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Addiction & Recovery | Last Active: Sep 29 3:02pm | Replies (9)
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@newwayoflife
I have 37 years sober and read your post with interest. You may not want to hear this, but here goes:
Stopping multiple addictions is a recipe for disaster. My recommendation would be to stop alcohol and marjuana first. I would become very solid in that sobriety before attempting cigarettes.
Find a support group. 12 step groups are free - you don't need to put a dollar in the basket. If you don't like one, try another. You can find groups online, although my strong preference is in person groups. Find a closed mouthed friend in those groups (aka, a sponsor) and work with them. It's all free.
Meth, etc., are hard to kick so my hat is off to you.
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@azdogmama
Thank you and yes I attend the 12 steps. I do in person and online.
I have 20 honest days today. It wasn't hard for me to quick because I thought I was going to die. I understand that if I use, I will die. No exceptions.
I have found someone to talk to and he is very private and no loose lips. I have know him for about 5 years and I talk with him about things that I would not tell anyone.
Just worried about asking him to sponsor me. I don't like putting labels on things. I appreciate your advice/suggestion and will consider getting even more uncomfortable and may just ask this man to help me through the steps.
Congratulations on 37 years. To me you all with time are the most important people. Because if it wasn't for you all where would the new comer be. Lost in my opinion.
Thank you