Off to a meeting but had to post this..

As you know, I lost my job due to drinking. I was just called for a interview tomorrow for a Credit Manager postion that I would be perfect for! Its my forte! I can finally post one of these :blob_fire for myself.

Talk later.

Marilyn

Congratulations Marilyn! Really good luck, i hope this works out for you.

That's fantastic Marilyn!
Woo hoo indeed!

How are you feeling on your day 4? My day 4 is MUCH better than day 3. I almost feel normal. Pretty normal, just weak.

Congratulations!!!!

Debbie

Marilyn...that is wonderful! It could be a clean, fresh start for you! I haven't posted to you before, but I've been watching your posts and see how far you've come in just a few days...I know you'll be an inspiration to those who are lurking and have been afraid of getting sober...you're showing that it is possible!

Toughtime, I've also been watching your posts, and I think our lives may be a little similar. I'm a mom of 2, stay at home, and homeschool...probably one of the last that you'd expect to be abusing hydros. Like Kim074 (somethin' like that) :) I came clean on Easter Sunday, but have slipped and fallen several times. I have chronic pain that drives me up a wall..and it's been 24/7 for the last year or so. (Of course I've probably just described almost everyone on the board, so there's no excuse.) I seriously would like to get to where I can take a few/week, but I don't know yet if that's possible. But I just wanted to say hi and let you know you're not the only mom who's struggling. :) You're doing great!!

Christy

Hi Christy!

Thanks so much for your post. :-)
I really appreciate the support, so much.
I sometimes wonder how many moms out there are on pills. It's the whole supermom syndrome. It's been such a struggle to get off of them, but I know I have to. I'm feeling physically stronger today, but mentally I'm a basketcase. Crying at the drop of a hat.

That stinks that you have chronic pain. Have you tried acunpuncture or methodone for the pain? I have back problems but I was taking pills for the high. I'll be honest. I just lifted something heavy, trying to clean my house a bit, and thought, uh oh, that's not cool. I'm not taking pills ever again. I feel so guilty for being an addict and a mother. It's a horrible feeling.

well, sorry to dump. Thanks for posting and let me know how you're doing.
I took today off work or I wouldn't be able to post in the day. ttyl,

Deb

For most of us here its the pain that introduced us to the pain pills. Tryinghard and I had quite the battle getting clean and we were here everyday just sharing and cheering and ironically we both relapsed I'm guessing more than once. Sometimes my pain is so bad I have seen 3 drs and need a complete knee replacement. Ok enough about that. So until thats done unfortunatly I will suffer daily like many others. Its so tough on the days that I can barley walk to run to a bottle and just take some. Of course mine are locked up in a safe that I have NO access to trust me I tried. lol. I do need some type of pain relief though. If I'm in alot of main I will be given one or just a 1/2. Thats helps and I'm not abusing. I am in no way condoning. I wish I never abused my damn pills and I wouldnt have to worry about it. I suck!!! j/k. Well thats why I'm an addict. Getting clean is easy compared to staying clean thats the hard part. I wish you continued success and many more clean days and the strength to stay off them for good!!!!!! Good luck Kim

Thanks for all the congrats my friends. Say a prayer for me. I will say a prayer for all of you here that post as well as the lurkers. Were all important.

Marilyn

I'm exhausted:yawn:

PS I hope you get the job something positive will really help you on your journey.......... Keep up the good work your on the right path!!! Kim

Hi Marilyn,

Your posts are so different than a few days ago, and I am so happy for you! I know you feel bad, I know you have a struggle ahead of you. But, you now sound into it, like you have a chance, and you know you do. Everyone does, and you deserve that chance and will get to the end of this struggle. Please keep up the fight; you are on the right path, the right way. You started off needing help, and in just a few short days, you are helping others. This board is a miracle for all of us. I am about 5 weeks off of hydros, and check in every day to read. I have great days which surprise me, and then I have an "off" day and get a bit irritable. But, overall, I just know in my heart what a mental and physical failure it would be to relapse..I relapsed a few times before. But this time I feel different, but I still know I have to fight. I still have the anxiety about all of it, but I say "c'mon, enough, get over it!" Someone told me to stop being the victim, and those words stuck with me. You've decided to not be a victim, and you are on your way to a new life. Good luck with everything!

Lisa