I started off by having back surgery, and I liked the feeling the pills gave me. I would go through my prescription in a few days and then get them off the street. My family really supported me but I lied to get money and then finally told them the truth. I went to rehab and that really helped me to identify the reasons I actually used, that it is common and not only white people do it.

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I decided one day that it wasn’t worth it anymore, that I could handle the feelings I was suppressing and it’s okay to feel. I didn’t have to numb out with pills.