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Dec 09, 2007, 12:40 AM
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Today I helped lay to rest a friend. I don't know his whole story, but how it ended was horrible. An addiction that took over more and more of his life, until he drove away the love of his life and his friends, until he overdosed, in his car, at a remote place, all alone -- his remains found a month later. He only became self-destructive the last two years of his life. I've been self-destructive much longer. His end is a reminder to me of the times I came so close to an end that could have looked a lot like his, with a church full of mourners all saying what a tragic loss it was, so young, so unnecessary, so nice a person -- and them all asking, why couldn't he accept help?
Truly, I cried as much for myself today as I did for him. With all I have accomplished in recovery, I could be doing so much better if I would accept more help and stop spending so much of my life alone -- alone emotionally, that is, if not literally. mtd |
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Dec 09, 2007, 12:58 AM
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(((((((((((hugs)))))) Do good self care mtd.
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Dec 09, 2007, 07:39 AM
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((((((((((((((((( mtd ))))))))))))))) I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend.
It's times like these that we take stock in our lives, we take good hard looks at ourselves and where we are for we can see what is lost too young. Even though you may be feeling you should accept more help in your recovery, you have already done a lot to be where you are today. Please don't loose sight of the hard work you have already done. Maybe it is now time to take the next step or leap of faith to continue on your path. I for one certainly hope so  Again, I'm so sorry for your loss. It's painful and sad. Sending you warm thoughts and strength to get through this difficult time.  sabby |
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Dec 09, 2007, 03:50 PM
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mtd. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Cyran0
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My blog: http://cyran0.psychcentral.net/ Dx: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD (childhood physical/sexual abuse), history of drug abuse. Meds: Zoloft, Lorazapam, Coffee, Cigarettes "I may climb perhaps to no great heights, but I will climb alone." -Cyrano de Bergerac |
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Dec 09, 2007, 06:07 PM
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I am so saddened by your loss.You have so many people here who care so very much about you. Please keep posting so we can continue sending our prayers, warm thoughts and eternal Hope.
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Dec 12, 2007, 09:36 AM
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Im so sorry for you loss. If there is anything i can do please let me know.
sending many hugs your way. Colleen
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