Tag: Recoveryisworthit
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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 3 the call
This chapter shares a family’s worst fear realized: Josh, a young man struggling with addiction and suicidal thoughts, dies by suicide in jail soon after being taken into custody. Even in tragedy, his donated organs save four people, and his mother turns her grief into a plea for hope, recovery, and self‑worth.
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When Addiction Took over- Part 2 Christmas
This second part of Tammy Rose’s story follows Josh after a tragic accident, as newfound hope unravels at Christmas. Homeless and using again, he calls to apologize and say goodbye. His family can’t save him—but they can send pizza, Pepsi, and a reminder that recovery and help are still possible.
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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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Roofied to Recovery: How God Turned My Worst Night Around
Four years alcohol-free, I look back on the night I was roofied as the moment God finally got my attention. From chronic pain and addiction to choosing hope and freedom, I share four hard-won lessons to remind you that recovery is possible—and worth it.
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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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Legacy left behind
What will your legacy be if you were to pass away tomorrow?Will you be remembered? Will they say she was a great mom, sister, daughter, friend?I recently heard someone say to sit down and write your own eulogy. What would you say? I would hope I was remembered for the things I have done now…
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Life with a Chronic Illness
Welcome to living with CRPS and Central Pain Syndrome.Nobody told me when I grew up that taking a shower would feel like an army of red ants biting all over. I sat on a colony once in Texas, outside a hospital, as my biological mother was passing — both experiences I wish not to relive.…
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Understanding God’s Love Amidst Addiction
God doesn’t hate humanity — He hates sin. And it’s because of His love that we can have new life, a new way. Use the tools you’ve learned along the way. Stop panicking. Don’t go back to your old ways. A Facebook memory came up today, and tears flowed. I realized it was the last…