today i made a difference

Old 11-10-2007, 04:59 PM
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today i made a difference

i went back to work today, for the first time in a week~haven't been because of "stress" related illness.

I met a lady, she was very concerned for her friend, who has a pregnant addicted daughter.

I don't share very much in my "world" about my daughter's addiction. But, this time i was compelled. I had printed "what addicts do" the first day i found this site and had it in my wallet. I gave it to this lady, who in return, will give it to her friend. I told her about this site. I hope her friend will come here and get the support you all have given me. It just made me feel good, that for a change i could look at someone and say...I know where you can get some help!

My daughter is still gone. Not a peep from her yet. But then again, i didn't think i would hear from her this weekend. I'm still trying to figure out my "legal rights". I have phone calls in all over the place. So hopefully soon i will talk to someone who knows facts instead of maybe's.

I just wanted to share that....today i got to help someone...(i hope anyhow)
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Old 11-10-2007, 05:02 PM
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still praying for u & your daughter. it feels good when we work our recovery & can share with just one person it means alot.hugs,
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Old 11-10-2007, 05:09 PM
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Isn't it great when we can help someone through their pain?! You might have been the one connection with this women that she needed. Good for you!!

Also sending prayers for your daughter.
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Old 11-10-2007, 05:31 PM
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My prayers too go out for your daughter. That was a nice thing you did today, sharing our light is what this program is all about.

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Old 11-10-2007, 05:46 PM
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It feels good to help someone else doesn't it? We are not alone, no one should be.
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Old 11-10-2007, 06:34 PM
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Makes you feel good to pay it forward, doesn't it?
You obviously were meant to be at work.

Prayers for that lady with the addicted daughter,
and prayers for all our addicts.
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Old 11-11-2007, 05:58 AM
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I love the "paying it forward" thing, I try to do this whenever I can,
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