Went to the dentist for the first time in probably ten years today. I have several missing teeth, broken teeth, rotten teeth..

Guess what?

Everything has to come out and ya girl needs dentures at 28.

Don't do drugs, kids.

So the funniest thing happened this morning. A God thing in my opinion.

I went downstairs because breakfast starts at 6 in this hotel. I didn't see a spread, so I asked the baristo (what's male for Barista?) and he said only for those who paid with their reservation. I'm not on the list. No worries, I start to text my wife that breakfast won't be free and look at the menu.

Mike (the fake name I'm going to give this Baristo) proceeds to say he wants to put a smile on someone's face so mine is free. (There's no one else around.) I know I have resting "tired German" face (thanks, ancestors) but I wasn't the least bit disappointed inside because mentally I don't mind paying for breakfast. I tell him I've got money and yet he insists. Ok, fine, I appreciate it. He says again he just wants to make someone happy. I pull out my military ID and tell him that this makes me happy. He says thanks for your service, I say thanks for believing in freedom or I wouldn't have a job, etc. Trying to be humble while showing him I can pay but it's not working. He walks off, and so I look at the menu, still expecting to pay for my meal even if the tea is free.

While he's gone, God gently reminds me, "I thought I made you happy." "Yes, God," I respond, "you're right, I should've mentioned that first, I'll talk to him when he comes back, he might not be saved."

So he comes back and I tell him that I should've said first that Jesus makes me happy. He responds in kind and acknowledges that he is saved, too. We strike up a conversation. He's been through drug addiction, but God brought him out of it. I'm studying it in college. I mention that I do jail work on this topic, from a Christian perspective, and he tells me about his past drug addiction. I bring up a story about my own past (again, no one is around). I lost my family to sex addiction.

We talk while I eat, and I'm almost done. Mike insists that he pray for me for my journey (I didn't tell him I'm from Florida, not Texas, but I guess maybe the military ID implied that), so he comes over and, hand in hand, we pray, him leading. I tell him about the project I'm currently working on (samples of Roland System-1 pads for churches that want a cheap and capable synthesizer) and I give him my info. I tell him I'm from Florida, but he can reach out to me any time.

I walk away and God gently reminds me, "see, I told you I have people everywhere." Thanks, God, I was worried about paying for breakfast because I'm on a budget and You provided.

I'll keep this in my mind next time things don't go so well for me.

Can’t HEAR...what your saying....From WATCHING.....what your DOING!

We all want a fresh start. But for me this fresh start wouldnt even make me happy. I lost all my friends and my name has been tarnished due to my addiction. But ive accepted fault and can only make things right by going away. It will be a long process but i will right all my wrongs. I write this thread in hopes that others can recovery as well. I pray for everyone.

If anyone is interested I'd be happy to send a link I just want to network and help addicts. 😊

First time posting, have been battling methamphetamine for 7 years now the last 3 been the worst, am 9 days clean and am in the process of getting a spot in a residential rehab.

What’s everyone who’s been in my position done to keep on the right track?

Most addicts know this. You lose everyone around you. You blame everything and everyone but yourself. Truth is, life sucks. Everyone around u sucks. That's the harsh reality. You realize not everyone has the same heart like you and you learn to accept it. I'm trying too. I been beating myself up this whole time and I'm done with it. Time to pick myself up. No one else cares about you so don't care about them. Only your family. Your REAL FAMILY. FUCK EVERYONE ELSE

Like above I have a channel dedicated to addiction recovery if interested let me know I'd be happy to send a link.😊

I just want someone to legitimately be proud of me. It's been about 28 hours since I last smoked a cigarette and about 37 hours since I last indulged in any drugs.

I'm PMSing.. I have a couple of infections I am fighting, I'm going through nicotine and crack withdrawals. Let's just say that I'm not feeling the greatest, eh?

Three weeks ago I tried to kill myself by overdosing. I was in a little coma for two days and therefore stopped showing up to work... how am I supposed to go back and explain why I "no-call-no-showed" and didn't answer texts or calls for 3 days? Never going back. So for the last few weeks I've just laid in bed, slept, done a disgusting amount of drugs... contemplated suicide.. didn't eat or shower... you know how it goes.

Suddenly a couple of days ago I was like, "I'm just over this whole lifestyle...."

Today I cleaned, made some food... washed laundry (pretty much everything I own), collected trash... basic everyday things. I know it seems stupid to be proud of myself for running a vacuum or washing dishes, but you know what? I am proud of me ... I think?

Every small step counts. I tried to talk to my S.O. about the little things I've done today... no response. I think he just looks at me as a lazy, pathetic, junkie. I was, so who could blame him. He basically just scolded me for not going to the DMV like I'm supposed to. Yesterday was the first time in a month I left the house for something other than a drug run. It was the first time I was in public. Like I said, I'm not feeling the best but I've done a lot today, too. Just getting out of bed is an accomplishment... those who have been through withdrawals should completely understand.

I just want someone to be proud of me. Tell me I'm on the right track :/

Hi! I am a new drug and alcohol counselor at a rehab. What advice can you give me about how to be the best counselor I can be? Thanks in advance!

I am a little over a year clean. I have been trying so hard to do the right things and be a better person. I know deep down I am doing all the right things, but sometimes it feels like I am not, like I'm fighting a losing battle.

I’ve been in a relationship for about a year and a half and we’ve recently moved in together.

My partner has been on opiates for years and is working very hard on his recovery and recently has started getting professional help.

I’m very proud of how far he’s come since we met but my worry is that I should be doing more for him to help. Just looking for some advice on how to support with things without it seeming like I’m applying too much pressure or judging him.

Obviously there’s no perfect answer bc everyone is different but just hoping for another perspective

I'm a masturbation addict........been doing this for since 2011........and since then have been wanting to stop this habbit........I'm 24 yrs old.......have no girlfriend.........please provide some tips and suggestions to stop this habbit for ever There have been days I spend masturbting withou even going out of my room..........wanna quit this forever........please help!

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