Surviving Drug Addiction
I’m constantly learning, like an infant, because essentially that’s what I am early on in recovery; I’m being reborn. It might be hard for us to admit, but there’s no shame in simply being human. It can be a relief to stop hiding, to accept who you are.
I Think I’m In Control
Intellectually, I know that the more I try to control something, the more that thing controls me. But if I'm honest, I'm afraid that breaking down might be the end of my sanity. Admitting I don’t know how to play the hand I’ve been dealt might defeat me. I
Reconstructing My Self-Esteem
With God’s help, I’m rebuilding my true self. No longer am I full of self-hate, I have self-love. No longer do I hate the world, I’m grateful for its beauty.