A Message to Addicts -wondaboysays

Addiction is a bitch.

My heart and prayers go out to everyone in the fight against it and to the loved ones of an addict. Neither of those positions are easy. Especially to my black LGBTQ+ addicts: you already have so much of the world against you while also battling your body and mind and that is severely easy. You probably have more strength in you than anyone has ever had. That should be commemorated. It should be Celebrated.

Many of us know how drugs were introduced into lower socioeconomic and disenfranchised communities,  but in case you don't, blame our federal government. For intentionally instilling these substances into our communities so to make us sick, impotent, villainize us and kept under their heels. Being someone who has worked close to addicts, I'm aware of all the stigmas and antagonizing rhetoric spread around the disorder and disease of addiction. When you are at the mercy of substances, you will ultimately feel powerless.

If you are an addict (of whatever community) please keep focused on moving forwards. The path of least resistance is the path of acceptance of your condition and commitment to healing. There will always be moments where you may backslide but those moments are integral to your recovery. When you've realized you've stepped in the wrong place or slipped climbing a mountain, you learn where the safest footholds are when you continue.


Sincerely

Stoney <3

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