Ever since I was a young kid diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at the age of 10, I've been the shadow of my family then before I was 13,I began using and drinking along with breaking the law. I moved out on my own at 13 and I chose rhe street life and had to get away from my Dad. My addictions got worse in North Bay along with the crimes. Inwas out of control and moved back 8n with my Dad at 14. The abuse got worse and I got worse. It doesn't matter the crime's I did in the past but I did drink and use at school. After my Dad passed away before my 18th birthday,my family wanted nothing to do with me. I had become the shadow...the ghost so I moved around a lot and everywhere I lived,I had connections instantly. The point is,being the shawdow meant being alone. I'm so used to being alone that I enjoy it. I do like hanging out with pwople here and there but I like my solitude
Awe, Chris, I'm sorry for all the trauma you experienced. Going through that so young must have been rough.
I know you enjoy being solo--but I encourage you to get a support system. It doesn't have to be a ton of people. Maybe 2 people you can lean on. People you enjoy hanging out with but also encourage you and tell you when you're wrong.
Hang in there. I believe in you. I'm here if you want to chat.
Feel free to message me anytime
I was an addict for 10+ years. One day wake up at 33 like what is my life? Once ya get clean your emotions just take over randomly and that's when talking to someone in a similar situation can be a real healthy outlet. So if ya need to get shjt off your chest just hit me up dude. You got this!
Hey Chris, thanks for sharing your story.
That takes a lot of courage. I can really relate to feeling like a shadow or a ghost, sometimes in recovery, it feels like we’re trying to step out from behind a wall that’s been there for years.
But just like a shadow moves when the light changes, you can find new ways to move forward, too. Tou already started, you allowed us in, so we can help encourage. That’s huge!
We’re all walking this path together, even if our stories are different. Your honesty helps others feel less alone, too.
Keep going 