Junkie mate just got engaged

uch · 08-02-2014 12:19AM #1

So a Mate of mine who's a Heroin addict just got engaged to a stunning looking Girl (not a junkie), now I should add that he's off the gear about 5 years now, but once a junkie always a junkie, and this lad wouldn't look out of place in the Adam & Paul film. But fair play to him for turning his life around. Just goes to show, there's always hope!

wazky · 08-02-2014 12:21AM

uch wrote: »

he's off the gear about 5 years now, but once a junkie always a junkie,

That's the spirit!

falan · 08-02-2014 12:21AM

Everyone deserves a second chance. Best of luck to them :-)

Karl Stein · 08-02-2014 12:22AM

uch wrote: »

So a Mate of mine who's a Heroin addict...

Eh... he's off it 5 years.

I'm a former smoker - am I still a nicotine junkie?

ElleEm · 08-02-2014 12:22AM

wazky wrote: »

That's the spirit!

Yeah, the OP seems like a great friend!

UrbanSea · 08-02-2014 12:22AM

Give him some heroin as a congratulatory gift then steal his missus

Digital Society · 08-02-2014 12:23AM

Itll all end in tears.

Skid X · 08-02-2014 12:23AM

uch wrote: »

So a Mate of mine who's a Heroin addict just got engaged to a stunning looking Girl (not a junkie), now I should add that he's off the gear about 5 years now, but once a junkie always a junkie, and this lad wouldn't look out of place in the Adam & Paul film. But fair play to him for turning his life around. Just goes to show, there's always hope!

He was lucky to have friends like you to support him when he was trying to kick the habit :rolleyes:

anncoates · 08-02-2014 12:23AM

Jealously is a terrible thing.

Kiltennel · 08-02-2014 12:24AM

Charles Rocher wrote: »

Eh... he's off it 5 years.

I'm a former smoker - am I still a nicotine junkie?

Many former addicts still consider themselves addicts, it's just that they're currently clean. Helps create a mindset which avoids the justification of "Ah sure I'll try it just once, I'm clean now, I wont get addicted again".

DEFTLEFTHAND · 08-02-2014 12:25AM

Fair play to him for getting his act together.

Burky126 · 08-02-2014 12:25AM

uch wrote: »

once a junkie always a junkie,

uch wrote: »

Just goes to show, there's always hope!

You wish him well then?

shopaholic01 · 08-02-2014 12:25AM

You must wonder what you're doing wrong OP.

uch · 08-02-2014 12:27AM

wazky wrote: »

That's the spirit!

Worn the T-shirt lad, trust me, there's no such thing as an ex-junkie

pconn062 · 08-02-2014 12:27AM

Facebook?

J_E · 08-02-2014 12:28AM

uch wrote: »

now I should add that he's off the gear about 5 years now, but once a junkie always a junkie,

Some friend you are...I'm sure your optimism will help him continue his clean life.

Maximus Alexander · 08-02-2014 12:28AM

Does that work?

Once a toddler, always a toddler.
Once a bed-wetter, always a bed-wetter.
Once a student, always a student.
Once a barman, always a barman.
Once a tired person, always a tired person.
Once a junkie, always a junkie.

I'm not so sure that this works.

srdb20 · 08-02-2014 12:28AM

Be some "crack" at that stag party...

wazky · 08-02-2014 12:28AM

uch wrote: »

Worn the T-shirt lad, trust me, there's no such thing as an ex-junkie

Okay lad, get him a little baggie and fill it with brown sugar for the wedding pressie, for old times sake.

For Forks Sake · 08-02-2014 12:28AM

OP could do with chilling out, perhaps some heroin might be in order.

uch · 08-02-2014 12:29AM

Cydoniac wrote: »

Some friend you are...I'm sure your optimism will help him continue his clean life.

and mine hopefully

My name is URL · 08-02-2014 12:32AM

What's the point of this thread?

Not sure if I'm supposed to say something derogatory about addicts, or make fun of the OP because he's still single.

Doom · 08-02-2014 12:34AM

uch wrote: »

So a Mate of mine who's a Heroin addict just got engaged to a stunning looking Girl (not a junkie), now I should add that he's off the gear about 5 years now, but once a junkie always a junkie, and this lad wouldn't look out of place in the Adam & Paul film. But fair play to him for turning his life around. Just goes to show, there's always hope!

Stop calling him junkie so......a#####e

uch · 08-02-2014 12:34AM

My name is URL wrote: »

What's the point of this thread?

Not sure if I'm supposed to say something derogatory about addicts, or make fun of the OP because he's still single.

I'm Married with kids, and clean about 12 years, but I still consider myself an addict

StupidLikeAFox · 08-02-2014 12:35AM

Im off to buy some heroin, thanks for the tip OP!

Ace Attorney · 08-02-2014 12:36AM

So whats the problem then? hes clean the last 5 years and is engaged to a good looking women? what is your problem?

ElvisChrist6 · 08-02-2014 12:37AM

Really strange post there, "Fair play to him for getting his act together the filthy junky"... that's honestly how it reads.

Should junkies and ex-junkies not get engaged to non-junkies?

Edit: I just saw your second post, is this actually more of a "See how good things can be" thread, for a brighter outlook? If so, grand, opening post is very misleading though.

J_E · 08-02-2014 12:37AM

uch wrote: »

I'm Married with kids, and clean about 12 years, but I still consider myself an addict

That makes it worse. I know that giving up highly addictive substances like alcohol/heroin can be a lifelong struggle, however I would never discredit your tough and commendable efforts to a throwaway weasel word.

uch · 08-02-2014 12:38AM

Thatdoesnt looksafe tome AHHHHHHH wrote: »

So whats the problem then? hes clean the last 5 years and is engaged to a good looking women? what is your problem?

Did you read the OP ?

wazky · 08-02-2014 12:39AM

uch wrote: »

Did you read the OP ?

Well if he didn't he must be psychic, because he has the jist of the OP fairly smack on.

My name is URL · 08-02-2014 12:40AM

uch wrote: »

I'm Married with kids, and clean about 12 years, but I still consider myself an addict

Fair play to you then.. nice to see an actual person posting about an issue they have first hand experience of; rather than some jabroni speaking as a third person.

Junkie mate just got engaged

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