Quote From: babyfreedDr Phil,
I am a recovering addict and I hear and see how parents and people in general talk about us. It makes me very sad to see family's talk horribly about their children in such a way as they don't take any credit for their feelings and disown the child just because he/she has an addiction problem. It is not just a choice to get high. I know for me my family gave up on me and forshook me almost putting me in an institution for life. This would have been a grave error for today I am a recovering addict and alcoholic by the grace of God but I had to re-create a loving, caring relationship with God and have another help me and my family understand there is always a deep seated reason for an addiction. I am not blaming all parents, but allot of treat their worse than a dog and expect them to grow up perfect. Wake up America children learn first from their parents. Look at your life and then realize your child is just like you-hurting and crying out for help even if it is like I was acting out. Lord help our children today and in the future.
Hi,
My name is Maureen. I am a recovering addict. I have 10 yrs. clean. I was into meth, I snorted, smoked, and slammed it. I am now a school bus driver and a mother of an 11 yr. old that I adore. I am in the process of going to school to get my license in Az. My dream is to open a residential treatment center for women and there children. In AZ there is not much treatment wise. I just want to give a little back that was given to me and my daughter. Getting clean was the hardest thing that I ever had to do. I went through 5 different treatment centers, I was in and out of jail constantly. I lost my daughter for a little while. I look back on it all now and I am so proud of where I am now. I wouldn't change anything for the world. I look at it now as a learning experience, and a lot of years wasted, but at least now I know what my calling is. I would be glad to talk to someone if they want. Just send me a message and I can call.
