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Age: 24
Gender: Female
Location: Atlanta

I started at age 15 using meth. I thought it was the greatest thing. My twin brother shortly joined me in using and we were hook. It took me 3 years to get off. I met a guy who really cared about me. We connected and I sarted to feel beautiful. I had great teeth - but not when he met me. I looked like a homeless person.But we fell in love. He saved my life. He took me away to place where I didn't know anyone. I worked for 3 months, 12 hour days, with one day off a week. I saved money!! :) I'm not trying to say getting off was easy, I was not myself. I withdrawed and it was painful for a couple of days. After that my skin looked better, i was sleeping and I felt better.We came bac to GA and he made sure I didn't fall back into my old ways. And I haven't. I have a beautiful 10 month old girl that i love more than anything in the world. I have found the new high- it's on life!! I am thankful everyday for my angels. As for my brother- he is not so lucky. I miss the old person that he used to be. I don't reconize him anymore. He is in and out of jail and won't stop using. It hurts to see him like that. I honestly think that rehab is better than jail and I hope GA can come up with something to help these people, kids, parents,families. I would be so happy if I could get my brother back, if he wold be on the same level as I am. I want people to know that YOU CAN STOP!!Everyone's life is precious and some people really do care about others to the point to save you.

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