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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever 
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I have a friend whom I've known for about eight years now. My mother forbids me to even speak to him, but nevertheless I dishonor her wishes and hang out with him anyway. He is a drug addict for life. He has been to rehab more that once, (NA, Carrier, AA) and has went back to using right upon leaving. The extent of his addictions ranges from an unbreakable ciggarette habit, daily marijuana smoking, frequent ecstacy pill ingesting, and just about every other drug that exists he has taken a number of times or more (i.e. Crystal Meth, Special "K", LSD, Boat + a broad variety of semi-legal prescription pills). However, all of this is very minor compared to his crack cocaine addiction, which I have dared to try and keep him off of. It was late on a clear night about a week ago when me and him were sitting out in the woods drinking to our health over a bottle of Southern Comfort and a pack of Parliament Menthols. Things were all fine and merry (as usual) until he started to break out crying. It was then that he confessed to have smoked almost a gram of crack cocaine before coming out to meet me. As his long time friend, I listened to what he was saying to me. He had many things to say. Words of the darkest and most saddening passion escaped his lips for a long while. I saw a lost soul crying for his sins, which he believed was now completely out of his power to stop. I felt horrible for him, despite my extreme intoxication at the time, and as he ranted on and on I started vomiting due to the extent of my own drinking. Once I felt nothing more was going to come out of my stomach, we came up with the agreement. The agreement mandates, on the bond of our friendship, where If he smokes crack again, he wants me to punch him in the face with all my might. Believe me, upon hearing of him using crack again, I will break the poor guy's nose. What my mother and many others do not understand is that this guy will always be my friend regardless of how horrible his life gets, regardless of how many squalls of despair overcome him for days and days at a time. It seems the whole world has given up on him except me and maybe a couple other wonderful people, and I will always be there for him. It would be a sin to stop being his friend, and It will be a sin not to punch him in the face if he ever falls from grace again. Well, (sigh). This is a true story about me and my friend. I'm glad you had the patience to listen. Just a little story to show you who I am. Stay stong, everyone, and god bless. I ask you to put my friend in your prayers. Love is God. Love is war. Love is what your life is for. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I will keep you both in my prayers. True friendship doesn't leave at the first sign of trouble. And one of the meanings of love is to 'tolerate'.....be tolerant of others - don't condone what they do, nor condemn them for doing it. God will judge them, not us. You can protect your friend to a certain point, and then you have to step back. Be there for him.....excellent story that speaks volumes about your character. |
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kitkat Senior Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 878Nova Scotia |
To you I give my respect. You are a true friend. Thank-you for sharing part of your life with us. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
you know what? This hits close to home. I commend you on staying his friend, and being there for him. The only thing I can say really is to be careful you don't get dragged down into the same things he's doing. He is not hopeless when it comes to quitting, but that is something that HE has to want for himself. When he WANTS to quit, he can be successful in doing so. I'm not gonna preach at you, let's just say I've been there, and a husband who went through it as well. Now sober, which I didn't think would ever happen. Usually it will take the loss of something VERY dear to them before they realize what they're doing, and sincerely seek help for it. It sounds as he is already realizing that if he broke down and cried. He as well as you shall be in my prayers. What you're doing is NOT easy. And remember, YOU cannot change him!!!!! That has to come from within. May God watch over you both. <*\\\>< |
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ccwryter Junior Member
since 2001-04-22
Posts 16TX USA |
I commend you, Eagle. I also have a friend in love with coke. She has been clean for about a year and a half now, and it is because of the support she receives from friends and family. When your friend decides it is time to live without the drugs, he will succeed because of you and others that lend their strength to him. I am glad you have not turned away, he needs you there. Mike |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
well.. heres an update on my friends condition we decide one day to drink some 40's and later that night we decide to drink more 40's.. well anyway i go to his house later thta night and i see 5 (count 'em, FIVE) cop cars in front of his house and hes in trouble and iu call his mom later and she says he was all coked up and hes in a crisis cewnter now..... oh well.. maybe this is the beginning of his recovery.... dammit i should hope so.. otherwise hes just F*C*ED |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
ummm yeah.. ***UPDATE*** HES OUT OF JAIL AND DOING WELL NOW. (phew!) FUNNY. THIS WAS SUCH A STUPID THING TO PUT ON PIPTALK. OH WELL. |
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veniceflorida Junior Member
since 2007-10-03
Posts 22Florida |
Eagle: Thanks for the update in 2000. Where are you both now? Hope you both are doing well. Lynn |
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