so much in common

[tired]

TEXTJust wanted to share some felelings.Tonight I drove my A to rehab, It was a long process and after 3 hours I left him there.He will most likely end up in the crisis unit until a bed is avalible in the rehab.As we waited several people entered for the long process.I had coversations with three. Each had a different story and different substance issues.They each had several things in common problems with health children leagal sadness fear one saying they have a problem one saying not sure confusion desperate for help fighting against themselfs one had been ther many many times and the drinking had beaten her down all i could do was listen and offer support and encouragement while i was there the rest was up yo each of them including my a i felt sad. On the drive home a song came on the radio so fitting Let it be It lifted my spirits, thanks for letting me share your friend tired

[Caressa2]

Thank you for sharing tired. The soul sickness and sadness as you say is the same. It doesn't matter what the substance is, it all is used to cover up the same pain, to deal with the emotions and problems of life we feel we are unable to face alone.

For so many years I thought I was a "Sin", the lowest of the low. In recovery, I have found out that I was a "Soul In Need" and when I stopped and connected to my Higher Power, that emptiness I had tried to fill with "people, places and things" became full and over flow and I no longer became greedy, and the desire to use was lifted from me.

I no longer have to look without, all I have to do is "go within" to find the peace, the knowingness, the happiness and understanding I need! The God of my understanding supplies all my needs, all I have to do is go to Him. He never left, I did. The comfort, the love and compassion was always there, all I had to do was reach out.

[preciouschihua]

Thank you for sharing and posting Tired
I remember when I signed all the paperwork while
putting my ex, or A
into detox and rehab

the song that came to my mind while driving back home
from the whole ordeal was
I won't go down with the ship,
Suz

[SunnyGirl]

Mornin Tired....

Sending prayers for you and yours.....

Addiction is a thief that robs from us and drains the life
blood of our culture. It steals lives. Every year thousands
of people young and old throw their lives away to drugs
and alcohol.

It is an obsession which rules their lives. As a result
families are torn apart because the substance being
abused means more than their closest relationships.

I understand what you are feeling and yes, it makes me
very sad as well. But, I have made a decision to let
go and let God. Thank you for a heartfelt share......

Your friend in recovery, SG