JM

[SurvivorEMSR]

On 2003-06-20 13:53, ****** * wrote:

"hey u know who this is    why do u got to write shit like this on here   all pfc did 4 u was help   just cause u didnt stay sober doesnt mean shit do people on here no u get stoned maybee they should  i just got 3 years the other day and im having the best time of my life yeah i agree that pfc isnt a great place but i had food shelter and i didnt ever have to be afraid of being dead or getting beat up u had the same oppurtunity i did and just cause u didnt take advantage of it dont bring down other people grow up and find something more useful to do with your time u no where i live if u ever want to get sober again stop by my parents will let you no where i live i pray 4 all u guys. see ya"

Hey Buddy,
I just want to correct you on a few things. First, I do realize that PFC helped me take responsibility for my actions, but I realized I needed to change in about the first two months I was there. I was there for 26 months.

Second, no I don't get stoned. I do drink once in a while, and I am not an alcoholic. I did know this in PFC, but what was I supposed to do. You know as well as I do that noone can deny their "serious drug problem." My parents, girlfriend, doctor, and all of my friends will tell you that I have no need to be in AA.

I first drank a beer around 18 months ago, I drink MAYBE twice a month, I have a 3.74 GPA, I'm a junior in college, I start law school next fall, and things are a lot different than before I came into PFC. I was not responsible, in fact I was an immature little prick before PFC. They DID straighten me out somewhat, but they also convinced me I'm a serious drug addict which I believe I have proved is not true.

I do drink, and like you, I have a great life, and I am accomplishing many goals. You should give me a call sometime. I sent my number in a private message, but you haven't answered yet so I assume you've been posting anonymously. EMSR



[ This Message was edited by: SurvivorEMSR on 2003-07-06 14:39 ]

[ This Message was edited by: SurvivorEMSR on 2003-07-06 14:40 ]

[SurvivorEMSR]

J,
I just want to correct you on a few more things. I read your message again, and because of the fact that you don't use capital letters or periods in your sentences, I didn't get everything you said.

You said I need to find something to do with my time? I just want to let you know that I have plenty to do with my time, and seeing as you haven't spoken to me in a while, you know absolutely nothing about my life or about what I do.

Obviously the information you receive is inaccurate as you seem to believe that I get stoned, which I'm pretty sure I don't. First, I don't really have time BECAUSE OF EVERYTHING I DO and second, I have no desire to fuck my mind up by using drugs. Maybe you have me mixed up with someone else. Please don't hurl un-true insults at me, because you really don't know what you are talking about.

Second of all, you made a comment about me bringing people down. Number one, I have never ever convinced anyone to use drugs or alcohol. I have my own beliefs that apply to me and maybe not anyone else. Second, what makes you think that the people who are using aren't doing just fine. The people I hang around with are doing well. On the other hand, some graduates I have heard about aren't doing well.

JM, I realize you probably don't understand this, but not everyone who went to Pathway was a drug addict and therefore, not everyone will either die or go to jail from "using". If every teenager who rebelled or used drugs or alcohol was put into Pathway, there would be hardly anyone left on the outside. Teenagers make irresponsible decisions. This doesn't make them chemically dependant.

Again, maybe you are a drug addict. That's for you to decide. Maybe Pathway was right for you, but it was NOT right for me, so don't tell me what I should and shouldn't write on this site. I have a right just like everyone else to say how I feel. If you don't like what I write, mind your own business. You don't hear me insulting you.

Again, I think you're a good guy, and I have respect for you, but before you accuse me of anything, just ask me about it first. I'll be happy to answer any questions you have. If you don't want to call me email me at Survivoremsr@hotmail.com. I'll talk to you later. EMSR

[ This Message was edited by: SurvivorEMSR on 2003-07-06 14:39 ]

[ This Message was edited by: SurvivorEMSR on 2003-07-06 14:40 ]