If you Want it Here it is Come and Get it!

My journey into addiction began at a very young age. I was in foster homes, rehabs and Juvenile programs. I had kids at a very young age and ended losing all parental rights because I couldn't get clean and sober. I hit rock bottom so many times. I would get clean but continue to drink, this was my biggest mistake. I went to meetings and thought that I was different, I could drink and stay clean. I was so wrong. It took 15 years for me to admit I was also an alcoholic. It wasn't until then that I actually started to begin my journey on the clean and sober path. It all became so clear after that.

It was very difficult to let go of alcohol because of my age and desire to go party at clubs. I'm 27 years old and I couldn't be happier with my decision to stop drinking. I have a beautiful family and everybody is so happy. I am currently enrolled in Ohio Christian University seeking out my Bachelor's Degree in Substance abuse/Addictions Counseling. I'm hoping to reach out to addicts and help them especially young people and being young myself gives me a little head way.

If you think you may have a problem with drugs or alcohol chances are you do. I know it's hard to stay straight when you are young and all your friends are partying, but when your addiction grabs you and takes you down those friends will disappear and you will be ALONE. Find your nearest A.A., N.A. or C.A. meeting and go just to see. I went and it changed my life after 15 years of drug abuse off and on I took what they had and now I am clean and sober with a good life, great husband, happy mom, happy kids and a happy me. God has been there with me through it all, he is my higher power. You may not believe in God but he believes in you and so do I! You can do it!!!