Coming Home: Part 3 – The “Safe” Highs
From warehouse raves to spiritual escapes, how I mistook getting high for healing—and what it took to finally come home to myself.
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From warehouse raves to spiritual escapes, how I mistook getting high for healing—and what it took to finally come home to myself.
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is often seen as a tale of a grotesque monster and the horrific acts it commits. Yet, beneath the surface of murder, tragedy, and despair lies a more profound and chilling truth: the ultimate evil in Frankenstein isn't a creature of flesh and blood, but the insidious decay caused by isolation. It's a powerful message that resonates deeply, even today, about the human need for connection and the devastating consequences when it's denied.
"I used to believe I could outsmart it. Addiction I mean".
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When you leave the meeting, what do people on your team say about you?
The facts are clear: teen mental health issues are becoming more common, and it’s something we need to address right away. Problems like depression, anxiety, and more are affecting a large number of teenagers, impacting their lives and futures. The most heartbreaking part? These struggles too often lead to tragedy, with teen suicide rates on the rise. We can’t look the other way anymore. Parents, teachers, and the whole community need to come together and take action, now.