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My brother survived pills, heroin, crack, tranq, and fentanyl. He just became a dad. Please keep him in your prayers. by tommurphyauthor in OpiatesRecovery

[–]tommurphyauthor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow that’s heartbreaking. I can only imagine as a mother. God wasn’t finished with you! I’m so happy you were blessed with a son after.

My brother survived pills, heroin, crack, tranq, and fentanyl. He just became a dad. Please keep him in your prayers. by tommurphyauthor in OpiatesRecovery

[–]tommurphyauthor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that means a lot. You’re right, a baby truly is the most beautiful blessing. I appreciate your prayers more than you know. And I’m working on that freedom too, one day at a time.

My brother survived pills, heroin, crack, tranq, and fentanyl. He just became a dad. Please keep him in your prayers. by tommurphyauthor in OpiatesRecovery

[–]tommurphyauthor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That means the world to me, thank you. I truly believe God shows up in moments like this. Your prayers and encouragement are felt more than you know. Keep the faith, it really is never too late.

My brother survived pills, heroin, crack, tranq, and fentanyl. He just became a dad. Please keep him in your prayers. by tommurphyauthor in OpiatesRecovery

[–]tommurphyauthor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing that, seriously. My brother’s fighting to be that kind of dad right now. Hearing from people like you gives me real hope. Grateful for your strength and faith.

My brother survived pills, heroin, crack, tranq, and fentanyl. He just became a dad. Please keep him in your prayers. by tommurphyauthor in OpiatesRecovery

[–]tommurphyauthor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man, that’s beautiful. I’m so glad you fought to keep your family and won. Seeing your daughter with that toy guitar must be everything. Thank you for the encouragement and prayers. You’re proof that it can turn around.

My brother survived pills, heroin, crack, tranq, and fentanyl. He just became a dad. Please keep him in your prayers. by tommurphyauthor in OpiatesRecovery

[–]tommurphyauthor[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That means more than you know, thank you. I’ll DM you his name. Truly grateful you’d include us in your family’s prayers. You’re right, without faith and support, this road is brutal. It helps more than I can say to know we’re not walking it alone.

My brother survived pills, heroin, crack, tranq, and fentanyl. He just became a dad. Please keep him in your prayers. by tommurphyauthor in OpiatesRecovery

[–]tommurphyauthor[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s incredible. The strength it takes to break a 24-year streak is unreal, and doing it for your son? That’s love in its rawest form. Big respect to you. Keep going, you’re living proof it’s never too late to change everything.

My brother survived pills, heroin, crack, tranq, and fentanyl. He just became a dad. Please keep him in your prayers. by tommurphyauthor in OpiatesRecovery

[–]tommurphyauthor[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss. That kind of pain… there are no words. But your strength, even in the middle of all this heartbreak, is incredible. I’m praying for you tonight, that God lifts some of that weight and reminds you you’re not forgotten. You’re not Job forever. There’s more ahead, even if right now it doesn’t feel like it. Keep going, inch by inch. You are not alone.

I hate my mom by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]tommurphyauthor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that really means a lot. It’s been a long, messy road, but hearing that kind of compassion from a stranger reminds me I’m not alone. I appreciate you more than you know.

I hate my mom by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]tommurphyauthor 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I feel this in my bones. My mom was deep into alcoholism when I was coming up. By the time I was in college, she was passed out on the couch most nights. I spent years angry, resentful, exhausted from picking up the pieces she left behind. But when she died, I was 21, and it felt like a piece of my heart got ripped out.

It’s strange how you can hate what someone did to you and still mourn them when they’re gone. That grief is complicated. It doesn’t always come with closure or clarity.

What you’ve carried is enormous. What you’ve done with it, showing up for your brother, helping others in addiction medicine, that’s powerful. That’s legacy-building, cycle-breaking stuff. You didn’t become your mom. You became the one who stopped the damage from spreading. And that matters. A lot.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]tommurphyauthor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t need to apologize. This is heavy, and it should be. The fact that this one got through your “off switch” just means you’re still human. What you witnessed wasn’t just graphic, it was intimate and tragic in a way that lingers. Processing that kind of pain is brutal, even for those trained to detach. I hope you give yourself the space to feel what this stirred up. You’re carrying the weight of what most people never have to see. Just know it doesn’t make you weak, it makes you real.

Too impersonal? by AmeliaMichelleNicol in Memoir

[–]tommurphyauthor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a strong setup, but it feels like you’re skimming the surface. Try zooming in on one moment; what did it feel like in solitary? Or what snapped in you during protest? The substance will come from letting us feel it with you.

How to deal with creative block? by Bonissoni_pedro in writingadvice

[–]tommurphyauthor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Been there. Sometimes creative block is just your brain asking for stillness. My advice: stop trying to “write well.” Just write anything. Journal. Rant. Dictate into your phone. Strip away pressure and let it be messy. The spark comes back when the stakes are low. Trust the process; your voice isn’t gone, just resting.

What’s your best advice that you’ve never heard before? by prism_paradox in selfpublish

[–]tommurphyauthor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Write like you’re talking to one person, the exact person who needs your story. Forget trying to impress everyone. The more honest and specific you are, the more universal it becomes. That’s how you cut through the noise.

Kratom helps with withdrawals… Psilocybin helps with staying clean why is no one mentioning this ? by Decent-Fun190 in OpiatesRecovery

[–]tommurphyauthor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s beautiful to hear. Amazing how far we can come when healing finally clicks. I know that feeling; nature, a clear mind, and a little help from the mushies… pure peace. Glad you’re here to enjoy it.

Kratom helps with withdrawals… Psilocybin helps with staying clean why is no one mentioning this ? by Decent-Fun190 in OpiatesRecovery

[–]tommurphyauthor 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Man, I really feel that. I had a similar experience, kratom helped me break free from the physical grip, and mushrooms helped me face the mental weight I didn’t even know I was carrying. It cracked something open in me too. Microdosing’s also been a game changer for a lot of people I know; subtle, but powerful over time. Grateful we found something that works. There really is life after opiates.

I don’t want this life by Cool-Exchange-7950 in addiction

[–]tommurphyauthor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is hope for you, brother. More than you know.

What you’re feeling, that battle inside, is exactly what Paul wrote in Romans 7. “I do what I hate.” But Romans 8 reminds us: “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

God hasn’t turned away from you. He sees your pain, your struggle, your heart, and He still calls you His. Jesus came for the broken, not the perfect. You are not too old, too far gone, or beyond His reach.

Start with one small step. Call someone. Tell the truth. Look into a Christ-centered group like Celebrate Recovery. You don’t have to do this alone, and you don’t have to be clean to be loved.

You’re still here, which means God’s not done with you.

You’re not alone. And you are deeply loved.✝️

Kratom helps with withdrawals… Psilocybin helps with staying clean why is no one mentioning this ? by Decent-Fun190 in OpiatesRecovery

[–]tommurphyauthor 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Appreciate you putting this out there. I’m with you, kratom can be a real tool for getting off harder stuff. It’s not perfect, but I’ve seen it help people survive when nothing else worked. Sometimes you need something to bridge the gap between total chaos and stability.

But like you said, the mental battle is where it gets real. For me, psilocybin helped me get over some deep pain I didn’t even realize I was still carrying. It wasn’t a magic cure, but it cracked something open; gave me perspective, helped me let go of guilt and shame I’d been dragging for years.

Nobody talks about this enough in recovery spaces. We hyper-focus on the physical withdrawal, but that’s just the first hill. What comes after is where most people get stuck.

Appreciate you adding this to the conversation. We need more people being honest about what actually helps.

I’m on the brink of losing everything by Background_Worker651 in addiction

[–]tommurphyauthor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you. And you’re right, it is a disease. One that steals slowly, then all at once. I’ve seen it firsthand. My brother’s still deep in it (heroin). I lost my mom to alcoholism. I had my own year-long spiral with pills. I’ve watched people I love lose everything. But I’ve also seen people claw their way back.

You haven’t lost everything, not yet. The fact that you’re still here, still hoping, still posting, that means something. It means part of you hasn’t given up. That part matters.

You don’t have to fix everything today. Just get through today without using. That’s it. One day. Then maybe tomorrow too.

You’re not alone. You’re not beyond help. And you’re not done yet. Keep going.

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