BOOK 1 PT.5 SHORT STORIES

                                                            STREETS PT.5

It all started when I was away from my family. I was out of town, and I was feeling lonely and homesick. I was trying to keep my head above water, to try and make the best of my situation, but I just didn't know what to do. I wanted to be with my family, but I was too far away.

I started using drugs as a way to cope with the pain I was feeling. It was the only thing that could numb my heartache and make me forget the emptiness I was feeling. I knew that it was a bad decision, but I was so desperate for a way to cope with the loneliness I was feeling. 

The drugs gave me a false sense of security and control, but it was only temporary. I was still unable to escape the pain I was feeling and the emptiness that I was experiencing. I knew that the drugs weren't a long-term solution, but I had nowhere else to turn. 

Eventually, the drugs weren't enough to numb the pain. I was still missing my family and feeling alone. I had to find a way to cope without relying on drugs. I started to reach out to friends and family, and I also tried to focus on finding healthier ways to cope with my pain. 

I eventually realized that I had to take control of my heart and soul. I had to be strong, and I had to put the drugs behind me. I was able to find a way to heal and to cope with the pain and loneliness I was feeling. I was able to find my way back home, and I was able to find peace and joy. I was finally able to reconnect with my family and to find the strength to move forward.