Discovering Herself

January 25, 2018

Demi was in Cove Forge rehab center two weeks after she called a treatment center.

She struggled and fought with herself for 45 days. On the 45th morning, Demi’s obsession was lifted. She left better mentally, physically, and spiritually.

“My detox was absolutely atrocious. The obsession to use was so powerful. I was trying to break out of my self-made prison inside of my mind. I was at war with myself.  Most importantly I was fighting for my life.  On [the 45th] day, it was the first time I ever believed in myself. My journey to recovery has started. I was able to make a clear decision.  The feelings of ‘Am I going to feel like this forever?’ were gone,” said Demi.

After that, she spent 78 days in inpatient rehab and volunteered at the halfway house.

Demi secured a job in three weeks after living in Pyramid Traditions halfway house.

She saved her money to buy her own apartment while attending 12 step programs.

She graduated the from the halfway house. At the age of 22, Demi was out on her own, trying to figure out life, while becoming a functioning member of society.

She was paying rent and bills and following through with goals and advice.

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Hannah Gampe, Editor in Chief

Hello! My name is Hannah and I’m (finally) a senior at TAHS. I hope to be writing the swim stories and other student and alumni spotlights. This is my...