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You Are Right Where You Are Supposed To Be.

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April 9, 2018
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You are right where you are supposed to be at this very moment, no matter how long or short you stay. There is a reason for it. You will take something from this moment, this experience, and apply it later to something in the future, hopefully growing more into your true self.

I never understood why I had to endure certain things growing up as a child or how it came to be that I compromised my integrity and decided to use drugs. I made a promise to myself that I’d never be like my family…never take or sell drugs or even be around people that used them. But, I found myself in that very place starting at the age of 19.

I struggled with myself spiritually and morally. I had gotten to a point to where I felt that I just didn’t have a good reason to quit using so I continued on. It was two days after Christmas 2002 when I was given my reason. I found out that I was pregnant. I was 22 years old and scared to death because I knew my life had just changed forever. That moment put my life in a whole new perspective for me.

The dreams and goals that I had before I started traveling down that tunnel of drug abuse, instantly returned and my motivation for wanting more in my life to provide a better life for my child became a focus. After my son was born, I did return to college and graduated.

Because of my childhood and own experience with drug use, I had no interest in working in the field of Substance Abuse. However, fate decided otherwise. I took a chance in an Opioid Treatment Program in my hometown and I’m so glad that I did. I was provided with many opportunities in the field and I learned so much about myself. I saw how much of an impact that I could have with people, simply by showing compassion and empathy. I could relate with many of my clients and show them understanding through that because of my own struggles and experiences. I felt useful and fulfilled through offering counseling and helping others. I knew I was right where I was supposed to be.

Getting into the field reminded me of what I left behind and what I could’ve been. I wanted to be able to inspire others and provide hope that there can be a light at the end of a very dark tunnel. I wanted them to know that they are worthy of their own love.

Everyday is a day to learn and grow. You are where you are supposed to be. Acknowledge it, remember it, and use it later when you need it! Love yourself. Love others. See the good in the world around you.

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kearae488 Apr 9, 2018 11:33am

I hearted & shared .. I sharted

    cmarie1980 Apr 24, 2018 5:41pm

    You’re awesome, Kea! Thank you!

fredericktanglim Apr 10, 2018 10:01pm

Hi Marie, beautiful words. i love your life story, do you have an email that i can contact you to hear more about your story.

    cmarie1980 Apr 24, 2018 5:38pm

    Hi and thank you for your kind words. I do have an email that you can contact me at. It is [email protected]. I would have expanded more, but I feel like I’d be rambling if I wrote too much!

Julie Lockyer Apr 15, 2018 5:19am

I’m glad you’ve taken the time to write this article. There is never a wrong path

    cmarie1980 Apr 24, 2018 5:40pm

    Thank you, Julie. I agree that there is never a wrong path. I may question mine often, but I never think it is never wrong 🙂

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