trachemys

has been because of my addiction.

Let me repeat that to eliminate the break:

Almost everything bad that has happened in my life has been because of my addiction.

'nuff said.

biminiblue

+1

Della1968

Mine too. Kinda a sucky feeling to know it all didn't have to happen. We learn we grow.

Ghosts31

Same here ... And if you're like me you want to right as much of that as you can or at least make sure not to repeat the same mistakes and it starts with sobriety and a healthy perspective on life ... One not fueled by addiction... I think we're in this with a lot of people.

PurpleKnight

When I finally had that realisation in my own life, the solution became very clear!!

gettingsmarter

Right on. I used to blame it on everyone else. Crazy!

courage2

Probably true for me, too, but I'm done taking inventories of my past and trying to attribute Y to X. It's turtles all the way down.

I'm trying to focus on forward. The great unknown. How does "almost everything good that will happen in my life will be because I'm sober" sound?

aussieblue

Me too. I wish I never took that first drink.

biminiblue

C2 wins the thread.

Why did I not think to post this?

courage2

trachemys

That sounds better, cou

turtles all the way down

bimini, just be envious... love you, too

courage2

When one of us has a good day, we've got to try to spread it around, right? 'sides, you helped me with that gift-thing.

trachemys

love you all

thomas11

Trach, sounds like the brain is putting in a little overtime today. I try to avoid giving advice because I am VERY far from perfect and am still learning myself. But keep posting, get the thoughts out of your head and onto the screen and take in the responses. This will pass. I'm on your side man.

fini

but that also means that things can get much better, yes?

thomas11

Trach, I always worry that when things go silent, drinking might be going on. I hope that's not the case. If it is, get it done, and return to sobriety. Thinking about you boss.

Soberwolf

Your 1 awesome turtle Trachs

Behan

When I am infected with regret, I shall repeat this refrain:

coming_clean

Almost every bad thing in my life happened by my own actions, partially clouded by substance abuse.

trachemys

You can't imagine how hard I laughed at that. Well, you probably can. Just wanted to acknowledge it. Few will know.