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Unnamed resident recounts 30-year addiction, says they are seven years sober
Summary
A transcript excerpt records an unnamed resident describing 14 as the age they first tried crack cocaine, a 30-year addiction, the loss of four children and seven years of sobriety; the remarks emphasize recovery is possible.
An unnamed resident recounted struggling with crack cocaine addiction for 30 years and said they have been sober for seven years, according to a meeting transcript. The speaker said three of their sons were taken from them and that they had buried a daughter.
"At 14 years old, I tried cracked cocaine for the first time. It took my life for 30 years. 3 of my boys were taken from me, and I also had to bury a daughter. I've had 7 years clean to be able to pay your bills, to have a car, to have a bank account. It feels good," the resident said.
The speaker added: "It's something that I didn't think I would ever have. Recovery is possible. You can do it. There's people who will support you. But life being sobered is great." The transcript does not identify the forum, the date of the remarks, or the speaker's name.
The remarks are delivered as first-person testimony describing personal experience with substance use disorder, family impacts and recovery. The transcript provides only the quoted statements and does not indicate any formal action, vote, or staff response associated with the excerpt.
