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PlanetBev

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40. I hear you, Blue

Wed Apr 14, 2021, 04:10 PM

Apr 2021

My 26 year old niece is a heroin addict. Every time the phone rings, we jump ten feet. My brother and sister have dealt with this for over ten years, and paid thousands of dollars to help her. Every time she cleans up, she meets another addict boyfriend and then she’s off and running again.

Drug addiction is truly terrible. To get off it and stay off is a Herculean undertaking.

By the way, I had the same symptoms after my second Moderna shot. Lasted 24 hours, at most.

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I could use a kind word today.... [View all] Blue Dawn Apr 2021 OP

I'm so sorry for your loss (((HUGS))) NoSheep Apr 2021 #1

Thank you so much, NoSheep. Blue Dawn Apr 2021 #17

... Aristus Apr 2021 #2

Aw, thank you, Aristus. Blue Dawn Apr 2021 #18

{{{Blue Dawn}}} 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2021 #3

I love the hugs, 50 Shades of Blue. Blue Dawn Apr 2021 #20

That's how I lost my older brother. My heart goes out to you. Siwsan Apr 2021 #4

My condolences to you, Siwsan.... Blue Dawn Apr 2021 #22

I'm so sorry underpants Apr 2021 #5

Hi, underpants. Blue Dawn Apr 2021 #24

Right now it must feel a bit overwhelming Maeve Apr 2021 #6

Wonderful advice, Maeve.... Blue Dawn Apr 2021 #26

I'm so sorry for the loss and the grief MissB Apr 2021 #7

Thank you so much, MissB. Blue Dawn Apr 2021 #27

I'm so sorry. I've watched drug addiction wipe out families. It's terrible. Maraya1969 Apr 2021 #8

Drug addiction is terrible, isn't it? Blue Dawn Apr 2021 #31

Thinking of you today. overleft Apr 2021 #9

You are so right, overleft. Blue Dawn Apr 2021 #35

I am so sorry about your brother's stepson Diamond_Dog Apr 2021 #10

Thank you very much, Diamond_Dog. Blue Dawn Apr 2021 #37

I'm sorry that happened to you and your family soothsayer Apr 2021 #11

I'm so sad for you! redwitch Apr 2021 #12

Thank you, redwitch. Blue Dawn Apr 2021 #38

I feel for you, Blue Dawn, this morning I read an obituary of a young man TexLaProgressive Apr 2021 #13

Find peace, you will be in our prayers. 634-5789 Apr 2021 #14

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. marble falls Apr 2021 #15

I have no particular words to offer, so I will... 3catwoman3 Apr 2021 #16

My condolences to you and your family. blueinredohio Apr 2021 #19

So very, very sorry for your loss... dixiechiken1 Apr 2021 #21

Words are so inadequate at times like these. sarge43 Apr 2021 #23

... alwaysinasnit Apr 2021 #25

Holding you in my thoughts Wicked Blue Apr 2021 #28

Holding you and yours in the light. n/t KatK Apr 2021 #29

(((((((((BlueDawn))))))))) So very sorry for your sad loss. Please know that your DU family isn niyad Apr 2021 #30

I don't know what to say or do. . . DinahMoeHum Apr 2021 #32

I am so sorry Blue Dawn. sheshe2 Apr 2021 #33

I'm sorry for your loss bluescribbler Apr 2021 #34

I'm so sorry for your loss. Lonestarblue Apr 2021 #36

What a terrible day... I'm so sorry Arazi Apr 2021 #39

I hear you, Blue PlanetBev Apr 2021 #40

I am so sorry for your pain and the pain you and your family are going through again. Solly Mack Apr 2021 #41

My dear DU friends.... Blue Dawn Apr 2021 #42

Here's another. Harker Apr 2021 #43

My condolences go out to you and your family. oasis Apr 2021 #44

🕯️ I am so sorry irisblue Apr 2021 #45

I'm sorry for your loss. gldstwmn Apr 2021 #46

My heart goes out to you. Addiction steals the lives of so many. Their families struggle badhair77 Apr 2021 #47

I'm very sorry. cate94 Apr 2021 #48

Please pass on my condolences. TNNurse Apr 2021 #49

Peace to you and your family Duncanpup Apr 2021 #50

Addiction is a terrible disease Bluesaph Apr 2021 #51

it truly is-- and it's terrible how little we can do to cure it much less treat it LymphocyteLover Apr 2021 #105

I'm so sorry your family has suffered this loss (as well as the previous loss). demmiblue Apr 2021 #52

So sorry for your loss. For symptoms try epsom salts. godsentme Apr 2021 #53

healing light to you all XanaDUer2 Apr 2021 #54

I am so sorry Bettie Apr 2021 #55

Many virtual hugs, Blue Dawn. calimary Apr 2021 #56

((Blue)) blm Apr 2021 #57

Sorry for your loss. So many people have been taken from us due to drug addiction--it is a healt RestoreAmerica2020 Apr 2021 #58

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Apr 2021 #59

I'm sorry. What an awful day for you. FuzzyRabbit Apr 2021 #60

Drug addiction and mental illness are tough on families. Beacool Apr 2021 #61

. Carlitos Brigante Apr 2021 #62

Oh my. This is so much to bear. MontanaMama Apr 2021 #63

Sorry for your loss... IrishAfricanAmerican Apr 2021 #64

I'm so sorry for your loss. area51 Apr 2021 #65

So sorry for your loss Jilly_in_VA Apr 2021 #66

Hugs SallyHemmings Apr 2021 #67

I'm so sorry to hear this. Habibi Apr 2021 #68

I'm so sorry... CaptainTruth Apr 2021 #69

I am so sorry for your losses Blue Dawn. smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #70

Saddened to hear of your and your brother's loss... Blue Owl Apr 2021 #71

❤️ diehardblue Apr 2021 #72

I'm so very sorry, Blue Dawn. Sending hugs and love to you. skylucy Apr 2021 #73

... spanone Apr 2021 #74

Surrounding you and your family in gentle thoughts and prayers. zeusdogmom Apr 2021 #75

I'm so sorry, Blue Dawn.. Cha Apr 2021 #76

The kindest words I can think of are "end the drug war." Warpy Apr 2021 #77

Thanks you! Ligyron Apr 2021 #104

A huge part of the problem is that doctors are taught how to perscribe dependency Warpy Apr 2021 #117

I'm so sorry to hear this. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #78

I am so sorry for your loss...a number of kids my daughter's age have overdosed...it is Demsrule86 Apr 2021 #79

Oh gosh - I'm so sorry Blue Dawn ailsagirl Apr 2021 #80

How incredibly heartbreaking for your family! lunatica Apr 2021 #81

Sorry about brothers child Tree Lady Apr 2021 #82

My heart is with you, dear Blue Dawn. What loss, what pain you are experiencing. MLAA Apr 2021 #83

Peace to you and your family world wide wally Apr 2021 #84

I'm so sorry Danmel Apr 2021 #85

So sorry for your loss. nt Progressive Jones Apr 2021 #86

Please try to celebrate his life in the midst of your grief. LakeArenal Apr 2021 #87

Love and hugs Wild blueberry Apr 2021 #88

I'll be thinking of you... stillcool Apr 2021 #89

You're not alone Stinky The Clown Apr 2021 #90

I'm so sorry DesertRat Apr 2021 #91

I'm So Sorry For Your Loss COL Mustard Apr 2021 #92

Sending hugs. hamsterjill Apr 2021 #93

I'm so sorry, Blue. ancianita Apr 2021 #94

I am sorry for your loss. May the young man have eternal rest PatrickforB Apr 2021 #95

So sorry IbogaProject Apr 2021 #96

I am so very sorry for your loss. yardwork Apr 2021 #97

I'm so sorry for your loss. I feel your pain. I lost my nephew to a drug overdose in 2016. virgdem Apr 2021 #98

It all seems to come at once, doesn't it? Cafe Cat Apr 2021 #99

I'm so sad for you all. summer_in_TX Apr 2021 #100

Wishing you peace and healing. ShazzieB Apr 2021 #101

Dawn, Shadow and I wish you a healing heart. If you were anywhere nearby she'd lick your face. Yuck George McGovern Apr 2021 #102

I am so sorry,,,, KarenS Apr 2021 #103

my heartfelt sympathy for you and your family LymphocyteLover Apr 2021 #106

I am sorry for your loss LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2021 #107

May he rest peacefully in your heart forever, Blue Dawn.... Heartstrings Apr 2021 #108

My condolences to you and your family. westerebus Apr 2021 #109

How tragic pandr32 Apr 2021 #110

I'm so sorry 😢 seta1950 Apr 2021 #111

youll get thru this deek Apr 2021 #112

I just now saw this and hope you are feeling better from your vaccination by now. Tanuki Apr 2021 #113

Drug addiction is such horrible, difficult health issue, cilla4progress Apr 2021 #114

I'm so sorry for your loss. 😭 LiberalLoner Apr 2021 #115

I'm so sorry Laurelin Apr 2021 #116