My Michael has been free for three weeks tomorrow and he is doing awesome still. We met one time out here on the streets before he got arrested almost exactly one year ago. We fell in love while he was locked up through letters, phone calls, visits, etc. As the time got closer and closer for him to be released I got more and more scared of the what if's.. I had been down this road before when I fell in love with a guy who was locked up and then when he got up he almost destroyed my life... So those fears took over and I ended my relationship with Michael 73 days before he got out.. I was in a semi-relationship with another person for a short while all the time trying to convince myslef that I really didn't love Michael and didn't miss him.. BUT I did... so as the time got closer for him to get out he called me and we talked and I decided to put aside my fears and give him a chance. I picked him up and we spent the night in a motel at the ocean in Washington, we danced on the beach.. we clicked in every way possible.. I knew when I saw him walk through that door to the outside that I truly did love him...

It has been heaven ever since then. We are doing everything right.. we aren't living together as I can't just move him right in. We are getting my kids used to being around him. He stays at a shelter type place and has jioned a program they have there until he either moves into a clean and sober home or we decide the time is right to live togehter. My impulsive side of me wishes he could jsut move right in but the logical side of me wants to make sure that everything goes well first...

He is doing soooo good.. he is staying clean, he has never gone more than one day without getting high on meth. I pray every night that he stays clean and crime free... He is making it out here and I am soooooo proud of him I want to tell the whole world.

I hope that everyone has success stories like I am!!!!!
Lisa

Oh Lisa that is so wonderful, I am so happy for you and Michael! I am proud of you for taking that lunge, it is a chance I think we all face, the "what ifs." I knew mine way before he went in, after 3 years going by of him being in, he now has 9 months left and I'm already having my worries, but I know I have to give him the chance to prove that things will be different this time. I may not owe it to him as I am told by others, but I owe it to my heart because otherwise I will hate myself because I am so in love with him. Hearing your story gives us all hope, thank you so much and congratulations!!!
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Wow girl that is wonderful news... And i thought i would share a little story of mine with you... I was strung out on meth since i was 12, literly! and Dec.23rd of 02 - i was 17 I went to Jail for drugs and stolen car.. I wanted to tell you that i know have a year and 51/2 months clean off meth! =) I am so proud to day that. I have my own car now. and my own place a job and my family! I am so glad your man is doing so good... Im telling you it isnt easy, but i am proud of him and VERY proud of you for sticking by his side! i have a lot of respect for that as i am doing the same with my man.

You and your man will be in my prayers.. and tell him PTO said to "keep up the good work" =)

CONGRATULATIONS to you both Lisa! Glad all is going well and he's staying clean!

Congrats!!!!!!! I'm so glad he's staying straight and that you guys are working it out.... Sounds awesome!

Deb

I'll be praying for you too Lisa. Im so happy for you!!! Its so nice to read about people making it. It takes some of the fear out of my situation as well. There are so many "what if's" but when you read something positive you gives you a little boost. So thank you!!!

Thank you all... LittleoneinAZ.. YAY for you... Drugs and stolen cars must go together.. lol.. that is what he did time for - possession of stolen property.

You keep up the good work and congrats for staying clean!!! Life is sooooo worth it!!!

I will keep everyone posted. Sometimes I feel so blessed and want to share it with the whole world but I don't want to seem like I'm bragging.. LOL.. I am glad that he and I can give some hope to others out there.. As long as your guys (or gals) are trying and doing their best stick with them - love can't necessarily conquer all but it sure makes the world a much happier place :) :)

Has it really been 3 weeks already?

I remember when you were all bubbly and excited.

Oh... those were the days.... Now you are giddy and happy.... my little Chickie!! **snif**

Have you invited Michael to join PTO?

Glad things are going so great for the both of you!

Congrats! I am so happy for you and proud of him! Tell him to keep up the good work!

That is really great Lisa! Keep us updated. I am so happy for you both. I love to hear and read about success stories....keeps the hope alive.

Thank you all... yes, he is still doing great!!!! NOw has been one month, one week adn one day... on the 25th of June he had ONE year clean!!! a whole year!!! YAY for Michael!!!!

Whooo Hooooo Michael!!!!!!!! A happy dance for each month clean!!!

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JJT I love that little happy dance guy!!! LOL
thank you!!

Isnt It Wonderful,not To Rely On Phone Calls,letters And Visits!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats To The Both Of You

Yes it is nice.. I call him all the time just because I now can.. lol.. Where he is staying they turn off the phones at 9:00 but he got a cell phone.. we text message each other and I can leave him voicemail messages which is the first time I could ever do that.. We are corny!!! LOLOL!!!