I NEED to share my story.

[bernadette 0]

All I can say is I am glad you are getting help for this problem before it is too late. My best girlfriend was also addicted to pain medication. Like you, her doctor kept on prescribing them to her. She died in a car accident last February taking her 16 year old daughter with her. She fell asleep behind the wheel and hit a tree. From what I understand pain meds make you sleepy.

You are a very smart and brave woman to know that this problem must stop and I wish you the best in your recovery. Please let us know how you are doing and if you ever feel the need for someone to talk to...just let us know! we are her to support you.

[divaliciousdee 0]

Robyn

I sent you an email. My prayers are with you.

Dee Dee

[Alexandra 55]

Robyn, you are a brave and strong woman and have already done the very hardest thing. It's all downhill from here.

We're with you, our hearts and minds are here for you whenever you need support or just to vent. Please come let us know how you are doing. We're thinking of you!!

[sandie1958 0]

robin good luck & we love you sandie

[Jessiebear 2]

You can do this! We're here for you! (((((((HUGS)))))))

[mousecrazy 2]

You can do this. You must do this. Someone very dear to me has faced an addiction problem, and while it was extremely difficult, for everyone, it has paid off in so many blessings for our family, that there is no question that it was worth it. I will pray for your health. Cindy

[Road Queen 0]

Sorry I missed this thread yesterday. Robyn, I remember our emails when we were in the pre-op and Protein Shake stages. You have done great while dealing with your other issues. I will think of you in my prayers. Good luck and keep us updated. Celeste

[mom2mygirlz920 0]

Well I am home again. I went there on Tuesday afternoon. I cried for about 4 hours. I even signed a right to release paper. i wanted to leave, even if i was doing the right thing. Well they gave me some stuff called methadone to help relieve withdrawal symptoms. I took that Tuesday, wednesday and thursday am. I decided that i was feeling well and refused 6pm methadone and thought i'd see how i felt. Well i was fine the rest of the night, no withdrawal syptoms. So i refused again the next morning. Now even though i refused, i could get it any time i felt i needed it. Well I felt fine, and they let me come home yesterday. I met some amazing people, did LOTS of group meetings and counseling. AA meetings, NA, even attended a CA, which is cocaine anonymous, just to hear the stories of the people there. Amazing the lives people live for so long. It was a heck of an experience. i could have been any of those people who went from pills to alcohol to worse. I will NEVER even touch alcohol again even if it was not my addiction. I missed my kids, but thank God they were fine. Thank God I didnt become worse. I feel very fortunate and I thank you all for your support. I am done with pills. God Bless you all and Thanks again.

[the best me 6]

Now the hard work begins. Don't let up your resolve. Do whatever you have to do to get even further past this phase in your life. I'm so proud of you!!! No more pain pills!!! Now you can FEEL again, even when it hurts! And that's a good thing. Welcome home!

[chichigirl 1]

Welcome home Robyn!!!

I have been thinking of you all week and keeping you in my prayers. I am so glad you are home with your loving family and that you have gone through the first step of the rest of your life. God Bless you and keep you strong.

Email me if you'd still like for me to call you tomorrow. cspiller@earthlink.net

I don't know if you remember me, I'm the one in Miami-Dade you emailed last week before you went in.

Cindy

[gordonfamily3 0]

Robyn...what a great job you are doing. Stay focused and all will be great. Your new lift has begun. I can't say I know what you are going through but I sure hope it all stays on the right path for you.

[Alexandra 55]

Congratulations, Robyn! You sound wonderful. All the best wishes for continued strength and success. It won't be a fight forever.

[aaamom 0]

you're doing awesome girl. You should be so proud of yourself.

Welcome Home

[Guest ASPHALT ANGEL]

Congratulations!! I am so pround of you.

[sunsett 2]

Robyn,

I just read your thread tonight. I to am proud of you. It will get hard. read paslm 91 and make it personal to you! This I promise will help you get through the tough times. Lean on the word and others and you will get through this.

I'm here for you as I know all your fellow bandsters are.

God Bless,