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Even after a rough day (AH visited the children).
He still keeps on saying..."Maybe one day we can be together again"
He has agreed to giving me full custody of the kids.
He is still taking the methdone. He's going to ask the DR. to fax me the results of his drug testing. He has agreed to drug testing every week to see the kids forever.
(how expensive is that going to be? (canada)!!!!!!!!!!!!is that even possible?)
He's started looking for a job, even asked if I could pack another suitcase for him with his 'work clothes'.
I will not get back together. But should I REALLY SCREAM that it is over.
I say it is and he moved out and i'm going to the lawyers etc...
He says He KNOWS it's over but he wants/needs to hope that maybe one day....
Do I take away his hope? THis soon?
Should I just let it fade and maybe he'll be ok with it? If he looses hope will he give up the fight?

Can you just walk into a drug store and get opiates?

I quit drinking a long time ago and can walk into a liquor store and buy something for a party so that's no big deal. I guess the same thinking applies for over the counter drugs too.

Resisting the temptation gets far easier the more time passes.

When I first started posting here on SR a lot the content was over what I had lost due to my AH. I'm been working hard on MY recovery and thought I would take the time to post about what I have GAINED.

Even thought it's not Thanksgiving here in Canada, I find that I keep that holiday spirit within me each day now.

Some of the things/changes I have gained:

Peace
Tranquility
Supportive and like minded friends
Wonderful recovery group and of course SR
A new home - albeit rented but it's MINE and it's in the country
A happier dog - consistency in his life too
Better finances, still paying of the previous debt but I'm paying it off
Started my own spiritual journey to discover my HP
Yoga
Meditation
Time to read
Healthier body - 250 pounds gone - ok a bit of a joke here, 30 of those pounds were mine the balance was the AH
Positive energy
Meeting new friends
Trying new things
Snowshoeing
Cooking
Clean House - just my stuff exactly where I left it
No surprises when I come home

And most importantly I've been finding out who I am, who I was, how I got here and where I'm going.

Thanks everyone - Namasté - K.

Hey All

I am a 21 year old new comer from Canada..I have been drinking since I was 15 years old and moved out on my own..being a naive kid thinking I know everything about the world..I have had an excellent job which allows me to work from home and earn a very healthy lifestyle which I think is also attributing to my problem. The lifestyle I started at a young age is catching up to me and after my latest 3 day no sleep drinking binge I think I am finally ready to stop.

In the past I have tried to stop only to last a few days..I found a local AA meeting only to drive to it and not go inside...mainly due to being nervous.

The group of people I hang out with are definitely not the best group to hang out with if you are one who doesn't want to drink...i've been to more then one of my friends funerals and each time I thought this would help me quit and make me finally realize that this isn't the best decision but each time I end up with the same problem..

Any advice for a stubborn young man? I am hoping to get enough courage to attend the meeting this Thursday.

Glad to of found these forums, there seems to be a lot of good advice here.

This weekend is our Canadian Thanksgiving and I wanted to wish everyone, north and south of the border, a wonderful autumn weekend filled with gratitude for our many blessings.

It is a good time for me to take pause and remember the true blessings in my life... love, family, friendship, good health, the ability to hope and dream and make good choices in my life. I am grateful for each one of you who walks with me in recovery and who shares their light when I have trouble finding mine.

These are the important things, these blessings don't cost a dime, these are the blessings that make my life worth living.

I love you all, and hope your weekend is filled with blessings too.

hello im new here my name is jamie im a 25 year old male from canada.....and am struggling too quit drinking ....i have been a drinker sincei was around 14 yrs old....but the past 2 or 3 yrs just really seem too have gotten worse witht the boozing..i've lost a g/f who was my first true love and have had bad depression and anxiety which i am now taking ativan too control the anxiety, as i dont want too go on meds for depression.

lastnight i got really smashed and said some mean things too my adoring mother, and i feel like **** today because of it.....i have googled and found this message board too become a member too....so hello 2 everyone.