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The realities of addiction
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hey the realities of addiction are harsh. The only promises addictive use is jails, institutions and death..... I'm terribly sad that a mother lost her son, that a uncle lost his nephew, and a child lost its father. This person was a loving guy who was trapped in addiction. He tried to get some help an...
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Steps and Traditions
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This may have already been posted somewhere, but could someone list the spiritual principles behind each step and tradition? and even the concepts? if it has been done in another thread, I can def get the info there. viablex1
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a new day in aq new year
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Happy new year to all i hope this year brings to us all the joy in life that we can handle and a resolve to be better people and to work the steps and to use our phone list and tools in time of trouble rocky
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Ok it's New years eve NO PARTYING lololol
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manic
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don't know how to slow down without pot need suggestions my mind is racing I can barely understand what is going on around me things are just to fast I don't like this feeling yes I am on my meds as prescribed took a PRN zyprexa and still can't slow down I know this is not for dual ppl but some of us here are and m...
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I thought they closed down our club
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But found out the night I went there to hit a meeting and the place was blacked out and dark not a soul around , they had sprayed for bugs. So I says to the gal who told me " must have been a lot of bugs " the look I got was like I had insulted her I knew right away io said the wrong thing , possibly suggest...
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adam
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Hi Guys, Man it seems like its been a month since Christmas. Emotions still all over the place. Anyone interested can vist this site http://caringbridge.org/cb/viewHome.do. In the search box enter adammuncy no caps no spaces. oops, looks like you cant get there using our server. just add...
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not again !
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Hi family, Its the day after Christmas. I thought the day was done and had laid down for the night. Good day all things considered, I got calls from all moved out kids, Two of them came over. I went to visit my father whom I hadn't spoken to in over 18 months And began that amends process. My youngest son...
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John and Rose Christmas Wish for YOU
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Depression
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December 28, 2008 Depression Page 378 "We are no longer fighting fear anger guilt, self-pity, or depression." Basic Text p.27 As addicts, many of us experience depression from time to time. When we feel depressed, we may be tempted to isolate ourselves. However, if we do this, our d...
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Today is my first day......any advice?
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Hello - Today is my first day without vicodin and I'm miserable. I know I have a problem, I readily admit that, but my not having vicodin is not really by choice. I don't have any more and I'm miserable. I'm far from hitting rock bottom, but I'm here because that's just it - I don't want to. I don't go thr...
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Trying to stay clean, but my husband has just relapsed
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I have more than one year clean and so did my husband until this past weekend. Everything was going well (so I thought). He says he is not using anymore, but he looks high to me. We go to meetings everyday and other recovering addicts also say he looks high. My support system has been great. I've gone to 8 me...
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What can I do for my child?
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My daughter has been using heroin and was in rehab for 8 days and then signed herself out AMA. She was on short term disability from work in order to get clean and to start her recovery, but now she say's she wants to keep using! I am at my wits end with her. She is 22 and needs to clean herself up and grow up. ...
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hi Dayna
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Welcome to MIP I got your msg on my whiteboard feel free to share what you need here on the board or you can write me like you did keep coming back sweetie it does get better I am a little over 30 days clean myself so I too am struggling I just have to remember to take things one day at a time
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God Could Restore Us to Sanity ( Just for Today )
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December 27, 2008 God Could Restore Us to Sanity Page 377 "The process of coming to believe restores us to sanity. The strength to move into action comes from this belief" Basic Text p.25 Now that we've finally admitted our insanity and seen examples of it in all its manifestations, w...
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UPDATE on Adam
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A 16-year-old Rockwell driver is in critical condition in a Charlotte hospital after a Christmas Day wreck on Faith Road. Adam Muncy of 512 Salisbury St., Rockwell, was critically injured in the accident around 8:15 p.m. Thursday. Trooper D.T. Sloop of the N.C. Highway Patrol said Muncy had intern...
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Adam update
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Sorry to be posting all this on this site, But yall are about the only ones I discuss it with. Not looking good for Adam. His lungs collapsed two nights ago. Now he has developed pneumonia. Drs have said they cant do any more. Its all in Gods hands now.
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Recover Milestone
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Hello my friends and Fellows , I thank you for having been ther a of last year as you were for four years before that too. This day I touch another miletone in my recovery,,clean and serene,with complete and continous abstinenec, and msot importanat for me,in tne NA WAY for 21 years. Life is a balnced on...
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Are any of you unable to log in through firefox Mozilla?
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Since having more then a few updates lately I am now unable to get in through firefox, I now come in through Yahoo browser, if anyone else is having trouble let me know , thanks.
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an addict alone is in bad company
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hey everyone... i just was sitting alone in my parents house.. and the desire to use was building..... it's so true that when i'm alone for too long the thoughts of useing increase. I've done a lot of work with my steps and have gone to many meetings.... the difference today is that the thoughts can't co...
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WHERE DOES IT SAY WE HAVE TO LOVE EVERYONE PLEASE?
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Okay gang please point it out, is it the basic text? The IP's? Where? I will tell you why........ When I was using I had no boundries. You know how it says before coming to NA we were sick people? Well I was lucky enough NOT to have been arrested because quite frankly mentally I dont think I could have h...
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Not exactly NA, but,,,,,,,
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Heres a snippet,,,(from a business site!!) One Christmas, Santa was having a really bad day. The local elves union was up in arms over their contract and were threatening a walk-out. Mrs. Clause was upset that Santa was never around to appreciate all of the hard work she had been doing around the house...
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Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!! if we all take it one moment at a time we can all make it through another holiday clean.... The most wonderful thing about this program is the huge family of recoverying addicts I get to share this season with a massive extended family.... thanks NA i owe you my life
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i am an adict who found a family
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my name is scott. when i firs found na i had no family no friends nobody . Ihave been in this program for18 months ,but i have 7 months clean. when i went to my first meeting is when i first found a family . they met me with open arms and they loved when i could not love my self . for that i am greatfull to everyone i...
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RE: Need some NA love!! Abroad and feeling..
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Hey there.. I am 22 and in recovery and love my life to pieces.. NA has given me a completely new way of life and I am so grateful for NA, the fellowship and the people in it - even those I am yet to meet.. Since coming to NA my life has changed - I have actually got a life today... I work a program and am committe...
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am I being rational???
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yes my son is all ..i can think of mom thinks she is going to keep me away from my son for x mas I am marching down to the court house to hold her in contempt of court monday morning so by xmas I will be seeing my son I can give a clean UA and there is nothing NOTHING going to stand in my way watch this bitch show you w...
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Birthday
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My birthday is February 17 and my clean date is TODAY
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Support for loved ones...
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I was just wondering if anyone knew of any websites or forums that were designed to give support to people that are living with an addict. My boyfriend of 2 years is now 64 days clean and I have never been more proud of anyone in my life. He's taking steps that he's never taking before and I am so thankful f...
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I am clean as of today!!! (December 19, 2008
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Hello. I just happened upon this site while going through my favorites folder on AOL. Ironically, the site that I had clicked on had "moved" and this site had popped up. Well there you go. "Here's my sign". I am a drug addict and need help. I would love for someone to contact...
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Feeling Alone
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Hi. My name is Sarah and Im in my 2nd month clean. I am feeling really alone right now and struggling with each day. Where I live there arent many NA meetings, and while I have some very supportive friends and family, I still feel entirely isolated, like no-one understands me. I am hoping that having some...
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