Michele Bommarito
- Age
- 50
- Sober Since
- February 22, 2017
- Sober For
- 9 Years & 207 Days
01 What it was like
I was using any Opioid I could get my hands on , I used every penny we had to get what I needed , Lied to those who loved me and became a master manipulator
Life is so Beautiful now living with a clear mind and seeing everything & Everyone with Clear Eyes , There is Hope and There is Life after Addiction!!!!.
02 What happened
After over 10yrs of use and hurting my Husband who Never used and always stood by my side , I decided that I was done it was either get help or Die and I didn’t want to Die , But that’s where I was headed , I was mixing Dope with Fentanyl and OxyContin , Ect
03 What it is like now
Now I’ve Been Sober with the Help of a MAT program and Meetings for just a little over2 yrs , My Husband And I now own our own farm and I’m back in school Getting my GED , I’m also currently getting my CRPA ( Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) So that I can give back and Help others Because if I can do this Anyone Can !!! Life is so Beautiful now living with a clear mind and seeing everything & Everyone with Clear Eyes , There is Hope and There is Life after Addiction!!!!
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