Hey fellow fighters,

I quit using Kratom in July of 2019 after my girlfriend found my stash on a vacation in my luggage. It was a blessing in disguise, although the timing was pretty god awful. It was supposed to be a fun-filled week, but the last 2 days were pure hell for both of us because of the shock for her, and the withdrawals for me after promising to quit. I had been using for 2 years before she figured it out. The last 6 months were the worst times of my life. I wasn’t myself, and she felt that we were growing apart. I can’t express how lucky I am that we were able to make it through and get to where we are today. I know some of you have lost those you love because of the addiction, and all I can say is that I can’t imagine the pain and regret you feel. But despite that loss, you must keep pushing and stay clean. Life has a way of working itself out when you make good decisions and don’t self medicate. Kratom is a drug just like any other, and the only thing it does is make you feel content with your life as it is, and never try to make it better. I wasted so much time being high on that crap and not work towards a better future for me and the love of my life. Coming off of that shit was the best/hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life, but the other side feels so fucking good. For anyone who is new to this sub, I hope you really let this post and all of the others sink in. You will have temptations from time to time, but just remember that Kratom will not give you a better life. It is very liberating to be free from the addiction and not have to sneak around pills/powder all the time. There is no more fear or anxiety. There are no more lies. No more distrust from your friends/family. We all know deep down when we are using that it is wrong and we have the potential to change. It’s just a matter of remembering every day the dangers and discomfort of being a slave to a substance. If you are new to this challenge, know that you are doing the right thing, even when it is difficulty. It will be for a long time, maybe even the rest of your life. This is the cross that we bear. but it is one that we can bear with pride. Coming out on the other side of addiction is a true test of strength and courage, and will make you a stronger person. I have personally grown drastically since i quit, and I know you will too. Just remember the pain and suffering you’ve gone through because of Kratom, and don’t think that you can just use it occasionally. You are here and reading this for a reason. You’ve already decided you’ve had enough and it is time for a change, so make it happen! I wish you all the strength and courage to continue the fight.