The Journey I've Begun

I've been using and abusing substances for quiet some time now. The thing is, I never considered myself an "addict." I never even thought I had a problem. I thought I was managing my drug use normally, like everyone else. But once my family caught on to what I was doing, I realized I needed help. Because I saw the turmoil I was putting my family through, and it was literally tearing us apart. I had lost my sense of self. I realized I didn't even know who I was anymore, and I hadn't felt anything real in years. I was constantly numbing my body and my mind. My life had become unmanageable. I knew this had to stop, because I wanted the old me back. So I checked myself into a rehab facility, and began my road to recovery. This is a journey of a thousand steps, and I've only just begun. It's now part of who I am, part of my story. This is the road less traveled for many, unfortunately. But if I can save at least one person from going through what I have been through, then I have accomplished a great deed in this world. This is a continuing story, so keep checking back.