[jeneveve]

I just got a call to tell me that my friend, Pam, died today. She was a serious prescription addict for most of her life. She went to rehab many times but it never worked. Many doctors wrote prescriptions for anything she wanted. I am not sure why they are so easily conned into giving prescriptions. Some people abandoned her as the addiction got worse. That hurt her badly but not enough to make her stop. Some people loved her and just let her do her thing. I wish someone could have stepped in to stop her. Although I realize that no one can stop an addict from using.

This morning she didn't wake up. It wasn't anything intentional. She took too much or the wrong combination. I'm not surprised that this happened but I didn't see it coming. I will miss her so much. And I feel so sorry for the husband and children she left behind.

I'm flying to her funeral on Sunday. I wish I had a good way to pay my respects. There just isn't much to celebrate about the last years of her life. There was a time when her future was bright and she was happy. She was a good, caring person. I will try to remember her that way.

P - I love you! I will keep you in my heart! RIP

[madisgram]

so very sorry, jen. i know you hurt but you'll always have fond memories of her before her addiction. i lost my bgf too so i really understand your pain. i still miss her very much 15 years later.

[Leed]

This is so terribly tragic!! And the ones who suffer the most are the children that are left behind. They will live FEELING that she loved her drugs more than them. And it's not true of course, but that's how they'll feel. I hope if they're old enough that their father puts them in therapy. God bless the children.

I'm glad you're going to her funeral. She may not have alot of friends there paying respects, so it's nice that you're good enough to go. So many people abandon addicts, even when they die. For some reason, they don't even want to be seen paying respects to a deceased addict for fear they might be seen as a "fellow user." How cold. And how ridiculous an excuse. So thank you for going. God bless you and have a safe flight. Hugs, Lee

[gma45]

So sorry to hear this. I just lost a good friend of mine a few weeks ago. She sounds a lot like your friend. It is never easy regardless addict or not, they were great people inside just had their demons like the rest of us. I am sure her family will appreciate your presence at the funeral you are a true friend. My prayers go out to you and her family.

[Bmee2]

Jeneveve,
i am so sorry to learn of your loss. i am so sorry Pam could not win the battle of her addictions. i am relieved for her children and husband who suffered so watching her addictions claim her.
May you know that she valued your friendship even if you never said so. And Bless you for your loving heart. Take special care of yourself and maybe you can do something in her honor...something that makes you giggle, or feel warm inside.

[shortandcute]

Originally Posted by jeneveve

I just got a call to tell me that my friend, Pam, died today. She was a serious prescription addict for most of her life. She went to rehab many times but it never worked. Many doctors wrote prescriptions for anything she wanted. I am not sure why they are so easily conned into giving prescriptions. Some people abandoned her as the addiction got worse. That hurt her badly but not enough to make her stop. Some people loved her and just let her do her thing. I wish someone could have stepped in to stop her. Although I realize that no one can stop an addict from using.

This morning she didn't wake up. It wasn't anything intentional. She took too much or the wrong combination. I'm not surprised that this happened but I didn't see it coming. I will miss her so much. And I feel so sorry for the husband and children she left behind.

I'm flying to her funeral on Sunday. I wish I had a good way to pay my respects. There just isn't much to celebrate about the last years of her life. There was a time when her future was bright and she was happy. She was a good, caring person. I will try to remember her that way.

P - I love you! I will keep you in my heart! RIP

Oh, gosh, I am so sorry! I know that's gotta be very painful. You sound like you were a good friend to her. There's no real easy way to say good-bye in a situation like this. Thank you for sharing with us.