My name is Kyle and I am a recovering heroin addict. For me, that means I haven’t had a drink or used any drugs since September 26, 2018.
My journey has been one of experimentation, confusion, denial, then loss of hope. But since I went to treatment and surrendered myself to the fact that I cannot use ever again, I have accepted that true recovery lies in accepting help from others and giving back when I can.
Right now, I am happy with the progress I have made. Although I am college educated and had a career as a high school teacher, I have decided to do everything differently and start my life over with an entirely new mindset. If that means I will be poor for a while, that’s okay! I am just grateful to not be dead or in prison. And trust me, both of those things were very real consequences of my addiction at the end of my last run.
I am hoping to add this forum as another system to support my recovery and others’, so please, don’t hesiatate to talk to me if you need anything at all.