Personal message

Life is not easy. It’s not easy if you are struggling with addiction – or even if you aren’t. It’s all about evolution. The strong survive. It’s not just about physical strength; it is more about mental strength. Do you have the will to survive? Do you have the strength to make it one more day? 

Daily, there are people out there telling me no – friends, parents, spouses and significant others – and that is just a part of life. Disappointment and hurt are as much a part of living as joy, happiness and love. Hurt is the same for those with addiction as it is for those without. The difference is how we react to and cope with our emotions, whether they are good or bad.

I hate every day I use substances. I saw how my life was out of control, spiraling into a pit of hurt and despair. I became so lost that the helping hands of others could not even be grasped. I am working so hard to survive but everyone is saying no. There are so many frustrations. “What is the point?” I may wonder. There is one place where no one will say no. There is one life that will accept me. The life of substance use that I have known. That is the easy path to take.

Each day I will want to use substances just ONE MORE TIME.

But for now, I acknowledged that I am an addict and I am seeking help. I must travel the difficult path and find the will to survive. I will become stronger each time I choose to steer away from that dangerous and tempting path at the fork in the road. It may be hard to see because the path to recovery is difficult. But please know I am not walking alone – hands of help are reaching out to me with my every step.

The best thing is that I, myself am asking and it’s not being forced upon me. It’s me that is wanting to change this nightmare I find myself in. I want a new, better life not just for myself but I owe it to my daughter as well. IT WAS MY CHOICE! I want to be clean. I want to become a better person. I want to be SOBER!

Financially I am in need of assistance for the following as I am currently not on any medical aid. Cover the cost of the rehab center, a flight ticket to get to the rehab and back home once completed. And my monthly toiletries and expenses on that side.  All funds can be transferred into my mothers account so she can pay the Center directly.

Each and every donator will play a huge impact on my life as you will all have played a role in helping an addict become sober!

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