My addiction has become my affliction.
During my life, there has been so much friction.

Such a painful price to pay, I say this with strong conviction.

Treatment is never where I wanted to be.

But in my sickness I couldn’t break free.

Let the truth be told, my addiction has gotten the best of me.

There was another center that turned me away.

But in the end it was Sacred Heart, that said for 30 days you are welcome to stay.

Today I have a brand new start, now it’s up to me to do my part.

-by, B., Age 50

God help me, life’s getting rough-
Who knew change would be this tough?

I thought that life would get better-
If I followed the rules down to the letter.

The pain in my heart I cannot explain. . .
Making it difficult to keep myself sane.

Wishing for death, yet wanting live-
Hating myself, but wanting to forgive. . .

Forgive myself and those that have hurt me-
Without forgiveness I can’t have true recovery.

To my friends and family, I humbly apologize-
And I hope that someday you will all recognize. . .

A change in my actions as well as my heart-
And possibly allow me another fresh start.

Only an addict can understand addiction’s hold-
But I’ve played all my cards and it’s time to fold.

So, I’m laying it all out, the truth’s on the table-
I’m an addict, accept me if you are able.

-Eugene S.