Letters Letter to the Editor Learning to be a leader, a mother, a sister and a friend
Learning to be a leader, a mother, a sister and a friend
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Dear Editor,
I would like to share with you my journey into recovery. I am 29 years old and a single mom of two beautiful children.
Ten months ago, I was living a life of chaos and destruction. I would lie, cheat, steal, and sell my body for soul for drugs. I was horrified of life, trying to escape by all means possible. I was on my way out and heading their fast. I had lost everyone and everything that I loved. Desperate and lost, I needed help before it was too late.
On March 19, my mother and I drove to the WelcomeHome Addiction Recovery program in Vancouver. This was it. Life or death -- I had a choice to make. It was one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make.
I did not want to commit to a long-term program. Who does? I knew I needed to do this for my children. Today, I know I need to do this for myself. WelcomeHome is helping me change my life. I am learning all the tools I need to become the best person I can be for myself, for my family, and for my community.
If it weren’t for WelcomeHome, I probably wouldn’t be here today. I am learning to be a leader, a mother, a sister, a friend, and so much more. If you know of anyone struggling who needs help and support getting their life back, please them know there is another way. WelcomeHome saved my life and we might be able to help someone else do the same.
KD
Williams Lake, BC
Participant in the 'Welcome Home Addiction Recovery Academy'
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