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My Life ^ | Today | Diana in Wisconsin

Posted on 05/28/2010 5:23:34 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin

Well, addiction has reared its ugly head again in our household. Had to kick Husband out this week. It appears that he has been 'doctor shopping' for prescriptions, and has gotten involved with some other relapsing druggies.

*SIGH*

It's been ten years since he got SOBER, but since he's on prescription drugs for back pain, he never really did get 'clean.' I gave it all I could. The kids are grown, I'm requesting my freedom from this madness. I matter little to him; I'm sure you know where his priorities lie.

I won't bore you with the details; this happens every day. My priorities have now shifted greatly; I'm in survival mode and I could really use some prayers...prayers that I stay strong. Prayers that I stay focused. Prayers that I will eventually see some light on the other side of this mess.

Thanks in advance.


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To: Diana in Wisconsin

We’ll pray for you and your transition. One day at a time, and keep focused. What’s worthy in life isn’t always easy, but it’s worth the effort.

Jim


21 posted on 05/28/2010 6:05:10 AM PDT by bcsco (Obama: Hokus Pokus POTUS)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

its clear that addiction doesn’t hurt just the addict.

God bless you.


22 posted on 05/28/2010 6:05:32 AM PDT by PGR88
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Diana, I'm so sorry to see this. You have my prayers of support for you going up now. Really, it sounds like you've "served your time" and done what you can for your children, now that they're grown and out of the house I think if you've found the need to make this decision, it's certainly the right one for you. God gave us the flight instinct for a reason, and I've seen friends destroyed by the evils of addiction. Sadly, despite the amount of interdiction, most cases ended tragically.

Again, so sorry to see this. I really hope you build a much happier new life free of the pain that's been inflicted on you.

23 posted on 05/28/2010 6:06:35 AM PDT by Caipirabob ( Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I don’t think I have ever posted to you before but have read a lot of yours. My prayers are with you, you really will be happy and content when this is all over, I was married for 44 yrs to an alcoholic and raised 5 kids as the only one working, I never had the courage to kick him out and stick with it, he died two yrs ago and after I got over feeling guilty about being happy he was gone life has been wonderful. Hang in there and don’t let yourself feel sorry for him or make excuses for his addiction, it is not your fault. I know this is too long, but I do hope you find peace and happiness.


24 posted on 05/28/2010 6:06:58 AM PDT by Cudjo
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To: Caipirabob

Really, hanging around this crap long enough to raise children and see them grow and build lives of their own? Time served...you’re free to go.


25 posted on 05/28/2010 6:07:39 AM PDT by Caipirabob ( Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

You have my prayers and best wishes for God to guide you into a successful future.


26 posted on 05/28/2010 6:08:17 AM PDT by Tax-chick (Duty, valor, patriotism, Anoreth. Any questions?)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Image and video hosting by TinyPic Prayer on it's way. Kind of know how that feels.
27 posted on 05/28/2010 6:09:32 AM PDT by NellieMae (Here......common sense,common sense,common sense,where'd ya go... common sense......)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I know from your posts that I’ve read here and there that you are a smart, tough cookie. Keep your head up, make sure you have some moral support and stay strong. Sorry for your problems. I wish you the best in this challenging time.


28 posted on 05/28/2010 6:10:24 AM PDT by Huck (Q: How can you tell a party is in the majority? A: They're complaining about the fillibuster.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
I'm requesting my freedom from this madness. I matter little to him; I'm sure you know where his priorities lie.
Please don't do that.
And trust me you don't mean 'little to him'.

Here's some 'good news'. The detox time for prescription 'opiates' is only 3 Days (becasue they ain't pure opiates, they're synthetic). And its nothing like 'hard', real, opiates like Heroin. There is no violent illness, vomiting or uncontrollable bowel movements. You feel 'icky' on day one, crappy on the 2nd day, like a mild flu, on day three you're almost 100% back. On day four its over, your clean. And there is no 'monkey', like with 'H'. Once you're clean that's it. No cravings.

The trick is to make him stop taking the pills. But if he is in pain, that's the tough objective. If you are are in perpetual pain, you'll do 'almost' anything to make it stop. (I once 'joked' about taking my Sawsall to me leg and cutting it off). (pretty bad joke)

And fwiw, addiction to barbiturates is much harder, and longer to kick. Those pills are little devils. So be thankfull he isn't taking those.

So keep the faith. And don't you give up. He needs you, really..

29 posted on 05/28/2010 6:11:55 AM PDT by Condor51 (SAT CONG!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Once a demonic influence takes over a man or woman, eveyone else is merely a pet or prop to the addict. As the value of you is so incredibly important to the One Who made you, now that you are valuing YOU enough to separate from the addiction, you will be blessed. God loves you so very much.

May the Peace of The Lord encompass you and give you rest and renewal.

31 posted on 05/28/2010 6:13:11 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Obots, believing they cannot be deceived, it is impossible to convince them when they are deceived.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
You won't believe how wonderful your life is once you get past this nightmare. I know because I went through it 30 years ago. No more tears, no more hate or guilt. Walking away from this unhappiness is a hard decision to make but it is better for the whole family. Don't listen to the pleaing, bargaining or blaming, it is his problem no one else. As long as you are still there he has no reason to change.

It's time for you now, you gave it your all. Go with God he will point you in the right direction.

God Bless.

32 posted on 05/28/2010 6:14:47 AM PDT by SweetCaroline (He is the Antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son. 1-John 2:22)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I hate painkillers, I know they are necessary but I have seen too many people - young and old - get addicted to them. When they get addicted they go into a self-justifing zombie mode that rejects all reason.


33 posted on 05/28/2010 6:18:17 AM PDT by Fido969 ("The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax." - Albert Einstein)
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To: hennie pennie

Thanks for the reminder, but I’m a street fighter. All bases will be covered. In some ways I’m certain he thinks he can just waltz away from this.

It ain’t gonna necessarily be so!


34 posted on 05/28/2010 6:19:44 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save the Earth. It's the only planet with Chocolate.)
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To: McGavin999

Wow. *SNIF* Thanks! :)


35 posted on 05/28/2010 6:20:28 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save the Earth. It's the only planet with Chocolate.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I’ve always loved your contributions here. Hope all goes well. Hugs and prayers for now.


36 posted on 05/28/2010 6:23:29 AM PDT by Larry Lucido (I'm converting to Mormonism to piss off Colofornian. But I'll be going commando.)
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To: Cudjo

Thank you for sharing that and for your insight. My SIL just divorced my husband’s brother for these very same reasons.

She called me last night to tell me that she, too, had to get over the guilt she felt for leaving him (after nearly 30 years) and the happiness she feels now that she’s out of that situation seems endless.

God Bless You! Thanks again for your kind words. :)


37 posted on 05/28/2010 6:23:55 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save the Earth. It's the only planet with Chocolate.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

In my experience it starts with ignorance of the problem and as we realize there is a problem that we don’t really define, we try to fix it, sometimes consciously. Then the denial sets in but it is often replaced with real hope even when you see reality and you seesaw back and forth until the anger and despair creep in and finally, you’re done.

BTDT, happy ending. When you are living it you can’t see what is ahead you only feel the misery but trust in God, learn from your own mistakes, the sun will shine again.


38 posted on 05/28/2010 6:24:26 AM PDT by tiki
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To: Caipirabob

Thanks, Warden! It WAS a self-imposed sentence for sure, LOL! Gotta make sure that doesn’t happen again.


39 posted on 05/28/2010 6:25:00 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save the Earth. It's the only planet with Chocolate.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Praying that God’s will be done in both you and your spouse’s lives. - OB1


40 posted on 05/28/2010 6:26:40 AM PDT by OB1kNOb (When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty. - Thomas Jefferson)
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