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    I used heroin for 30 years, spent 25 years going in and out of prison most of that time in. I been clean and free of incarceration for 2 years. I'm widowed, live with my mother. I'm on disability.learning to live life.I have little life skills due to my prior incarcerated.i'm starting my treatment for hep-c july 30th.I go to therapy and have a terrible depression disorder.I have no passions just beginning to discover myself. I have only scratched the suface.I have no life skills trying to learn .

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    • back mia

      Mood June 30, 2008 8:55am

      Hello family; I've missed y-all . I been mia for a while now. the treatment kick my ass. I don't know if i will try it again. talk about a …
    • Journal Entry for October 23, 2007

      Mood October 23, 2007 8:18pm

      Just recieved a call from doctor tx isn't working. so i'm stopping the treatment .  next step take a shot everyday? i have tomorrow to …
    • Journal Entry for October 23, 2007

      Mood October 23, 2007 6:52am

      A sleepless night.1200 of riba and a shot a week. it's working but god oh mighty it's doing a number on me. i have to go for a flu shot …
    • Journal Entry for October 19, 2007

      Mood October 19, 2007 10:21am

      hello family, you all are like a family to me . getting me through encouraging me when i want to say the hell with it. i love you all you've …

    • Journal Entry for October 12, 2007

      Mood October 12, 2007 5:29am

      I am so tired of feeling like i'm going to fall over any minute.the idea of living like this for 48 weeks whatever one year, but hell this is no …

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      From keefer October 21, 2007

      Hey, sister...welcome to the family! Msg me if I can ever help.... in meantime, know you're in my prayers. keefer

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      From SeanM October 20, 2007

      Dear Angel, Well kiddo', "tough cookies" but you'll never be "empty and alone" again w/ all the GREAT Ppl here! "We" got your back! Huggles, Sean

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      From NannaB October 20, 2007

      Hope you have a great weekend.

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      From HEPCinRVA October 18, 2007

      A hug from another tired hepper.

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      From spaztaz October 13, 2007

      I hope you have a great pain free day!!

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    • Close Hepatitis C

      I began using heroin at 13 in oxnard calf.with my first boyfriend who now is doing life inside prison. i contacted hep-c through a dirty needle.my phyiscial health is poor, i smoke rollie cig. and need to stop.I just moved to another state have no friends desperately needing a support system. starting treatment and need some good tips and advice.I am a miracle already,hoping and praying to get rid of this hep-c.i am sick alot of the time and so so tired 24/7.

      Treatments

      Interferon, pegylated Working / Worked
      pegasys 180mcg,ribavirin600mg ,suboxone ,cymbalta,bupropion,levothyroxine
      Pegylated Interferon Working / Worked
      Ribavarin Working / Worked
      my side effects suck, i can bearly stand up, or stand for any length of time. i'm really really really fucking tired.just going to the sofa to my bedroom makes me huff and puff.
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