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Here's a small part of the story I'm writing for the ABC. They want something before they decide to ok it or not.
"Most of the people I've met when I was active in my addiction, and the few I've met since I became sober, were abused as children.
After I bought whatever drug I needed that day, I would find what I call "a single use friend", so that if anything happened someone would be with me. Plus, I was less likely to be jumped by other addicts if I had a buddy.
Once we'd had our fix, I would start to ask them questions. I'd ask them to tell me about themselves. People are a lot more vulnerable once they'd consumed what made them feel normal. The walls are down. We share a kinship that's difficult to describe.
I guess you had to be there.
After some chatter, eventually I would ask the question:
"So, how long have you been using for"?
From this question, you can gently, patiently, start to tease out a story. The story of how they ended up in this alley way with me. "
Looks good, I reckon they'll run it. I've almost sent in several things to the ABC but always ended up backing out because I didn't believe in myself, or that the thing I was writing about "wasn't actually that bad in the grand scheme of things" (whatever TF that's meant to mean)
Give me a tag when you hear back, I'm interested to see what comes of it. Also I'm happy you're in a better place now
I feel called out ππ¬
Just cigarettes, but damn. This is my last pouch. I hope they do go ahead with your story, I'm sure it will help many out there who will read it!
You ought to feel very proud of yourself for coming out the other end, it's inspiring.
That's a great start, I'll be very interested in reading the rest when you're done. Addictions and abuse sure go hand in hand.
I would definitely read/watch/listen to this story in whatever format. Itβs putting a human face to addiction which is often sorely missing from the drug conversation. I bet it takes a lot of strength and self acceptance to tell your story. I really hope they pick it up.
That's really kind of you to say. Thank you β€οΈ
It shouldn't be a privilege to not have to recover from your childhood, but it is.