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TopGunLauren
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0 posted 2000-11-19 11:51 PM


Until now I didn't realize what life is about,
Because I thought drugs and alcohol were my only way out.

I was always at all the parties until the very end,
With the people who I used to consider my good friends.


And everytime I would go to church I would listen to what they would have to say,
But never understood why I should have to pray.

Maybe I should have listened to what my friends had said,
How that if I didn't quit what I was doing that I might end up dead.

It makes me sad knowing how my friends had to see me,
Which wasn't the kind of person I really wanted to be.

Whenever I had a problem I would drink and smoke a bowl,
Even though I never did it to be cool.

Now I see I have to live my life by god's plan,
And I wan't to be the best person I can!
   Lauren


I've been through a lot and I realized this weekend that it wasn't right to solve my problems that way.If you have something to say about it feel free to e-mail me.


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Lucius Cade
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1 posted 2000-11-20 03:03 AM


You have expressed your life change in a very beautiful way. You are making the right choice. I give you credit for being so strong willed. After leading a life style such as yours (which I have) it can be very tough to try to correct it. Godspeed to you.

Lucidity is the answer to all problems

Kit McCallum
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2 posted 2000-11-20 06:49 AM


This is a difficult topic, but you've expressed your thoughts well Lauren. I consider you one of the lucky ones, it's not everyone who can view their life honestly and realize that they would like to change. Many continue in a life of abuse without ever realizing they had so many other paths and options.  I'm so happy for you, that you're heading in a positive direction ... what an inspirational conclusion in your poem! Well done! Best wishes and hugs to you for a wonderful future ...  

Take care,
/Kit

branden726
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3 posted 2000-11-20 06:59 AM


Awww, well im glad you came up from the smoking and drinking part in you life i once tryed when i was 13 but i did it to be cool it didnt work so well everyone went the opposite way of me. Well hey i like you poem its show lots of emotion.

"i just love when you bring your whole crew because its just a bigger piece of cake for me to chew threw"


LoveBug
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4 posted 2000-11-20 02:17 PM


Lauren, I'm so glad that you've changed. I've seen too many kids my age ruin their lives before they have even begun. I'm glad that you see God's plan for you. It won't be easy to quit it all, but you seem really dedicated. If you want to talk or anything, feel free to e-mail me. Best of luck!

"Where there is great love there are always miracles" -Cather
"Love heals everything, and love is all there is"- Zukav



Lakewalker
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5 posted 2000-11-20 09:20 PM


This is awesome, you're heading towards the right path.  Good job on the poem and I'm glad you realize how important life is, that you can't thow it away.  I hope you continue to grow with God

"Disagreements stimulate thought, thought stimulates action, and action stimulates life." --Me!!

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Isabel Galaxia
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6 posted 2000-11-20 09:35 PM


Hi there, great poem.  It's nice to hear that you're turning your life around .  Glad things are going well, keep it up  
Bel

Erin
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7 posted 2000-11-21 01:07 AM


I am happy to hear that you are now on the right path. Drugs and drinking are bad for anyone but alot of people turn to it for help. Thanks for sharing this piece with us!

People leave our lives as quickly as they come, but the ones that mean something leave footprints in our hearts.

Ethan Halo
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8 posted 2000-11-21 02:36 AM


you are courageous.
no one knows better than i that redemption is a hard path to walk on.
welcome.
and good luck.

Everyone's got their demons.
We all got somethin' to atone for.

TopGunLauren
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9 posted 2000-11-22 09:02 PM


I'm bumping this back up because I feel everyone should no they have the power to change.
Dopey Dope
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10 posted 2000-11-25 03:28 AM


Well it's great you made the initial idea to change. I hope you stick to it......
Good luck!



I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

I hate your socks. I'd like to burn them!


Acies
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11 posted 2000-12-13 06:50 PM


i dont have much to say cause to me it seems like you already ave figured out the right thing to do.  And i'm happy that you have.  good luck

I see no changes, wake up in the morning I ask myself, "Is life worth living or should I blast myself" TUPAC SHAKUR


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