Before I Became Me

<p class=ql-align-justify>After the fourth puff my head would begin to spin. At that time in my life puffing a cigar was an experience I thoroughly enjoyed. i enjoyed it so much I tried to smoke everyday.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>As I reflect that was the time I started on the wrong path in life. A year before I started skipping school. I liked the control I had when I didn't go to school. Looking into my life the first time I got high began a downward spiral. When I skipped school after that smoking created a path toward girls lying robbing and stealing. Then my drug use began in that order. I stayed on that path for nearly twenty-three years. Though it was exciting at times it was also dangerous. I can remember times I almost died. I'm so grateful to be alive with most of the senses God gave me.</p><p><br></p>