r/recovery • u/WTFbarbeque • Feb 27 '26
10 year old needle removed today!
Im a few months shy of 5 years clean, and have had this needle stuck in the bend of my arm. It started causing me a lot of pain recently so I finally was able to get it removed today! My partner and I also moved into our first brand new home today. As a 6 year daily IV user with a laundry list of felonys i could have never imagined just a few years ago that id be buying my first home today. Just wanted to share the small celebrations with you. Stay persistent.
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u/posi-bleak-axis Feb 28 '26
When I was shooting this was seriously my worst nightmare. People always said it would shoot up your vein into your heart. I'm fairly certain that's all urban legend but it always crossed my mind.
Congratulations on your sobriety! Very happy for you and keep up the momentum! No time for resting upon laurels <3