This sounds like a grown up lady. I was addicted to a valium type drug when I was 30 years of age, I am now 70 . Never looked back and never fell back by the grace of GOD.

Thanks for sharing

Hi Kristy😊 loved your story!! If there is ever a relapse, call out to God for help. I did almost 20 years ago and never looked back! He's awesome!!!!

I work for TLC community health alliance and I do outreach. After a relapse I am now 2 years clean. I have a total of 4 years. I just wanted to say thank you for this video. Lifting the stigma with our city council, boards, police, etc., Is where it's at. I want to encourage further by saying we just bought our first home. I am working my dream job. I have my children back in my life fulltime. Life is more than I imagined. You are greater than the worst thing you have done. Remember that and take one day at a time. There will be set backs, challenges, and maybe relapse. The important thing is that you get back up and keep on pushing. Praying for the one lost and suffering tonight. Kristi please reach out to me on fb April Nicole Hughes messenger so I can have your contact info Incase I ever need it 🙏🧡🌻

It's awesome to see my fellow Ohioans changing there life for the better!

shes a beautiful soul

Wonderful, thank you for sharing your story. You’re still only 42! So many more years to live your best life and if your path is helping others then you are Blessed. Anna x Ireland 🇮🇪

Amazing, wonderful report. As an ex functional cocaine, alcohol, amphetamine, medication and heroin addict /long life journey/ . Last thing the pills and the heroin was But I AM CLEAN FOR 3.5 YEARS NOW. I love to watch the interviews and I do feel the struggle and the huge amount of work they invest in their recovery because it not easy but always possible and doable and never feel to ashemed to ask for help, this is the first step. Congratulations to everybody who fought and fighting out there. Hugs from Ireland. Susan

So many of us have similar stories. Stay well everyone. Much love

Good for you Kristy, your right to be proud, I hope i can follow in your footsteps and be free from addiction one day as well. After twenty years its hard to see a different version of yourself. Keep inspiring people it gives us all hope.

Great words of advice Kristy. I'm glad you used the word "decisions" rather than "choices" - a much more informed word.

If nobody has mentioned it, I am proud of you! Great job.

It is a demon 😈😈😈😈 For real.

Thank you

Thanks Kristy

Hi Kristy Glad you are doing better.. How did u you help your spine pain. Im a suffer myself

Having a demon take over your body is exactly how it feels, looking back in retrospect. But whilst you're in the midst of addiction, you believe your own lies and excuses. Well done for getting out of that spiral, amazing lady x

I’m not sure how to get in contact, but I would love to share my story. I’ll have 3 years of recovery on 6/29 ❤

Man, pain killers are a bitch! So many times it leads to worse shit. Congrats on your sobriety

How do you manage your pain now? I suffer from numerous spinal conditions, daily sciatica and other diseases. I am in chronic serious pain and everyday I feel like I barely survive. I use pain meds a prescribed but want to stop them because of the treatment and negativity involved. Im tired of the stigma. I fear being stuck in bed more than I already am. Any suggestions for me?

The best people to help addicts are Ex addicts

What was the super duper pain reliever ?