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Date Posted: 08:52:05 12/05/06 Tue
Author: Nanette
Subject: What I love about the Schick crowd

There are the obvious reasons for feeling so in tune with those who have graduated from the SSH program. For instance, understanding what it takes to go through the Duffy's and Faradic treatments, noticing the desire of others who really have their hearts set on ending the long suffering effects of drugs and alcohol, and knowing how much respect is given by the incredible, and caring staff at SSH. Not to mention, the wonderful feelings most have when leaving the program after the 10 day stay. That unbelievable, yet euphoric feeling of being truly free of those cravings, which other SSH grads know, but other addicts who are trying so hard to stop using, via another program, or on their own, have difficulty believing they will ever feel. All these reasons are a major part of why I love the SSH crowd. But, what I really love is that the people are REAL. The feelings I am able to share with others are REAL. And that being REAL doesn't necessarily have to mean being morose for others to understand that one is living through a tough time. Some of us have seen others of us, while staying at the hospital, on some very trying days. (Those emetine induced Duffy days would be a good example.) And, at the meetings, some of us have shared that they are still dealing with some very tough issues, i.e. health problems, dealing with previous consequences of drug use with friends and family, or the law. But, the "realness" allows us to share and then take support from each other without creating unhealthy relationships, but, rather, healthful ones. Relationships that respect and trust other individuals to stand on their own while offering the support needed to help that individual remain standing.
I, also, at times, wonder if someone who has not experienced the Schick crowd, might look at it like a big group hug session in a "corny" way, like in the Sandra Bullock movie '28 days' where she enters the rehab while everyone is chanting.(For those who may be reading that have not gone through the SSH program, there is no chanting.) But, the positive energy is also REAL. Real without being corny or false. No one is being coerced into something that isn't grounded in the here and now. I love when someone is explaining to me about a tough issue they may be facing and then smiles after telling it. I know they are smiling, not because they are going to run to a bottle to deal with the situation, or run off to chant about it, but because, they know it's something they will go home and deal with and weather through, and even though it's tough, they know they can do it, and that gives them strength, courage, and is, ultimately, empowering. It's REAL.

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Re: What I love about the Schick crowd -- N, 10:13:04 12/14/06 Thu