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So I would really like this group to be a safe place for people to talk about addiction. Not just about "quitting" because that's nice and all and we all need support while quitting any addiction, but just how people live with addiction. My cousin just joined DA in hopes of being able to talk to someone about her addiction. I would love to send her to some people who could help her. How to live with an addiction, how other people are living with an addiction, how to keep it from going out of control, and yes, how to think about how you will quit someday.



So how about this. If you're interested in talking about any of these things in a private setting, think of me like a Catholic priest. I've seen it all, done it all (pretty much) and I won't judge you. So send me a note with your addictions and what you'd be interested in talking to someone else about. I'll try to match people up.


If necessary I will start a LJ blog about the big addictions or issues and you can all join under false names and we can speak honestly about all these things.


For me and for my cousin and for all of you..... Please help
Hi guys. I started a new group for people who want to (or do) write poems about family. BUT we are only taking love poetry. Poems to and about the family members we love. The ones who give us support and kindness. I know your group has a lot of members that write about the troubles and difficulties they have had with family members - I've written some myself. But on the flip side there is the good that has been done to and for us by family. The grandmother who took me in when I ran away. The father who stopped hitting me when I was 16 and hit back - and then years later came to me with his heart in his hands and helped me when I needed him most and the relationship we began again. The brother who always stood up for me and let me sleep on his floor when I had nightmares. The mother who always loved me and listened and finally understood. Who read every single poem I ever wrote. The dog who lays her body across my chest and growls at my hallucinations and sleeps next to my baby every night. My baby who loves me wildly and without reservation. I want to give your members a place, and maybe the inspiration, for the love poems. The love that only a family can give us. Including the family that we find along the way. Step-parents, adopted children. Foster families. Birth mothers. Family, in all its shapes and forms and functions. There's a lot of pain out there, but pain mostly comes from love. We're open and welcoming to all art that shows the love. We're also looking for people's stories to feature in our blog. We'd love to hear the trials our members have gone through and the love that pulled them out or through or sustained them, despite or because of life and everything in it.



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XalexarcadeX Featured By Owner Jan 22, 2012  Student Photographer
Thankyou for inviting me to your group :D
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sunshinegypsy Featured By Owner Jan 22, 2012  Professional Writer
We're glad you're here!!
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POWER-BEAUTIES Featured By Owner Jan 20, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
ADDICTS? I particulary appreciate it's philosophy !!!!
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sunshinegypsy Featured By Owner Jan 20, 2012  Professional Writer
:D WELCOME!
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POWER-BEAUTIES Featured By Owner Jan 21, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Merci Kate.
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AndrAkaDaz Featured By Owner Jan 20, 2012  Hobbyist Artist
AWWWWW he heh , i sent u a note didn't checked if u accept to join :P Thank u so much Olivier :hug:
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POWER-BEAUTIES Featured By Owner Jan 21, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
No problemo, Andra...I'll send you a post nextly.
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