"Addiction" - Daily journal by Lynne

Not all stories have a happy ending. We see our fair shares of ups and downs with the women in the shelter and counselling programs.

Recently we saw a woman’s name in the paper—charged with possession, intent to distribute and a bunch of other drug related charges. She had thousands of dollars of illegal drugs in her apartment. We were sad to read about this.

About two years ago “Tanya” stayed with us and she stayed in touch after she left. She is tall and lovely and is one of those women who will endear herself to you. Tanya has a kind soul—a bit of a lost one at times but definitely kind. During her time with us she was in recovery and on her way back to her life. She had regained custody of her kids, landed a great job and we all had hope for her—she sure deserved something good in her life.

Little by little things started to crumble. It started with a bit of partying. She started hanging out with her ‘old crowd’ again and in the last two years things have spiraled downward. Tanya hasn’t been in touch with us lately. We know her kids are no longer with her and she is back into the drugs. She truly battles her addictions. Right now—her ending seems a bit gloomy but things can change. Leaving the addiction is like leaving an abusive partner—it doesn’t always work the first time (or sometimes the second, third or forth time) but if people are there waiting to support you—one of these times it can change.

Come on back Tanya—we’re here.

Lynne
Executive Director