New member intro!

I just wanna say howdy to my new found family! I came across this app thinking it as like every other sobriety app, but then I saw all the positive reinforcement and encouraging posts so I immediately knew I belonged here.

A little about me, I began using crystal methamphetamine about 6 years ago. Oh you know at first it was the usual fun and games until I realized I wasn’t doing the meth, it was doing me. I knew I met the devil when he told me to put that needle in my arm 3 years ago. I was taking the highway to Hell at that point. (Punny, I know.)

I tried to “quit” countless times, went to rehab twice. I successfully completed one but as soon I was released, I was gone. Back to the good ole ways of getting high and not caring about anyone but myself. I was kicked out of my nursing school for a positive drug screen. I had to complete treatment for me to be able to be considered for readmission. Luckily, they let me back in. Did I stay clean, no. Instead I decided to spice my drug use up, and began speed balling meth and fentanyl. I thought I was being slick and no one new until about 2 weeks ago, I failed out of my nursing school again… I would have graduated May 23 with my RN. And I totally f***** that off.

I compromised my future, hurt my family and friends, lost myself- all to chase a high that robbed me of everything I was. The worst part is that I did it all to myself when I knew the consequences and what the outcome would be. I thought I was “different” and could outsmart the drug. But of course, it played me like a fiddle. I’ve come to the realization that I’m at that place they call rock bottom. I have one more chance to make this right. And I will. WE will.

I have 1 day clean, today. And the rest of my lifetime to add to that.

I look forward to being able to listen to all of your testimonies. You truly inspire me and I’m so thankful to have found this app. God Bless you all. Thank you so much for welcoming me to this wonderful community. The type of encouragement I’ve read on her is what helps people stay sober. Saves lives.

Thank you for listening to my rambling!
—-Peyton

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Welcome. It’s s great place to be. Keep checking in as often as possible. You will definitely get support :blush:

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Hello and welcome :bouquet:
Getting sober is hard work but you find a lot of support here!
There is allways someone to talk to, so come here when you are craving.
See you around!
:heart:

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Hi Peyton :slight_smile: thanks for sharing and happy to have you here!

Welcome Peyton! My name is Dan, I’m a capricorn, I like long walks on the beach, and I’m a recovering alcoholic. Since becoming sober, my favorite thing to do is laugh and just enjoy each moment as it comes.

I look foward to going on this journey together!

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Welcome! I’m new too and I agree, there’s amazing ESH that comes to my phone every day.

I have a different DOC but so much of my story sounds like yours. Thanks for sharing!

Welcome. I am glad you are here, and determined to get and stay clean. It sounds as if you’ve sacrificed much on the alter of your DOC.

Not one more drop of blood, sweat, or tears. You’ve decided to be better. Now be better. Keep getting better at getting better. Better today than you were yesterday and tomorrow better still.

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Hi @peyterz thanks for sharing your story…I found this app by chance as well over a year ago and it has been a really great help for me… stick around and keep reading and asking questions… lots of helpful wise people on here…never give up on giving up… sobriety does ‘stick’ and when it does it is so good…:grin:

Hey girl im just begging my journey now at 26 days sober!! This is a great place, found it 3 days ago n now im hooked!! Im a alcoholic, with now cirrhosis of the liver, so not only am i fighting for sobreity im fighting for my life!! I check in daily here… it does help all of you help!! Together we can do this united we stand divided we fall…
Together WE GOT THIS!!

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Welcome Peyton. Thank you for sharing your story. Glad you are here.

Happy you’re alive! Focus on your health and sanity right now and figure out the details later.

Hey and welcome :slight_smile:

Nice to meet you. You can do this, we can help…

Hey Peyton, great to have you in the community. I look forward to hearing those days rack up!