I've been sober for a year now and I have a message for the people that I hurt.

I was a chronic opiate abuser for years, and used a lot of other drugs on top of it like benzodiazepines and alcohol. When I was high I couldn't function or do anything. I was very socially awkward and isolated myself from everyone. I stole money from my family to pay for my addiction. <br><br>I was a shitty friend and would turn down social events where I could have had a good time, instead I stayed home and got high by myself. <br><br>One day I had a health issue where my potassium levels got too low and I passed out for a few hours and woke up in the hospital. My family said they were worried that I was going to die because I was always spaced out and unhealthy. <br><br>I remember being in the hospital and they told me I had a mini stroke while I was out. It scared me and made me realize I was killing myself with drugs. <br><br>After getting out of the hospital, I stayed clean and I have been for a year now. Things are going much better. I have a job and I am slowly repairing my relationship with my friends and family. <br><br>I want everyone to know that it is always possible to get sober and repair your life, and the life of those around you. <br><br>Reach out to family and friends if you are struggling with drugs.