Pubdate: Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Source: North Thompson Star/Journal (CN BC)
Copyright: 2005 The North Thompson Star/Journal
Contact:  http://www.starjournal.net/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1231
Author: Making the right choice, Barriere, BC
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v05/n256/a02.html?14516

WANTS THE BEST FOR HER TOWN

To the editor;

I red the article "Heart Broken Mother Speaks out" that was in the 
Star/Journal three weeks ago, and I have a couple things that I would like 
the community know.

I was a wonderful person to others and I liked to be outdoors before, but 
then I started having problems with my family and I ran away. I had gone to 
a friend's and stayed with her, but that was not a good place for me to be 
because she was hanging out with people who did Crystal Meth and in the end 
I ended up doing it as well.

I found that I did not like who I was hanging out with and I moved back 
home and tried over again. About four months ago I moved out of home and in 
with my boyfriend. I started using again and I lost my family and friends.

I started to see that I was a mess and there was no way I would enjoy 
living my life if I do not have one.

I quit Meth and I am proud of it! It takes over your body and your mind. I 
think that as a town we should come together and instead of coming down so 
harsh on teens who do Meth try to help them and support them, not call them 
down. I find that if your strong enough and actually want to quit - well 
then you will do it with support from your friends and family. I know that 
is what made me quit.

I want the best for my home town and everyone who lives here.

Making the right choice Barriere, BC
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