Scars From An Addict

Scarred by childhood abuse and neglect, I unknowingly invited darkness into my adult life. Then I met Rodney Oliver the charismatic and talented love of my life, in 1993. Behind his captivating facade - sharp dresser, soulful singer, skilled carpenter, passionate lover, athlete, and hard worker - hid a devastating secret: crack cocaine addiction. I was blind to the perilous path I was about to tread.

As our relationship spiraled out of control, so did my life. I ballooned from a size 7/8 to 270 pounds trapped in a vicious cycle of codependency. My story is told through poignant poetry and is a heart-wrenching exploration of love, addiction, and survival.

This is a stark reminder: loving an addict from a distance is not enough; they will destroy you first. "My journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a warning to those trapped in abusive relationships: please, leave before it's too late. Learn from my story, and let poetry be your solace and strength."