Wrapping up 2 weeks!

**Comeback Kid** · 04-22-2012, 09:05 AM

Oh trust me, been there done that Greg

When she jumped a few times after stripping line from my reel like crazy. I was nearly in the water, squatted all the way down and kept my line down and tight. I had about a 4 pounder throw the lizard out on me friday, and it was not gonna happen with this one. I was alone, but I just kept screaming "Im not losing you damnit" lol

The neighbors were probably like this guy is crazy. But it's the biggest bass ive caught, and on an ultralight rod with 8lb test

**GregL123** · 04-23-2012, 05:53 AM

On an ultra light that's is impressive must have took a long time to get him in.LOL, I know that feeling "Im not going to lose you again" That must have been a real rush, the kind that makes you shaky.

I use 7' med with 8 lb line, thinking about a heavy rod to cross their eyes when setting the hook for the tourney. Yesterday we took my buddies grand daughter crappie fishing, I was using a little tube jig under a float and caught a lot of them. Then I cast out and didn't see my bobber started reeling and thought this is a big crappie, it turned out to be 3 1/2 pound lmb.

**flatsman444** · 04-23-2012, 08:56 AM

Hey CK , your saveing your life. Ha ha , good for you . Get out of the fog and stay out , you will catch more and bigger fish. I made that up about the fish. LOL good for you , your an inspiration.

**Comeback Kid** · 04-23-2012, 12:43 PM

Wow Greg. I love some crappie fishing too. They just havent been turned on around here for some reason. And Flats, I can honestly say I had the worst luck over the last 2 years when it came to fishing. That's why i had stopped pretty much the entire time I was using. Well now that I have a clear head and can get back to "thinking like the fish"

Then the limits start going up! Its amazing the hold those pills had on me. Didnt even make me want to try harder at fishing, just give up and pop a pill. Sad truly.

**BrklynKid** · 04-25-2012, 05:05 PM

Bassmaster!

Thanks for popping on my Thread. Yes Sir its been a long way but a good way! You were one of them that Inspired me. Kept looking at your "Clean Since 2-3" and saying I wanted that! Well here it is! Hope all is well kid!

Clean Since 3-4-12
I don't have another Day 1 In ME!

Tommy

**Comeback Kid** · 04-25-2012, 05:22 PM

That is so awesome to hear Tommy. Im glad I could be of some motivation. It's a tough battle, but we need all the weapons we can get. This forum is one of mine. I wouldn't be almost 12 WEEKS clean without this forum and the inspirational people that post on here. Including you Tommy

Thanks again

**GregL123** · 04-25-2012, 06:58 PM

CK and BK I am proud for both of you.

GregL

**Comeback Kid** · 04-27-2012, 05:50 PM

Thanks Greg! Today was absolutely the worst day for me in the last 2 months. Mentally that is. Oddly enough it is my 12 week mark. So technically im 3 months clean. But whatevs, who's counting?

I just woke up knowing it was going to be one of those days, and I only made it worse. It is the one year anniversary of the tornadoes that ripped through the southeast, killing my wife's cousin in Tuscaloosa. It was a hard time a year ago. That's when my use started to really pick up. I was starting to take opiates during the day to cope with depression. That's when I knew I had a problem. I went to her funeral high, and it was non-stop until the end of June when I stopped the first time.

But I realize how far I have come in this year, and am proud of myself in most regards. But there is still that level of regret that continuously creeps up on me from time to time. Im watching my son grow, now being 10 months old. Im glad i can see it through clear eyes, and mind. And hopefully remember these times. Because he is growing so fast. Its nice to be able to come home and my first action isnt find the pills, its hug my wife and son SOBER. Its totally worth all the hardships ive dealt with. Im so thankful for all that I do have, and try not to dwell on the things that I can not change. Im dealing with it. I think NA is going to have to happen with me at some point. I just need to experience it if nothing else. We'll see if I can get up the nerve to go.

Im done for now

Everyone take care, and thanks for all the support over the past 10 weeks.

**jl78** · 04-29-2012, 03:03 PM

cbk, stay strong. It's such a great feeling to hear you helping me in my struggle. Stay in that mind frame that you always tell me! We will have stressful times in our lives forever. Thats just the way life is.

**Comeback Kid** · 05-19-2012, 10:05 AM

Wow, this thread made it to page 5 and I haven't updated it. Im still going strong. 15 weeks strong. I had to come and post because I have been tempted this morning to "get rid" of some blue 10s for a friend. I TOLD this friend I was no longer messing around with these things. He said "my bad I forgot". I guess he is just trying to sell them as fast as possible. But it was not what I wanted to wake up to this morning. Work has become very hectic. We are short staffed, and im having to pull overtime, and work at home on projects. So the stress level is through the roof. When I read that text offering the blues, my first instinct was to say YES. But then I caught myself, and I told my wife first, and then I came here

I just needed to get it off my chest. Better post here than caving and losing ONE HUNDRED and FIVE days of HARD work. The fruits of my labor are just now showing, im not giving up! Everyone hang in there. All it takes is the word NO.

**veryscared** · 05-19-2012, 10:36 PM

Hey Ck! Glad you are doing good, I haven't been here in awhile. I was watching a show about prescription drug addiction and decided to come and check out the forums!

**Comeback Kid** · 05-20-2012, 09:16 AM

thanks so much veryscared. It means a lot when people post

I got through the day just fine. On to 16 weeks! 4 months!!!

Anonymous · 05-20-2012, 09:35 AM

comeback....
i was just noticing the date you started this thread!
Congratulations!
Very glad you have stuck around helping.
Kudos to you....
Marian

**Comeback Kid** · 05-20-2012, 10:24 AM

Thanks so much Marian! I couldn't have done it without this forum. It has kept me honest in a sense. I told myself I needed NA from the get go, but have yet to venture that route. I feel im doing ok without it, but at times i think about how much of a benefit it would be. I have great family support as well. Its been a long tough road. I feel like i've had to learn to live again. But things are getting much better. I like the new me much better than the old me! As does my wife

Again, thanks to all those that offered their support.

**Robert_325** · 05-20-2012, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Comeback Kid

Thanks so much Marian! I couldn't have done it without this forum. It has kept me honest in a sense. I told myself I needed NA from the get go, but have yet to venture that route. I feel im doing ok without it, but at times i think about how much of a benefit it would be. I have great family support as well. Its been a long tough road. I feel like i've had to learn to live again. But things are getting much better. I like the new me much better than the old me! As does my wife

Again, thanks to all those that offered their support.

CK ...... As time accumulates and people you know realize that this getting clean thing is for real, everyone that knows you will like the new you better than the old one. At least that is the way it worked out for me. Took a couple years before people started to believe that I would actually possibly stick with it, even my family doubted me. But now I'm coming up on ten years, I teach a Bible study class at church before services every Sunday, got remarried at 58 after being divorced 20 years, my entire life has changed and it's all for the better. Give it some time and it will seem like it's taking forever! Then one day you'll think back and realize how quickly it's all gone by. Our life is like a mist and it's gone! Don't waste it, stick it out and see all the cool things that are in store for you and your family with you clean. Proud of you my friend! God bless.

**ClassiqueMom** · 05-20-2012, 07:34 PM

i can't help sayin': "God Bless You Comeback Kid!"

Classique MoM

p.s... btw.. i'm guilty of taking for granted that you
are part of 'this family' here.. ... hmmm..
i too, appreciate your input .. you're hangin' around
and your strong determination is truly admirable!
Good on You!

**Comeback Kid** · 05-20-2012, 10:06 PM

wow! thanks guys/gals

**Comeback Kid** · 06-02-2012, 11:27 AM

Well it's been a while since ive posted. I wrapped up 17 weeks yesterday. Still feeling wonderful. My son also turned 11 months old yesterday, so i've enjoyed the last 4 months+ watching him grow(like a weed) and develop sober. He amazes me everyday. Its nice to hug him after work without having to go take some pills first. Im also still doing a LOT of fishing. Im having a blast too. Even with a 11 month old, my wife allows me the time to enjoy and im thankful for that. Ive had a wonderful family support system. To all those thinking you can't do it, if I can, TRUST me you can too! Good luck to all.

**shybaybe2003** · 06-02-2012, 08:07 PM

congrats on your clean time. It really is a lot better watching your children grow when you are sober then when your are drugged up! Better for them and us. And we are so much better parents clean.

**Comeback Kid** · 06-14-2012, 02:39 PM

132 Days! Just wanted to check in. All is good on the home front! Keep on keepin on!

**ClassiqueMom** · 06-14-2012, 02:46 PM

thanx! comeback kid for checkin' in with a great! update!!

HAPPY!!! HAPPY!! for {{{Y*O*U}}}

**GregL123** · 06-14-2012, 08:51 PM

Im so happy for you to, like the snoopy happy dance, (reminds me of my lil puppy girls). Im glad i caught this, I havent been on much, but this just brightened my day. Stay strong my friend, Im proud of you.

How Has fishing been for you? I took off last Thurs. - Sun. off and we were catching hawgs eveyday.

GregL

**Comeback Kid** · 06-14-2012, 10:06 PM

Fishing has honestly been my drug the last 130 days. I have fished every available chance. And have had an amazing season. Its heating up quite a bit though, so that will limit my fishing to early mornings, or at dusk. But it has been one key to me staying clean. I have an outlet to resort to. Thankfully my wonderful wife gives me the opportunity to do the things I love. It makes things a lot easier.

I went out and braved a few hail stones and heavy rains today just for some pictures and video too. Had a blast(as mundane as it might sound

Ive just been staying busy, of course an 11 month old, Soon to be ONE! Will keep me that way. But I occupy my time the best I can. Keeps me on course.

Thanks so much for checking in Greg. Hope you are doing well. Sounds like your fishing hasnt been too bad

Take care

**thalia45** · 06-15-2012, 01:37 AM

Congratulations on 132 days, Comeback! I know what you mean about fishing. My "zen" time is spent doing a very repetitive task for my work. It is mindless enough to be soothing but it also keeps me from fretting for an hour or so. Actually I often walk in the early morning looking at the fish jumping for bugs, the snakes which come out for the early morning warmth...not so bad. And hopefully they are some edible fish?

I ate a lot of rainbow trout when I was young; seems like they were easier to catch back then. Now it is rockfish...(not in the same place of course)

**Comeback Kid** · 06-15-2012, 05:34 PM

Hi Thalia. Thanks for stopping by my post

Hope you are still going strong. Good luck girl.

Also I catch and release everything, unless it exceeds 8lbs

Then it's going on my wall!

**Restlessly** · 06-15-2012, 07:22 PM

AWESOME job ComebacKid...you're an inspiration to a lot of people here. Please keep it up.

Stand Strong

~Restlessly™

**toni.s.** · 06-15-2012, 07:52 PM

130 days... wow. i can't wait until i can say that.
my boyfriend LOVES fishing too..u seem like such a nice guy. a friend i'd want him to go fishing with.

congratulations 'kid'.
restlessly is right.. "you are an inspiration to a lot of ppl here"

**Comeback Kid** · 06-15-2012, 10:38 PM

thanks guys/gals! And toni, I can remember being where you are. Sure I didn't use the same, but I still remember the 2 week mark, and how much everything improved afterwards. Keep on fighting the good fight. Its all worth it in the end.

**Comeback Kid** · 07-01-2012, 10:57 AM

One year ago today my first son was born, and on that day I chose to "relapse". I spent the next 7+months watching him grow and develop while high. Too many times I chose myself over what was best for my newborn son and wife. I regret those times everyday. But at the same time I am thankful that I got clean when I did. Seeing him turn 1 year old today SOBER is amazing. Can't believe how time flies. Thanks all for the support. I will continue on!

**ClassiqueMom** · 07-01-2012, 01:11 PM

comeback kid!
you are blessed! indeed!

i'm doin' that little *happy dance* for you!!!

alll my best! and prayers!, too!
Classique MoM

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