[Diana in Wisconsin]

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Freedom and accomplishment

What are you resisting? What are you fighting or avoiding?

Would it be so bad to simply let it unfold? Would it be so bad to go ahead and deal with it?

Think of how good it will feel to stop fighting, to stop hiding, to stop avoiding. Imagine how great you'll feel when you deal with it and get it behind you.

Procrastinating, fighting and avoiding will only make it more difficult. The way out is to get it done.

Instead of feeling constantly drained, you can be positively energized. Instead of wasting your effort on running away, you can enjoy the satisfaction of getting it resolved.

Get it done. And enjoy the glorious feeling of freedom and accomplishment.

~ Ralph Marston

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[hennie pennie]

You'll be in our thoughts & prayers and we hope that matters all work out for the very best for everyone. Have you checked to see if there is some type of support group for spouses of those who abuse prescription drugs??? It would be nice to learn that you avail yourself of ALL possible sources of support.

Please take care.

[Siouxz]

I’m sorry you’re going through this. I went through a somewhat similar situation a couple years ago after 25 years of marriage. It was painful, but I have grown and am now happier than I ever was before. Best of luck to you AND your husband. May he find relief from his addictions and may you find peace.

[kitkat]

Sometimes prayers are answered in ways we don’t expect. Put your trust in God and pray, pray, pray.

My prayers are with you.

[timeflies]

I pray you get through this too. Divorce is a hard road.

[beefree]

I pray your transistion will be smooth, that you shall be well, relieved and happy.

[ClearCase_guy]

I’m very sorry to hear this. I have great admiration for you and always enjoy your postings. You will be in my prayers, and I hope that God allows a new and better chapter to open in your life.

[SouthDixie]

There is a doctor here now flipping burgers in a McDonald's because he was charged and convicted of writing fraudulent prescriptions for himself.

Addiction is not discriminative and the result is usually institution, insanity or death. Al-anon is a great start for you. Tough love and a network of support is what you need right now.

Hang in there and take care of YOU.

[patriot08]

Prayers for you, Diana

[Nervous Tick]

Oh no. So sorry to hear that, Diana.

Prayers up for you. Stay strong. It will turn out for the best.

FRegards

[Vigilantcitizen]

Prayers for both of you.

[Betis70]

Prayers up.

I’ve never had to deal with addiction in my family, so have no real clue what you are going through. Hope you get whatever help and support you need locally.

[McGavin999]

You've got our prayers Diana, you can do this. Sweep out the old to make way for the new. You deserve to have a partner at your side who will help carry the load instead of being the load.

May God give you the strength to face each day as it comes and may He open your heart to someone worthy of you.

[bcsco]

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

[PGR88]

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

God bless you.

[Caipirabob]

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.

[Tax-chick]

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

[NellieMae]

Prayer on it's way. Kind of know how that feels.

[Huck]

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.

[Condor51]

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..

[MHGinTN]

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.