Hi Kreg,

In AA they say that addicts stop maturing when their addiction begins. So, I've used for 30 years and that makes me have the maturity of a 12 year old. I never learned how to see things through or deal with emotions. My addiction let me numb the pain, and I didn't build tools or a so called blueprint for life on lifes terms. I think it will take me many years to undo the addictive coping, but I choose not to let my past define who I am. I like to think of the Phoenix out of the ashes, and feel lucky that I didn't die, go to prison, or kill anyone driving.

Peace,

TnT