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Journey Magazine is devoted to amplifying and promoting a changed narrative about addiction - from a message of despair and hopelessness to a very distinct and compelling message about hope, help and solutions.
We focus on amplifying positive, inspiring stories, community based programs and available solutions.
We aim to tell your story, your way - in writing, audio or video.
Every story becomes a light for someone to see.
Subscribe and share to help us amplify hope!
Visit us online at www.recovery-journey.com
Carolyn Delaney & Journey Team
We focus on amplifying positive, inspiring stories, community based programs and available solutions.
We aim to tell your story, your way - in writing, audio or video.
Every story becomes a light for someone to see.
Subscribe and share to help us amplify hope!
Visit us online at www.recovery-journey.com
Carolyn Delaney & Journey Team
Melody Rose Paul's Story of Hope and Recovery
Melody Paul’s habit of blackout drinking resulted in many nights in jail cells, but her long, winding
struggle with addiction reached a turning point when she found herself alone in prison.
“I started to realize… [that] my life path was going in the wrong direction,” Melody, 40, said.
Her substance abuse began with prescription medicine after having her son. For years, Melody would swap pills with her then partner or others she met in town. In 2012, Melody was forced to attend rehab or lose her son. She went, but it didn’t quite work.
“I lied that I had a sponsor [so they’d graduate me],” Melody said. “I was still having trouble but I didn’t know what to do.”
Melody remained sober for a while, but suffered from depression and anxiety during that time. She eventually left her relationship with her son’s father to be with her current partner, Charlie.
“I thought he was in recovery but he wasn’t,” she said about Charlie. “I didn’t know that he was secretly using.”
Soon, Melody was also using substances daily, including heroin for the first time. Even after witnessing Charlie overdose, she somehow became more involved in heroin use. She pawned everything that she could in order to fuel her addiction. She was living in what she calls “the Zombie Zone.”
“I would do illegal things to get my drink or drug,” she said. “I just wouldn’t care who I hurt. It’s like I was soulless.”
In her mind, Melody was “helping” Charlie’s sister when she got her some substances she had asked for. Charlie’s sister died from an overdose that day. Their grief didn’t stop them from buying some of the very same drugs that killed Charlie’s sister.
“You get so desperate and just so sick that the reality is not there,” Melody said.
Melody and Charlie were both arrested for trafficking drugs. The arrest actually helped Melody “clear her mind,” and she began healing from her “self-sabotage.”
“Every day when you’re incarcerated, it’s like a solid reminder of the mistakes.”
During her year-long sentence, Melody attended Bible study and a 12-step program, worked toward her GED, and found a love for writing. She penned a book about her life in eight months.
When she was released, Melody developed new healthy habits. Although Melody has always been introverted, she started to really enjoy going to recovery meetings. She surrounds herself with friends who are more like family and who keep her accountable.
Now, Melody is a published author, works full-time and facilitates a weekly Wellbriety meeting for others on the road to recovery.
“[If] you’re tired of being tired, you’re tired of lying, you’re tired of pawning all your stuff, you’re tired of people looking at you weird- all this. You can stop doing what you’re doing and take care of yourself and reach out to people,” Melody said.
For those interested in learning more about the meetings Melody runs, visit the Bangor Area Recovery Network’s website, bangorrecovery.org.
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struggle with addiction reached a turning point when she found herself alone in prison.
“I started to realize… [that] my life path was going in the wrong direction,” Melody, 40, said.
Her substance abuse began with prescription medicine after having her son. For years, Melody would swap pills with her then partner or others she met in town. In 2012, Melody was forced to attend rehab or lose her son. She went, but it didn’t quite work.
“I lied that I had a sponsor [so they’d graduate me],” Melody said. “I was still having trouble but I didn’t know what to do.”
Melody remained sober for a while, but suffered from depression and anxiety during that time. She eventually left her relationship with her son’s father to be with her current partner, Charlie.
“I thought he was in recovery but he wasn’t,” she said about Charlie. “I didn’t know that he was secretly using.”
Soon, Melody was also using substances daily, including heroin for the first time. Even after witnessing Charlie overdose, she somehow became more involved in heroin use. She pawned everything that she could in order to fuel her addiction. She was living in what she calls “the Zombie Zone.”
“I would do illegal things to get my drink or drug,” she said. “I just wouldn’t care who I hurt. It’s like I was soulless.”
In her mind, Melody was “helping” Charlie’s sister when she got her some substances she had asked for. Charlie’s sister died from an overdose that day. Their grief didn’t stop them from buying some of the very same drugs that killed Charlie’s sister.
“You get so desperate and just so sick that the reality is not there,” Melody said.
Melody and Charlie were both arrested for trafficking drugs. The arrest actually helped Melody “clear her mind,” and she began healing from her “self-sabotage.”
“Every day when you’re incarcerated, it’s like a solid reminder of the mistakes.”
During her year-long sentence, Melody attended Bible study and a 12-step program, worked toward her GED, and found a love for writing. She penned a book about her life in eight months.
When she was released, Melody developed new healthy habits. Although Melody has always been introverted, she started to really enjoy going to recovery meetings. She surrounds herself with friends who are more like family and who keep her accountable.
Now, Melody is a published author, works full-time and facilitates a weekly Wellbriety meeting for others on the road to recovery.
“[If] you’re tired of being tired, you’re tired of lying, you’re tired of pawning all your stuff, you’re tired of people looking at you weird- all this. You can stop doing what you’re doing and take care of yourself and reach out to people,” Melody said.
For those interested in learning more about the meetings Melody runs, visit the Bangor Area Recovery Network’s website, bangorrecovery.org.
Facebook: recovery.journey.in.maine
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/journey-magazine/
Website: www.journey-magazine.com/
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Great message!
Thanks for sharing this Alison. Keep doing good work.
Kristen Stevens is the reason I started MaineWorks
In the words of Kathy R … BRAVO… MaryBeth … I so resonate with your story so much … thank you for your Recovery, sharing and story 💜
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for sharing your Journey. I think it will open many people's eyes to the fact that it's not an easy journey but how worthwhile finding the strength to continue is worth the pain and sacrifice.
thank you
Thank you for sharing your story. This disease surely doesn't discriminate based upon color, profession, socioeconomic status, etc. It happens to good people and you're the proof. It's so important to get stories like yours out there. Wishing you the best.
Thanks, Lovely Willa for sharing your experience. I love hearing your story and relate to it, Sis. Such wisdom here.
Awesome bro
Wow. Loved every second of your story. I couldn't agree more with everything you said. Thank you.
Great message, Mark. I can certainly identify with your story. More of us need to speak out in such a forum to get the message out there to everyone. This disease punishes the addict/alcoholic yet it punishes the family even more. You're blessed your wife endured your addiction to see you get healthy and become a "better" man. Thank you for sharing.
Just a great inspiring story. I live in Barnegat and coming up on 17 years in recovery. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your story... I also love Byron Katie's work! You are a great inspiration.
So proud of you my friend each and every day!
you saved me my friend
This is wonderful, Carolyn! How great to see your face and hear your voice. Wonderful public service message.
Katie Brown thanks Katie!
This is real. You are real. I appreciate you and your openness and story of acceptance. Love this Howland. I would think about doing this too...
yay! let's do it Jamie! -- hugs from Carolyn in Portland
This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your story. You are an inspiration ❤️🤟🏼🙏🏼
Well, I have a brother sick with the alcoholism, He never recovered, but I think that the people have to make a commitment for to finding it.
I'm so sorry to hear ... hugs from Maine
@@JourneyMagazine Thank you. Have a good day!.
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you like it!
If you are interested, we opened a recovery house in central Maine. Men women and couples. We would love to have you come for a visit and maybe tell your story? elranchodelavida.org/
Wonderful video. You have amazing courage Seth.
Thank you Jamie, I conditioned myself to do this. We all can do the same. It's time for us all to heal <3
Glad you like it Jamie!
That was so beautiful!! You have a great story! I Love you and your faith and strength from God You are an amazing woman 🙏
YESSSSS! Thank you Mary!
Glad you like it!
Beautiful message of hope Mary. Recovery is possible! <3
:-). Thanks Carole!