by Addiction Happens | Nov 10, 2020 | Story
I grew up in Garrett County with a single mother and two younger brothers. My father was an alcoholic and would pop into my life sporadically here and there with all the fake promises and lies that us addicts conjure up to get our love ones off our backs but...
by AH Stories | Sep 1, 2020 | Story
Let me begin by introducing myself and telling you some history about me. My name is Bradley Mckenzie, I am 22 years old and a graduate of Northern High school. I played sports, talked to girls, and spent time with friends after school. I began hanging around the...
by Addiction Happens | May 30, 2019 | Story
I’ve contemplated posting this for quite a while now, shame and embarrassment held me back, made me second guess myself over and over again. But here’s the thing… This is the reality of addiction. This is what drug abuse can do. You think it will never happen to...
by AH Stories | Nov 26, 2018 | Story
I was what most people would consider “privileged.” My parents had money (at the time). I drove a Mercedes 320 two-seater. I was a cheerleader, played field hockey, vice president of my senior class, got accepted to many major colleges and choose to pursue...
by Addiction Happens | Sep 21, 2018 | Story
My story is a complicated one. It’s full of ups and downs, rights and wrongs; doubts, fears, and above all, salvation. I was only 19 years old when I began a terrible journey in my life. A journey that would lead me down the roughest road I have ever traveled. You...
by Addiction Happens | Jul 31, 2018 | Story
Hi, I’m Steve, and I’m an alcoholic. My story began in High School with occasionally drinking after special events such as high football games, dances, and proms. It began to escalate while I was attending Frostburg State University. I started pledging a...
