A Man Nearly Killed My Family. But He Ended Up Saving My Life.
Briefly

"Substance abuse is a love language for wounded families. It's been how I bond, share space, and make memories. Trauma often masquerades as tradition."
"As a teenager, I began to experiment with drugs and alcohol to cope with childhood trauma from sexual violence. My struggles were about impulse control and the inability to stop once I started consuming substances."
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