mns1

I just learned today of the passing of an old high school friend due to drugs/alcohol. I don't know the whole story yet, but I do know he recently achieved two years of sobriety and decided on Friday night that he could return to his old ways "just one time." I'm not sure yet if he overdosed on a drug or was in a drug/alcohol-related incident that led to his death. But I do know I was shocked and numbed by the news of his death.

I haven't seen him in years but have been in touch with him over the years on social media. But he was a good friend in high school. This is a sad and powerful reminder to me how important it is for me to stay sober. This guy had so many great things going on in his life and seemed so happy. I just can't believe it. And this isn't the first high-school friend that has died do to something drug or alcohol-related.

I have struggled to maintain sobriety for a while now. I have everything going for me right now in life. I have a job I love, a wonderful family, friends, and so much to be grateful for. This news was a very sad reminder to me how fragile life really is. It is a reminder that I need to constantly remind myself of all the wonderful things in my life and never take them or sobriety for granted.

But in many ways I am also kind of angry. Angry that drugs and alcohol even play such a large role in society. I feel like I have just recently grasped the notion of never drinking again, and accepting it. Now I am just angry and never want to look at the garbage again.

Another good person taken by the lure of these horrible substances.

sleepie

It happens fast, that happened to friend of mine years ago who after getting clean decided to party one last time out of rehab. He was incredibly gifted, sweet and young. Tragic.

So sorry to hear of your friend's passing

Soberwolf

Really sorry about your friend this has happened to me also

Stick with us Mns

SoberLeigh

What a tragic event, mns; I am so sorry about the loss of your friend.

Prayers for you, for him and for his loved ones.

Stay strong.

snowboarder300

I had a good friend, who was addicted to heroin, recently passed two days before she was going to enter rehab again. It was an overdose, a "one last ride" kind of thing, I'm sure she didn't plan it. She left 3 children and many hurting friends behind. Her mother wrote one of the most heart breaking blogs I have ever read in my entire life about the entire incident. I saved it on my phone to constantly remind me to keep pushing to end my addiction to the drink.

Dee74

I'm really sorry for your loss mns.

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ardy

kiddo so sorry to hear of your sad news.. life is so important. no matter how bad you think it is .. it's never that terrible... prayers and love and will lite a candle for you and so many this night at St Joan of Arc Chapel.. hugs ardy...

mns1

Thanks guys

Soberpotamus

Really sorry for your loss, Mns. That's a tragedy for sure.

XOXO

Eshgham

Sounds like he was a fighter. Sorry for your loss.

biminiblue

I'm so sorry for your loss, mns1. May he rest in peace.

PurpleKnight

Very sorry to hear of your loss!!

mns1

Thanks all it is very tragic I'm just more shocked than anything else. Shared a lot of fun high school memories with this guy. Would never have guessed that this would be his fate.