cuttydrd

Hello everyone! It's been years since I posted. I found this forum on Sober-Recovery about 9 years ago. At that time my daughter was heavy into the "meth-world"; had left her children with a relative and was on a slow path to destroy herself. I had all but completely given up. She had been in that world for almost 5 years. In and out of jail, I didn't know if she would die from an overdose or end up in prison. I prayed prison if it had to be one or the other. The friends that I made on this forum, the other moms, sisters, wives, and daughters helped me keep my sanity. Many days passed, many trials. Sad times and good times. I came to understand my role as an enabler, and she eventually came to understand her addiction. There was healing all the way around. My daughter is sober now, almost 6 years. She is a wonderful mom, has a great job and in her spare time leads a women's recovery group at her church. I am so proud of her and the woman she has become.

For some reason, I felt compelled to share this with you all today. I haven't been on in so long, I really don't know any of you or your situations. But I felt that somebody, one of you out there needed to hear good news. And it does happen. Even when you've heard, no it is impossible. It's too late. Your family member or friend has been doing drugs too long, they'll never change. Guess what? Nothing is ever impossible!!! I pray blessings of recovery for all who are here. Recovery is not just for the addict, but for all the people they touch. It can happen. ((((((HUGS))))))))

Ann

That is such good news about your daughter,miracles DO happen and I am so glad she found hers.

I agree that there is always hope and your daughter is the proof of that.

Welcome back, it's always nice to hear back from our old members.

hugs

chicory

Thank you, for your positive and happy post.

I know someone needs to hear this today!

continued blessings on you and yours!

BlueChair

Thanks for coming back and sharing your HAPPY update. When I first came to SR it was when my husband was very sick, and I was looking at the internet and not just wanting but NEEDING to read positive recovery stories. I learned people can change, recover, and return to life better than ever. Im SO HAPPY to read about your experience.

Lotusangel

It is so refreshing to hear a success story. I don't believe it's that it's impossible to beat addiction. I think the hard part is getting the addict to realize their own capacity to overcome and believe in themselves. Thanks for sharing the great news! I'm so happy for you and your daughter.

BlueBones

Thank you for sharing this. It is so good to hear that some people really do maintain recovery.

Txhelp

Awesome news! Thank you so much for sharing both sides!

Stoogy

Great story, impossible should be two words I'm-possible.

bellanoviella

Wonderful news!! So nice hearing that there is hope. HOPING for hope in my situation!