How to Overcome Feeling Worthless
Feeling worthless is something most addicts are familiar with. For years after taking my last dose of Vicodin, I felt…
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If I Had Known What I Know Now, I Never Would’ve Become Addicted To Opioids
Sometimes hindsight is painful, isn’t it? Have you ever thought about all the things you would change in your life…
How Opioid Addiction Obliterated My Self-Confidence — And How I Got It Back
It was an 8-year struggle. Growing up, I’d always thought of myself as happy enough in my own skin. Sure,…
The Thing Former Addicts NEED To Know
And what I wished I would’ve figured out years earlier. See the girl in that image above? That was me.…
The Day I Realized my Addiction Needed to End
Opioids had taken enough of me. I was in a world of hurt. My body felt like needles were pricking…
3 Signs Someone You Love Is Addicted To Painkillers
Yes, many people hide their addiction…even from those they’re closest to. When I started dating my now-husband, I had been…
Life After Addiction Won’t Be The Same As It Was Before
But it has the potential to be better — so long as you choose it. When I was addicted to…
3 Reasons To Educate Yourself About Opioids
Whether or not you’re affected by opioid addiction right now, gaining knowledge could be lifesaving. If I had had any…