Natasha struggled with substance use disorder after a surgery where she was prescribed painkillers, coupled with the fact that she was battling extreme grief from losing her brother, mother, husband, best friend, and grandma–all within a short period of time.
“My life fell apart. I met a guy who sold drugs, and you know, it started with things like marijuana. And then one day, he was like, I think you should try heroin, and I was like, great, Give it to me.”
Eventually, Natasha realized she needed help and checked into a treatment facility. However, she lost her job and insurance a few days after starting treatment. Natasha contemplated leaving the facility, but at the same time, she feared that if she did, she would relapse. That’s when an Emily’s Hope treatment scholarship came into play.
“So just knowing that I don’t have that financial burden that is life-changing, and it saved my life.”
