White County Stories

Misty

Life as I knew it during active opiate addiction was much like others. It was complete and total chaos. I hurt nearly everyone I encountered, including my immediate family and even those whose lives were ultimately lost due to their own addiction. After seven years of being an IV drug user, the end finally came. At that point, I had reached the part of my addiction I hated most but still had no control. I can remember crying constantly during the entire process.

My many arrests and legal problems ultimately saved my life. The day finally came where I was faced with one of my hardest decisions. I had to take my children to their father and admit my lifestyle was not manageable let alone safe. In 2017 I checked myself into a detox facility knowing I was facing a variety of legal issues.

Those weeks were my saving grace. There is hope. Today, nearly three years later, I am still sober. I’m totally dedicated to my recovery. I work every day to regain my life as I remember it before opioid addiction. I’m also working on educating and strengthening myself so I can save others from their addiction. I'm confident my recovery can be everlasting.