Addiction: Erica #theaddictionseries #dontgiveup #thereishope

I see a beautiful, sensitive victorious daughter of God, forgiven and free! You are the MOST AMAZING LADY! ❤️💪🏻😊

You know what, Sister? I see you as an amazing beautiful child of God, sweet and innocent and forgiven! Take your fresh start, walk on and don’t look back!

I can’t imagine being abused for 13 years at home....you’re incredibly strong, Erica, and you’re inspirational. Keep going, you can thrive on your unsullied innocent strength.

Thank you so much everyone!

You are a very beautiful woman, inside and out! Anyone would be blessed to be your friend.

Dear Erica I’ve listened to many stories from addicts and you’re story truly made me sad for you! No one should ever be abused, neglected and treated like you have been! You’re such a beautiful smart and gentle woman I can feel your pain! I can resonate with so much of your story I have felt like you for many years of my life but thank God my husband and I have been clean for 2 years . I also od before and I know what being on life support does to your voice! Stay strong Erica you have children who need their mother and you deserve to have a great life! You are now going to be in my prayers I truly want you to heal you are loved!

Oh my ... tears are streaming down my face watching this video ... and listening to your horrific childhood. I'm so sorry for the pain and abhorrent abuse you were subjected to. But oh my, what an incredible story of survival ... I can feel your strength ... thank you for being so brave in sharing your journey and what a journey it has been. You are such a brave, courageous and inspirational person. Love and light to your recovery. xxx

Brave woman. Thank you!

Proud of you, I was a slave to Xana for quite some time.....iv been clean for years but still remember the curse of addiction.....my heart goes out to you.

I actually like your voice. May God Bless you!

You are a miracle Erica . I am humbled with my own addiction recovery in the light of your harrowing story and survival

Erica, you are a great source of inspiration. I admire your strength and share. Thank you so much.

Beautiful lady 🙏🙏🙏

I was a user and now I’m clean 15 months, I remember my dad told me, ,, just remember if you going to let that devil again in your life it’s going to be way stronger and harder ‘’ that is scared me I don’t want ever let devil in my life again because he will not stop till he will ruin me

You're an amazing and strong woman. You had tears coming out of my eyes, thank you for sharing your story. God bless you

Thank you for sharing Erica!!!♥️

This is so heart wrenching and hopeful at the same time. I'm 16 days clean after a horrendous year long relapse with heroin and I can identify with some of her story. But the feelings we all have are basically the same. And we hit our head against that wall over and over again. Some of us make it. Some of us don't . All we have is today. I don't know why I'm writing this. I guess it's because in this moment I am grateful to be sober today. Thank you Erica. I wish you the best.

24:45 "My disease continues to get worse, even though I'm NOT using." Sobriety doesn't "slow" the disease down, or "cure" you from it. The degenerative nature of this disease isn't as well known as it needs to be.

I’m so sorry for all the rotten things you had to endure, but your story is so inspiring in other ways. You are a very strong person. I’m so happy for everything you’ve achieved. You said the magic word when your story took it’s biggest turn. Surrender. It’s a word with so many painful yet wonderful discoveries that allow new hope to thrive! ❤️

You're an amazing woman Erica, you got through all those horrible things including your addiction and now, finally, you have a husband who loves you. Congratulations x