Tag: Addition
Blogs
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Josh the full story
When Addiction Took Over ⚠️ Trigger warning: suicide and addiction. As Josh got older, his addiction became something our family could no longer hide or fix on our own. He spent several years in and out of jail for various offenses. During that time, I learned that his drug use had been going on for…
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When addiction took over- Part 4 Hope
Josh was more than the worst thing he ever did. He once told me: “I just don’t know how to handle stress.” That sentence has stayed with me. Because addiction isn’t always about wanting to die. Sometimes it’s about desperately wanting to escape how life feels. And sometimes the escape becomes the thing that destroys…
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When addiction Took over- Part 1
Josh’s battle with addiction escalated despite numerous rehab attempts and treatment programs, straining his family’s ability to cope. After years of incarceration and ultimately living on the streets, he lost a beloved partner to addiction before succumbing himself. This narrative explores the devastating impact of substance abuse on their lives.
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Waves of Grief to Waves of Grace: Finding My Higher Power
Tammy reflects on her struggle with grief, addiction, and despair, feeling lost and broken. Through unexpected encouragement and a gradual openness to faith, she discovers a higher power and support from others. This journey leads her to realize her resilience and the importance of recovery, finding purpose and hope for the future.
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You’re Not Too Broken: Choosing Recovery, Hope, and Sobriety
Tammy Rose reflects on her journey through grief and recovery, acknowledging the struggle to confront her emotions and the fight against despair. Despite initial challenges, she emphasizes the importance of perseverance, hope, and sobriety, encouraging others to believe in the possibility of recovery. She shares her story to inspire those feeling lost or broken.
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Finding Strength Through Classical Music and Recovery
My soul sings it is filled with classical sounds. If I just take the time to listen, I have a song of my own inside of me that was my dream tonight. So much so that I had to write it down before I could fall back asleep. It was a beat from each night…
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Every Sober Day is a Victory: A Personal Story
“You ever hear a song that just knows your story? My nephew Josh did. For him, it was Jelly Roll, a rapper who turned his life around in prison because he found out he had a child. For Josh, those songs were not just music. They were his lifeline. But years ago, I lost him…
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Overcoming Addiction: Gratitude and Healing- Josh
Rehab A can of lighter fluid sits on the shelf reminding me of the rehabs I dropped you off. Bringing tears to my eyes this morning as I sit at a festival, grateful for my sobriety from the night before. I look back now and I recall it was one of the last ones. As…