Let me go over introductions I am Dana.
I am 21 years old, soon to be 22 and I have struggled with a handful of things that I let get out of hand.
I have substance abuse issues, alcohol abuse issues, and mental issues. I had thought I could handle it all on my own, not needing a councilor, nor overly talking to the people I care about what was going on. My mental illness made me feel as though no one was listening, and my friends didn't really carw. I also was worried about causing more burden or bother to the ones who did.
When I would try to get help I would stop myself, I really was my own worst enemy.
I didn't want to be that person, to be a disappointment.
So I sunk, deeper and deeper down the hole.
Sometimes I would get better, but always make a circle in the end. It never lasted long the improvement or they were minor problems.
My relationship failed.. due to issues with both of us (he also had these addicitions) poor communication, and just general toxicity that was already in us from years of poor self care. I wish we could have been better for each other.
I tried to kill myself, this wasn't a partying night took to many. I planned it.
But I fell cowardice, wanting to talk to someone one last time.
I cry and I plea, I am so grateful to be here. But this is only the beginning to a long dirt path ahead of me.
What would my parents say.
My friends the fear in their eyes, the worry.