 06:46 PM

Hello Coartney and Welcome!!!
This is my first time here as well and I wanted to asked the women for some support. Due to reasons that are no longer healthy and safe for me and my children I'm planning to relocate after the first of the year. I'm frightened because I'm leaving the state and under totally undesirable conditions. I know once I get were I'm going,(I don't know a soul in this particular city), me and my children will have to stay in a shelter( That is if we can get in quickly or at all!) or stay in a hotel until our funds are exhausted (which won't take much) But I refuse to turn back and stay here because as a mother I have to do what is best for me and my children and I want to remain sober!!! So please ladies e-mail me with some input and truly keep me and my children in your prayers!! Thanks for your time ladies!!

Msftrtk · 11-12-2005, 07:32 PM

ohiosista,

Not sure what you are going through but you have made a good choice bu loggging on to SR.. so many Wonderfull people here to help.. keep coming back.. and I will pray for you all

***Anna*** · 11-12-2005, 07:37 PM

Ohiosta,

Welcome!

It sounds like you've been going through a really difficult situation. And, it sounds like you've made the right, but very hard choice to make it on your own in a safe place for you and your kids. Good for you!

I know how scary it is to move to a city where you don't know anyone, I've done it many times myself. Since you have kids, that is a good way to get to know people. If they are preschool age try to find out what activities there are in the community for kids or just greet other mothers at the park while your kids are playing. If they are in school, then that is a great place to meet other moms and help out at the school at the same time.

I wish you well!

Rowan · 11-12-2005, 07:45 PM

Just wanted to welcome you, Coartney, and Ohiosista, welcome also!
I'm an alcoholic and pill addict also a mother. I love my kids alot too.
Keep coming back, stay clean and sober a day at a time, and keep reaching out.
God Bless
Rowan

11-12-2005, 12:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Coartney Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Charleston, Il Posts: 1	First time here Hi this is my first time to any type of online recovery chat rooms. I have 8 months clean, just finished outpaitent recovery but still attend meetings in my town. My drug of choice is meth. I have been using since i was 17 and for the past 4 years used every day. My husband was sentenced to 12 years for manufacturing and I am trying to get my 5 yr old son back from DCFS.

11-12-2005, 12:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
In memory of miracle In Memory Of Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 3,738	Hi Coartney! Welcome! __________________ In Memory Of Teach only love...

11-12-2005, 05:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Welcome to SR! Congratulations on your clean time. I do AA meetings as I am an alcoholic...they are so vital to me. Blessings... __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

11-12-2005, 05:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
bella Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hog Country Posts: 166	welcome and please stick around, there is not much you will go through that someone on here hasn't had to tough out and can give you some guidance. my ex is in DOC for the same thing, meth and oxycontin were my downfalls and i just got my baby back. keep on the path that you are on and you'll be ok. keep posting. __________________

11-12-2005, 05:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 22,813	Welcome Coartney, I'm glad you found us and congratulations on your clean time. There are lots of great women on this forum and lots of support and inspiration. Keep posting! __________________ And I dont know what the future is holding in store I dont know where Im going, Im not sure where I've been There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I dont need to see the end. John Denver

11-12-2005, 06:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
ohiosista ohiosista Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4	Hello Coartney and Welcome!!! This is my first time here as well and I wanted to asked the women for some support. Due to reasons that are no longer healthy and safe for me and my children I'm planning to relocate after the first of the year. I'm frightened because I'm leaving the state and under totally undesirable conditions. I know once I get were I'm going,(I don't know a soul in this particular city), me and my children will have to stay in a shelter( That is if we can get in quickly or at all!) or stay in a hotel until our funds are exhausted (which won't take much) But I refuse to turn back and stay here because as a mother I have to do what is best for me and my children and I want to remain sober!!! So please ladies e-mail me with some input and truly keep me and my children in your prayers!! Thanks for your time ladies!! __________________ Peace and Blessings, B.:

11-12-2005, 07:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Msftrtk Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 16	ohiosista, Not sure what you are going through but you have made a good choice bu loggging on to SR.. so many Wonderfull people here to help.. keep coming back.. and I will pray for you all __________________ Take the time to Love yourself.. you may find something that you've missed. Tania

11-12-2005, 07:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 22,813	Ohiosta, Welcome! It sounds like you've been going through a really difficult situation. And, it sounds like you've made the right, but very hard choice to make it on your own in a safe place for you and your kids. Good for you! I know how scary it is to move to a city where you don't know anyone, I've done it many times myself. Since you have kids, that is a good way to get to know people. If they are preschool age try to find out what activities there are in the community for kids or just greet other mothers at the park while your kids are playing. If they are in school, then that is a great place to meet other moms and help out at the school at the same time. I wish you well! __________________ And I dont know what the future is holding in store I dont know where Im going, Im not sure where I've been There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I dont need to see the end. John Denver

11-12-2005, 07:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rowan Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 12,138	Just wanted to welcome you, Coartney, and Ohiosista, welcome also! I'm an alcoholic and pill addict also a mother. I love my kids alot too. Keep coming back, stay clean and sober a day at a time, and keep reaching out. God Bless Rowan

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