CW: This episode contains descriptions of drug use, CSA, DV, and suicide. Methamphetamine, or meth, is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It leads to intense euphoria, increased energy, but has severe dangers. Meth abuse causes physical and mental health issues, addiction, cognitive impairments, and the production process is hazardous. Growing up with a parent grappling with drug addiction can be an incredibly difficult and tumultuous experience for a child. The constant instability, neglect, and unpredictable behavior can leave profound emotional scars, impacting their development and well-being. Tragically, some individuals who grew up in such environments may find themselves vulnerable to addiction later in life. Breaking free from this harrowing journey requires immense strength, resilience, professional help, therapy, and a strong support network. Overcoming addiction and finding a healthier path to recovery and self-discovery is possible with the right resources and determination. Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/hannahbray1293/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahbray1293 If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 00:00 Upbringing, parents using drugs 04:15 Mom in prison 05:45 Mom gets out, moving back in with her 08:00 CSA 12:05 Tells her mom about the SA 14:30 Taken away from her mom 19:50 Mom is arrested 21:15 Mom gets out, relapses 21:55 Grandpa gets sick 24:35 Grandpa's wife drains the bank and leaves 25:50 Truancy court 28:00 Juvenile detention center 33:30 Grandma takes her away 37:15 Private school experience 39:30 Long distance relationship 41:00 College & moving back home 44:00 Not prepared for college 46:15 Drops out, starts using alcohol and weed 47:00 Boyfriend starts using meth 50:00 Abuse & relational conflict 53:15 Boyfriend threatens to commit suicide, welfare check 55:00 He drives her to a forest and leaves her there 59:30 Crashes her car to get his attention 1:02:30 He drives with her on top of the car 1:07:15 He threatens to kill her & they break up 1:08:15 Being tricked into smoking meth 1:11:20 Trying crack & meth, becomes an addiction 1:15:00 Old men & risky situations 1:18:00 Boyfriend detoxes her 1:19:20 Boyfriend deals weed, getting robbed & threatened 1:25:00 Life improvements 1:29:37 First boyfriend committed suicide 1:32:00 Concluding thoughts