Any Boppers in recovery?

[VOXMAN41]

I thought I'd see if any more of us, besides myself are in recovery from drink or drugs. If so, I'd be interested in chatting with you.:feedback:

[cateyes]

well, I'm not inrecovery or anything, but just thought I'd say I greatly support you!

[VOXMAN41]

Thanks a bunch. It's good to know some "normies" out there support us.

[spyke]

I'm glad you're off whatever it is,some stuff can just screw you up.You got my support:hand: :hug:

[VOXMAN41]

Once again, thanks for the kind words. Hopefully this holiday season, people who are "stuck" can find wisdom and relief

[GL2814]

I'm glad to hear that you're getting clean, I used to be a drug counselor for teens when I was in High Scool. I've known alot of addicts through the years and it's alway great to hear when someone turns around and tries to kick their habit. If you need anyone to talk to, you can PM me or you can look up my IM id's on my profile. I'll listen to whatever you have to say.

[VOXMAN41]

That's greatly appreciated. I'd love to chat wit you sometime on the subject. I've just passed my 6 month mark and am going strong. Recovery is the bomb. My only regret? Not finding it sooner. But hey, at least I'm here now.

[VOXMAN41]

Just updating you on how the holidays went for me. It was awesome! The first one clean in 23 years and I made the most of it. Played Santa at a family X-mas party, fed the homeless, attended an NA X-mas dance and even danced with my wife for the first time since we got married. New Years was cool too. Spent the evening with family and clean friends at a hotel in town for an evening of swimming, pizza, board games and conversation. This might sound a little boring, but this my new life now. And it ROCKS people!

[cateyes]

glad to see you're sticking to your commitment. I admire anyone who can do that.

[VOXMAN41]

Thanks Cateyes. That means alot.

[srfrgrl]

Thats awesome, I am so happy to see that you are making a turn around and not letting substance abuse take control of you and your life. I wish you best of luck, enjoy your life and family!!

[VOXMAN41]

Thanks Sfrgrl. I'm only hoping for blue skies and calm seas ahead. With one foot in the here and now to keep me from returning to where I used to be.

[VOXMAN41]

Hey fellow boppers. Wanted to let you know I made my 8 month anniversary without incident. Things continue to go well.

[ShadowWalker]

Way to go Voxman!!!! :cheer:

[Derek Quinzel]

(Raises glass) Here's to another 8 months!

[jaguarin]

Glad to see a person that loves his life. Keep going, you are brave, is not easy accept a problem that is. WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU!!!


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[Batman'sNiece]

Originally posted by cateyes
well, I'm not inrecovery or anything, but just thought I'd say I greatly support you! yeah. same here

[Dritz Darkstorm]

wish you nothing but the best in your long term road to recovery. I have no addictions, but my late father was an alcholic so I have seen its devistating effects.

[Batman'sNiece]

Originally posted by VOXMAN41
Hey fellow boppers. Wanted to let you know I made my 8 month anniversary without incident. Things continue to go well. Congratulations VOXMAN!!! Good job, stay strong:clap:

[VOXMAN41]

Thank you everyone.

[Vertigo]

good job voxman i myself have not had a problem but my uncle is a recovring alcoholic and has been for 10 years but my grandpa still has a drinking problem and is having alot of problems with his liver and my mom has been sober for 3 years

[VOXMAN41]

Thanks Vertigo. Addiction is a sad sometimes fatal disease

[VOXMAN41]

Hey fellow boppers, just wanted to update you all on my recovery. Things are going great and next Friday the 20th, will be my 9 month anniversry. 9 months free from the beast! Woo Hoo!

[GL2814]

Congradulations, keep it up.

[VOXMAN41]

thanks

[KrAzY]

great to hear ya do'n good, keep it up friend!

[Batman'sNiece]

Originally posted by VOXMAN41
Hey fellow boppers, just wanted to update you all on my recovery. Things are going great and next Friday the 20th, will be my 9 month anniversry. 9 months free from the beast! Woo Hoo! :cheer: :clap: YAY! I am soooooo happy for you VOXMAN. You shoud be really proud of yourself!:cheer: Keep up the good work!:)

[VOXMAN41]

Hey Boppers....I'm now in my 10th month. My comp had a virus and I haven't had access to this board till today. So I missed my announcement of making my 9 month anniversary. Everything is still going great. Have had a rough couple of weeks this month. Just because you're not ingesting the dope, doesn't mean all of your old mental behaviors disappear. But I'm holding strong and getting thru them.

[VOXMAN41]

Thanks Krazy and Batman's Neice for the kind words. My comp went down b4 I could get your posts. All you guys here are so kind and caring.

[DOCMIDNITE]

****BOP SALUTE********

Tomorrow,Vox and his Mrs will celebrate their one year anniversary. No, not their wedding Anniversary, but a very special Anniversary. One year ago, May 20 2003 Vox and the Mrs decided to take back their life! A very tough decision. May God guide them down their new path, and may the bumps be few.

I cannot attest to knowing what they have been through, but in my line of work I have seen the worst! I have watched friend try and destroy themselves, and seen the power drugs have over people first hand. It is a tough cycle to break.

A big salute from NJ to Iowa!!!!

[srfrgrl]

:cheer: That is fantastic, I wish you the Best Vox!!! Its great to see you doing so well! Congradulations!!!!:cheer:

[the panther]

:cheer: Awesome, Vox!! Congrats!

[VOXMAN41]

Thanks everyone for the support. It has been a long and rough road. The addiction itself, admitting we needed help(which was as hard as the drugs), getting the help, dealing with life for the first time outside of a treatment enviorment, and moving forward. It's also been a year of firsts. Our first wedding anniversary clean, all of our kid's birthdays clean, my birthday clean, becoming employable finally and making and having new friends. Who only want to see you succeed and not wanting anything else from you. The best part is my wife and I surviving together and falling in love all over again. I also want to express my love and joy to those of you here on this site who have been so supportive. Especially my good friend Doc Midnite. Also Sfrgrl, Jesse, her Ladyship, and Mr. Abercrombie who has given me so much insight and wisdom and friendship. Also I like to thank Lisa M. for giving me a forum to discuss this subject openly and honestly. With class, maturity and frankness. The people here on this site are the BEST! Now.....let's cut that cake, hmmmmmmm?

[the panther]

You can cut the cake as long as you don't cut the cheese. ;)

[LisaM]

Congratulations Vox...here's to many more years of success...

[ShadowWalker]

*Salutes VOXMAN*

Congratulations!!! :clap: :cheer:

[jaguarin]

VOX, YOU ARE THE BEST!! Your effort is incredible...

[VOXMAN41]

Hey I forgot to add that one of the other perks of recovery has been my spiritual journey which led me to join a church and finally believe in God. After all, isn't he the reason I've made it this far?

[themaninblack]

Hey My Main Man VOX - Congrats to you and your Missus. I am really chuffed (an English expression which roughly translates as PROUD AS A PEACOCK FOR YOU) - As you trudge this happy road to destiny one day at a time. you know how much loving support you have. I raise my cranberry juice to you. God Bless.

[cateyes]

that is really great, hope you continue with this new life of soberness and faith. God bless!!

[jrosesimba]

cheers to you!don't worry just rootbeer!!:clap:

[SamIAm]

Congratulations Vox...that is quite an accomplishment. May God richly bless you on your journey.

[VOXMAN41]

Thank you all. Very much.

[yank2324]

Vox great going! Congrats!!

[VOXMAN41]

Thank you all.