tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353302510092618255.post1903195764176120000..comments2024-01-01T23:48:11.023-08:00Comments on Poetic Shutterbug: Thursday Two Questions - AddictionJoanne Olivierihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856998108256408734noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353302510092618255.post-89050725290964333942011-07-29T14:12:42.984-07:002011-07-29T14:12:42.984-07:001. I've not suffered any addiction that lasted...1. I've not suffered any addiction that lasted more than normal as yet..<br />Normal means addicted to music for a couple hrs :) or chocolate or a certain cake. <br /><br />2. So no addiction just yet to handle that is detrimental to our being.Colette Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844522784600855200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353302510092618255.post-51502488936825210022011-07-29T10:17:42.590-07:002011-07-29T10:17:42.590-07:001. My mom is addicted to cigarettes.
2. I used ...1. My mom is addicted to cigarettes. <br /><br />2. I used to try to say things to make her stop. And she's tried to quit many times. It's not as easy as just deciding...which is what makes chemical addiction so bad. When your Pierre said "drugs will ruin your life" ...he knew they we're ruining his. From my experience, you can encourage, but if they haven't made Galehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02119498262301807853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353302510092618255.post-79346252446778446592011-07-28T14:11:08.004-07:002011-07-28T14:11:08.004-07:00"Maybe you and I should form a FB therapy gro..."Maybe you and I should form a FB therapy group like alcoholics anonymous :D We can call it the "Step Away From Your Facebook Page" group." - I am with you, Jo, definitely. I am trying to find ways and means to be free from its bondage, though I keep the account, but not strongly addicted to it that I forget to do the more important things coz I check on it first. today, I am betchaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04754061874315713589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353302510092618255.post-18053278288771317012011-07-28T11:29:53.095-07:002011-07-28T11:29:53.095-07:00Judy, a rollercoaster is the perfect word. It'...Judy, a rollercoaster is the perfect word. It's so hard dealing with the ups and downs. Thanks for sharing your story.<br /><br />Squirrel, that just goes to show there are success stories though few and far between. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Icy, thank you and yes, alcohol abuse is just as devastating.<br /><br />Blogger Broadcast, Ah, that is just as bad as alcohol or drugs and it'Joanne Olivierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856998108256408734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353302510092618255.post-82158672918728875402011-07-28T09:33:28.864-07:002011-07-28T09:33:28.864-07:00First of all, I am so glad you decided to share yo...First of all, I am so glad you decided to share your love life with us. I am much more moved by true stories. They are real life stuff, true feelings, and you can't get better than that. Sounds like something that happens back then, people are not the same anymore. We are more verbal now, and your feelings might not be bottled up like that for that long...I always love the movie Lobo, and Blogger Broadcasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177927207762765419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353302510092618255.post-6508626710359636362011-07-28T04:21:24.802-07:002011-07-28T04:21:24.802-07:00Your love story is fascinating, and unconditional,...Your love story is fascinating, and unconditional, Jo! And the poem is just beautiful with emotion.<br /><br />I only know a few with alcohol addiction, but the effect is pretty much the same at the end.Icy BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14137249916575963385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353302510092618255.post-40711399984942392942011-07-28T02:33:21.948-07:002011-07-28T02:33:21.948-07:00Your story is very sad, how tragic to lose someone...Your story is very sad, how tragic to lose someone to drugs. The poem really reflects your emotions. <br /><br />I have had friends who abused drugs and alcohol but thankfully never anyone really close to me. One of my friends died from his drug use but another friend stopped using and now has a beautiful family and is very successful.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353302510092618255.post-2810402154760048302011-07-27T18:57:26.453-07:002011-07-27T18:57:26.453-07:00I did and still think of him from time to time. I ...I did and still think of him from time to time. I broke up with to start dating my hubby. I was constantly on a roller coaster with him, either very happy or almost suicidal. He tried to quit so many times with my encouragement and went to church with me regularly. When I refused to go back with him he left the state and I was told one day he had a head ache, laid down and died. Drugs are so Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383088026534281295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353302510092618255.post-28006022737697508902011-07-27T16:52:24.803-07:002011-07-27T16:52:24.803-07:00Ann, that is so difficult to go through and thank ...Ann, that is so difficult to go through and thank YOU for sharing your story. Looking back now, I probably should have reached out for some help but at that time I was in denial. I do believe these situations do make us stronger. <br /><br />Thanks my friend and I hope little duke is feeling better now :)Joanne Olivierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856998108256408734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353302510092618255.post-325775786189566202011-07-27T16:44:28.111-07:002011-07-27T16:44:28.111-07:00Thanks for sharing your story
My first husband is ...Thanks for sharing your story<br />My first husband is a recovering alcoholic. I spent a lot of years doing all the wrong things. I was first an enabler, I fell victim to the effects of his drinking, taking the blame for everything.<br />I eventually went to alanon meetings where I learned how to deal with the drinking.<br />The ex eventually gave up drinking and shortly afterwards left me for Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353302510092618255.post-51770740354902719282011-07-27T16:14:36.606-07:002011-07-27T16:14:36.606-07:00Ratty, thanks for the visit and sharing your thoug...Ratty, thanks for the visit and sharing your thoughts. I'm glad to see you up and about again.<br /><br />Betchai, I know exactly what you mean. I have much more important things to do online, yet I'm always checking in on FB. This is why I've been thinking about closing it. There's nothing that important that I even need to go there but I can't stop myself from doing it. Joanne Olivierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856998108256408734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353302510092618255.post-40504007520246867362011-07-27T15:45:36.238-07:002011-07-27T15:45:36.238-07:00very beautiful poem Jo, full of heartfelt emotions...very beautiful poem Jo, full of heartfelt emotions. personally, i do not know anyone who have been into addiction, if seriously you can consider FB addiction as such, then, it's me, and I am not joking. I actually do not put my cell phone close to me now otherwise I will keep on checking FB updates and it does distracts me from doing more productive things. I am presently trying hard to betchaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04754061874315713589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353302510092618255.post-63384790127947877212011-07-27T15:10:14.032-07:002011-07-27T15:10:14.032-07:00There are many people I've known that have bee...There are many people I've known that have been addicted to drugs. I've learned that there is nothing that can be said to a person in this situation. All it does is drive you apart. In my experience, if you show the slightest disapproval to a drug user, the drugs warp their mind into making them think of you as an enemy. I've never seen drug use end happily. I wish it wasn't like Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.com