unigirl

Hi everyone,
This morning i had the terrible news my 24 year old uncle had died from a drug overdose. I never had the chance to know him much- he was my mothers much younger, half brother- the last time i saw him was september. It was at my Grandmothers funeral. He was in prison at the time- but was let out for his mothers funeral. I remember at the wake he sat across from me - handcuffed as his drank his coke (mixed with vodka that a sympathetic pal had slipped in for him).

I remember how my heart broke for him, as i sat there. Last night i was laying in bed and i started to pray for all the wonderful things i have in my life. I thanked God for the first time for A.A. I had this immense feeling of clamness and peace. Something i dont think i have ever had. I saw for the first time- that at 20 i was lucky to have found .A.A. I have a new chance, a gift.

This morning when i got the call off my mother i cried - for her and my aunty's losing thjeir little brother- and most of all for my young uncles life- wasted through addiction. Again i thought of how lucky i am- i have found something that can help me, give me a new way of life and it's completely free. My poor uncle never had the chance - he had to lose his life. I just thank God for A.A. and hope now my Uncle is in a better palce- at peace finally, not tormented any longer with addiction.

Tazman53

unigirl my condolances on the loss of your uncle.

AA saved my life, my hope for continued sobriety is always lifted when I hear shares like yours, so many of us instead of celebrating sobriety at a time like this do the worst thing we could possibly do as alcoholics and try to drink that pain away.

I have so much hope that I will be able to go through some very hard times and remain sober when I hear of other alcoholics staying sober through deaths of family members and friends as well as divorces, bankruptcies, and even jail and prison.

Thanks for sharing how much AA has helped you change your life so much that you can walk through some very tough times being grateful for sobriety and not drunk!

unigirl

Thanks Tazman, i appreciate your support. I am very grateful i have found a new way of coping, rather than just drinking. I have my hp and A.A. to thank for this- and S.R too - it's a place i can come and share with others who understand. Thnks again.

CarolD

Have you heard the saying?
To me...this tragic death is a sad example
of what that means.

We can honor those who lost their battle
by finding a way to win ours.

Prayers for you and your family going out

Signal30

Sorry for your loss. I'll pray for you and your family.



Tom

bugsworth

So sorry for your loss, may your family find peace.

problemchild

Sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers.
Taz, and Carol pretty much said the rest.


Take care, John

findingout

Sorry for your loss.

Tony

SF69

Thanks Carol. You posted what I was thinking, but didn't know how to say.

I'm sorry for you loss Unigirl.

unigirl

Thanks to everyone for your posts- they are much appreciated at this sad time. I know the only thing i can do for my family is stay strong- thats why i thank God i have A.A. and this place- to share and get the much needed support. Thankyou Carol - what you said has helped me make sense a little more of why i need to continue to do what im doing. My uncle lost his battle- tragically, i was feeling so useless as to what i could do at such a time- now i see if i do stay sober- continue with recovery, i can honor him- i know my Uncle Frankie will be proud if i do. Thanks again.

caraway

So sorry for your loss. Thanks for your share and I hope too, that your uncle is now at peace. So glad you are feeling the support of your AA group and that you can feel such gratitude at this time.