Celebrating 9 years free from an opiate addiction!

9 years free from an opiate addiction!

It’s been 9 years and I am so grateful. I was addicted for almost 6 years. I got very sick at 14 and had debilitating pain. The doctors prescribed me heavy duty opiate pain killers. They helped, but I got addicted. It spiraled out of control. At rock bottom I prayed a desperate prayer, expecting nothing to happen. But my life changed drastically after and I have been clean for 9 years now. I’m not here to preach, everyone has their own beliefs.
(But if you do want to know more about my story, feel free to reach out. I’m an open book!)

What I do want to do, though, is encourage people to not give up hope. It may be cliche, bur I want people to know that no matter how deep into addiction (whether it’s drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc) you or someone you may know may be, there is always the possibility for a change and for getting better.

If you are addicted, ask for help. It’s going to be damn hard. But you truly can do it. You are worth it.

And for others, please remember that even in the depths of addiction, people still have worth and value, so treat them with compassion and kindness. Usually people with an addiction are suffering from physical pain, mental illness or trauma and are just trying to self medicate and/or cope to make it through. A little bit of compassion goes a long way and might make the difference that person needs.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or in a dark time, please feel free to message me. I can support you, give you resources, or just listen.

For those of you in recovery, I’d love to hear your stories and hear how long you’ve been clean/sober. Keep on fighting my friends!
-Keaton