If you think this thread would be a good idea, say so. You don't have to be a recovering addict to think it's a good idea, too.
1 posted on
10/12/2003 3:36:12 PM PDT by
Lazamataz
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2 posted on
10/12/2003 3:37:09 PM PDT by
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To: Lazamataz
Congrats and continued success, Laz!
3 posted on
10/12/2003 3:37:32 PM PDT by
TomServo
("I may not see the truth - but I can see my toes")
To: Lazamataz
Good idea, Laz. Just be prepared for to to get hijacked now and again...
And well done, on your own personal boldness.
4 posted on
10/12/2003 3:37:35 PM PDT by
Old Sarge
(Serving You... on Operation Noble Eagle!)
To: Lazamataz
Good idea Laz...
5 posted on
10/12/2003 3:37:58 PM PDT by
Dog
To: Lazamataz
bump ...need to think about it
6 posted on
10/12/2003 3:38:08 PM PDT by
woofie
(God bless you Rush we love you)
To: Lazamataz
How about "Toot for the day" thread?
To: Texaggie79; Tennessee_Bob
Pinging druggies!
To: woofie; Nov3
If I held a party, would you guys come?
10 posted on
10/12/2003 3:39:29 PM PDT by
Lazamataz
(I am the extended middle finger in the fist of life.)
To: Lazamataz
A week ago I quit smoking (tobaccy) and went on the Atkins diet. I say sure, what the heck.
13 posted on
10/12/2003 3:40:02 PM PDT by
P.O.E.
To: Lazamataz
It would be worth it if it helped one person.
To: Lazamataz
I thought you were just addicted to those little candies... what were they called?..
15 posted on
10/12/2003 3:41:15 PM PDT by
GeronL
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To: Lazamataz
To detox or retox, that is the question.
16 posted on
10/12/2003 3:41:16 PM PDT by
putupon
(The text in this tagline serves no purpose other than to occupy the space between the parentheses)
To: Lazamataz
LOL I thought this thread was about the possibility of starting a thread for people addicted to Free Republic. I was ready to sign up!
On another matter: Kuddos for your remarkable achievement.
To: Lazamataz
It's a GREAT idea!!! Most Freepers give very sound advice to anyone asking for help....that's the beauty of this place, thousands of heads are always better than one and as you know, there are alot of people who suffer in silence, needlessly....and let me know if you need a hand, be glad to help.....
25 posted on
10/12/2003 3:44:44 PM PDT by
soozla
(PSSSSSST! I've ridden in Little Oscar's WeinerMobile! Have you??)
To: Lazamataz
How about a "12 step way to not hang out on FR for 12 hours a day"? To me, FR is an addiction.
And congrats on your 1 year mark. Here's to another year!
26 posted on
10/12/2003 3:45:00 PM PDT by
lelio
To: Lazamataz; sistergoldenhair
Empathetic bump.
27 posted on
10/12/2003 3:45:09 PM PDT by
facedown
(Armed in the Heartland)
To: Lazamataz
I think it's a great idea. Congratulations on sobriety and your willingness to help others.
28 posted on
10/12/2003 3:45:26 PM PDT by
Fzob
(Why does this tag line keep showing up?)
To: Lazamataz
From another thread:
Well said...Many a consevative is a reformed liberal...I am an old hippie whos drug experiences were not for the faint of heart....I never needed a program to stop as I was as close to madness as you can get and sanity was an obvious choice...Ive got lots of family and friends who go to all sorts of meetings however and I cant think of one of them who is better than another
30 posted on
10/12/2003 3:45:48 PM PDT by
woofie
(God bless you Rush we love you)
To: Lazamataz
Congratulations for being able to kick the habit.
I have never had the problem, but I always say, "but for the grace of God, go I".
I think if it may help people, and FR admins don't mind, it it probably a good idea, if it would help people.
It may even help people who aren't just recovering drug addicts, but people who may have or had other addictions, whether it's alcohol, tobacco, food or something else.
I understand the 12 steps are similar for all.
I suggest, just go and start it and see how it goes. Maybe you could also put it into announcements for a while (if AM-s don't mind, of course).
Rush's example shows how addiction can happen to even very sensible, highly successful individuals.
Trying and succeeding in beating addictions is great achievement.
That thread may also give hope and incentive to some who may still be addicted, to start breaking the distructive habits, and for those who may not themselves be addicted, but have friends of family members who are, and may help them understand them and perhaps help them to steer their loved ones on a positive course to beat their addiction.
In short, my personal opinion is that it would be a good idea, at least on a trial basis. If it degenerates to something other than what was meant to be, you can always stop it.
But hopefully it would actually get better and serve as help and inspiration.
Good luck.
I may visit, just to see how it's going. :)
To: Lazamataz
Kicked my cocaine addiction about 14 years ago...any help is good, unless it's from foolish posters here who don't realize the danger and destruction such an addiction can cause to self and others...I applaude your recovery and your request...Count me in if anything materializes...I'm one who can say "Been there,...Done that".
Kudos, hope and prayers. As the song from Jethro Tull says, "Nothing's Easy"
FMCDH
45 posted on
10/12/2003 3:55:33 PM PDT by
nothingnew
(The pendulum is swinging and the Rats are in the pit!)
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