I understand, more than most, the struggle of addiction becauseI have lived through it for eight years and overcame it. It grabsahold of you tightly and will not let go no matter how hard youtry to wriggle free. It causes broken relationships, isolation, lowself-esteem and depression. These things can lead to a downwardspiral of poor life choices and even suicide. But there is hope!I have discovered the exit door and want so badly for everyonestruggling with addiction to know it. I encourage you to read mystory to the end so that you might get a glimpse of the way out.