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“I’ve been in treatment like 10 or 11 times,” Trae was in an unhealthy pattern, trying to escape painful emotions and cope with difficult experiences. Like many others, Trae’s journey took multiple attempts, encouragement from others, and time before he felt fully ready for treatment and sobriety. At first, he says, he entered treatment to satisfy family concerns and maintain connections with loved ones. Later, he admits, treatment sometimes became a temporary place to stay or a way to detox before returning to old habits. But over time, something shifted. “Eventually, I just had enough and figured I’d actually use the skills that I’ve learned.” When Trae was READY for treatment, Fora Health was there with open doors, through the generosity of donors. When Trae came to Fora Health for withdrawal management, he found an experience that stood out from previous treatment programs. One of the biggest barriers he had faced in the past was the fear and discomfort of opioid withdrawal, a challenge that he believes prevents many people from seeking help. He says Fora Health was one of his better experiences in withdrawal management. Today, Trae lives an intentionally simple life. He enjoys the stability of a steady job and focuses on maintaining the routines that support his recovery. For someone who spent years caught in cycles of addiction, stability represents peace. Moving forward, each day is spent living in the present and building on the new. |
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Trae’s story is a reminder that recovery can look like showing up one more time, using the skills you’ve learned, and choosing to keep moving forward. One day at a time. Today, you can show up for recovery! Give online so more people like Trae can get the treatment they desire and deserve! Click here: www.forahealth.org/donate. |