I see that on this and the “enhance the bodybuilding experience” thread that we all get really fired up about abuse and drugs. I have strong opinions all the way around, some very positive and some negative. But I try to never put myself in someone’s shoes in the sense that my reality:experience is very different than theirs. I’ve beaten addictions that should have killed me. Other than this bullshyt Kratom, I’ve seen myself go from homeless to living in a 400k house with a great job and a car that’s age could be counted in months rather than decades.
GOD decided that I would get another chance to be the Dad He intended me to be to my amazing little boys. I don’t make a habit of spitting in God’s face with the things he blesses me with. And yes, sobriety is a blessing for me. I remember my kids football games, I can drive everyone else around, I don’t embarrass myself or my family, I get to get and actually keep relationships with amazing women(like my current lady) I get to buy my kids the things they deserve and take them on vacations, and can pay my bills, I also am not helplessly watching my life be destroyed by own doing.... So it definitely gets me mad that this stupid plant owns me a little. That I can’t run out of it and have to hide it from everyone. Especially since I’ve beaten(or God has given me the strength) much bigger addictions with far worse consequences. This is something that’s beneath me and not worthy of being on my path.
Thank you guys for caring enough to say such helpful words. I hope I get the chance to repay it...