To keep up with The Addiction Series please go to / theaddictionseries Laura drank alcohol like most kids in high school. She then moved to pain pills, heroin and more. She's in recovery today! This is her story.
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@shane810911 ай бұрын
Update on Laura! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a53df6h-Z5VsmcU
@catherinehicks67335 ай бұрын
Omg that was a great recovery story ❤
@johnnydtractive3 жыл бұрын
The number of women--and men--who are self-medicating because they're survivors of rape would blow people's minds. Millions. Millions & millions & millions. Trauma without healing leads to self-medication. Our culture isn't prepared to acknowledge just how rampant incest, sexual abuse & sexual assault are, & so the victims pay the price. Any survivor & self-medicating person who reads this: you deserve justice & peace. I'm sorry we live in a culture where so few survivors get either. Keep loving yourself, keep putting one foot in front of the other. You can create the life you deserve. Much love from someone who knows.
@SamStone196410 ай бұрын
And it's just as prevalent in the so-called "decent" families.
@chrisgraves3105 жыл бұрын
I was the one who could never get sober. After going to prison with two strikes i decided i really needed to change my life. I couldn't afford another strike. I had to get sober and now have 4 years 8 months.
@quadq65985 жыл бұрын
and are you happy with it??
@julianekim284 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 💓 stay strong it will pay off ❣️
@Leandatastic4 жыл бұрын
Chris Graves congratulations ❤️
@MegaSleep14 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome man
@Sharon-sw7mr4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on all your achievements You have done something that is very very hard to do, turning your life along, it takes a lot of strength to do what you did It was nice to read your post
@cherylnixon7800 Жыл бұрын
Laura, you are beautiful. Thank you for your brutal honesty. I am so glad you are clean and that you shared your story.
@maygenmull88403 жыл бұрын
I’ll have 6 years on August 31st next Tuesday I have an infant and no family near me so I haven’t been able to get to meetings the way I’d like to so glad I found these I’ve listened to many but Laura gives one hell of a lead it was one of those “That’s just like my story” things so many similarities in active addiction and in recovery I was hanging on every word thanks for sharing your experience strength and hope♥️
@parson7260 Жыл бұрын
How's the baby?
@jadennicole82333 жыл бұрын
My story is scary similar to this… I just celebrated a year sober. I’m 25 &have been a heroin addict since I was 13. Thank you for sharing, it gives me the courage to tell my story. Congratulations girl! We do recover❤️
@homerturner3435 Жыл бұрын
Give us a update!??? Are u still clean???
@themerchantofengland Жыл бұрын
Hi, that's brilliant. We do recover ❤
@jajlertil Жыл бұрын
Absolutely crazy story! The strength to turn your life around after all this is really inspiring. It’s never too late
@christian28543 жыл бұрын
The fact that's she's alive, is a testimony to the glory of God
@Robyn-by6qt2 ай бұрын
Shes a testimont to herself , inner strength, hard yards and insight into herself , learning how to live and be a good person without dope .
@BtheOutLIer3 жыл бұрын
Love the interviews...I wouldn’t wish addiction on my worst enemy. Shout out to the people who take that first step to get help, it’s harder than people imagine.
@JosedeJezeus11 ай бұрын
Obviously, you don’t have true enemies. You wish the worst on them.
@pandorasboxer10 ай бұрын
Nobody knows the truth unless they've been INSIDE that house of horrors. We have to keep loving and supporting each other ❤
@jacquelinehunt779410 ай бұрын
It’s horrible to see a loved one go through that .
@ReintroducingMyself2 жыл бұрын
After 20 plus years and A LOT of LOSS I said enough is enough. The next stop would have been death. I’m 3 years clean and sober and everyday I’m grateful and don’t ever allow myself to get complacent. God is good! We do recover!
@danielosegueda323811 ай бұрын
I'm in Melbourne Australia and even here drug addiction is found. I've been addicted since 16 and I'm 42 now... just starting my recovery but God damn do I thank Him for putting the good people in my life to have begun this transition cos it ain't easy. Even almost impossible alone... there is always hope though!! These stories do inspire so keep them coming pls.
@jacquelinehunt779410 ай бұрын
Well done I wish my sister could have done that.
@tleemf69232 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🕊🕊🕊
@Tameeekababy2 жыл бұрын
This is my third time watching this interview. Gives so much motivation and perspective, I just love her story and pure transparency! She is so beautiful inside and out - crazy how it got worse before it got better, but love how she found the light at the end of the tunnel. I get something out of it each time I watch it. Edit: this is the 4th time I watched it and I still get goose bumps. Praise God on her turn around! We do recover! ❤️
@jacquelinehunt779410 ай бұрын
I wish my big sis had recovered I stopped drinking at the first warning of fatty liver nearly two years ago unfortunately my poor sister was a lot further on and addicted she passed away six weeks ago I’m devastated especially as I know if she wanted it enough she could have done it with my support.
@Tameeekababy2 ай бұрын
@@jacquelinehunt7794I'm so terribly sorry to hear this!! Praying for peace for you and your family! I am thankful that you did make the right choices and now can live life to the fullest knowing not everyone overcomes their battles! Hearing this about your sister was a serious wake up call for me. I unfortunately relapsed and your comment truly touched my heart! I hope your sister can rest easy knowing she changed even just one life, mine! ❤
@stevenquon1657 Жыл бұрын
Man ur parents r such angels, it’s crazy the thought process of an addict. What a crazy story! Thanks for sharing.
@nicholasjarvis89583 жыл бұрын
These stories really help. If you think you’re not ready mentally to check into a rehab center, PLEASE watch/listen to these stories. They will definitely open your eyes and hopefully save you’re life. It saved mine. I’m not perfect but I’m trying my best. I’m not sure how long I’ve been sober. I only count my sobriety every 24 hours. 1 day at a time. You can do it I promise.
@chrisroberts45183 жыл бұрын
Great share, so very honest, thank you, I am now 18 months clean from the booze
@FIDIOT-cringe3 жыл бұрын
I can't quite place my finger on it but this chick rules. It's something about her straight forward, unblinking, honesty. The (to paraphrase) "so that's how I started shooting up... " type statements. Love it.
@almaconnor9171 Жыл бұрын
Lauren, if you’re still reading, I want to tell u how amazing a woman you are. Articulate, smart, beautiful. And an addict. I give you SO much credit for telling the TRUTH about yourself, it is something I just could not do. I KNEW the truth, but would not articulate. The shame was too much. I admire you SO much, I hope the rest of your life is sober. Anything after that is just gravy. God bless you.
@jennyfur11775 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing.💕So glad you figured it out. Praise the Lord! 🙌
@innerauthority5 жыл бұрын
Incredible how much she has been through and survived. Thank you for this.
@Sky.DRAGONZ Жыл бұрын
I'm a recovering addict and an AOD Youth Counsellor, these videos help remind me where I come from, and help me connect with what my clients are experiencing ❤Thankyou Laura
@timbucktwo59292 жыл бұрын
There is many of us, thank god I went to prison and when I got out I moved by myself to a town that I didn’t know anyone and I didn’t tell any of my friends from the past. Now I have been clean for 8 years. Thank god! When I was in prison my father was diagnosed with cancer and they gave him 18 months maximum to live and I had 4 years left of a five year sentence. About 16 months after diagnosis I was called to the Captains office at Dayton correctional and was told my father passed away. I went back to my cell and cried into my pillow so nobody could hear me that was before they turned it into a woman’s prison and being a male you can’t show emotions in prison. I looked out my window often and I could see the Monday program building. This story matches mine in so many ways.
@Cognitive__Dissonance10 ай бұрын
Hope all is well brother!! What a touching story 😢
@jeandemontebello32234 жыл бұрын
I'm speechless. Unbelievable that she survived all that. Good for her. God bless her!
@Robin191962 жыл бұрын
The hero of this story is her Mom. Wow, what a woman! Bless her heart.
@gregholmes21013 жыл бұрын
Another miracle, that’s what keeps me coming back. Thank you for this powerful share!
@lenanutella52093 жыл бұрын
A great story so glad I clicked this
@darrellshaw96963 жыл бұрын
That was an amazing testimony, I'm so proud of you.
@soft_serve_666 Жыл бұрын
Great story. Not a lot of people have loving, supporting parents (not to mention your own house waiting for you when you are released to real life). What a wonderful opportunity. It should be that way for everyone.
@jacquelinehunt779410 ай бұрын
My sister had al that but it wasent enough her flat was luxury.
@hollydaugherty26203 ай бұрын
Should it though? Some people (most) end up abusing and using their family to the degree that their family is suffering.
@deedee77914 жыл бұрын
Her story is WILD!!! This should be a movie!
@dinkdankdoo30354 жыл бұрын
Movie ?
@carolgeorgeson96322 жыл бұрын
Yes it should be a movie!!
@stephaniehiggins65834 жыл бұрын
AMAZING. I really do believe we can all do it. All of us. Thank you for sharing your story that I really needed to hear. Finally someone who understands us.
@hulawahine19543 жыл бұрын
Your testimony is incredible. Congratulations on your recovery and the new life goals. Very inspiring!
@marymargaretkillmeyer70243 жыл бұрын
Wow. Ah-MAZING!!!
@darlamuirhead76193 жыл бұрын
Wow!! What a story! I’m so grateful that you’re in recovery and giving back to others🥰. Congratulations ✌️👏🌹
@abigailtenadii44974 жыл бұрын
My first public comment .. Thankyou for ur truthful life story. I'm the same as your mum enabling with love . Your story our story that hasn't stopped. I pray it will for my child's safe recovery an others.thankyou bless you
@jennifawilson30356 жыл бұрын
Sad that this young woman thinks her alcoholic father was ok and that her home life was ok.Something was wrong. Alcoholics are not “ present” for their families, so I will guess she was neglected, but that was her “ normal” .It was very brave of her for sharing her story. I am grateful and better for hearing it. Thank you. I pray for her continuing recovery.
@mplslawnguy33894 жыл бұрын
There's no such thing as a "functioning alcoholic." That's what people tell themselves to excuse their own or someone else's addiction and minimize it. There is nothing "functioning" about your internal organs shutting down. I should know, I was what some people call a "functioning" alcoholic for many years. No legal issues, didn't hurt or abuse other people, and have had a steady career for a long time, but I was killing myself all the same. You're nothing without your health.
@carolgeorgeson96322 жыл бұрын
@@mplslawnguy3389 functioning is what some people call it before the shit hits the fan and the families world is ripped apart
@sidstovell21776 ай бұрын
That made her mother Co-Dependent. I hope She is doing well.
@jennyfur11775 ай бұрын
Serenity! ❤ I love that!
@nanceyrobinson18487 ай бұрын
What an amazing story. So glad you survived and are in recovery ❤️🩹
@mcfrenchfry21963 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Laura , sharing the Reality. Your awesome,!
@deslongchampsrecovery4762 жыл бұрын
More and more studies are leading the way to childhood trauma being the lead cause of addiction, that trauma can start as early as while the child is in the mothers womb. Addiction is a nightmare that effects the whole family. it may only be one person using but it is the whole family who suffers. Functional alcoholic just means there was no real big upsets in the home over alcohol consumption, but little boys and girls need a role model, quality time spent with them, a father (step father) role to tell them how special they are, and pick them up an whirl them around the room sometimes. Otherwise they are just there, just existing and indifferent to everyone around them, usually taking up moms attention someway or another. We know that story well. Super proud of Laura Ragle for speaking out. Thank you!
@johnfmessa85594 жыл бұрын
Laura, you are a champ! thank you for sharing. I'm trying to learn what people's experiences are to help me understand why my daughter is using meth on a daily basis.
@maximwilson14822 жыл бұрын
I feel so guilty about the impact my drug use had on my parents...as hard as addiction is on the addict I think it's worse on the parents.
@navaneetjeevan25543 күн бұрын
Wow, what a story. Thanks for sharing.
@sosospacesheep23445 жыл бұрын
So much pain in this story. Heroin is a trap for your soul
@smoorej4 жыл бұрын
What an incredible story. She is living proof that no matter how hard you hit rock bottom, there is always hope. In fact you usually have to hit absolute rock bottom before you realize that you do in fact have choices.
@almaconnor9171 Жыл бұрын
“Going to the pawn job like it’s my day job”….wow wow wow
@cindyfitzgerald45005 жыл бұрын
Wow what a success story! If she can get thru all that you can to! Thank you for sharing this unbelievable amazing story and you’re a beautiful woman!
@serenitygardens97962 жыл бұрын
This story is truly amazing 💖 I myself am in recovery now thank god but was wondering how I could maybe tell my story my story is like most but also very different I have been through quite a bit in my life as we all have would love to tell my story and help someone else
@maxwilson77392 жыл бұрын
That family dollar employee had no business standing in front of the car. Risking her life for a 8 dollars an hour...ridiculous.
@cherylnixon7800 Жыл бұрын
And she probably got fired after that because technically employees are not supposed to follow people out of the store or physically stop them.
@roccop913 Жыл бұрын
Amazing interview ❤❤ wow!!!!!
@leeannalovestherainАй бұрын
❤Amen, so glad you shared with us❤
@allied13943 жыл бұрын
Amazing story could be a movie wow u went through a lot. Great work on getting sober and helping others so amazing great work
@annmariemoney94166 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you good health.❤
@christieyourick87393 жыл бұрын
My name is Christie and I'm a recovering addict. My sobriety birthday is May 19, 2021 so I have 72 days clean today. When I happened upon this video this morning I had been thinking that a lot of stories were very hopeful but I had a hard time relating, and I really wanted to relate to a speaker. When Laura started off by saying she had a good childhood, that gave me pause. Then when she said she was raped at 15 wow...how odd because so was I. It was an act of God that I listened to this speaker of all the thousands I could have chosen because I would say that about 75% of her story and emotions and interactions with family and law enforcement were exactly what I went through. It was as if someone else was telling my story. I grew up in Franklin County, Ohio and, had I not moved to Colorado in 1998, if we weren't best friends it could have been me...it would have been me. And lately, I've been struggling with wanting to give back but not knowing how or if working with other addicts would just throw me back into a relapse like it had before. Well, when she mentioned that it was the counselor who could relate on that deep and personal level that saved her life, the truth is that I have had the same experience as the "benefit of one addict helping another is without parallel."(or something along those lines-don't have my big book on me) What I love so much about my current treatment facility is that everyone on the staff is recovering from addiction so why would I not want to be able to help someone the way I've been helped?! The clarity I've gotten just from listening to Laura speak is bananas 🍌!! Thank you so much Laura and Shane for posting this video. The depth to which your words touched my heart is immeasurable and I am so grateful today for you.
@shane81093 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing
@Dan_is_a_liar3 жыл бұрын
Amazing story. Although I do have to say, it must be nice to have so many that care so much about you. I don't have these mindsets because I know if I were to make these choices, I'd be 100% on my own from the onset. Nobody would help me, bail me out, give me money, give me a place to stay, etc. Heck, I'm a college graduate, own a house, have a career, and still no one really cares other than my kids.
@camillelicour5253 жыл бұрын
I agree with you.She was very lucky to be surrounded by so much love .I hope you'll soon be surrounded by more people who love you in the future even if the love of your kids is already priceless.
@ClareSw3 жыл бұрын
same here. for instance when I was pospitalised bc my ex found me when I try to commit suicide with my Mather's morphine tabletts and loots of benzos. NOBODY visited me at the hospital for 2 weeks or so. I had a horrible period of my life ( my mom died in cancer, my ex was cheating me and took my 💸 from my bank a/c, I was fed up at the Ministry I worked from double faced ppl and I was in a deep depression period). I had no my own PJ's, no money or cigarette 🚬. I was all alone and I was not able to anything, my heart was broken into million pieces.
@jacquelinehunt779410 ай бұрын
@@ClareSwit’s very painfull to see a loved one in hospital like that my mum and I always messaged her phoned her she slagged the staff and the food of all the time it gets too much went she went home to her lovely flat we saw her all the time as we loved her so much she still carried on after some time just kept going back to the vodka she passed away recently all alone despite us offering to visit her she refused to let us in I’m heartbroken at her loss.
@Calidore13 жыл бұрын
Terrifying when you wake up, have no money and the sickness is mounting up around you like quicksand.
@jamiecoxe84313 жыл бұрын
The worst.
@carolgeorgeson96322 жыл бұрын
Described perfectly
@carolgeorgeson96322 жыл бұрын
Yep so very horrible. ALmost 6yrs clean!
@sidstovell2177 Жыл бұрын
People have no idea how bad withdrawal is. There is no describing it.
@pampowell6860 Жыл бұрын
Thank U for sharing. God bless U & yours.
@bnakamura60144 жыл бұрын
I love how honest she is about her manipulative behaviors. ❤️
@tosehoed1234 жыл бұрын
You have to if you are to have a chance of changing it
@tosehoed1234 жыл бұрын
But yeah it takes courage
@iforyou29254 жыл бұрын
Well obviously? Was she supposed to lie? And a lot of the things she said I'm sure she knows it was wrong now that she looks back on it. Drugs do a lot to people and their mind
@ophiuchusoversoul17855 жыл бұрын
now thats an awesome testimonial, congratulations Laura on 4 years in recovery
@Robin191963 жыл бұрын
Why would anyone give this a thumbs down? Ew! Awesome story!
@carolgeorgeson96322 жыл бұрын
I can't imagine anyone giving her a thumbs down! That's crazy!
@kellymurray94893 жыл бұрын
That’s one amazing story!!!!! I don’t know you but I am sooo sooo proud of what your doing now!!!!
@rachellloyd89572 жыл бұрын
Love 💕 this story addiction is just like this I know
@themerchantofengland Жыл бұрын
Me too. We do recover ❤
@mariafernandas.bastos17934 жыл бұрын
Laura you are an amazing woman! Very inspiring and brave.
@kathyking14683 жыл бұрын
Thank you for telling your story. Identify with what you for saying. It helped me a great deal. Congratulations for the 4 years you have. Keep up the good work!!!
@ShadaeMastersAstrology3 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t help but think about the agony that the mother was experiencing. Both her husband and daughter were in full blown suicidal addiction.
@paxc.6046 Жыл бұрын
A small detail of this testimony that I noticed is that Laura says her "world crashed" multiple times; each situation she feels this way in is more serious than the last. That strikes me as so authentic to many people's stories with addiction.
@_.Sparky._8 ай бұрын
The unbelievable level of selfishness and destruction is just beyond words here. Those parents, call them enablers or not, were nothing short of angels, hanging faithfully in the trenches for all those years ❤. So very happy to know it all worked out in the end.
@superpatriot10523 жыл бұрын
I never thought I could do it. I'm 4yrs clean & in the past I had a hard time staying 4mins clean. I can't believe it I use today to die cuz I thought I was gonna be like that for the rest of my life. I know how U feel my parents are the same way
@xxxxxALFYxxxxx5 жыл бұрын
These are like AA style meetings where people share. I commend the people for sharing their life.
@revanleighchase59282 жыл бұрын
God bless her. So happy for her. I was WILD as she was at one point. But we made it💕💕💕
@luckylady1231005 жыл бұрын
It amazes me how distorted the brain becomes on drugs and alcohol. I am starting to understand that addiction is an illness. I'm still surprised how many people say "peer" pressure makes them start using. Glad she made it out of addiction and is in recovery.
@michellerjackson57765 жыл бұрын
🙏
@armandwise59854 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ. GOD BLESS YOU I wish you the best!! Praise God!
@ronniemead8054 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ is GOD ALMIGHTY in human form; so be careful how you use that name above all names so casually and irreverently.
@crystalbell77184 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story!! Very encouraging!!C.Bell
@paullangton-rogers23905 жыл бұрын
Wow what a story. It just shows how addiction can go from a minor problem to a major problem, in a very very short space of time, and a big problem not just for the addict but wider society, and how substance abuse can change a good person into a bad person with absolutely no morality, willing to steal off own parents, rob anyone, and even run people down in a car and not care if they're alive or dead. I'm fascinated by addictions and what makes an addict an addict. It seems some people can use and even abuse substances, whether alcohol or heroin even, and not get addicted..they can stop and start and use occasionally...but others, they can't even use once else they're stuck in an addiction cycle which is very very hard to stop and often leads to other addictions, further reinforcing the addiction cycle and making it harder to get your life back on track. I think some people are just 'wired' for addiction, their brains are more likely to be affected by substance dependency and also personalities, some, are more likely to be addictive personality types. It's not a weakness I think there's a biological basis for it. To anyone suffering with addiction right, the first step is admitting to yourself and then someone, anyone, you have an addiction problem, and seeking professional support and help, just like you would if you had any illness or affliction, you go to a doctor right? There are services out there and good people, often former addicts are the best people to help break serious addictions as they've been through it all and come out the other side successfully. It's not easy to do but it can be done as all these stories demonstrate.
@Slideyslide3 жыл бұрын
People don’t casually use heroin. No matter what they tell you 😂
@carolgeorgeson96322 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@carolgeorgeson96322 жыл бұрын
This is so true..different kinds of ways people act to addiction
@Larzaparz3 жыл бұрын
Your story is 90% mine. But Methadone saved my whole entire life. At first I was still gripped by addiction..but some time went on I just stopped getting cravings when we finally got my dose right. I have nothing bad to say about methadone. It helped me get my family and life back. Thank you GOD. ALSO...why on Gods beautiful Earth would the store clerk stand infront of a car she knows is going to drive off. That was stupid on her part...trying to be the hero.
@bondalero00744 жыл бұрын
Just when you think your life is fucked up listen to her story!#🤘🏻#GoGirl#Sobriety
@juicyjazz63975 жыл бұрын
Ahh Bless her little cotton socks, I can listen to her talk all day, It's like meeting up with your little sister and listening to her problems.. I see a role for her on TV somewhere in the future..
@chicofromph33nix644 жыл бұрын
Bless your little cotton pink socks
@concrete9812 жыл бұрын
can't understand why anyone would stand in front of a car during a robbery getaway.
@cooleobrad4 жыл бұрын
It’s fascinating and harrowing to see how people from rough upbringings often describe their childhoods as “normal”. Even Laura thinks she had an “ideal” childhood. There is nothing ideal about going into hiding at age 2 to escape from your abusive alcoholic father. Nothing is ideal about your stepfather being a functioning alcoholic. Really sad to see what some people consider good circumstances, but it also highlights the resilience of the human spirit.
@annettep19593 жыл бұрын
Wow...wow...wow! What a truly inspirational woman! This story was told so incredibly well that I was literally hanging off every single word! An exceptional story. Congratulations ❤❤❤
@tammymacdougall69154 жыл бұрын
Wow her story is intense! Goes to show ya people can and do recover.
@jamesmarker55245 жыл бұрын
You are simply amazing and a miracle Laura.
@plannergirljones25515 ай бұрын
She has brilliant insight
@dennisJ03305 жыл бұрын
From a deep impenetrable sinking sadness to true hopefulness. Great story. So her father lived waay longer than 6-12 months to see her turn around? Idk about higher powers but sounds about right. One day at a time.
@alexwyler45703 жыл бұрын
i do not think her parents were "enablers". Her parents were not drug addicts.. they were not from that world. They did not understand drug addiction at all. That would have been circa 2010. KZbin was not big yet, the iPhone came out in 2007 so the information was not out there. If her parents had known better, they would have done things differently. I am really grateful to KZbin and to NA . KZbin and Na are really helping the family members of addicts to learn how to help the addicts. Thank You Shane Reinert and Laura Ragle to share your story. It really helps especially because of covid, we are very isolated. Thank You so very much.
@SAMEntalhealth Жыл бұрын
Once I heard Middletown and New Jersey I knew she was from my area she looks so familiar great story I hope she's still well
@wesharrington59373 жыл бұрын
I Have been taking Oxycodone prescribed for 15 yrs and I am over it , so hard to quit. Down to 80---90-Mg's per Day, Never did the "H" I am 67 yrs old so its hard asa I Own a Pest Control Co. , of which requires some labor from me, its not hard core I am Not Roofing a house by any means. It is labor , but not hard core.
@lirpa19813 жыл бұрын
I kinda feel like her parents should have sat in jail for her mistakes since they would continue to bail her out knowing she was out of control. This coming from an addict, Not someone who has no idea what an addiction is like!
@leewhiteley10744 жыл бұрын
A million "Thank you" for uploading x
@stevenzerbach64474 жыл бұрын
let there be one last drop in the bottle--I swear-- I'll quit tomorrow --B. Ceren, 1979
@mplslawnguy33894 жыл бұрын
Heroin is one thing I could never bring myself to try. Given when I was a teen and young adult, it wasn't around like it is now. Heroin was something you saw people doing in movies, or something only people on skid row or some place like that did. Can't believe how common it is now.
@JacobPetersheim-yc3yk Жыл бұрын
Encounter ministry helped me replacing addiction with Jesus words and getting to know about how to feel love forgiveness recognize ur weaknesses and strength ! I'm just talking to myself. I still have days of doubts and struggles I started my journey Nov 2nd 2021 .... I pray Father God give each and everyone of us the strength and wisdom to get through this day and nourish us with ur word as u do with the food and water I invite you to please be with us guide us and that we can use me to help , inspire , bring love , joy and hope . And for the life u let me live with happy days and for all the sad and rough times angry emotions so that I can submit my life to you O Lord and that u can use me to ur will I pray this all in Jesus name Amen!
@99WingedTigers3 жыл бұрын
That judge was wise.
@nicoleroulstin49244 жыл бұрын
Incredible story
@wildnites5585 жыл бұрын
Stunningly beautiful young woman. to think she went through all that alcoholism, abuse and addiction -even to heroin and came out of it still drop-dead gorgeous! Good luck to you honey and may God bless.
@LI-qf3oc4 жыл бұрын
It's so sad the worth of women in our society is still determined by their beauty. I mean yeah you have good intentions but this is fucked. Nice username though
@bettyboo19274 жыл бұрын
Raman / BillyRubin agree!
@Sncedayone3 жыл бұрын
God I can relate
@jorgemartinez82143 жыл бұрын
Wow, blessings for you and your little one ❤️
@adanacman6663 жыл бұрын
i like when she says ..this is where the distorted thinking comes in....haha
@amybrown691111 ай бұрын
I now have 7 months clean. Rehab worked
@goffredoify3 жыл бұрын
By looking at her you wouldn't tell, definitely a feisty young woman. I thoungh I heard them all but going to college to be a drug counsellor on a full blown addiction..? Wow. I know she didn't go into details, but lots of pain and hurts there. My hat off tho her mom. This also proves that even if underfunded state programs can work; and in this particular case religion isn't involved. Nice one
@karenoconnor46634 жыл бұрын
Every addict I see on these channels has an enabler.
@nylenyap39333 жыл бұрын
They are an enabler because first there was a manipulative drug addict they love.
@wades6232 жыл бұрын
getting arrested for calling 911 is kind of fucked because thats like an incentive not to call them
@emilduda38162 жыл бұрын
How the hell she has so good memory? I never did drugs and don't remember my life so well...
@juliatrapp5733 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@danieloliver63645 ай бұрын
Alot of addicts use to try and forget the things they wish they don't remember 😢. She lived those days 1000 times over I'd wager. Happy she's living better days now and most of all better memories.
@jennifawilson30356 жыл бұрын
This lady is quite well spoken an intelligent. Imagine if all that determination, creativity, and intelligence had been used for the good of humanity? Now she has the chance. I really like her. I hope she finds Jesus.