Latest Blog Posts from Ashley Walker

The Dark Hole of Shame and Despair That Follows Addiction

The Dark Hole of Shame and Despair That Follows Addiction

While I was taking opioids, I definitely didn’t make it public knowledge.

By Ashley WalkerOctober 6, 2024
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The Scarily Subtle Way Opioids Trapped Me

The Scarily Subtle Way Opioids Trapped Me

I once heard the story of a man who was in a position of power.

By Ashley WalkerOctober 6, 2024
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How Opioids Morphed My Pain Into Something Unnatural and Unwelcome

How Opioids Morphed My Pain Into Something Unnatural and Unwelcome

Honestly, having been through a series of quite physically painful experiences, I can safely say that pain is one thing you avoid at all costs ....

By Ashley WalkerSeptember 4, 2024
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The Real Reason I Kept Opioids in My Purse at All Times

The Real Reason I Kept Opioids in My Purse at All Times

When I was in college, every girl had a purse. It wasn’t anything weird – it was normal – it was expected, even ....

By Ashley WalkerAugust 28, 2024
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I Knew Opioids Were Changing My Brain, I Just Didn’t Know How

I Knew Opioids Were Changing My Brain, I Just Didn’t Know How

For the longest time, I never really knew what happened to my brain during the time I was addicted to opioids. I knew the drugs really messed with it ...

By Ashley WalkerJuly 10, 2024
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How I Survived Withdrawals While Detoxing From Opioids

How I Survived Withdrawals While Detoxing From Opioids

Getting clean from opioids, I think I expected the physical symptoms. That made sense to me. But mental? Well, that’s a whole other story ....

By Ashley WalkerJuly 5, 2024
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