Self-bio for Rehab

[Editors Note:  Reggie enters Rehab in 1998.  While in rehab, inmates are asked to write their life stories and how they became addicted to drugs or alcohol.  Prior to this period, there are very few writings that we have been able to find, but we continue to look …]

My story begins in a way that I’m sure is similar to many other young people and winds up in a way that is uniquely personal but also bears some similarities with others.  Let’s go back 20 years to a small town in Prince Edward Island

I’ve had problems with drugs for a long time and it’s gone to the point where it’s destroying my life.  It’s only since I’ve stopped using that I’ve been able to understand this.

I haven’t been successful with treatment in the past but I’ve learned from those mistakes.  Unfortunately, I was the last one to see how badly I needed help.

It isn’t easy but I’ve reached a point in my life where I ready to deal with it. 

 

[the following appears to be a poem on the subject}

Failed at treatment before
Couldn’t do it for court / others,
Had to do it for myself
Last one to see it
When I got to know myself I saw / realized
That I wanted help
Surrounded myself with people
Who care and want to help me
I’ve got to start towards a better life, way of living
With support, I can turn my life around

 

I’ve had a problems with drugs for a long time, my life has been destroyed by it.  I’ve lost all I had because of it, including my family, my home and my business (and my self respect?).  I’ve reached a point in my life where I’m ready to deal with my addiction.

I see now how much I needed help but in the last few months I’ve made some changes in surrounding myself with people who care about me and want to help me.  With their support I know I can get through this and I can turn my life around.