I just wanted to say "good going" to all of you attending NA, AA or other 12 step groups to help you in your recovery. I know that those meetings are not for everyone, but 16 years ago I got clean from crack and alcohol mainly with CA (Cocaine Anonymous), AA, and NA. I still use some of the concepts I learned to this day to have a better life.
This sounds so lame, but I would go back again for support around my oxy addiction, but I am conflicted b/c I am prescribed the pills and do not go to the streets for extras. In fact, I am not even using the morphine that was just prescribed for this month, only the oxy. So, I am more comfortable here on BL with harm reduction as the primary goal.
However, I do miss the holidays, like Memorial Day or 4th of July... the clubhouses would have parties, dances, potlucks, lots of meetings and it was fun, and felt so safe to hang out with other recovering addicts. I know that if I get desperate enough, I will put my ego on a shelf, and get to a meeting. Just sayin... nothing is perfect, but those fellowships worked at that time in my life.