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Sometimes we feel confused.. All mixed up. We don't know what to feel or how to feel. When so much is going on around you doesn't make sense.. Sometimes you don't know how to react.. or feel about anything. But stay strong.. It'll all be okay.
Sometimes we feel hopeless, like nothing is going to be okay. But the fact that you're still alive (even if at that moment you feel that you don't want to be).. shows you how strong you are. You can do this.
You don't realize how strong you really are, until getting thru this is the only choice you have... and this will make you stronger. This will make you a fighter.
You are amazing & you can do this. No matter how bad you feel.. no matter how hopeless it all seems.. it will ALL BE OKAY, I can assure you that!
I remember feeling like, "this is it". And, just laying there hysterically crying, wishing God would just end my suffering.. or something would. Wishing myself away. And God obviously wasn't having it. He wasn't going to deal with my pitty party. He told me to get up. He showed me that I'm still here and breathing.. And gave me strength..
...& Once I reached the other side.. I was stronger than ever. And had a better view on things. Even if they didn't make sense, and still don't make 100% sense.. I understand now, that those things had to happen... for me to grow.
& I do thank God for having his hand on my shoulder the whole time... and not letting me "go" or taking me when I begged him to take me. I thank him now for making me push thru & making me who I am today.
I know I couldn't have done any of this without him.
& I thank him so much for all of it.
Thank you God.
Amen.
I just started a new album "Recovery from Drugs". I will add more photos to it later. Also see, "SPEAKING THRU PHOTOGRAPHS" * my blog*
I have to be transparent with my truths.. if I'm going to help anyone to seek recovery.. or not lose 100% faith.
#recoveryISpossible
[3/100] One of my favorite places to take photographs. There is a trail close to my home that I decided to check out..It goes way back into the woods to an old railroad bridge (which is NOT in use & half rotted).. When I drive by the lake I can way across the water and see this bridge.. Sometimes you'll see multiple people on the half of the bridge that is still standing.. fishing.
The actual dirt road that you have to follow to get to this beautiful spot is ROUGH!
Juan dropped me off and stayed in the car, I told him I was going to go walk and take some photos and I'd be right back.
WELL!! (lol!) The trail was SUPER long & beautiful. It was low tide so our lake/river (i'm not sure what it's considered) was shallow and almost dried up.. it'll fill up at high tide.
However the dirt road has huge deep water filled holes all down the lane.. Our Honda Civic would have never made it past the 1st one.. (there were MANY). I had to almost climb around some of them.. I sunk a few times in soft sand under the pine needles. It was a beautiful sight.. I took a good bit of photos... (gorgeous). Lots of reflections.. shadows.. nature.. and solitude.
There was NOBODY out there. Just me. So quiet and beautiful. I will definatly be going back one day soon! It's amazing! So glad that we finally went back there (behind the lake) to try to find the access to that beautiful abandoned bridge.
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This photo is one I liked a lot. Reflections and shadows.. (including mine) in one of those huge mud puddles in the center of the road.
I like the way it turned out.
My back was hurting so bad yesterday/last night/ and this morning. I had to go to physical therapy for my normal visits (twice a week)..I was in so much pain. I suppose I lifted one of the double trays of home made Italian sausage (we're famous for our sausage!) I probably lifted it wrong, my PT said.
She told me that WHEN I do lift I have to try my best to focus on lifting with my legs/core.. not my arms.
She did some shock treatment.. massage.. & then I did some work outs. I feel much better than I did yesterday.
I was so upset yesterday when that horrible pain came back.. I was so afraid that I was going to have to start all over again with my physical therapy, because that's how bad it felt.
I just have to remember to be careful when lifting.. and make sure I do not lift the heavy meat trays.. just ask someone else to grab it for me.
>I hate to ask people for things or for help. But, it looks like I'm going to have to ask people from now on!!
Hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday!
[38/100x] - My X = My 100 Favorite Places to take photos in Southern New Jersey, USA.
Location: Egg Harbor City *outskirts* River Road, Southern New Jersey, USA (Atlantic County).
Photo is: FEMALE OSPREY, Taking off. The male stayed. She really didn't like us taking photos.. she was uncomfortable.. so she flew out across the bay and watched us from a distance.
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Photo from lasts month.. I just like it.
It makes me think of myself.
Free from the chains of addiction.. Free to do whatever it is I please, with my life.. Free to enjoy life, FINALLY. Free to be happy.. truly happy, WITH MYSELF & MY DECISIONS.
Proud of myself. Proud of what I've went thru in the past & even more proud of WHO I HAVE BECOME because of it.
>>This photo represents me in so many ways.. for so many reasons. I could go on & on about it.
But instead I'll just enjoy the photo.. and thank God for giving me the strength to change my own life. My whole life. And stay grateful every day.. and NEVER forget where I came from or the struggles I went thru to get where I am..
& To never stop building myself up or trying to better myself. Never get comfortable with where I'm at.. because it can always be better. *Looking at how far I've come is proof of that* & I am NOT done! #GodIsGreat #recoveryispossible
Taken: 5/26/22
For my 52Frames Submisson.
"PRESS L" - view on black!
Relinquish the Demons.
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Keep the past out.
Don't let them in.
They will always be there, trying to get in- and bring you back down.
You might even be able to see them from time to time, thru the glass..
But, that doesn't mean that you have to open that door. You do not have to let them in.
... Go in the other room and relax. They don't have to hurt you anymore.
#mentalhealthawarenes
#recoveryispossible
#drugaddiction
#PTSD
#Depression
#Anxiety
#Recovery
#Strength
#Inspiration
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ALSO: About Baby Josiah-
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I am currently 22 weeks & 4 days pregnant.
Time sure is flying by! i had an ultrasound Wednesday to check my cervix (it was short and they were concerned about that causing preterm labor). It got bigger, so that's a good thing. Juan and I are both awaiting lab test results, for bloodwork we had done last week.. Praying that the results are good.
But, so far, Baby Zi seems to be doing GREAT!
Continued prayers/thoughts are VERY much needed & appreciated! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!
God bless!
Older photo.
Thought I'd post this, that it'd go nicely with my recovery posts.
"Set Free".
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For so long I was tied down in chains. Once in a while I'd start to loosen the chains away from my body- just enough to be able to move - slightly. And as soon as I'd do that... They'd tighten back up.. Each time they tightened, they would be tighter than the last time. Growing tighter and tighter with each and every attempt to escape them.
The chains are the grips of addiction.
Every time I would decide it was time to get better... Detox myself for a day or two. Change my mind-set and try to get help.. I'd go back. Each time I went back, was worse than the last. Especially because of the guilt!
Once a person feels what recovery is.. Their relapses will be so much more painful (emotionally) - (mentally)- and usually they go back deeper (physically) as well.
It gets very bad.
>>Right before this last time getting clean (November 15th, 2018) I had recently had 20 months (almost 2 years) clean. I was focused and talked the talk.. walked the walk.
However, I knew in my heart.. that I had somewhat of a "reservation" so they called it. I would purposely push it as far out of my mind as possible.. but it was always there.
So with that little 'reservation' in the back of my mind.. just a curiosity.. It wasn't a question of IF I was going to relapse, but WHEN.
So it happened.
& I went very hard.. for about 10 months. Until I was right back to the hell I was afraid to go to. (I just wanted to try it a couple more times.. I told myself.)
And immediately after trying it.. after about the 5th day.. I remembered WHY I stopped. However, by that point in time, it was ALREADY TOO LATE!
..So it continued. Until something inside of me, possibly it was the voice of God himself... showed me what was happening.. what was going to happen very soon (losing everything).. and he showed me that I was killing the man of my dreams. The best thing that had ever happened to me.
So that was that, and I decided to finally do it. And never go back.
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You know, you might know someone who is in recovery. Or you, yourself may be in recovery.. but IF you have that in the back of your mind.. any type of thought or 'reservation' about going back... Then you really need to go figure out WHY this is happening. Perhaps get yourself a sponsor or talk about it ASAP.. Because Like I said, "It's not a question of IF you're going to relapse, it's WHEN.
..So with that thought in mind, if you ever feel like you may have that thought of doing it just one more time in the back of your mind... or you feel your mind down playing how bad it really was in the past... and how great you were at your job on drugs or alcohol.. then I'd say it's time to figure out WHY these thoughts are there, BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.
& I mean that from the BOTTOM OF MY HEART.
These freedom birds in my photo, are how I feel every single day when I wake up.. and every night I praise God & thank him for helping to give me that strength to do this!
I am so grateful to FINALLY be free. Physically, emotionally, mentally... I'm so thankful that I was able to forgive myself for the horrible mess that I made of my life..
And able to ask forgiveness from those people who loved me, and I hurt.
For the first time in my life, I am truly free.
No more thoughts of 'one more time'. No more 'reservations'. 1000% FREE
& For that, I thank GOD.
& I thank myself for believing in myself.. and for hanging in there just a little bit longer- so I was able to 'wake up' & 'free myself' before the darkness took hold of me forever.
Gratitude.. is all that I have in my mind.. in my heart... in my soul.
& I wish to share my experiences.
Perhaps to save someone else.. or give them inspiration.
If you ever need to talk, just private message me. It'll be between us 1000%
Have a beautiful BLESSED Thursday everyone! I appreciate you all, so very much!
#RecoveryIsPossible .
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As I grow, I change.. As I go further - I am grateful. I grow more and more grateful every single day. I grow stronger mentally - day by day. I often forget that I am even 'doing something', because most of the time it is so far out of my mind.. *my addiction*. But of coarse things come and go thru my week and remind me... and I just find myself being extremely grateful, that when drugs come up- I am no longer triggered. So grateful.
>>I prayed very hard for a long time for God to relieve me of not only my addiction, but the cravings/thoughts. And he has. In time. I am at 2 & 1/2 years, and very grateful. Truthfully, I never thought I'd get this far.. - In fact, DURING my addiction, I wasn't sure if I was going to make it out alive. But someone up there was looking out for me, that is for sure. I did make it out alive. Alive, in recovery and THRIVING! Amen!
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>> I do my very best to TRY to be a good influence to others - either in active addiction, recovery (new or old) & sober people as well. I hope to even be an inspiration of sorts, to those who have a family or close friend in active addiction.. when they believe it's NOT possible & there is NO HOPE.. - I hope that they see me. I hope that they knew me before, or hear stories... The photos really won't do my demon of a past justice.. I hope that they can see ME.. My Transformation.. & know NOT to give up HOPE for their loved ones.. & know that it IS POSSIBLE- although most of the time it doesn't feel that way at all.
I know how hopeless it feels, because I lived it TO THE MAX for many years. I allowed addiction to tear everything out of my life.. [everything IMPORTANT to me that I LOVED.] & Addiction had it's hands on me SO HARD... that I just watched the things and PEOPLE whom I loved with all of my heart .. go away. & Told myself that because it hurt - that I should go double or triple up- my normal dose to numb it more.. So I didn't have to feel anything at all anymore. And that excuse to numb everything away again, would make my addiction even stronger. The drug would wrap it's hands around my neck even tighter, and to numb the truth - the nightmare that had become my life.. and everything in my life.. I would happily numb the pain *if I could feel anything at all*.. Just so I didn't have to feel.
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◻>>> People REALLY NEED TO UNDERSTAND that in MOST cases - people who are addicted to drugs ARE SELF MEDICATING. [FOR SOME REASON!]
>>Now whether they're self medicating for a mental illness (either mild or big) & yes this includes depression and anxiety which most people have.. - MOST ADDICTS ARE self medicating for mental illness of some type .. *this type of therapy in a rehab setting would be called, ""CO-OCCURING" I believe.
... In the rehab facilities they are VERY aware of this & cater directly to co-occurring addictions. They help their patients to get medicated (the right way).. So they begin to feel normal - or as normal as possible.
[Keep in mind, that drug addiction REALLY takes a toll on the brain and the chemicals in the brain.. ] So it could take A VERY LONG TIME - Years even.. to fully regain your natural balance of chemicals to feel 'normal again' ... to be honest.. Some of us.. did permanent damage which we have to learn to live with, it isn't fixable. *raises hand*] <- but that doesn't mean all hope is lost. It means you might have to take a medications for a long time, or forever.. to help even the balance.. And learn HOW to help yourself to feel better.. & get better. But know it is possible. If I can do this.. ANYONE CAN! && I truly mean that, guys.
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>>>I often hear from people (when they see me in person usually), how absolutely PROUD & surprised they are with my transformation. Most of them will go on to explain how they watched me for years - homeless, wandering the streets - high- not even knowing where I was going or what I was doing- a bag of bones.. face picked to hell and full of scabs- dirty.. and they were all waiting to hear that I overdosed. My family was dreading that phone call, but almost knew it was coming, unfortunately. I believed this too.. that I would probably die soon. So I actually went as far as to tell my closest loved ones my wishes.. In case I die. On my facebook I set up a tribute person (my cousin/she's like my sister) in case I passed.. so she could run my facebook etc) - I didn't think I'd make it out alive.
- But I wanted sobriety more than anything. I envied those who had it. I envied those who went from where I was at, and got sober.. and couldn't quite figure out HOW they did it.. But they were a hero in my eyes.
>>These people have come up to me (even while I'm at work) to tell me HOW PROUD THEY ARE OF ME. How they didn't think I'd make it out.. How I'm a total different person & how I am an inspiration & how if I CAN DO IT - ANYONE CAN. etc
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Which is why I write about my addiction.. and TRY MY BEST to explain it to others!
Because even if you are not an addict, it's important for you to understand... it's a disease. It's not as easy as to just put down the drug and quit.
Most will relapse.. Maybe 50 times or more. Most won't make it out alive.
It is a mental thing. A MENTAL DISEASE. The drug is just a symptom.
>>We have addictive personalities. And to fix this we require A LOT of therapy and personal reflection and work on OURSELVES.
When we have reached the point of wanting sobriety.. and truly wanting it.. THEN the hardest work comes in!
>>>We have to figure out WHY we're using.
>>>We have to do A LOT of self reflection and WORK ON OURSELVES.
We are ADDICTS. Even if we have quit the drug part.
We literally can and WILL get addicted to anything and everything! - So we have to be careful.
**Shopping. Sex. Relationships. FOOD. Cigarettes. *A different drug to substitute one for another, etc***
The list can go on and on... and on..
>>Which is why we REALLY must look at ourselves and stop ourselves.
>>We have to create limits and stick to them. And therapy is a must for many of us. I signed up and still go at least once a month to see a counselor. I've been seeing a counselor from this program SINCE I got sober 2 1/2 years ago- and I'm not stopping any time soon.
Groups are a very good way to keep MANY people sober (but not all of us). I love doing groups sometimes, but I prefer church, personally.
Why I wrote all of this.. is to help some of you have a better understanding of addiction. Even if you are not an addict.
>>You may know someone who is an addict.. And if you DON'T YET, I'd be VERY Surprised.. But it's still important for you to know this.. because if you don't.. YOU WILL.
Addiction is sweeping the nation.. the world... Every place out there, far & wide. Even in the middle of the jungle.. They're seeing addiction. Imagine that!
It's a disease.. and it's NOT going away any time soon.
So EDUCATION is very important.
So I hope what I wrote (if you read it / or part of it) - helps you to understand.. a little bit more about addiction.
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I am proud of myself. I am growing and learning more and more every single day!
Like I said above, I feel like most days I don't even think about how I'm in recovery. But several times a week I am reminded.. And I feel gratitude immediately. I never want to forget what I went thru. I never want to stop talking about it.. I want to help. I want to help give others knowledge.. and/or inspiration.
& Even if you don't think you're an addict.. You very well could be. Denial is a huge part of it.
>>Prescriptions from your DOCTOR is where it ALL STARTED FOR ALL OF US. (I don't know statistics, but I'm almost positive that OVER 90% of addicts started with a doctor's prescription! Every single person that I met in recovery.. has the SAME STORY)
NOT ONE ADDICT can say that they woke up one day and said, "I want to be a homeless drug addict and live on the street, rob people and beg for change".
Sadly enough... most of them started with an injury or something and a doctor wrote them a prescription.. And because of their brain.. *THEIR BRAIN LOVED IT* & they have some type of addictive personality.. Their brain wanted more. & It ended badly.. for all of us.
Some of us were lucky enough to make it out alive. And only 2% of us who do make it out alive.. will REMAIN sober. I just pray every single day that I am going to remain one of those 2%! May God continue to give me the strength to remain sober.. & on the right path.
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If any of you have any questions or what to reach out about addiction, feel free to message me privately at any time.
>>>Stay positive friends.
I care for you all, deeply!
[ An older photo.] But, I felt the need to send some cheer your way!
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Here is a beautiful explosion of color, to help brighten up your day, on a cold winter's day.
They say we're supposed to get some snow Tuesday (I heard). I'm kind of hoping so.. I love taking photos in the snow! And I've been really wanting to play around taking macro photos of snowflakes.. (I actually even dreamt that it snowed and I was taking snowflake pictures.. LOL)
I love this photograph. The colors, the angle..
This photo was taken at my old house, in Hammonton... This was taken when my children were still there with me. Before all of the heartache and brokenness happened.
...Although during these times, I did still suffer a lot of heartache and brokenness... I just hadn't hit ' ROCK BOTTOM ' yet..
I've always been optimistic and a very positive person.. So even then, in the hard times, I was always thinking positive. Therefore I took many positive photos.. (like this one).
This photograph gives me happiness and energy when I look at it. It's focused 'above' and to me 'up' is positive. The colors and view of new life.. is perfect.
Perfect for me now.
Things will be good. Everything will be okay. I know this to be true. I'm not saying it's going to be PERFECT. But I will never go back to that hell on earth of addiction that I was once consumed by.. SO, it'll be amazing. & I'll be happy!
#recoveryISpossible
ADDICTION
The Future Awaits... Beyond These Gates...
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Yes, I am aware that THIS is a totally different type of style of photography than you're used to from me. When I do something different I'm almost hesitant to post it.. However since it's Friday & I know that I'm a member of the group "Happy Fence Friday". I figured I'd post it.
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LOCATION: Mays Landing, New Jersey (Atlantic County), USA. Church.. & Cemetery. (I forget the name.. )
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The title here, "The Future Awaits.. Beyond these gates.." is in reference to my post today.
>> As MOST of you should already know, I am in recovery. I go out of my way to make the truth about who I am.. as available as possible..To show those who need to see/hear it.. that it IS POSSIBLE.
..I am often seen in public and people who knew me before are speechless. They say they barely recognize me. How great I look. How proud of me they are.. etc. And I'm not going to lie, it's an amazing feeling hearing that from people.
>> I am telling you all this because another thing they say is"IF YOU CAN DO IT , JESS, ANYONE CAN!!!
& I do feel that is true.
But like I've said many times, and I'll continue to say it, people will NOT get better, until THEY'RE READY
>>Nobody will get better for you, so please stop putting all of your energy into trying to fix them. You're only hurting yourself and enabling them (probably). No matter how much you mean to them, seriously, most likely they will take advantage of that unconditional love.. and suck you dry.
>>Nobody is going to change for their kids either. Some people believe that if they have a baby in recovery, the baby is going to keep them sober.
VERY BAD IDEA!!
Because if you think that you need something to keep you sober, you're probably going to go back.. and even worse ( you're going to bring an innocent child into this hell that you live in. & that is NOT fair to the child, very selfish.. and irresponsible.
>>Sadly, of those of us who go into recovery, ONLY 1% will STAY SOBER..
To be honest, I didn't believe that when I was in treatment. I looked around at all of these girls.. and they were doing so good. They wanted recovery SO BAD. They were like, the "star person" in recovery. All of the people in charge loved them and had so much faith in them getting better.
I did too. I believed they would succeed and that the "1% success rate" was a flat out mistake.
.... and boy was I wrong. 1% is the truth.
I try my best NOT to judge people, and I really don't for the most part. However, not even realizing it, in recovery I was -unintentionally was judging all of those people that I met. I was looking at them at thinking either : A) Wow she's doing SO GOOD! She's going to be part of that 1%, I just know it! She talks the talk, and I know she'll walk the walk. She's going to do so well. I'm so proud of her! & I ended up.. being totally wrong. Maybe a month after she was released.. or 2 years after she was released.. I watched almost 45% of the girls I was in treatment with... DIE!
&& Then the other girls.. I thought were definitely going to relapse immediately upon release..THOSE GIRLS are DOING AMAZING! Still.. about 4+ years later!!
I remember my counselor saying, "You really never know.. It's usually the opposite that you think. You never know.. & I doubted what she said.
I figured I had a good idea.. of who was going to do good & not.
She was right. I was way off.
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>>>Addiction & relapse will end in either jail (if they're lucky).. a program (2nd chance! great opportunity) OR death .
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My heart aches for all of these amazing women (& men) that I have met over the years..[& their families] - who we have lost to death . To those who have finally lost the fight in addiction.
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What most people DON'T UNDERSTAND about ADDICTION is: Addiction is a mental/emotional issue. The DRUG is JUST A SYMPTOM.
>>For some people that might be hard to comprehend..
But it's the truth. People (including myself & many of my friends), we have underlying mental/emotional/behavioral issues.. and an "addictive personality". We get addicted to everything, and we can get addicted to ANYTHING.
We have to figure out what the underlying issues are.. Find ourselves, basically. And that is something even sober people can benefit from.
There are MANY SOBER PEOPLE who suffer from the same issue.. but haven't gotten addicted to using drugs (praise God!!) - but they're addicted to other things.
It's important to find healthy addictions or obsessions. Like mine is photography. Sweets (that I need to work on). Cigarettes (very hard to quit).. And Speaking out and telling my story about recovery. (very healthy and important thing to get addicted/obsessed with.
Maybe my story will save a life.. or give someone hope/inspiration/motivation to get clean or seek help.
Admitting that you have a problem is REALLY the FIRST STEP. :)
Recovery IS possible. And I AM PROOF.
We look forward to Recovery Day, when people in recovery and allies to the recovery community come together from across the state to stand in solidarity and show the world that recovery is possible. #ThisIsWhatRecoveryLooksLike #RecoveryDay #RecoveryIsPossible #RecoverySavesLives
In observance of National Recovery Month, Boone Memorial Health employees wore purple to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery. In addition, BMH Brighter Futures Substance & Mental Health Treatment Program hosted a picnic at the Madison Park for patients, their family, and Brighter Futures staff in celebration of those in recovery and the dedicated service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.
*Special thanks to the BMH Dietary Department for providing food and drinks.
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We look forward to Recovery Day, when people in recovery and allies to the recovery community come together from across the state to stand in solidarity and show the world that recovery is possible. #ThisIsWhatRecoveryLooksLike #RecoveryDay #RecoveryIsPossible #RecoverySavesLives
We look forward to Recovery Day, when people in recovery and allies to the recovery community come together from across the state to stand in solidarity and show the world that recovery is possible. #ThisIsWhatRecoveryLooksLike #RecoveryDay #RecoveryIsPossible #RecoverySavesLives
This is a disturbing and heartbreaking photograph depicting a group of young adults lying unconscious on a public street, the apparent victims of fentanyl overdose. Their limp bodies, sprawled out in broad daylight, paint a stark and grim picture of the devastating impact of this potent synthetic opioid. This scene is not an isolated incident, but rather a symptom of a larger crisis gripping communities across the state of California.
The photograph serves as a chilling indictment of the failures that have allowed this crisis to fester and escalate. The individuals depicted are not faceless statistics, but someone's children, siblings, friends, and loved ones. Their lives have been tragically cut short or irrevocably altered by the insidious grip of addiction.
This image raises uncomfortable questions about accountability and responsibility. It begs us to examine the systemic issues that have contributed to this epidemic, including the over-prescription of opioids, the proliferation of illicit fentanyl, and the lack of adequate resources for prevention, treatment, and harm reduction.
The photograph is a stark reminder that the fentanyl crisis is not just a problem for those struggling with addiction, but a societal problem that demands urgent and comprehensive action. It is a call to break the cycle of stigma and shame that prevents individuals from seeking help. It is a plea for increased access to treatment and recovery services. It is a demand for a more compassionate and humane approach to drug policy.
This photograph is not just an image of despair, but also a catalyst for change. It is a call to action for policymakers, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and community members to work together to address this crisis head-on. It is a reminder that we must do better, that we must find solutions to prevent more lives from being lost to this deadly epidemic.
We look forward to Recovery Day, when people in recovery and allies to the recovery community come together from across the state to stand in solidarity and show the world that recovery is possible. #ThisIsWhatRecoveryLooksLike #RecoveryDay #RecoveryIsPossible #RecoverySavesLives
We look forward to Recovery Day, when people in recovery and allies to the recovery community come together from across the state to stand in solidarity and show the world that recovery is possible. #ThisIsWhatRecoveryLooksLike #RecoveryDay #RecoveryIsPossible #RecoverySavesLives
We look forward to Recovery Day, when people in recovery and allies to the recovery community come together from across the state to stand in solidarity and show the world that recovery is possible. #ThisIsWhatRecoveryLooksLike #RecoveryDay #RecoveryIsPossible #RecoverySavesLives
We look forward to Recovery Day, when people in recovery and allies to the recovery community come together from across the state to stand in solidarity and show the world that recovery is possible. #ThisIsWhatRecoveryLooksLike #RecoveryDay #RecoveryIsPossible #RecoverySavesLives
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In observance of National Recovery Month, Boone Memorial Health employees wore purple to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery. In addition, BMH Brighter Futures Substance & Mental Health Treatment Program hosted a picnic at the Madison Park for patients, their family, and Brighter Futures staff in celebration of those in recovery and the dedicated service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.
*Special thanks to the BMH Dietary Department for providing food and drinks.
#bmhwv #recoveryispossible #recoverymonth #nationalrecoverymonth
We look forward to Recovery Day, when people in recovery and allies to the recovery community come together from across the state to stand in solidarity and show the world that recovery is possible. #ThisIsWhatRecoveryLooksLike #RecoveryDay #RecoveryIsPossible #RecoverySavesLives
In observance of National Recovery Month, Boone Memorial Health employees wore purple to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery. In addition, BMH Brighter Futures Substance & Mental Health Treatment Program hosted a picnic at the Madison Park for patients, their family, and Brighter Futures staff in celebration of those in recovery and the dedicated service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.
*Special thanks to the BMH Dietary Department for providing food and drinks.
#bmhwv #recoveryispossible #recoverymonth #nationalrecoverymonth
In observance of National Recovery Month, Boone Memorial Health employees wore purple to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery. In addition, BMH Brighter Futures Substance & Mental Health Treatment Program hosted a picnic at the Madison Park for patients, their family, and Brighter Futures staff in celebration of those in recovery and the dedicated service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.
*Special thanks to the BMH Dietary Department for providing food and drinks.
#bmhwv #recoveryispossible #recoverymonth #nationalrecoverymonth