hello and long time. i remember this thread from when i was in prison and my mom use to mail me things to read. i have been out for 2 years now and have had my ups and downs for sure. i have had a couple relapses and some very good times and some very rough time!!! i do remember being inspired by several peoples story on here and the thoughts of all of that have never left my mind. right now i am looking forward to having a daughter in about a month and have gotten custody of my 15 almost 16 year old son, and should be graduating from community college with a certificate to be a 'substance abuse assistent' afteer the summer. some shinny spots and some rough ones as well!!!!! i have not been on here in a long time but my mom sent me this link (as she does often LOL) and i checked it out. i remember DAKOTA, BABS, CINDERELLAKIDS, GREETEACHDAY, RAYOFSUNSHINE, AND MANY MORE!!!! there are many memories and many more to make as far as i am concerned! i hope that everyone is doing what they can for themselves and just living and learning and growing to be at their fullest one day. it aint easy, for sure, but its what we need to do for ourselves and our 'loved ones'. thanks for giving me the place and time to post this and for sharing of yourselves over years! Life Change