I can make it.

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I'm a recovering addict. A military veteran in the SARP program. I took a time out from my job to concentrate on my recovery. Picked up my last paycheck Friday and it's burning a hole in my pocket. I'm afraid to cash it. After I write this post I'm heading to a NA meeting. I'll have to force myself to leave this check in a drawer at home. Otherwise I could deviate and wind up at a check cashing store. I live in New York City. Check cashers are open 24-7. My question is for all of you recovering addicts out there who are reading this. YOU KNOW DAMN WELL WHAT I'M FEELING RIGHT NOW. Is this normal? Been clean for 3 weeks. The cravings can get pretty intense but so far I'm handling it. Mostly by sharing my feelings with fellow addicts in recovery. Anyway, let me get to this meeting. Thanks for listening guys. I love you.

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  • [Old Memory]
    9 years ago

    Its a feeling that the average person would not understand. I hope you didn't get discharged because of your addiction. That leaves a nasty mark. I wish you the best. You should deposit your check into a bank account and start using a debit card instead of cash. It makes it slightly more difficult to buy drugs. All in all it is up to you.

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  • daddyman1
    9 years ago

    You are right not to cash that check. Keep it in put away as long as possible. Don't deposit it like that moron told you to. ATM can be your worst enemy. Been there, done that, Bro. Stay strong. If you do fuck up, get right back on the wagon, Bro. There is a better life waiting for you. Besides SARP, there are weekly SUDS meetings at Manhattan VA. There is also CWT available. I'm also a Vet in recovery. We might've met. Who the fuck knows. Keep up the good work, Bro.

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  • rockcandy281
    9 years ago

    Well you've made it this far. I wish you the best. Hang in there :)

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  • Haddaway
    9 years ago

    Do it...... doooo ittttt...... Doooooooooooo itttttttt.......... DOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ITTTTTTTTTT........... DO IT!!!

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