You never know where life is going to lead you. Sometimes you get thrown a curveball so wild that you hardly know what to do. For Devon, a 37 year old recovering addict, that pitch was a “bad divorce” that left him shattered and alone. But that was just the beginning.
Meet Devon
Here at the Owl’s Nest, every person who walks through our doors has their own journey to recovery. Devon’s story started when he was 37 and his marriage ended. Finding himself in adulthood, alone, missing his wife and kids, he turned to prescription pills to cope. As he struggled with the reality of his new life, those prescription pills soon turned into heroin, and eventually any kind of substance that would change how he felt and provide him a respite from his own feelings. Devin found himself “spiraling out of control.” In his own words, life became “very, very, very hard to just get through the day.”
An Incurable, Progressive, & Fatal Disease
Like all cycles of addiction, Devon’s only got worse. “Life definitely became very challenging…very, very difficult.” It wasn’t long before his coping mechanisms turned on him. Over the next four years, his substance abuse deepened and his life became progressively more bleak.
As the pain of his loss was compounded by his drug use, Devon struggled to find a way out. He made several attempts to quit but would always relapse. Soon he gave up entirely, succumbing to the endless rollercoaster ride of misery that is active addiction.
The Turning Point
It’s always darkest before the dawn and for Devon, hitting rock bottom was the wake up call he needed. His life was out of control. “I couldn’t stop.” He had turned into someone he didn’t recognize and was living a lifestyle he never could have imagined even in his worst nightmares.
After years of trying to do it on his own, he finally made the decision to ask for help. Devon made the call to The Owl’s Nest.
The Owl's Nest: A Beacon of Hope
Enter The Owl's Nest—a safe haven with a long tradition of helping people overcome addiction. It was at The Nest that Devon was introduced to a 12-step program that gave him a structured path to recovery. The Owl's Nest became his launching pad for a fresh start. Working through the steps allowed him to regain balance and start piecing together the life he thought was lost forever.
Join Us on the Path to Wellness
Devon’s story is just one example of the countless lives transformed through the power of hope and determination. If you or a loved one is navigating a similar journey, know that you’re not alone. Here in Florence, SC, our doors are wide open, and our community is ready to support you every step of the way.
Ready to take the first step? Let’s start this journey together!
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