My Whole Life Has Changed

Happy Wednesday EduCreator!

On December 19th, 2024, I decided to get really honest with myself about my addiction to what I was calling “medicinal marijuana.” This was the first deception I had to get clear on. What might have started as a treatment for anxiety in 2015, the same year weed became legal in Washington, DC, became a full blown addiction. I was smoking to relieve anxiety only to be met with more anxiety and sometimes paranoia within a couple hours. This led to a vicious cycle that became unmanageable.

As I understand it now, addiction is about obsession. For me, I didn’t have a problem with drugs or alcohol. I was proud of myself for making it through my teens, college years, and 20s without doing any “hard core” drugs or drinking to get drunk.

This pride is exactly what kept me from realizing I had a problem with marijuana. Addiction and obsession can show up in many ways. For me it was relationships with men, the desire for love, affection and approval, and at one point I even abused food by overeating to the point of getting sick.

My life changed when I chose to live raw, clean and feel all my feelings. I gave my will over to God and chose to put my son Romeo first in my life (after God of course). I can’t express my gratitude enough for the people who have supported me in this process and it’s only the beginning.

If you know someone struggling with addiction, or you are struggling yourself, I am here for you. Please feel free to reply to this email so I can point you to resources for yourself or a loved one.

Today at 2pmEST, we’ll be hosting our 5th Sober Living space on X. This is a non-recorded space to protect anonymity. Hope to see you there.

Upcoming Events 🗓️

Sober Living with me and Jodell- Step 5 | TODAY @ 2pmEST | Set reminder here

That’s all for now!

Christel, Founder One Click Creator