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Dawn |
7/12/2001 2:46:00 PM
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Hi, I am a 26-year-old wife and mother. I used to have a respected career until my addiction took over. I became addicted to pain pills. I was taking Lortabs, Percocets, Darvocet — whatever I could get my hands on from where I worked at the time. I finally hit rock bottom when the place where I worked as a nurse discovered that I had been stealing drugs. The police were informed and I will probably lose my license.
After this, I realized that I had to do something. I started going to Narcotics Anonymous meetings. At first I thought, “Gosh, I don't belong here. These people are the real junkies. Heroin and cocaine users.” But hey, I was no different at all. The meetings have helped me so much. I know now that I do belong there.
The message I would like to send people is that I have a nice house, a daughter, a wonderful husband, and a good career that I worked very hard for. I have lost my career but I still have my family for support. I let drugs destroy my career and almost my life. I am glad something woke me up. Please don't start using. It 's crazy. Just think before you start. Think of me and how I lost my career for a stupid pill.
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