My name is, Josh and I am an addict.

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andIAmAnAddict

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Hi, my name is Josh and I am an addict. A meth addict to be exact. I launched a site called AndIAmAnAddict.com I know I am not unique. I share similar experiences, hardships, and hope with other addicts. So then why am I making this site? The answer is two fold. First and foremost, it’s a way for me to put my recovery into something tangible. A time capsule of my journey so to speak — allowing me the opportunity to see where I was, where I am, and where I’m going. After all, this is a journey, not a destination. The second, if in someway the site helps just one person — then that’s more than I could have hoped for

Obviously, I would love my experience to help more than one person. Like many of us, I future trip. I have a vision of what I want this site to be and genuinely would love to see it come to fruition. However, if it doesn’t, that’s OK. After all, personal recovery comes first. It’s only then can we truly help those who still suffer.

I should warn you, I am not a writer. I have horrible grammar skills. My sentence structure will almost always be wrong. If that bothers you, I don’t know what to say. Except, keep coming back, maybe it will get better…

My intentions of using drugs is never meant to hurt anyone but me. I don’t think about them when using. That sounds harsh but its the truth. When using, I have one thing on my mind. Getting high. My family is collateral damage.

Today, I choose to believe my recovery is not a coincidence. I don’t know why I am still here, but someone or something wants me to be. I am committed to figuring out why.


andIAmAnAddict.com
 
My friend, you write incredibly well; also, your sentence structure is not bad! I just bookmarked your website, and I wish you the best of luck in your recovery. Congratulations on 35 days of sobriety. Everyone here is rooting for you.
 
throwaway4benzos said:
My friend, you write incredibly well; also, your sentence structure is not bad! I just bookmarked your website, and I wish you the best of luck in your recovery. Congratulations on 35 days of sobriety. Everyone here is rooting for you.
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Way too kind! Thank you for the words of encouragement. It's very much appreciated.
 
andIAmAnAddict said:
Hi, my name is Josh and I am an addict. A meth addict to be exact. I launched a site called AndIAmAnAddict.com I know I am not unique. I share similar experiences, hardships, and hope with other addicts. So then why am I making this site? The answer is two fold. First and foremost, it’s a way for me to put my recovery into something tangible. A time capsule of my journey so to speak — allowing me the opportunity to see where I was, where I am, and where I’m going. After all, this is a journey, not a destination. The second, if in someway the site helps just one person — then that’s more than I could have hoped for

Obviously, I would love my experience to help more than one person. Like many of us, I future trip. I have a vision of what I want this site to be and genuinely would love to see it come to fruition. However, if it doesn’t, that’s OK. After all, personal recovery comes first. It’s only then can we truly help those who still suffer.

I should warn you, I am not a writer. I have horrible grammar skills. My sentence structure will almost always be wrong. If that bothers you, I don’t know what to say. Except, keep coming back, maybe it will get better…

My intentions of using drugs is never meant to hurt anyone but me. I don’t think about them when using. That sounds harsh but its the truth. When using, I have one thing on my mind. Getting high. My family is collateral damage.

Today, I choose to believe my recovery is not a coincidence. I don’t know why I am still here, but someone or something wants me to be. I am committed to figuring out why.


andIAmAnAddict.com
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I am going to you man. I have 8 days sober and active in AA every day since Wednesday but been sober since Saturday. Obviously it’s only one of the many ways to get and stay sober but it’s been working for me so I’m sticking with it.

I don’t remember the last time I had 7 days clean let alone active in recovery.

But yes, our family and loved ones are the ones we hurt the most with worry and fear. Stress is the often silent killer.

When I use I do think about how I’m affecting them and it saddens me but it doesn’t stop me. I had to get support from recovery groups. And make friends with others in recovery. But you have to find what works for you. I just tired of reinventing the wheel
 
Juicewrldfan said:
I am going to you man. I have 8 days sober and active in AA every day since Wednesday but been sober since Saturday. Obviously it’s only one of the many ways to get and stay sober but it’s been working for me so I’m sticking with it.

I don’t remember the last time I had 7 days clean let alone active in recovery.

But yes, our family and loved ones are the ones we hurt the most with worry and fear. Stress is the often silent killer.

When I use I do think about how I’m affecting them and it saddens me but it doesn’t stop me. I had to get support from recovery groups. And make friends with others in recovery. But you have to find what works for you. I just tired of reinventing the wheel
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Congrats on 8 days. That’s a long time for us! I am rooting for you! You got this. ❤️
 
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