December 7, 2016 will forever be the most difficult day for all of us. That is the day we found out our beautiful son Jamie had died. Rumors surrounding his death circulated throughout our community, but Jamie’s story is not what anyone expected. There was no predisposition to addiction in our family. And honestly, I […]
https://ryanhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Lisa-Daniels-Voices.jpg540720Lisa Danielshttps://ryanhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ryan_Hampton_600.pngLisa Daniels2019-01-13 11:00:052019-01-13 11:00:05My Son Got Stuck In The 'Florida Shuffle' And Lost His Battle To Addiction
I still worry. Just not as much. I have thoughts but let them fly. If the thought gets too rat-wheel, like it might spin all day and night, and all I want is to connect, then I do. I text or call. I leave a message, “I love you.” I forget how lucky I am, […]
My name is Heather and I’m in long term recovery from major depressive disorder and substance use. I have been in recovery going on 5 years. I need to express how grateful I am for being given another chance at life. Opiates were my choice and it almost killed me. My use of opiates started […]
https://ryanhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_2916.jpg7361124Heather Panepintohttps://ryanhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ryan_Hampton_600.pngHeather Panepinto2018-07-11 07:47:552018-07-11 07:47:55Opiates Almost Killed Me. But I Got A Second Chance At Life.
Putting your grief into words is indescribable. Our family’s life was forever changed by an unspeakable tragedy when we lost our beautiful boy, our 21 year old son Cody, to a heroin overdose. This monster stole his dreams, our dreams, and the wreckage left behind is un-navigable. There is no healing, no moving on, your […]
https://ryanhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_2886.jpg11021487Bonnie Sesolakhttps://ryanhampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ryan_Hampton_600.pngBonnie Sesolak2018-07-08 10:40:302018-07-08 10:40:30A Heroin Overdose Took Our Beautiful Boy And Our Family Is Forever Changed
My story…. I’ve had a few spinal surgeries and when the pills ended is where my story really starts. I went through the nasty withdrawals and found myself on the other side. Until I started smoking pot to help my pain (physically and emotionally) You see I’ve been through a pretty crappy life… my father […]
My Son Got Stuck In The ‘Florida Shuffle’ And Lost His Battle To Addiction
/in Voices /by Lisa DanielsDecember 7, 2016 will forever be the most difficult day for all of us. That is the day we found out our beautiful son Jamie had died. Rumors surrounding his death circulated throughout our community, but Jamie’s story is not what anyone expected. There was no predisposition to addiction in our family. And honestly, I […]
Recovery, Remission, and Reality – A Mother’s Perspective
/in Voices /by Merimee MoffittI still worry. Just not as much. I have thoughts but let them fly. If the thought gets too rat-wheel, like it might spin all day and night, and all I want is to connect, then I do. I text or call. I leave a message, “I love you.” I forget how lucky I am, […]
Opiates Almost Killed Me. But I Got A Second Chance At Life.
/in Voices /by Heather PanepintoMy name is Heather and I’m in long term recovery from major depressive disorder and substance use. I have been in recovery going on 5 years. I need to express how grateful I am for being given another chance at life. Opiates were my choice and it almost killed me. My use of opiates started […]
A Heroin Overdose Took Our Beautiful Boy And Our Family Is Forever Changed
/in Voices /by Bonnie SesolakPutting your grief into words is indescribable. Our family’s life was forever changed by an unspeakable tragedy when we lost our beautiful boy, our 21 year old son Cody, to a heroin overdose. This monster stole his dreams, our dreams, and the wreckage left behind is un-navigable. There is no healing, no moving on, your […]
The Opioids Lost, And Recovery Won!
/in Voices /by Mandy StephanMy story…. I’ve had a few spinal surgeries and when the pills ended is where my story really starts. I went through the nasty withdrawals and found myself on the other side. Until I started smoking pot to help my pain (physically and emotionally) You see I’ve been through a pretty crappy life… my father […]