I have had the pleasure of meeting several recovering addicts over the past three years. Though we are different colors, male or female, we suffer the same. Addicts have an understanding of one another's world like no one else will have with you. Identify with my pain and if there is one thing you still seek to pull you out of the pit you are in, or know someone who is, may you find understanding here. Each and every person I crossed paths with in rehabs; outpatient, groups, AA, NA; I tried being as encouraging as I could. But, I was nowhere near perfect. When I admitted outwardly with my mouth, that I was an addict and could not control myself any longer, is when and when only, a change began in my life. Most call that the first step. I was addicted to crack cocaine, had this seven year secret that was devouring my very being. Yet regardless of your addiction, we are in common. I truly believe with my heart, addicts are a chosen people in a battle for the purpose of their lives. If my dirty laundry can be used to help just one person struggling with any type of addiction, than you can have it. My addiction lasted ten years, here I give you the first seven...