Leveling up the Right Way

Hi folks for those who don't know me I'm Candace Cole. I'm 35 with two amazing kids. I am in the process of taking my life back. Today marks 40 days clean and sober for me. I give all glory and thanks to our awesome, loving, & merciful God.

Here's a little background about me for those who don't know. I was 31 before I "bumped my head" and got high on crystal meth for the first time. Before that I had only ever experienced addiction from the outside looking in at many of my close relatives and friends growing up. And even though I never actually walked in their shoes I had all the answers and I was never ever going to be "them". Sure I loved them and I helped several people during their bad seasons but in a condenseding, judgemental way. I thought it was just as easy as getting over pneumonia and that "they" were "just ignorant" for not getting help. I had a "better than attitude" and I was never ever ever going to be "them". Well let's just say the Big Man sat my too good snooty self down. He humbled me. This once well respected RN had became everything she was never going to be. The first day I got high was March 24th, 2019. And until Aug 21st of this year I was playing in the Devil's playground. Again all glory to God for rescuing me. I managed to stay on the right side of the law and never caught a felony so I do still have my nursing license without any disciplinary actions. I quite working when I realized I had a problem because as a nurse I signed an oath to be the best nurse. As a nurse I take care of mothers, sisters, brothers, daughters, daddys, etc so as soon as I realized I wasn't being the best nurse I could be I took family medical leave act. That was in July 27th, 2019. I am finally ready to go back to work. I graduated treatment Sept. 22nd from Lake Pointe Recovery and Wellness in Russellville, AR. I've spent the last two weeks catching up on some much needed family time. Now it's time to go back to work. The only thing holding me back is the fee to reinstate my license with the board and the cost of continuing education hours. My license expired so the fee is 200$ and another 85$ will take care of my continuing education that is required. If anyone is in a position to help me I will pay you back with interest.

Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to read my story. God bless you. One last thing, if you or a loved one is struggling with addiction turn to God for a way out he can and will rescue you, anyone that cries out for help.