Quote by Ryan Winfield

I remember in treatment, Mr. Shaw told me that the alcohol and drugs never were my problem. He said the alcohol and drugs were my solution and that was my problem. And he was right.

I remember in treatment, Mr. Shaw told me that the alcohol a

Summary

This quote highlights a significant insight gained during the speaker's time in treatment. They were originally led to believe that their struggle with alcohol and drugs was the core issue, but Mr. Shaw, likely a therapist or counselor, provided a different perspective. According to him, substances were merely a means of escape for the speaker, a temporary solution to underlying problems. This realization shifts the focus to addressing the root causes of their struggles rather than solely obsessing over the substances themselves.

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Hope Inspirational Despair Life Lessons

By Ryan Winfield

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