Reed and I met on November 29, 2015. I came into treatment terrified, lost, and confused. She was 19 and I was 18. Her vulnerability and kindness helped me open up immediately. We got to share a room for a short time and she was the first person I opened up to. She made me feel brave because she was. She wanted recovery, life, and to inspire others. She gave it her 100%. When we celebrated 6 months clean, her and I drove back to our treatment center and shared our stories with the girls there. She was there for me when i suffered a personal setback and had a hard decision to make. She supported me unwaveringly and offered me, very matter of factly, that if I needed support in anyway, she had my back. I will absolutely never forget that. She pushed me to hold my head high. Reed had class and grace. I’m grateful to have met her. To have enjoyed her smile, her company. I will miss her, i will hold her in the highest regard. I want her family to know the impact she had on those battling addiction. She changed lives. The picture I’m positing here is at Afton State Park. We randomly took a day trip there for an adventure. To me, it perfectly captures her spirit. Always down for an adventure, always beautiful and camera ready.
Reed and I met on November 29, 2015. I came into treatment terrified, lost, and confused. She was 19 and I was 18. Her vulnerability and kindness helped me open up immediately. We got to share a room for a short time and she was the first person I opened up to. She made me feel brave because she was. She wanted recovery, life, and to inspire others. She gave it her 100%. When we celebrated 6 months clean, her and I drove back to our treatment center and shared our stories with the girls there. She was there for me when i suffered a personal setback and had a hard decision to make. She supported me unwaveringly and offered me, very matter of factly, that if I needed support in anyway, she had my back. I will absolutely never forget that. She pushed me to hold my head high. Reed had class and grace. I’m grateful to have met her. To have enjoyed her smile, her company. I will miss her, i will hold her in the highest regard. I want her family to know the impact she had on those battling addiction. She changed lives. The picture I’m positing here is at Afton State Park. We randomly took a day trip there for an adventure. To me, it perfectly captures her spirit. Always down for an adventure, always beautiful and camera ready.
