I appreciated Jenna’s essay. Didn’t agree with a lot of it, but I love hearing different perspectives. It reminds my why I see things the way I see them while also staying open to learning something new. Thanks for publishing this! ✨
Hello dear reader, 1. I always love your comments and engagement 2. I normally would never remove a comment but I did today. 3. I don't want my substack (or my anything) to be a place to write poorly about someone else. We are all entitled to our opinions, and I believe the author of this "community share" explained her opinion in her own way, and I respect that. However, negative reviews on the book/author mentioned in this piece is unnecessary.
Thank you for sharing your truth Jenna. As a trauma survivor, I felt lost for many years between an abuser and an addict. Not quite, fitting in any hole, I tried to create my own for 9 years, and people like Mia, Holly, and Laura, guided me on the windy path. It was isn’t until recently, 40 days ago, that I decided, no matter what category I am in, abstinence is the only way. Since making that decision I finally feel like I am recovering and I use the words, “I am in recovery.” I don’t go to AA, but I belong to The Luckiest Club and it has been the best decision to save my sanity, and ultimately, my life. Thank you. ❤️❤️
great essay. Just want to point out that Vivitrol is not Narcan (Naloxone), it is the monthly version Naltrexone. It reported to reduce alcohol cravings, and BLOCKS the effect of opiates. It does NOT reverse the effects of an opiod overdose, they are two different drugs with 2 very different functions. This is important because if someone on a Vivitrol injection takes an opiate, they won't feel anything, and may re-dose in attempt to get high. This can result in an immediate overdose, and the Vivitrol will not do anything to reverse it.
Thanks for clarifying. It blocks the effects of opioids, does not reverse it like intranasal narcan would. If you were to use on vivitrol you just wouldn’t get high.
I appreciated Jenna’s essay. Didn’t agree with a lot of it, but I love hearing different perspectives. It reminds my why I see things the way I see them while also staying open to learning something new. Thanks for publishing this! ✨
Great comment, if only everyone could be accepting of themselves and other peoples perspectives. xx Mia
Hello dear reader, 1. I always love your comments and engagement 2. I normally would never remove a comment but I did today. 3. I don't want my substack (or my anything) to be a place to write poorly about someone else. We are all entitled to our opinions, and I believe the author of this "community share" explained her opinion in her own way, and I respect that. However, negative reviews on the book/author mentioned in this piece is unnecessary.
Thank you for understanding xx Mia
Thank you for sharing your truth Jenna. As a trauma survivor, I felt lost for many years between an abuser and an addict. Not quite, fitting in any hole, I tried to create my own for 9 years, and people like Mia, Holly, and Laura, guided me on the windy path. It was isn’t until recently, 40 days ago, that I decided, no matter what category I am in, abstinence is the only way. Since making that decision I finally feel like I am recovering and I use the words, “I am in recovery.” I don’t go to AA, but I belong to The Luckiest Club and it has been the best decision to save my sanity, and ultimately, my life. Thank you. ❤️❤️
Kara I LOVE this comment, thank you so much for your honesty and transparency.
Kara I relate to this so much. I just rejoined the luckiest club this weekend!
Merci Mia xx, Merci Jenna xx
thanks for reading! xx Mia
great essay. Just want to point out that Vivitrol is not Narcan (Naloxone), it is the monthly version Naltrexone. It reported to reduce alcohol cravings, and BLOCKS the effect of opiates. It does NOT reverse the effects of an opiod overdose, they are two different drugs with 2 very different functions. This is important because if someone on a Vivitrol injection takes an opiate, they won't feel anything, and may re-dose in attempt to get high. This can result in an immediate overdose, and the Vivitrol will not do anything to reverse it.
Thanks for clarifying. It blocks the effects of opioids, does not reverse it like intranasal narcan would. If you were to use on vivitrol you just wouldn’t get high.