I have a great life

I am appreciating my life at the moment. I kicked heroin, the drug considered to be the hardest to kick. I escaped HIV. I survived overdoses. I have been raped, beaten, had someone try to kill me more than once. Yet, I am resilient. My life is pretty fucking good. I got people who love me, clean clothes, and some self esteem. 

I hope you feel good today. I hope you are safe. I hope you get the love you need and the life you deserve. 

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  1. MichelleJanuary 27, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    How do you not get angry when you think back on how badly you have been treated?

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    1. traceyh415January 28, 2015 at 6:54 AM

      I was very angry at first. That anger didnt change anything. I had to let many things go to move on.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2015 at 1:48 AM

    Your blog and IG acct is helping me through withdrawal right now. Thank you.

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  3. traceyh415January 28, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Awesome

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Thank you Tracey. You've helped more than you'll ever know. I've got 11 days clean for the first time in ten years. "Just don't fucking use!" My new motto! Thank you for showing us that it can be done! You're amazing.

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    1. traceyh415January 28, 2015 at 9:20 PM

      This makes me very very happy. You have no idea

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  5. UnknownFebruary 10, 2015 at 11:19 PM

    Thank u for all u have done after seeing it can be done I quit cold turkey it has been 7 years

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