Seeking other student nurses in recovery

[3perfectcats]

My name is Mary and I am an addict/alcoholic. I am starting nursing school in Sept. and would like to buddy up with other students who are also in recovery. I am also seeking some good on line recovery meetings. I live in a very small town and I find that the subjects discussed in recovery meetings tend to become topic of general gossip. I do not feel safe discussing issues within these groups and do not want to blemish my new carrer even before it starts. I really feel a need to talk with people with similar substance abuse histories. I hope you guys can help

[groovy jeff, RN]

I am in my 3rd block of a 5 semester program and will have 23 years clean on Aug 13 (and I don't believe I'll be picking up between then and now). NS is tough!!! Some days I think what am I doing? Why didn't I go X-ray or something??? Addict or not, it is not easy; at least not for me. However, just like recovery, some days I just have to put my head down and keep moving forward. Over the years, I have found that the most important thing I can do in any endeavor I undertake, is to take care of my recovery first and everything else will fall into place!!!

Being and addict/alcoholic is not a disability or a handicap; it makes us better and stronger. We are survivors!! So when times get tough, be like Dory from "Finding Nemo" and just "keep on swimming"!