Change was always the underlying theme in our fast-paced lives. One minute Mom was just a typical teenager and the next she was a mother. At just 16 years old she welcomed me into the world. Her age definitely changed up our dynamic. It made us more like sisters or friends. Kindergarten homework was our … Read more
November 2007 Fall had always been my favorite variation of Louisiana weather. It was such a welcomed change from the scorching temperature of the summer months. I laid there allowing the breeze to caress my face through the open window. I had planned a quiet day of movies at home with my fiancé, Larry. We … Read more
Hello everyone, my name is Dru Hicks. Some of you already know me from the live videos I do, or through my work with Boca Recovery Center. So here is my story: My life began in California in the early 70s. I was born into poverty and without a father to speak of. Just my … Read more
My name is Tyler and I am a recovering heroin addict. I’m 32 years old and am from Ohio, a State that has become engulfed in this epidemic. I have taken my last breath a few times in my life. By the grace of God and the first responders who had Narcan I am still … Read more
You may remember me from Dr. Phil My name is Marcedes and I’m an addict. I always said I’d never end up as an addict. I lived in chaos as a child and suffered the consequences from my mothers addiction. Which took her life 5 years ago this month. I managed to somehow stay away … Read more
First, let me tell you just a bit about me. Before I share about my work or what compelled me to go forth on this mission of service work to the still suffering addict or those searching for additional recovery support. Rose in a large family, with serious generational dysfunction, abused mentally and physically, during … Read more
Maybe I don’t know what it’s like to be physically dependent on drugs. Yes, that you are right. I’ve never been physically addicted to anything myself. But losing my mother to addiction and having a child with someone who was tormented by the same disease has given me some insight that I pray nobody else … Read more
**I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL WRITER** The answer is simple. Right there. At the pre-natal class. At the parenting class. Laboring to give birth. Soothing her crying baby. Rocking her baby. Watching her baby sleep. Right there. Recording her baby’s milestones. Child-proofing her house. Preserving a tiny tooth, a clip of hair. Strapping her … Read more
Trevor Davidson here. I’m 23- from a small town in Michigan and I’ve been sober since May 17th 2018. I’ve been fighting addiction since the age of 15. Everything started out by smoking a little bit. Never thought it was a big deal always said it wouldn’t lead to anything else. Well unfortunately, I was … Read more
As days come and go With the passing of time Some don’t seem to know Why i can’t pretend I’m fine I remember happy times Times we spent together Now i look around for signs Because you’re gone forever This disease has robbed me And staked claim to your soul My babies you’ll never see … Read more
