Author: stephent

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 2:53 pm

No, because I think my use cost me a few years and set me back. The real question is would I have been able to avoid it? Not sure. I do agree that the overall experience has made me a stronger person, but more importantly it has given me even more empathy for others struggling. I have always had a strong sensitivity for any type of people suffering, but now I have a very personal understanding of it.

At the same time, I know I got off lucky and I also know that the reality of it is I caught and stopped my addiction pretty quickly. Sounds crazy considering I was using for most of my teens and 20s (not hard drugs until later). It can always gets worse.