believed that my past would forever cast a
shadow over my present and future.I saw myself as a
hapless victim, doomed to a treadmill existence. I was
blind to the choices in life. I couldn't have imagined,
even in my wildest dreams, how dramatically everything
would change. The experiences of the past are no longer
a hinderance, but a source of valuable insights
which help me meet the challenges and opportunities of
each new day. My thoughts and actions are centered in
the here and now. I am responsible. When I face
adversity or I am revisited by harmful emotions such as
fear, guilt, and self-pity, I no loger blame others or
look to them for relief. I look to myself and the
power (of God) within me to regain composure and inner
security. These days when I am on the receiving end of a
martyr's onslaught, I have clear choices. I can go on the
defensive or capitulate, as I automatically did in the
past, or I can state my case and refuse to play the
game. Today I choose to overcome my difficulties,
rather than succumb to them. Today I choose to pursue
wellness and spirtual enlightment. I am neither a martyr
nor a victim. I am enlightened, responsible, and
recovering.<br><br>from: A time to be free, daily
meditations<br><br>Imaginary Gal

believed that my past would forever cast a
shadow over my present and future.I saw myself as a
hapless victim, doomed to a treadmill existence. I was
blind to the choices in life. I couldn't have imagined,
even in my wildest dreams, how dramatically everything
would change. The experiences of the past are no longer
a hinderance, but a source of valuable insights
which help me meet the challenges and opportunities of
each new day. My thoughts and actions are centered in
the here and now. I am responsible. When I face
adversity or I am revisited by harmful emotions such as
fear, guilt, and self-pity, I no loger blame others or
look to them for relief. I look to myself and the
power (of God) within me to regain composure and inner
security. These days when I am on the receiving end of a
martyr's onslaught, I have clear choices. I can go on the
defensive or capitulate, as I automatically did in the
past, or I can state my case and refuse to play the
game. Today I choose to overcome my difficulties,
rather than succumb to them. Today I choose to pursue
wellness and spirtual enlightment. I am neither a martyr
nor a victim. I am enlightened, responsible, and
recovering.<br><br>from: A time to be free, daily
meditations<br><br>Imaginary Gal

i there to everyone. I am a 1 year and 9 month
recovering herion addict. I don't know if this club
encompasses people to my magnatude or not. But it would be
nice if you do. I am very happy to hear that there are
other people out there who have conquered there
addictionns without the help of AA or NA. I got a hard time
from allot of people when I quit because I was not
apart of a self help group, which made it even harder
to quit.<br>But I did it on my own (cocain on top of
herion) and I still believe I did it the only way I could
have. One my own.<br>I'm glad to have other people to
talk to about this .That is probley the hardest part,
feeling so alone.

i there to everyone. I am a 1 year and 9 month
recovering herion addict. I don't know if this club
encompasses people to my magnatude or not. But it would be
nice if you do. I am very happy to hear that there are
other people out there who have conquered there
addictionns without the help of AA or NA. I got a hard time
from allot of people when I quit because I was not
apart of a self help group, which made it even harder
to quit.<br>But I did it on my own (cocain on top of
herion) and I still believe I did it the only way I could
have. One my own.<br>I'm glad to have other people to
talk to about this .That is probley the hardest part,
feeling so alone.

i there to everyone. I am a 1 year and 9 month
recovering herion addict. I don't know if this club
encompasses people to my magnatude or not. But it would be
nice if you do. I am very happy to hear that there are
other people out there who have conquered there
addictionns without the help of AA or NA. I got a hard time
from allot of people when I quit because I was not
apart of a self help group, which made it even harder
to quit.<br>But I did it on my own (cocain on top of
herion) and I still believe I did it the only way I could
have. One my own.<br>I'm glad to have other people to
talk to about this .That is probley the hardest part,
feeling so alone.

i there to everyone. I am a 1 year and 9 month
recovering herion addict. I don't know if this club
encompasses people to my magnatude or not. But it would be
nice if you do. I am very happy to hear that there are
other people out there who have conquered there
addictionns without the help of AA or NA. I got a hard time
from allot of people when I quit because I was not
apart of a self help group, which made it even harder
to quit.<br>But I did it on my own (cocain on top of
herion) and I still believe I did it the only way I could
have. One my own.<br>I'm glad to have other people to
talk to about this .That is probley the hardest part,
feeling so alone.

am sorry I had to leave the meeting early last
night, but what I did here and feel was important is
that some people felt powerless.<br><br>I think we all
have power within. That is what my whole recovery is
based on.<br>We may not have the power over other
people, places or things...But we do have the power to
choose how we react and feel about these other
things.<br><br>We have the power to choose whether or not we will
drink or use today.<br>We have the power to choose how
we will treat people today.<br>We have the power to
choose what it is we need to do to be successful, (save
money, learn a skill...)<br>We have the power to be
patient or impatient...<br>Remember we did not get all
screwed up in one night...our addictions took time to
develop to the degree that they did. Recovery takes time
too.<br>Choose to have a successful recovery.<br><br>My husband
is pro AA. I am pro Independent Recovery. Find out
what it is that works best for you, and choose to do
something about it. Success lies in your attitude and
whether or not you are willing to accept responsibility
for your choices, past and present.<br><br>I wish you
all the best, <br>please come back and share your
opinions. I don't have the answers for you, but I do know
what works for me. (and that did not happen over
night)<br>Imaginary Gal

am sorry I had to leave the meeting early last
night, but what I did here and feel was important is
that some people felt powerless.<br><br>I think we all
have power within. That is what my whole recovery is
based on.<br>We may not have the power over other
people, places or things...But we do have the power to
choose how we react and feel about these other
things.<br><br>We have the power to choose whether or not we will
drink or use today.<br>We have the power to choose how
we will treat people today.<br>We have the power to
choose what it is we need to do to be successful, (save
money, learn a skill...)<br>We have the power to be
patient or impatient...<br>Remember we did not get all
screwed up in one night...our addictions took time to
develop to the degree that they did. Recovery takes time
too.<br>Choose to have a successful recovery.<br><br>My husband
is pro AA. I am pro Independent Recovery. Find out
what it is that works best for you, and choose to do
something about it. Success lies in your attitude and
whether or not you are willing to accept responsibility
for your choices, past and present.<br><br>I wish you
all the best, <br>please come back and share your
opinions. I don't have the answers for you, but I do know
what works for me. (and that did not happen over
night)<br>Imaginary Gal

am sorry I had to leave the meeting early last
night, but what I did here and feel was important is
that some people felt powerless.<br><br>I think we all
have power within. That is what my whole recovery is
based on.<br>We may not have the power over other
people, places or things...But we do have the power to
choose how we react and feel about these other
things.<br><br>We have the power to choose whether or not we will
drink or use today.<br>We have the power to choose how
we will treat people today.<br>We have the power to
choose what it is we need to do to be successful, (save
money, learn a skill...)<br>We have the power to be
patient or impatient...<br>Remember we did not get all
screwed up in one night...our addictions took time to
develop to the degree that they did. Recovery takes time
too.<br>Choose to have a successful recovery.<br><br>My husband
is pro AA. I am pro Independent Recovery. Find out
what it is that works best for you, and choose to do
something about it. Success lies in your attitude and
whether or not you are willing to accept responsibility
for your choices, past and present.<br><br>I wish you
all the best, <br>please come back and share your
opinions. I don't have the answers for you, but I do know
what works for me. (and that did not happen over
night)<br>Imaginary Gal

am sorry I had to leave the meeting early last
night, but what I did here and feel was important is
that some people felt powerless.<br><br>I think we all
have power within. That is what my whole recovery is
based on.<br>We may not have the power over other
people, places or things...But we do have the power to
choose how we react and feel about these other
things.<br><br>We have the power to choose whether or not we will
drink or use today.<br>We have the power to choose how
we will treat people today.<br>We have the power to
choose what it is we need to do to be successful, (save
money, learn a skill...)<br>We have the power to be
patient or impatient...<br>Remember we did not get all
screwed up in one night...our addictions took time to
develop to the degree that they did. Recovery takes time
too.<br>Choose to have a successful recovery.<br><br>My husband
is pro AA. I am pro Independent Recovery. Find out
what it is that works best for you, and choose to do
something about it. Success lies in your attitude and
whether or not you are willing to accept responsibility
for your choices, past and present.<br><br>I wish you
all the best, <br>please come back and share your
opinions. I don't have the answers for you, but I do know
what works for me. (and that did not happen over
night)<br>Imaginary Gal

am sorry I had to leave the meeting early last
night, but what I did here and feel was important is
that some people felt powerless.<br><br>I think we all
have power within. That is what my whole recovery is
based on.<br>We may not have the power over other
people, places or things...But we do have the power to
choose how we react and feel about these other
things.<br><br>We have the power to choose whether or not we will
drink or use today.<br>We have the power to choose how
we will treat people today.<br>We have the power to
choose what it is we need to do to be successful, (save
money, learn a skill...)<br>We have the power to be
patient or impatient...<br>Remember we did not get all
screwed up in one night...our addictions took time to
develop to the degree that they did. Recovery takes time
too.<br>Choose to have a successful recovery.<br><br>My husband
is pro AA. I am pro Independent Recovery. Find out
what it is that works best for you, and choose to do
something about it. Success lies in your attitude and
whether or not you are willing to accept responsibility
for your choices, past and present.<br><br>I wish you
all the best, <br>please come back and share your
opinions. I don't have the answers for you, but I do know
what works for me. (and that did not happen over
night)<br>Imaginary Gal

am sorry I had to leave the meeting early last
night, but what I did here and feel was important is
that some people felt powerless.<br><br>I think we all
have power within. That is what my whole recovery is
based on.<br>We may not have the power over other
people, places or things...But we do have the power to
choose how we react and feel about these other
things.<br><br>We have the power to choose whether or not we will
drink or use today.<br>We have the power to choose how
we will treat people today.<br>We have the power to
choose what it is we need to do to be successful, (save
money, learn a skill...)<br>We have the power to be
patient or impatient...<br>Remember we did not get all
screwed up in one night...our addictions took time to
develop to the degree that they did. Recovery takes time
too.<br>Choose to have a successful recovery.<br><br>My husband
is pro AA. I am pro Independent Recovery. Find out
what it is that works best for you, and choose to do
something about it. Success lies in your attitude and
whether or not you are willing to accept responsibility
for your choices, past and present.<br><br>I wish you
all the best, <br>please come back and share your
opinions. I don't have the answers for you, but I do know
what works for me. (and that did not happen over
night)<br>Imaginary Gal

hanks so very very much for your support and
help over the past few months. I truly consider you my
best friends and I hope that the friendship will grow
as did the meetings.<br><br>peace and healing be
with all,<br><br>arby

hanks so very very much for your support and
help over the past few months. I truly consider you my
best friends and I hope that the friendship will grow
as did the meetings.<br><br>peace and healing be
with all,<br><br>arby

hanks so very very much for your support and
help over the past few months. I truly consider you my
best friends and I hope that the friendship will grow
as did the meetings.<br><br>peace and healing be
with all,<br><br>arby

hanks so very very much for your support and
help over the past few months. I truly consider you my
best friends and I hope that the friendship will grow
as did the meetings.<br><br>peace and healing be
with all,<br><br>arby

hanks so very very much for your support and
help over the past few months. I truly consider you my
best friends and I hope that the friendship will grow
as did the meetings.<br><br>peace and healing be
with all,<br><br>arby

hanks so very very much for your support and
help over the past few months. I truly consider you my
best friends and I hope that the friendship will grow
as did the meetings.<br><br>peace and healing be
with all,<br><br>arby

have a problem. My mother is an alcoholic. She
goes out and drinks often. When she gets home she
fights with my step-father. I hate it! Today she missed
a big church thing with my step dad. She had to go
back to work that was ok. Then after work she wint and
had a drink with one of her male co warkers. She
dident get home until 9:45pm. Also when she did that it
left 3 kids me and my 2 brothers at home alone.
Tonight Greg (my step dad went out to find her. He found
her at a bar. Hten when they got home they fought and
are fighting now and its 10:30pm now. I want to get
her help any suggestions? Any places that she can
call?

have a problem. My mother is an alcoholic. She
goes out and drinks often. When she gets home she
fights with my step-father. I hate it! Today she missed
a big church thing with my step dad. She had to go
back to work that was ok. Then after work she wint and
had a drink with one of her male co warkers. She
dident get home until 9:45pm. Also when she did that it
left 3 kids me and my 2 brothers at home alone.
Tonight Greg (my step dad went out to find her. He found
her at a bar. Hten when they got home they fought and
are fighting now and its 10:30pm now. I want to get
her help any suggestions? Any places that she can
call?

have a problem. My mother is an alcoholic. She
goes out and drinks often. When she gets home she
fights with my step-father. I hate it! Today she missed
a big church thing with my step dad. She had to go
back to work that was ok. Then after work she wint and
had a drink with one of her male co warkers. She
dident get home until 9:45pm. Also when she did that it
left 3 kids me and my 2 brothers at home alone.
Tonight Greg (my step dad went out to find her. He found
her at a bar. Hten when they got home they fought and
are fighting now and its 10:30pm now. I want to get
her help any suggestions? Any places that she can
call?

have a problem. My mother is an alcoholic. She
goes out and drinks often. When she gets home she
fights with my step-father. I hate it! Today she missed
a big church thing with my step dad. She had to go
back to work that was ok. Then after work she wint and
had a drink with one of her male co warkers. She
dident get home until 9:45pm. Also when she did that it
left 3 kids me and my 2 brothers at home alone.
Tonight Greg (my step dad went out to find her. He found
her at a bar. Hten when they got home they fought and
are fighting now and its 10:30pm now. I want to get
her help any suggestions? Any places that she can
call?

inaly! I am so glad to finaly see a site for
people who are staying clean and sober on their own. I
am four years clean and sober, just this March. My
husband is also clean and sober four years (Dec.'98). I
went to A.A. for the first year. My husband
participates in A.A. about once a month. <br><br>Anyways...I
just wanted to say hi, and I am glad I found this
site.

inaly! I am so glad to finaly see a site for
people who are staying clean and sober on their own. I
am four years clean and sober, just this March. My
husband is also clean and sober four years (Dec.'98). I
went to A.A. for the first year. My husband
participates in A.A. about once a month. <br><br>Anyways...I
just wanted to say hi, and I am glad I found this
site.

inaly! I am so glad to finaly see a site for
people who are staying clean and sober on their own. I
am four years clean and sober, just this March. My
husband is also clean and sober four years (Dec.'98). I
went to A.A. for the first year. My husband
participates in A.A. about once a month. <br><br>Anyways...I
just wanted to say hi, and I am glad I found this
site.

inaly! I am so glad to finaly see a site for
people who are staying clean and sober on their own. I
am four years clean and sober, just this March. My
husband is also clean and sober four years (Dec.'98). I
went to A.A. for the first year. My husband
participates in A.A. about once a month. <br><br>Anyways...I
just wanted to say hi, and I am glad I found this
site.

inaly! I am so glad to finaly see a site for
people who are staying clean and sober on their own. I
am four years clean and sober, just this March. My
husband is also clean and sober four years (Dec.'98). I
went to A.A. for the first year. My husband
participates in A.A. about once a month. <br><br>Anyways...I
just wanted to say hi, and I am glad I found this
site.

inaly! I am so glad to finaly see a site for
people who are staying clean and sober on their own. I
am four years clean and sober, just this March. My
husband is also clean and sober four years (Dec.'98). I
went to A.A. for the first year. My husband
participates in A.A. about once a month. <br><br>Anyways...I
just wanted to say hi, and I am glad I found this
site.