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Break the Chains

        Being diagnosed with mental illness and an addictive personality, was a difficult reality to accept at such a young age. I tried many different types of recovery programs, one being a trial school for teens struggling with dependency. I was expelled, but it has since become a major establishment. 

        As a young adult, my efforts for sobriety disappeared. I wanted so badly to be “normal” and go out partying with other people my age. I felt lonely and shut out, despite my efforts. Believe me, I tried. Yet the harder I desperately struggled to live how I wanted, the worse my life became. I embarrassed myself all constantly, hurt my family and friends, and damaged my relationships.

        Putting myself in rehab was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. I knew in my heart that if I didn’t, I would have continued on my self-destructive path, dragging my family down with me. Taking that opportunity to change my life was the ONLY option I had at having a healthy life.


Mindful Minute:

  • What are you chained to?
  • What is like for you to live in bondage, allowing something/ someone to have control over your life?
  • What are you going to do about it?

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