hiya my name is kelly and i am an addict/alcoholic. My clean time date is 4 Janurary 2012. I live in northern ireland and i am very limited in 12 steps meetings there are only 2 in my area. I am really struggling and it was advised by a friend of mine maybe come on here to get some suppprt. I would appreciate if you guys could reach back out to me and offer me some support and love and even maybe your experience strength and hope with me. I look forward to you posting me back take care until then
-- Edited by miraclekelly on Wednesday 18th of January 2012 03:23:35 PM
hi kelly cyber hug ((((((((((((((kelly)))))))))))))) my name is kelly too...welcome to the message board. you are in the right place!!!! i check in here everyday because there are no meetings in my immediate area so this is really important to me...so its my experience that we do what it takes to stay clean meetings are very important getting a sponsor is also very important asthey help us thru the steps. also get as many women as you can that you can call for immediate support. and youve already done the most important step admitting that your and addict now comes the good stuff...my clean date is april 27 2011....and i'm very greatful everyday to be alive. i am an addict whose life was completely over taken by drugs but my addiction started long before i put any kind of chemical in my body....i truely had a living problem and couldnt stand being in my own skin. it wasnt until i surrendered by way of the court system that i learned about my own self and that drugs were the result of a deeper problem..but thanks to n.a. and those addicts there with me that i have learned to like me and i actually enjoy living life on its own terms...even those days that seem crazy but those are the days that give measure to the good days....anyways i'm here every day checking in and you can even find me on face book i have a just for today page there too just request me at kelly lofquist or leave me a message on my white board here in my profile....SO WELCOME KELLY IM REALLY GLAD YOUR HERE AND LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING MORE FROM YOU.....ANOTHER HUG FOR YOU> >>> ((((((((((((((KELLY))))))))))))))))!!!!
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kelly lofquist
Dont stress over what couldve been, chances are if it shouldve been, it wouldve been...
Welcome! It's gonna be tough with so few meetings but hang in there. One Day at a Time staying Clean is possible. One Hour or One Minute at a time if that's what it takes. Just don't pick up at the moment. Get as many phone numbers as possible and if you feel like "picking up" pick up the phone instead!
Keep Coming Back.
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Work the Steps or Die MF. (My Friend :) Clean One Day At a Time by The Grace of God through The Power of NA
Kelly: Welcome. Try to make as many meetings as you can. This online forum can provide useful support, but it is no substitute for human contact. Hang in there, one day at a time. Keep coming back.
Welcome! The best method of success in this program is to get a sponsor, go to meetings, work the steps, stay connected, and get involved!
Sometimes if NA isn't available, we have to start our own meetings. All we really need is a little white book, a pot of coffee, and another addict!
When I first got clean, we had 2 meetings in town. Today we're up to 5! :)
There are online meetings to help supplement your recovery, but really shouldn't take the place of face to face meetings. There's something about the physical presence of another addict that is incredibly therapeutic.
