My name is Richie, I am 28 and I am a recovering addict.
I have a beautiful 2 year old son and four year old daughter and am trying to get better for them.
When I talk to my children every evening they ask me when their Daddy will be coming back home... I do not know what to tell them.
I am currently in Rehab and have been for the past 4 months, however, I recently lost my job.
"Turn Around Recovery," which is the recovery center I am at, is kicking me out due to non-payment.
I am asking from the bottom of my heart for any help to pay "Turn Around." If I do not complete this program and get sober I am facing a lengthy jail sentence. Not to mention my kids may grow up without a daddy.
I can supply all paper work proving that any donations will be going towards this rehab and if desired I can put you intouch directly with the director of "Turn Around"
You can call me at 770-265-2703 . . . ask for Richie
P.S. If you know of anywhere that can help, this information will be appreciated aswell.
I guess the normal rules of internet protocol and common sense mean I shouldn't even reply to this. But brother, if you've been there 4 months, have you thought about just leaving and not using anymore? I think they've taught you some of the techniques for that inside, right?
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Not to mention that we have to face the wreckage of our pasts regardless. If you did something where you are supposed to go to jail for it, then that is what you have to do. I know people in AA that drove back to states where they had warrants to turn themselves in because we don't run from problems any more in recovery. Just stay sober and worry about each day as it comes...The whole "my children will grow up without a daddy and I will go to jail forever" is a catastrophic overstatement. One person I know just had their 5th DUI and they only got sentenced to a year (and will only serve 6 months probably).
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I was seeing a counselor and after a time was told until I paid up treatment could not continue. See my work place was supposed to be paying at least half or three quarters of the bill but then said I was not covered for it.
I still went to the center, but mostly for the everyday meetings they had; usually one in the morning at 9 a.m. then at noon and an evening one at 6 or 7p.m..
Then on certain days of course for me there were women only meetings.
You may want to call your local AA Hotline and see about all the meetings in your area.
Sounds like you are on the right track and just need a bit more help to see it through.
Try going the 90 meetings in 90 days, that really works.
Not sure of your exact situation with the treatment/jail thing, but I noticed the phone # is the Atlanta area. I'm in ATL and know a lot of people who know a lot about the local legal system and minimal to no cost recovery programs in the area.
PM me or email me @ robcottrill@hotmail.com if interested.
Thanks,
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Rob
"There ain't no Coupe DeVille hiding in the bottom of a Cracker Jack Box."
You sound pretty desperate, Richie and I do know somewhere that CAN help. It's called AA or NA. But they won't help you in the ways you're hoping or expecting. You aren't going to find people who will happily bail you out or hand over the $ you need to pay off your debts. Shit! We have our own debts, friend! I will tell you how we will help. If you want your LIFE to get better, and I'm not just talking about getting out of this scrape or that scrape, you're going to have to work the steps as suggested in the Big Book. There are people who will be happy to help walk you through the steps, read the book to you, share their experience, strength, and hope... And Richie. There is hope.
I used to be the type of drunk that used people, let everyone do my work for me, resented authority, boundaries, rules. Thought I was different than everybody else (tiger blood!) and that I was in control. I could handle it. I could get by. Well, my life went to hell on a freight train and I found myself (like you) about to lose EVERYTHING. No, I hadn't gotten a dui or had my kids taken away from me...yet. I hadn't lost my job...yet. But I was fooling myself by thinking I had control. My life was unmanageable. I let bills pile up. I didn't check the mailbox for weeks, months on end. Twice I had mail service and utilities shut off on me, and would not pay a bill until they threatened to put me in collections. Some I still didn't pay. Bought booze or weed or pills with my money then borrowed from my family for bread and milk to feed the kids. I sought therapy, and told my therapist lies...NO, it's not ME! IT's them! THEY effed up my life. I didn't get honest and get a start on my life until I admitted I had a problem. I walked into my first AA meeting, sat in the back by the door for a quick escape, arms crossed, body language shut off and prepared to not say a word to anyone. Within minutes I was sobbing hysterically as I realized their story was mine. These people were me. I was them. I am an alcoholic.
Through the program I have learned how to be an adult. How to face my responsibilities, how to make amends to people I have harmed, how to begin a new life for myself and my children. I have been amazed that things that used to seem impossible are now possible. I am getting back into financial good standing and paying back debts, paying back family that I owe. I have faced obstacles and fears that I used to run from or ignore. I have found peace, joy, and true freedom. Through this right way of living, I have learned how to behave with integrity and honesty, and I have gained a strong sense of self worth and integrity. I have learned how to have faith and God be part of my life today. It has made all the difference in the world. THe urge to drink was lifted. I found friends who love me no matter what, and the fellowship in which I truly BELONG. I love myself now, and I love my life. I don't ever want to go back to the way my life used to be. I hope you find what you are looking for, and seriously, give this thing a chance. You might be surprised that you get so much more than you ever dreamed of...and things you never thought you wanted or needed. Best wishes, heather
