THE JOURNEY From Addiction to Recovery - Taylor's Story
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 มิ.ย. 2024
- Taylor is a woman in long-term recovery who has broken free from the chains of generational trauma seeking of a life of fulfillment. She has risen up from the depths of despair in a life of addiction, incarceration, homelessness, and hopelessness, seeking a way to find meaning by turning her life’s challenges and mistakes into the strengths needed to pursue a life helping others.
When Taylor tested positive for drugs upon the birth of her son, CPS immediately stepped in to ensure the safety of her newborn. She was placed in the 328th court and participated in the VOCA project where she would engage with Fort Bend County Behavioral Health Services for a year learning about Trust Based Relational Intervention while she fought for rights to her child. Taylor found a save haven for healing and reunification with her son at Santa Maria Hostel where she would initiate her recovery and begin to pursue a career as Substance Use Disorder Counselor to help others overcome similar obstacles.
For support in the U.S., visit the National Alliance for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Recovery at www.namhsar.org/
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As a mother in recover this really resonates with me. She is so right when she said the loss of a child is the only pain drugs can’t take away. I got clean while I was pregnant and relapsed for a few months when he was 1 and when my parents took him away which I’m glad they did now after a week of getting high and now being with my son I cried all the time I felt like I was in a constant panic attack that would never let up. I couldn’t take it I went to detox and rehab for 3 months and when I saw the smile on my sons face when we reunited I knew I was done for good and I have been clean for 3 years now and never been happier.
Every parent makes mistakes but it's good parents that are willing to go through the steps to do better, even if it means the hardest thing you've ever done. You're doing amazing! Congratulations on three years!
I’m nearly 11 years in recovery by the grace of god. In Texas. You’re good at expressing yourself and your kind of background and empathy is sorely needed in the legal world. After getting your lcdc and working a few years, you should definitely think about law school. I know several ppl in recovery who became lawyers laters in life. Congrats on your life thus far, wishing you continued success ✨
Could I go to law school even though I have a felony possession on my record? That’s an interesting idea.
Taylor!! I sobbed all through this!! You are an absolute inspiration and I am so incredibly proud of you!! Your son is so beautiful!! I have been sober for almost 4 years and just graduated with my bachelors in social work and counseling!!
Oh my god! Stephanie!! Wow who would have ever thought we would have both made it to the other side of this ❤
Prayers for you my friend and yours! Keep strong and don’t bottle anything up! You are free ! Enjoy your life!!!
That is a great accomplishment you are worthy and you will make a great mark in this world❤
I was a crackhead for 7 years, did meth a few times. Started with my sister, who'd been smoking for 3-4 years. In 2006, I got clean in a cheap motel in Lewisville, Texas. I cried and prayed to God for about 1.5 days, and I haven't touched crack since. I became an alcoholic. For 14 years. I'm still recovering. In 2007, I lost my sister to a massive crack induced heart attack. She was 34, with 4 kids. Nobody but God, us, a few close friends, and our dealers knew. NOBODY. We were "high functioning" crack heads. I miss my sister, she tried to kick. RIP, Andrea Dawn Roycroft, 1972-2007.
Sorry for your loss😢
Stay strong bro.sorry 4 your loss of your sister
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I’m so sorry about the loss of your sister. I cannot imagine how devastating her loss is for you, her children and your family. And that’s incredible that you got off crack and stayed off- that’s really something to treasure! Your story resonates with me a lot. I started out an alcoholic, and relapsed repeatedly over the years, but was teased a lot in rehab for being “just an alcoholic,” with people saying I didn’t know what “real addiction was like.” When I stopped drinking, I ended up relapsing again, but on opiates, eventually finding out about fentanyl, and finally found recovery in July 2017. I had a son die in 2006, and I just didn’t handle that well at all. When I went to treatment in 2017, I finally started acknowledging all of this grief and sadness I had with him, and turned to God completely for help, and my life completely turned around. As I’m sure you’re very familiar with, grief can be so crippling when it’s associated with someone you love so much and getting through it can be very difficult at first! Thanks for sharing!
You’re son is beautiful!! You have come a long way and have broken the chain of addiction in your family.. and l believe you have saved not only yourself, but also your son! 💗
Thank you so much. After spending some time contemplating who saved who, I’m just going to have to give the credit to God on this. ❤
This is the face of sobriety.
Fine work, Young Lady.
Thank you 🙏 thats a very kind thing to say, it means a lot.
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your face, your eyes change & ur heart lights you up when you
speak about your transformation, it's unmistakable.
Taylor so proud of you! You are an inspiration to others going through addiction. May the Lord bless you and your son.
Congratulations and stay sober and strong beautiful lady
Such a naturally stunning girl outside and such a beautiful humble authentic person inside! You go Girl! Yes!!!!! You are going to wake and bring healing to so many! ❤❤
Taylor,you are such an inspiration to so many and an awesome mom,no doubt.You are so articulate and obviously highly intelligent.Keep doing what you are doing,it's working in you and your beautiful son's favor.Life goes by so fast and your kids grow up in the blink of an eye.Enjoy him,love him,you are such an inspiration to your little boy and to so many others.So many wonderful things are in store for you!Happy Holidays!
Thank you fo r sharing your story Taylor, I’m proud of you and I’m glad you made it out.
What a beautiful outcome! She’s got her cute son. You got this Taylor! Best of luck to you!
Thank you ❤
@@taylorellis8395 can we get married dont worry I’m handsome ha ha
Well done Taylor. Keep goin you got this for sure
Your son is beautiful. I’m so proud of you 🎉
Thanks ☺️ he is the light of my world.
This is an epic story. Congratulations to you and your son. This is the reason parents need to be ready for children. Without proper guidance, children pay the price.
Thank you so much😊
Welcome back to humanity, it’s a beautiful life!
Good luck to you, I wish you all life has to offer.
Trust your higher power and you’ll be rewarded.
God bless
I'm very happy for you and your son! Thank God for you!!! 😊❤
Taylor, you're blessed beyond measure. 🙏🏻💚
She is an inspiration to everyone struggling with addictions. With hope and still breathing anything can happen.
Congratulations on your recovery! Should be very proud of yourself 🙏
Thank you so much. All the Glory goes to God. ❤
So proud of you Taylor!!! 👏
I knew you could do it ❤
Hoping her baby is healthy and not affected by her drug use. Praying this is the end of the cycle for this young woman and her child. 🙏🙏
You are a lovely human. Congratulations. Your son is a lucky kid. My generation was booze. My neighborhood was not safe for children.
I am super proud of you.
Wow what a testimony!! Congratulations on all your hard work. His love for you is the result of that work. ❤
Congratulations on your sobriety!
Thank you, it’s been a blessing ❤
Thank you I can only pray that everyone can learn this
Anybody can do it. All that’s needed is a desire to get clean and faith in something bigger than oneself ❤
You have won the battle but the war never ends. Matagorda County here. Stay strong and Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you for sharing your story Taylor. I think you’re amazing, fighting for your child, and yourself the way you did. God bless you, and your family.
Children are a blessing!
You are a beautiful person. You are deserving of all life’s gifts and your son. God bless you! ❤
Thank you for telling your story. You are the most relatable person I have ever seen here. 💜💜
I appreciate you saying that 😊 I hope this story is able to help somebody.
I’m praying for my g-son 🙏 appreciated
Sending out prayers for your loved one 🙏
another beautiful story told by a beautiful human being and soul. congratulations to her and your strength. prayers to you, your son and anyone else who reads this. You are worthy, you are love and you can do anything you but your mind and heart to. Not god, not love you think you need to feel but you!
Thank god she got her life together good for her
Thank you and praise God ❤
Thank you for your story. Important!! So happy there are such complete programs to keep families together.
Texas - So glad you are showing all sides of the addiction-recovery cycle.
Well, haven't got all sides yet ... we're working to talk with some users, law enforcement, and EMTs
@@TexasPictures looking forward to those series! The attention you bring to this issue is so vital! I’m in Arizona and am always telling people about this channel, as I’m quite passionate about this issue and its impact, especially on young people. I lost a son when he was six weeks old, and his death was the most difficult event of my life. However, with fentanyl, these parents and families are blindsided by a poison that takes their child after they did their best to raise them right. Oftentimes, their child didn’t know what they were taking, and for many, it was their first time to use any substance at all. I cannot comprehend the profound grief and devastation they feel. I’m glad you’re doing a series with law enforcement and EMTs too- I’ve always supported law enforcement, and when I hear the parents talk about their disappointment and sadness with dealers not being held accountable, I feel frustrated also and wonder what the reason might be for this. Anyway, sorry for the long comment; I wanted to let you know your work is much appreciated by many, which I assume you’ve already been told many, many times before!Thank you!!
@@TexasPicturesI’m a user been using since 2019 . Grab a 50 pacc of percs every 2 days . I snort them , I do wanna get clean but it’s hella hard . Especially going through withdrawls & having to take care of my 5 year old . I’m 23 also . I’ve watched like every video on here LOL . but if you ever wanna interview me I would be down !
We're based in Houston, Texas. Where are you?
Im so proud of you Taylor. I have custody of my grandbaby and petitioned court before cps finished the case so my daughter wasn't mandated to any services. Almost a year later I don't think she's sober but she petioned me to court for visitation so Im hoping they'll mandate services now. Congrats to you. It's not easy
Your family is in my prayers. Thank you so much. If she goes through with the mandated services, she will be grateful that she did. I wish you all the best.
👏🏻CONGRATULATIONS STRONG BEAUTIFUL QUEEN👑YOU'RE NOT ALONE WE'RE ALL PROUD "FOR" YOU & YOUR BOY IS A HEAVENLY BLESSING.
Amazing journey. And flawless resilience
Stay strong and keep moving forward. Thank you for sharing your story it gave me hope for my son.
Prayers for your son 🙏
@taylorellis8395 Thank you for you prayers 🙏 ❤️
God Bless You.
No hope is a lie of the enemy a lie of the drug and the thing that held us all who have struggled.
What a beautiful story. ❤
Taylor you are a beautiful person I struggle with addiction myself I really enjoyed your story keep up with the great work you are an inspiration
Fantastic narrative, it would take so much courage to make this video. But you're helping many people deal with their own issues. There are so many of us with horrible upbringings who turn to drugs and or alcohol until we realize it's not the solution. Keep strong, for you and for your son.💜
A touching story from a beautiful soul. You emanate so much strength, honesty and have a riveting presence with an aura of love. Thank you for sharing and helping others. Very inspiring!
Thank you for sharing your story! Your son is so adorable! Congratulations on your recovery! Best of luck to you!💖
Thank you for your story
This is a beautiful story ❤
Your so amazing. You said something that totally hit home for me. You said so much and were so so real. It hit home for me and I am an old old mom of 4 amazing successful women and yet I am suffering . Do you have info on your site or who you help ? I need more I need to have more of your insight. You woke me up to things I didn’t realize. Thank you
Absolutely beautiful ❤
You are an inspiration and amazing. You made me cry. Keep being you. You are such an amazing you
I’m so happy you are moving on and putting that behind you. 🙏
Thank you for sharing your story.
GOD is watching over you ,reach out to him always.
May GOD bless you, real good, in Jesus name Amen
Thank you Young lady for your testimony ❤. Love 💕
Taylor, your story made me cry. You are a beautiful amazing person!Congratulations on your sobriety. Your son is soo soo cute 🥰 God bless you and your son. ❤️
Wonderful story nice to hear someone come out the other side of hard drugs.
Oh my - what strength and wisdom you have - sending you my wishes for everything good for you and your little boy ❤
What an inspiration 😊
You are such a beautiful person❤ Stay strong beautiful woman 💪
I went through some similar situations and knowing that we as people in recovery are not alone in our journey to find and maintain sobriety is just one of the many reasons i have been able to stay sober for almost 9 years now. It brings me great joy to go to work and see all the ladies working to become the person and mother they were always supposed to be. Congratulations on all that you have accomplished and will accomplished in your journey to a life that was always meant for you and your son.
Congratulations on 9 years in recovery! That’s incredible! What hope you have to share with others!!!
@@jbaxa3 thank you
Thank you Julie. It’s great to know that we are not alone on this journey and congratulations on your success as well 😊
@@taylorellis8395 you are very welcome we have to stick together and keep each other strong and thank you
Absolutely amzing😊
Congratulations 👍
Woww. Literally, I feel like we’ve hadthe same life. Except my parents got divorced when I was very young and my brother and I had to go back-and-forth every other week. No sense of solidarity whatsoever. This was during the time of the deer program so not only was I deathly terrified I had this deep, dark secret that I couldn’t share with anyone regarding my parents drug use
Love this well done you ❤
You are so smart Taylor! Success story continue putting one foot in front of the other. Your Son is beautiful, you’ve got this 🌹 I’m gay and hanging in there. ☀️
Thank you for sharing I can relate to you when you said that drugs made you feel like you sombody
Only through the blood of Jesus will we heal and be set free. Bless His Holy Name!!
And that is so true. Thank you Jesus for the blood applied and thank you for healing this young lady you are the king of kings shown through her. Praise the lord
And that is so true. Thank you Jesus for the blood applied and thank you for healing this young lady you are the king of kings shown through her. Praise the lord
And that is so true. Thank you Jesus for the blood applied and thank you for healing this young lady you are the king of kings shown through her. Praise the lord
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Taylor I am so happy and proud of you! One day at a time you can do it! Cutest pic ever of your son with the Bible ❤God bless you both! What did you name him?
Thanks for sharing your story. I will never understand why people like the feeling drugs give, but everyone has different chemistry & minds. Wishing you the best😊👍🌷🏜
Have you ever done them? Because their fucking amazing (til it isn't)
@@kickpushhomie07 I've tried a few things when was younger. Didn't like the feeling of anything. All drugs are addicting, cause problems & neurotransmitters changes...like you said...til their not.
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My brother is going through meth addiction 😢. It’s such a horrible drug it’s mind altering, it causes him to be schizophrenic, it’s so hard to see him going through this.
Get help!!!
Let somebody know that you want help, and keep telling people you want help until you get the help you need..
@@Jkaye13 my brother is going through it, I’m trying to help him
Try not giv up on him bro..show him he must pick his family over drugs before he is found dead them drugs are not for humans they for animals
For me aa doesn't work.I Have had 7 years experience there.This was an excellent presentation because it can be so difficult to talk openly about these things and also painful at times.Please think about trust and self care.Its not safe getting too involved in others in recovery groups.
Good for her 🎉🎉
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Kuddos to her for kicking the habit. I have an ex who secretly took meth. He started losing weight and being mean. He confessed that he was on meth. What a sad life to live.
It’s not fair to the children to take the burden on of being the parent’s “best friend”