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GlitterGirl17


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hi i'm amelia, i just joined a few minutes ago.
i'm not even sure if i belong here..i've only been sober for three days and this is the first time i've been out of bed long enough to really do something on the computer. i just needed some advice..a lot, and nobody around here has any for me.

this is the longest i have ever been sober since i can remember. i started smoking weed when i was 12-13, moved up to opiates, then cocaine and snorting opiates. so when i turned 16 and in my junior year of highschool i was out of money and began selling weed. i got caught, arrested, and thrown out of school. and now i'm on house arrest and waiting for sentencing.

ever since i've been on house arrest, i have been using almost every day..now its almost like i dont know what else is there..

i promised my mom that i hadn't used since i was arrested and none of friends were using either. but i'm tired of being sick and waiting for more. if i told her i was ready to get clean..i would get myself into trouble more than likely than help myself.
and also when you get clean, does that mean you are sober forever? i'm only 17.
and i have no other hobbies other than partying. i am not athletic at all and i don't liek the outdoors or videogames. and i don't think i have any friends at all that don't use.

what should i do?hmm

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Raman


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Welocome Amelia,,im the lucky one,, to greet you first,,,
well looks like you are not only in the right place but also at the right time.
Sharing of experience strength and hope is the cornerstone of recovery.
Ive been a member here for some years now and have found all my recovery needs met her.
I also do a few live meetings,.
I play music for a living and love this Program,, it has worked for me under all conditions,, hot or cold,,hell or high water,near or far,serene or angry !!
When i came in to NA i was totally blown out at age 27.
the smack,opiates,grass,LSD and all left me not knowing what to do in life.
Thru it all there was a hope that someday id become OK. I did not know then that I suffered from a disease called addiction.
It manifests in many ways,, however I identify as a Narcotics addict so thats who I met here,,, other drug addicts who have found theis 12 Step Program the answer to their problems.
After many hospitalisations,cop troubles,attemptd change of religions and lack of info I finally have coem to believ that an addict , any addict can get clean,stay clean and find a new way to live without the use of drugs in any form whatsoever !
May the Force that keeps us addicts clean and serene Guide you in your recovery too,,
best wishes for a friend in recovery in far away India, but close in Spirit
hugs
Raman
clean and serene just for today in NA Worldwide !!!

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Raman an addict clean and serene just for today in NA Worldwide ; live to love and love to live the NA Way !!!
amanda56258


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Hey there girl!  I'm proud of you for taking a step in the right direction. 

Though asking for help is one of the most difficult things we as addicts can do, it is often the most rewarding. 

When I entered treatment in April of last year, I was so scared that my relationship with my family was going to deteriorate.  My then-fiance had a hard enough time getting acceptance from my family - let alone having them find out we'd been using together!  When we both decided to enter treatment, my family was so incredibly supportive that it truly blew me away. 

As much as we don't want to see it, our families deeply care for our well-being.  As a step-mother of an addict, as well, it pains me to see them go through many of the same things I'd experienced.  Getting help is truly the most grownup thing he's ever done for himself.  I am so proud of him!!

Coming to the realization that we are addicts is not an easy process - nor is dealing with the fact that using mind-altering chemicals (including alcohol) is not an option anymore.  It takes some getting used to... a friend of mine said, "Recovery is easy - you just have to change your entire life!"  Though I agree to some extent, I still enjoy many of the same things - only now through a set of unfogged eyes. 

Life is beautiful on this side of recovery.  I just celebrated 9 months on the 16th and would have never imagined life could be this simple - no more scrambling to find cash for drugs.  Bills can be paid on time.  You can take a vacation without going into debt!  AND there are many incredible people that are clean and sober - just be patient and see!

I am proud of you!!! *hugs*

Amanda

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Tahir


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Welcome Amelia, and congrats on the 3 miraculous days clean, way to go. One more day and you'd start feeling much better physically. Hang on Amelia, you're past the hardest part...

When I was very new to NA, I was told that I don't have to quit forever, that I don't necessarily have to face such a humongous task. All I need to do is NOT USE, NO MATTER WHAT, JUST FOR TODAY smile.gif

That seemed more easier to do for me than to having to think even of tomorrow.

The fact that you chose not to use for 3 days means you do have a desire to stay clean, and that's all we need. Along with close identification with other recovering addicts in this wonderful fellowship, ANY OF US CAN LOSE THE DESIRE TO USE AND FIND A NEW WAY TO LIVE, FREE FROM DRUGS.

You might want to read these Information Pamphlets of NA... Just click on the links to read them, one by one...


http://www.na.org/pdf/litfiles/us_english/IP/EN3113.pdf

http://www.na.org/pdf/litfiles/us_english/IP/EN3116.pdf

http://www.na.org/pdf/litfiles/us_english/IP/EN3108.pdf



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Davethewave


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Hi Amelia,

You are very brave to try to change your life. My first experience with NA, was at a meeting where I came to believe a power greater then myself (the group) might be able to restore me to sanity. By caring about others, by sharing your pain, there is a way forward.

It's really important not to sit home and try to think things out by yourself. Try to get out to as many meetings as you can. Share what you are going through, and listen to what others are doing to recover.

I'll pray for you!!!

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Hi again Amelia, I am glad that you have been clean for 3 days. Doing that on your own is excellent. Believe me there are many other things in life besides drugs, stay with us and you will learn.

kenh.

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