I came to CTM because of the affects of my addition to drugs, I began using when I was 14.  When I was 17 I began suing cocaine and pills heavily.  I dropped out of high school when I was 18 and entered my first program.  Over the next years my addiction got much worse.  I began stealing heavily, and spending the money I would get on weed and Oxycontin.  From the age of 19 till I came to CTM I went to 3 other short term programs and was arrested 3 times drugs and theft charges.  My life became centered around being high.  Through my addition I battered depression, suicide thoughts and attempts.  I became hopeless of something better than the way I was living.

What Has changed in my life while being at CTM?

Since I came to CTM 10 months ago, I have gotten off drugs and became more comfortable with who I am .  I have experienced hope and something bigger for my life.  My family who I hurt and always lied to, supports me and believes in me again.  I have received healing from the things that hurt me, and drove me to my addition.  I believe that I have a future, and that God has a plan for my life.  I have seen the real me.  I have seen and enjoy my personality away from drugs.

My hopes and dreams are…..

To be apart of my family again.  I hope to walk with the Lord and be able to be used by him.  I hope to be able to help younger kids with drugs, depression and issues younger people have.  I hope to go to school. I also hope to do some kind of missionary work overseas at some point.

If there is someone out there that is fighting any addition I want to say to you…..

I would say to look forward past your present circumstance and to push forward to something better.