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12-25-2013, 02:11 AM

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Laly

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Hi..finally got the courage to join..long time lurker

Hi everyone, my name is Laly. I have been lurking for 2 years. I feel like I know you all so well as a result of my lurking, and have wanted to communicate with you but realize nothing happens if nothing happens...so Now it's time! I am a recovering alcoholic of 10 years. For the past 3 years I have been hiding a prescription drug addiction. I'm sick and tired of all of it. I will be posting in the substance abuse forum. I wanted to start here. Thank you for reading....I was actually scared sh#@tless to take this first step to sign up on this forum. Thank you again. Love you all

12-25-2013, 02:23 AM

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Grantious

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I've been lurking somewhat myself :P, welcome... from another outsider!

12-25-2013, 02:34 AM

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animalnurse9

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Hi, welcome

12-25-2013, 02:49 AM

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Laly

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Hey Grant....jump in!!! Might make ya feel better!! Do you mind me asking what your backstory is? And if you don't wanna share...I get it... L

12-25-2013, 02:52 AM

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Laly

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Hi animal RN...Are you what we would call a Veterinarian Technician here in the US? thanks for the warm welcome

12-25-2013, 02:59 AM

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soberhawk

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Welcome Laly and Grant

12-25-2013, 02:59 AM

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animalnurse9

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yup I'm a veterinary nurse, I think that's ur vet tech equivalent

hows your day going

12-25-2013, 03:00 AM

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Grantious

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jumped in :P

12-25-2013, 03:06 AM

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FeelingGreat

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Hi Laly, Hope you're feeling braver now! Welcome.

12-25-2013, 03:17 AM

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Dee74

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Welcome to Newcomers laly

12-25-2013, 03:21 AM

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least

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to SR! I'm glad you found us and joined the family.

12-25-2013, 03:47 AM

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Laly

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Thanks SoberHawk!! Appreciate the welcome greatly!!

12-25-2013, 03:49 AM

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Laly

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Yes FeelingGreat....getting there!!! Thank you for the warm welcome. Feels good! Hugs

12-25-2013, 03:50 AM

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Laly

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Thank you least for the for welcome...wow...my feet are off the ground with a happy heart!!! Love ya. L

12-25-2013, 03:54 AM

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MidnightBlue

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Hi, Laly!

Welcome to the posting side of SR!

Please, don't be scared - it's the most welcoming and understanding place I've ever been to. Water is great, no sharks, bay watch ia always on guard, sun is shining!

Best wishes to you and Merry Christmas)

12-25-2013, 04:00 AM

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Pamel

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Hi Laly and welcome here!

I have been through the prescription pill thing (detoxed myself twice) and now have been free of them for a long time. I'm a recovering alcoholic who was led back to drinking by legitimate medications which became a new addiction-they are very seductive and stop working just like alcohol.

Good to have you here and post away-this is a wonderful site. Happy Christmas day!

12-25-2013, 05:04 AM

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cheebiechi

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Welcome Laly,

Have a fabulous, joyous, and free day!!!

Matt

12-25-2013, 05:56 AM

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flutter

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Welcome to the family!!

12-25-2013, 06:12 AM

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Laly

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Hi MB..thank you ever so kindly...your response is awesome. Permagrin on my face!! Thanks!! Merry Christmas to you as well!! Love and hugs. Xo L

12-25-2013, 06:25 AM

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Laly

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Hi Pamel....you pretty much summed up my story...rx for migraines, LOVED how they made me feel...didn't think they would get me into trouble like booze until I couldn't take enough to get that same feeling again. They are seductive, as I allow them to be, and they have stopped working. So it's time for me to start working. Thank you for sharing. I don't feel alone and like a loser....not to put myself down..easy to do tho. I'm ticked with myself cause I can't string more than 2 weeks together & then I am telling myself 'the story'. Soooo...finally signing up here, I am adding tools to by toolbox as well as making myself accountable.
Thank you for listening to me....I don't even know you....sorry. Love and hugs L