An opinion I once held but now I have changed, is that I felt that I was worthless. Now I know I have value.
I once believed I was worthless, because the road I chose was a life of drugs. Drugs had me mentally and physically stuck. I didn’t want to do any different in life, like look for work. I was lazy.
Physically I didn’t eat, go anywhere, brush my teeth, or get dressed up. My energy went chasing drugs. It was the only thing important to me. I have changed my opinion towards using drugs. I wasn’t gaining anything in life. I was tired of the life of drugs. Now that I’m clean and sober I look better and feel good about myself.
Today I challenge my fears in life that I was afraid to succeed, like by going to school and being around different attitudes and behaviors. I also cater to myself by dressing nice, getting my hands and feet done, doing my eyes and just loving me on the outside and in. This means respecting myself, humbling myself, and learning to respect and love the new drug free me.
Ejella Riley
