I Guess This Is My Story
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Gulf Coast, Florida USA
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Thank u venuscat so much for sharing a bit of your story. I know your mom is so proud of you. You did your very best at the time I am sure. I am so glad you found SR. It will get better.
I have had 2.5 years of sobriety a couple times with AA and It was the best years of my life. I have almost 10 months, would be 1 year 10 months but I abused cough medicine one night and though there was no alcohol in it, I was trying to catch a buzz.
My life is so peaceful today. No drama, only the problems I create in my own little mind. I hope you are feeling better and not feeling suicidal anymore. I care for you!
I have had 2.5 years of sobriety a couple times with AA and It was the best years of my life. I have almost 10 months, would be 1 year 10 months but I abused cough medicine one night and though there was no alcohol in it, I was trying to catch a buzz.
My life is so peaceful today. No drama, only the problems I create in my own little mind. I hope you are feeling better and not feeling suicidal anymore. I care for you!
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: German Village, Columbus with my love ♥
Posts: 88,480
To wake up this morning and see all of your lovely replies was a truly wonderful gift.
Being part of SR, and having my sober buddies walking this path me is the greatest blessing I have ever known.
Thank you all for your kind words.
I am truly grateful, and filled with love.
Venus xx
Being part of SR, and having my sober buddies walking this path me is the greatest blessing I have ever known.
Thank you all for your kind words.
I am truly grateful, and filled with love.
Venus xx
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
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I hope it unburdened you a little to tell your history, Venus. You know you're loved here and are an important part of SR. By posting your story you let others see what's possible. Some come here shaking, sick, & terrified to let go of the thing that's slowly killing them. Reading what you've been through - and how you've grown - will surely help many.
Love you my friend.
Love you my friend.
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Atlanta
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((Venus)) - First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Second of all, thank you for sharing your story. I know that was not easy to do.
We have a few differences in what we used at various times, but we have so many similarities, like not being there when our moms died. I was so wrapped up in being a codie to an A and drinking WITH him or AT him, I didn't realize she really was that sick.
You've helped me, more than I can say, on what it's like to be a caregiver, and though we are a gazillion miles away, it's great to know you're just a click away.
As my dad would say (and this is a HUGE compliment!) - Ya done good
Yes, it happens when we are ready. We may think we are ready time and time again, but for me? It's like one day something clicks and we just know. We're not cured, but we've built up support to reach out for when times are rough.
Sorry to ramble, but let me just say I'm VERY grateful for recovery, for SR, for the people I've met here, and for you (and little V ). I know you have been having a rough go of it, lately, but trust me. You're doing great, and you are helping a LOT of people.
Love, hugs, and prayers,
Amy
We have a few differences in what we used at various times, but we have so many similarities, like not being there when our moms died. I was so wrapped up in being a codie to an A and drinking WITH him or AT him, I didn't realize she really was that sick.
You've helped me, more than I can say, on what it's like to be a caregiver, and though we are a gazillion miles away, it's great to know you're just a click away.
As my dad would say (and this is a HUGE compliment!) - Ya done good
Yes, it happens when we are ready. We may think we are ready time and time again, but for me? It's like one day something clicks and we just know. We're not cured, but we've built up support to reach out for when times are rough.
Sorry to ramble, but let me just say I'm VERY grateful for recovery, for SR, for the people I've met here, and for you (and little V
). I know you have been having a rough go of it, lately, but trust me. You're doing great, and you are helping a LOT of people.Love, hugs, and prayers,
Amy
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Location: New York
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Congratulations Venus! Thank you so much for sharing your story.
I remember the first day you came into Chat, just trying to make it through the day. What fantastic progress you've made! I'm so proud of you. 8 months is fantastic.
I remember the first day you came into Chat, just trying to make it through the day. What fantastic progress you've made! I'm so proud of you. 8 months is fantastic.
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Venus I missed this last week, I am so glad I just found it! Thank you for sharing your story, putting it all together like that is so helpful and inspirational. Congratulations again on your eight months, I am so glad and proud to call you an SR friend.
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: German Village, Columbus with my love ♥
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The love and support and genuine friendship I have found here at SR is so incredible!
To go from total despair and desperation to a life filled with hope, wonder, love and friendship is the very last thing I ever thought could,
or would happen in my life.
Sobriety brings gifts I never even dreamed of.
SR ~ The Power Of Us. Pure Magic.
Love Venus ♥
To go from total despair and desperation to a life filled with hope, wonder, love and friendship is the very last thing I ever thought could,
or would happen in my life.
Sobriety brings gifts I never even dreamed of.
SR ~ The Power Of Us. Pure Magic.
Love Venus ♥
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Orion spur of the Milky Way galaxy
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My little housesit kitty just yowled and came out of nowhere just as I'm reading your thread. He knew a special cat person was in my focus!
Thank you so much for your courage and honesty in sharing your story. You are so inspiring and in sharing your story you're helping everyone who reads it. As others have said, it is a privilege to know you.
Big Hugs to you and big pets to little Venus! Many blessings.
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Thank you so much for your courage and honesty in sharing your story. You are so inspiring and in sharing your story you're helping everyone who reads it. As others have said, it is a privilege to know you.
Big Hugs to you and big pets to little Venus! Many blessings.
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