I’m still early in my recovery so I’m taking nothing for granted and am learning day by day. Keeping myself grounded and taking things day by day.
I go to various meetings from fellowship meetings, relapse prevention at my rehab and SMART Meetings
For anyone who has ever been to fellowship meetings they will know that there is a big emphasis on a ‘higher power’. I still don’t know what my perception is as of yet, I have an idea, my ability to think positively is creating positive things in my life. This is happening because something greater than myself (the universe) is controlling it, based on my ways of thinking, The laws of attraction. At this stage that is my understanding and its working for me
When I was in rehab in June, I must have sent some of my blogs off to maybe 50 + media and social media outlets across the world, inevitably no one responded…. With one exception.
Now bearing in mind like I said, I’d sent blogs to probably 15 Countries but the one person that replied, the person at the end of an email address for a magazine called ‘Pipe Down Magazine‘ was the one that made contact.
I liked the magazine, it was fresh, contemporary and a bit controversial, right up my street and I noticed it was only the 2nd issue, so on the off-chance I made contact, and started ping ponging back and forth with the editor. As the conversation developed, I had established that not only we in the same County, not only were we in the same City and even part of the same substance misuse service, but I was due and had committed to go to the very meeting that she went to on the day I left rehab.
Let that sink in for a minute…..
I 100% believed that my relentless persistence would pay off but a force bigger than me, a spiritual awakening, fate call it what you will, meant that I was supposed to be there and to contribute to the magazine in some capacity.
After numerous emails, meetings, lots of hours and a million cups of coffee, the magazine is growing from strength to strength. I am contributing and helping to develop it and grow it alongside an extremely talented Editor, Minta Jonsson and we are building a great team to hopefullu take it to the point that it’s the main addiction and recovery magazine available to connect and help save lives!
It’s on the brink of its 3rd issue and we have big plans moving forward both as a magazine and online publication.
Today saw the print of a press release by a local paper in South Wales where we were completely open and honest about our battles against addiction and our dreams and ambitions with the magazine.
Today was a good day, a day to be proud of and yet another day where we can say we have chipped away at the stigma of addiction just that little bit.
Just like recovery, its baby steps.
#BreakTheStigma
Please feel free to read the article or re-blog it: http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/gwentnews/15478891.Magazine_provides_an_insight_into_addiction/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pipedownmag
Wonderful post. Love to read your post. Thanks for sharing.
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Great read. Hopefully it will help save lives. You are definitely onto something amazing
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THANK YOU SO MUCH 🙂
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Such a thought provoking read
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thanks
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It’s scary putting yourself out there. We’d all like to pretend we have always been perfect (I know I would). Glad there’s a publication like this. Thanks for the read.
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thanks mate
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You should be very proud of yourself. It is really hard to send out your work and not hear a response, but you only need ONE! And you got one. Best of luck with your recovery!
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thanks for your kind words
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Very moving. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for you kind words and reading
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Good luck with everything. Like you said, baby steps will get you where you want to be 🙂
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I am so proud of you for sharing your story and I’m sure because of it you will be able to reach out and help so many others… what a blessing you will be to so many!!
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It’s always good reading your posts. Glad your awareness train is getting moving strong!
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Haha thanks love that aweness train
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Wow you must be such a determined person to do this. The lime that stuck out to me and I quote was
“I 100% believed that my relentless persistence would pay off but a force bigger than me, a spiritual awakening, fate call it what you will, meant that I was supposed to be there and to contribute to the magazine in some capacity”.
You see,there is a higher purpose for everyone. Finding it might be a hurdle but with consistence and perseverence,we shall see results.
This was such a good read
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thanks a lot and thanks for reading
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I know it’s scary putting yourself out there. But it is also the fastest way to healing. Good luck on this venture, and I don’t doubt that this will help someone.
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thanks so much
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A great read on a lazy Saturday evening
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thanks
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Thank you for putting yourself out there! Congrats on your achievements. 🙂
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thanks for reading
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Great read! you are doing amazing things that is sure to save lives. thank you for sharing.
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That’s indeed nice. All the best.
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thanks
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Great job on everything. You have no idea how you can save lives.
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Thats the end goal thanks for reading
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You are brave soul, putting yourself out there must be hard. But I am sure this will help tonnes of people. keep up the good work 🙂
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thank you 🙂
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I am out of words of the braveness you are showing here. Keep the positivity burning and keep on inspiring.
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thanks for your kind words and reading
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Great read and very informative! Thanks for sharing!
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no probs thanks for reading
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Strength in numbers is always a good ally!! One day at a time,sir!
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Why so cynical
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Not cynical at all….I believe the more you surround yourself with friends and family who are also invested in your recovery,the absolute better chance you have at staying sober.
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I agree with that, I am doing this time and admittedly didn’t last time. I’m happy to be accountable for my actions just like i am accountable when i’m doing well.
Actually connecting with people again has been the the key, instead of isolating myself.
I wouldn’t be putting my story out there if I couldn’t take a bit of criticism. I know it doesn’t make great reading in parts but as long as it continues to help me in my recovery ill do it I guess
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Very informative! Thank you so much for posting it.
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thanks for your comments and readin
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Thanks for being fearless enough to share your story. I’m sure that it will help many people.
As far as the magazine goes, congrats. I’m sure all things happen for a reason and it was meant for you to contribute to this magazine. Good luck.
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thanks lovely words
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Really wonderful story., And also an awesome and interesting magazine, this article and magazine will sure helps a lot of people, like what it did to you.
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It takes always baby steps to succeed!!! But once you’ve started, there is nothing which can stop you!!! Keep up the great work!!!
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Once again thanks for your comments
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Such a beautiful post left me speechless in the end
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When you mentioned the law of attraction, I can tell that you will win over whatever addiction. That law is a law of positivity and knowing that the universe will conspire for you to get what you always wanted. Good luck on your journey 🙂
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arh thanks
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It takes a lot of courage to talk about your experiences with addiction. Good for you for being strong and I wish you well.
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appreciate your feedback 🙂
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Thanks so much for sharing this with us! Great read!
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thanks for your comments and readin
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Thank you for your honesty and for sharing your story!
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thanks for your comments and reading
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Nicely written. All it takes is baby steps. And there’s no harm in asking or sending your work because the worst they can say is “NO” which means “Next Opportunity” 🙂 and you got one! All the best!
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cheers buddy 🙂
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Thankyou so much
For this wonderful article
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thanks for reading
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I love your honesty and it always powerful to hear stories like this.
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