Why my story matters
The experiences of an addict are entirely unique, yet, at the same time, not unique at all. These tales just so happen to be what I experienced. I do not claim to know all there is to know about addiction or recovery, nor do I consider myself an expert in that arena. I do, however, know that I was an expert at my own destruction.
In sharing these sometimes humiliating, sometimes incriminating stories, I hope to induce dialogue about both addiction and recovery. It is my hope that, one day in the very near future, encouragement, understanding, and compassion become the dominant themes in our modern society's dialogue regarding this seemingly hopeless epidemic known as addiction.
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Thank you, for sharing such a dark and desperate time. I truly believe that God can turn it into something that all who read will receive hope and will see that He will be there thru it all.
ReplyDeleteI am so forsaken in my struggles and yet, here I am in the arms of revelation. I know too many young ladies in the grips of addiction and have placed myself here as well in the grip of addiction just to be near to them. Knowing that at any given moment I can lose one or all to overdose and no turning back. The anguish I feel is my own at being so insignificant in the battle of addiction.
ReplyDeleteI was once living with one of Misty's family members about two years ago. I lived with them a while. And having experienced drug abuse within my own family, I knew how much it could tear a family apart. But misty was never like that. And I'm glad. She had a stable home, her kids were happy, she came to their family dinners, something I didn't witness when a few family members of mine were abusing. And most of all, she was the most loving person I knew. But even know she seemed okay, she got help (which it's what I'm receiving she did from this blog). And let misty's story be a reminder. Although it seems you're okay, things can spiral out of control really fast. Great job misty. Keep on doing what you're doing! <3
ReplyDeleteMisty, I am so proud of you. God is using you in a big, big way. There is hardly a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I love your blog. It is amazing. You are funny and loving and real. God bless the words from your heart and the work of your hands.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story, I came out and told my husband today that I needed help. I looked in the mirror and didn't recognize myself anymore and I don't like who I've become. The story of your journey has given me hope that my family will be back together.
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