wubbzy

wubbzy

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  1. I had my day in court

    wubbzy replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad it worked out for you.

  2. Preplexed Does Anyone know the Ansswer?

    wubbzy replied to celtictides's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Okay.......I'll agree that it is a bit immature.....but I'll bet you felt good, didn't you???? Thanks for the

  3. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    wubbzy replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can speak from personal experience that I was NOT myself when I was detoxing. I was soooooooo totally miserable thru it all, even though they had me on Methadone at the time. Also, in February, I...

  4. Court.....

    wubbzy replied to wubbzy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you, Bedpan.......it sucked....I cried......pleaded guilty with a plea agreement with the prosecutor, and the judge can go with that or he can do what he wants and send me to prison. Now I have...

  5. AZ Nurse Needs Job

    wubbzy replied to mzloco's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It can be very difficult to get a job. All I can suggest is to be honest, do the next right thing.....(all the time)....and pray. Maybe you could find a nursing job that doesn't deal with patients or...

  6. Dry Drunk needs to get back on track

    wubbzy replied to Lori75's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's been awhile since I've been to BC, but I think I remember a place called the Alano. I was in Chilliwack and the only meeting I made it to there was at Chilliwack General Hospital. I was also in...

  7. Dry Drunk needs to get back on track

    wubbzy replied to Lori75's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't know how they work it there, but here we are encouraged to get a home group. The home group has each members sobriety dates and when that date rolls around, acknowledges it and gives a coin to...

  8. Need Help From Nurses In Recovery!

    wubbzy replied to bossynurse101's topic in Nurses Recovery

    DITTO!!!!

  9. So grateful I found this forum!!!!

    wubbzy replied to NoMoFear's topic in Nurses Recovery

    WTG on getting a sponsor!!!! What helps me with my sponsor is when we get together and dive into the steps. We take each paragraph and she has me tell her what each one means to me and how I can...

  10. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    wubbzy replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Scrubby, you are describing an "active" addict/alcoholic. They/we are usually in the realm of "self absorption at the time and do have a tendency to blame others for our/my problems. That is where the...

  11. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    wubbzy replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, Earle, it is the 1st step that states, "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and our lives have become unmanageable." The 2nd step is, "Came to believe that a power greater than...

  12. So grateful I found this forum!!!!

    wubbzy replied to NoMoFear's topic in Nurses Recovery

    lol..........I thought that name was

  13. AA Meetings for Nurses

    wubbzy replied to mare4322's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Does Florida meetings sign court/attendance slips???? They do here. A stamp and signature from the chairperson to show you were at the meetings. Of course, I have known of people who have stolen the...

  14. So grateful I found this forum!!!!

    wubbzy replied to NoMoFear's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just went to the general nrs thread and read the comments. Some were hurtful. But I just try to remember that what someone thinks of me is none of my business. I also try to remember that they do...

  15. Need Help From Nurses In Recovery!

    wubbzy replied to bossynurse101's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There are lots of medical professionals who do not understand especially if they haven't been thru it. Stick with us who understand. I try to remain "HOW" (Honest, Openminded, and

  16. So grateful I found this forum!!!!

    wubbzy replied to NoMoFear's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I haven't looked much else than in the recovery forum, but I'll check it out. Unfortunately, there are those who do not understand and never will. Those are the ones with a closed mind and are...

  17. nurses in recovery

    wubbzy replied to Brantine's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If Michigan is anything like Ohio....they will probably report you. But of course, I'm sure it is different in different states. If it were me, I'd stop the weed and whatever NOW, then when they ask...

  18. Dry Drunk needs to get back on track

    wubbzy replied to Lori75's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Happy 5th Birthday, Lori!!!! BC is so beautiful!!!! I was there a little over 3 years ago. I was suppose to be moving out there to Chilliwack. Had been there a few times before and been to a few...

  19. "Why are you proud of that ??!!"

    wubbzy replied to sissiesmama's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats on your 9

  20. AA Meetings for Nurses

    wubbzy replied to mare4322's topic in Nurses Recovery

    We have a group of recovering nurses, doctors, and pharmacists here called "Caduceus". I went to that group 7 years ago when I was in recovery. It was run by my outpatient counselor at that time. Now...

  21. So grateful I found this forum!!!!

    wubbzy replied to NoMoFear's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi NoMoFear and I'm glad you found this forum. My daughter found it for me. She is good at finding things like this. Congrats on your 18 days. You don't have to tell anyone about your history with...

  22. phone interview

    wubbzy replied to chiefshewho's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks, Chiefshewho. I haven't dealt with the Board yet. I gave my license to my attorney and made my license inactive. My attorney and I will deal with them after all the legal issues are dealt with....

  23. so it appears i'm not alone...

    wubbzy replied to averageJo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for understanding, Bedpan. (Love the name:D). It is all very hard. And it didn't help to have my name all over the paper and the local news stations. I went to court last month for an...

  24. phone interview

    wubbzy replied to chiefshewho's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Been there and done that! The alternative program really isn't that bad....at least not here. I was on it and successfully completed it in 2004. This time, they probably will not let me on it again...

  25. new with a question

    wubbzy replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If it was me, I wouldn't tell him. If it comes to a point where he wants to describe a narcotic, then I would tell him not to give a narc. If he asks why, I would tell him because I don't like what it...