*BUGS AMONGST THE WAVES* Help us to help each other!

Big Bank Hank

I will help, anyway I can help I will, this is the best thread ever, even though I could use assistance myself, I have been clean and sober for 9 years, unfortunately as someone who got addicted to meth, my teeth have paid the price, ironically, it was going to a Pearl Jam concert in 2006 that changed my life, even though I had seen them 11 times between 1993 and 1998 and they were my favorite band, I got sidetracked in life, got into the wrong relationship, but I am not going to bore anyone with the details of that, anyway I need to get all my teeth pulled and a set of dentures, pieces of my teeth break off almost weely at this point if anyone knows a dentist that could provide dental services at a discounted rate, the lowest quote I have gotten is $4000 which is out of my price range and I have no insurance, because I shot up the meth the impact on my teeth wasn't immediate and it is only years later as the chemicals work their way out of my body and yes the teeth are the easiest escape route for the chemicals to exit so essentially for the last decade my teeth have been rotting from the inside out and the chemicals in many toothpastes and mouthwash can cause negative chemical reactions with the ingredients for the meth, so the total damage is just now being realized. I realize it was my fault for getting into drugs, but I have been clean (I do smoke an joint every now and then, but no hard drugs) but being clean and never being able to smile because you know the reaction it will get is only a partial victory. It is hard to come forth and admit all this, but if my story helps anyone out, even a little bit, then it is worth telling it, anyway, let me know anyway I can help, and if anyone knows any dentists that could help, I can get the time off of work and I would drive there, thanks for taking time to read this, thanks

Loulou

dwhite76 wrote:

imalive wrote:

this is a great thread. I was just thinking of kelly the other day and wondering if BATW was still doing their good work.

well......are they? :?

We are always helping members but not always as the collective group that started BATW up. We ran into issues of trying to become "legal" in the sense of taking donations but the cost was way to much. Some of us got busy with work and I came down with health issues of my own.

I know Kelly is and has always helped when ever she could. She is a great girl. Jo has done the same from what I have seen and she is always looking to help people anyway she could.

Maybe we will have a encore in the near future

Yes we are still "Alive" riding like Bugs Amongst The Waves in this world we call life

I was thinking about this the other day. Would love to help again. I have been a little busy with Purple Day for epilepsy recently. Looking at raising some awareness through a giveaway in the next few days as well as a kids giveaway too with some cute Purple Day merch.
Big Hank, may I just say that your inspirational, it's not every day that you hear about people who kicked habits like yours for good. You should be incredibly proud of yourself.

Big Bank Hank

Loulou wrote:

dwhite76 wrote:

imalive wrote:

this is a great thread. I was just thinking of kelly the other day and wondering if BATW was still doing their good work.

well......are they? :?

We are always helping members but not always as the collective group that started BATW up. We ran into issues of trying to become "legal" in the sense of taking donations but the cost was way to much. Some of us got busy with work and I came down with health issues of my own.

I know Kelly is and has always helped when ever she could. She is a great girl. Jo has done the same from what I have seen and she is always looking to help people anyway she could.

Maybe we will have a encore in the near future

Yes we are still "Alive" riding like Bugs Amongst The Waves in this world we call life

I was thinking about this the other day. Would love to help again. I have been a little busy with Purple Day for epilepsy recently. Looking at raising some awareness through a giveaway in the next few days as well as a kids giveaway too with some cute Purple Day merch.
Big Hank, may I just say that your inspirational, it's not every day that you hear about people who kicked habits like yours for good. You should be incredibly proud of yourself.

thanks, honestly I can say Pearl Jam saved my life, I have no doubt I would be dead at this point, if not for reconnecting with favorite band, listening to pearl jam radio in my car every day, helps me remember the messages of inspiration in the music

dwhite76

Loulou wrote:

dwhite76 wrote:

imalive wrote:

this is a great thread. I was just thinking of kelly the other day and wondering if BATW was still doing their good work.

well......are they? :?

We are always helping members but not always as the collective group that started BATW up. We ran into issues of trying to become "legal" in the sense of taking donations but the cost was way to much. Some of us got busy with work and I came down with health issues of my own.

I know Kelly is and has always helped when ever she could. She is a great girl. Jo has done the same from what I have seen and she is always looking to help people anyway she could.

Maybe we will have a encore in the near future

Yes we are still "Alive" riding like Bugs Amongst The Waves in this world we call life

I was thinking about this the other day. Would love to help again. I have been a little busy with Purple Day for epilepsy recently. Looking at raising some awareness through a giveaway in the next few days as well as a kids giveaway too with some cute Purple Day merch.
Big Hank, may I just say that your inspirational, it's not every day that you hear about people who kicked habits like yours for good. You should be incredibly proud of yourself.

I didnt forget about you Loulou I was typing with my phone and it sucks. Plus I never know if messages or posts ever get through when sending with my phone.

Loulou you too are a major asset with the BATW. If not for you are art department would not exist.

Loulou

Poor me!!!!!!
Just kidding Don! it's all good mate. Hope all is well!

DURP

Big Bank Hank wrote:

I will help, anyway I can help I will, this is the best thread ever, even though I could use assistance myself, I have been clean and sober for 9 years, unfortunately as someone who got addicted to meth, my teeth have paid the price, ironically, it was going to a Pearl Jam concert in 2006 that changed my life, even though I had seen them 11 times between 1993 and 1998 and they were my favorite band, I got sidetracked in life, got into the wrong relationship, but I am not going to bore anyone with the details of that, anyway I need to get all my teeth pulled and a set of dentures, pieces of my teeth break off almost weely at this point if anyone knows a dentist that could provide dental services at a discounted rate, the lowest quote I have gotten is $4000 which is out of my price range and I have no insurance, because I shot up the meth the impact on my teeth wasn't immediate and it is only years later as the chemicals work their way out of my body and yes the teeth are the easiest escape route for the chemicals to exit so essentially for the last decade my teeth have been rotting from the inside out and the chemicals in many toothpastes and mouthwash can cause negative chemical reactions with the ingredients for the meth, so the total damage is just now being realized. I realize it was my fault for getting into drugs, but I have been clean (I do smoke an joint every now and then, but no hard drugs) but being clean and never being able to smile because you know the reaction it will get is only a partial victory. It is hard to come forth and admit all this, but if my story helps anyone out, even a little bit, then it is worth telling it, anyway, let me know anyway I can help, and if anyone knows any dentists that could help, I can get the time off of work and I would drive there, thanks for taking time to read this, thanks

Good job brother. Wish my brother in law could kick his pill, meth, coke, crack and booze habit. He died twice and yet that wasn't enough motivation to get sober.

Stay strong man. If I were I would look into possible programs that help with dental bills and what not.

STAYSEA

DURP wrote:

Big Bank Hank wrote:

I will help, anyway I can help I will, this is the best thread ever, even though I could use assistance myself, I have been clean and sober for 9 years, unfortunately as someone who got addicted to meth, my teeth have paid the price, ironically, it was going to a Pearl Jam concert in 2006 that changed my life, even though I had seen them 11 times between 1993 and 1998 and they were my favorite band, I got sidetracked in life, got into the wrong relationship, but I am not going to bore anyone with the details of that, anyway I need to get all my teeth pulled and a set of dentures, pieces of my teeth break off almost weely at this point if anyone knows a dentist that could provide dental services at a discounted rate, the lowest quote I have gotten is $4000 which is out of my price range and I have no insurance, because I shot up the meth the impact on my teeth wasn't immediate and it is only years later as the chemicals work their way out of my body and yes the teeth are the easiest escape route for the chemicals to exit so essentially for the last decade my teeth have been rotting from the inside out and the chemicals in many toothpastes and mouthwash can cause negative chemical reactions with the ingredients for the meth, so the total damage is just now being realized. I realize it was my fault for getting into drugs, but I have been clean (I do smoke an joint every now and then, but no hard drugs) but being clean and never being able to smile because you know the reaction it will get is only a partial victory. It is hard to come forth and admit all this, but if my story helps anyone out, even a little bit, then it is worth telling it, anyway, let me know anyway I can help, and if anyone knows any dentists that could help, I can get the time off of work and I would drive there, thanks for taking time to read this, thanks

Good job brother. Wish my brother in law could kick his pill, meth, coke, crack and booze habit. He died twice and yet that wasn't enough motivation to get sober.

Stay strong man. If I were I would look into possible programs that help with dental bills and what not.

Wish my brother would kick his invisible habit. He went off the radar again... *sighs

Big Bank Hank

DURP wrote:

Big Bank Hank wrote:

I will help, anyway I can help I will, this is the best thread ever, even though I could use assistance myself, I have been clean and sober for 9 years, unfortunately as someone who got addicted to meth, my teeth have paid the price, ironically, it was going to a Pearl Jam concert in 2006 that changed my life, even though I had seen them 11 times between 1993 and 1998 and they were my favorite band, I got sidetracked in life, got into the wrong relationship, but I am not going to bore anyone with the details of that, anyway I need to get all my teeth pulled and a set of dentures, pieces of my teeth break off almost weely at this point if anyone knows a dentist that could provide dental services at a discounted rate, the lowest quote I have gotten is $4000 which is out of my price range and I have no insurance, because I shot up the meth the impact on my teeth wasn't immediate and it is only years later as the chemicals work their way out of my body and yes the teeth are the easiest escape route for the chemicals to exit so essentially for the last decade my teeth have been rotting from the inside out and the chemicals in many toothpastes and mouthwash can cause negative chemical reactions with the ingredients for the meth, so the total damage is just now being realized. I realize it was my fault for getting into drugs, but I have been clean (I do smoke an joint every now and then, but no hard drugs) but being clean and never being able to smile because you know the reaction it will get is only a partial victory. It is hard to come forth and admit all this, but if my story helps anyone out, even a little bit, then it is worth telling it, anyway, let me know anyway I can help, and if anyone knows any dentists that could help, I can get the time off of work and I would drive there, thanks for taking time to read this, thanks

Good job brother. Wish my brother in law could kick his pill, meth, coke, crack and booze habit. He died twice and yet that wasn't enough motivation to get sober.

Stay strong man. If I were I would look into possible programs that help with dental bills and what not.

that is the problem in this country, most dental insurance sucks, 1000.00 coverage limit per year on most plans, and there are no financial assistance programs to help people with major dental work, there are programs for kids, which is really BS, because their teeth are going to fall out anyway, I would like to start a charity Smiles For Sobriety, a program to help people who have kicked drugs and want to be productive members of society, but their dental issues are preventing them from feeling like they can be themselves, but not even sure how I would go about starting something like that, plus it might give some people out their incentive to kick their habits