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you cannot fail until you stop trying

I began my walk through hell at 10 using prescription amphetamines. Back then we called them diet pills. Fast forward . . I am 50 sumpin'. I have been clean and sober 11 years. I have an enlarged heart, hep c, COPD, and I can't begin to count all the traumatic brain injuries I've had.

Quitting was a journey I could not survive again I don't think. I wasted a lot of time. I don't have much time left.

An authentic life has got to be better than mine was. If i could change one thing . .

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