Originally Posted by tealily

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I'm so glad you are here. The first thing is recognizing you want to make a change, and posting here was a great first step. You are the age of my daughter, so I really can relate and feel for you. You are so right.. Life is good, and this is no way to live it. I can tell you want to stop this cycle you are in, and climb out of the darkness. You can! It sounds too simple, but really that is the first step. Deciding you want to. You can live differently, and it can start right now.

This is a great place, with many wise and helpful people. I know they will reply soon with lots of good suggestions for you. I'm pretty new, but wanted to welcome you and say, please, please, stick around. I have a feeling you are on the brink of change and a new better life ahead. I'm hopeful and excited for you.

Hang in there! We are here for you.