05/20/2026
Hey,
I'm Jasmine, founder and CEO Abilene Absolute Recovery Solutions, OTP, MAT Clinic. I do this job for people I have yet to meet, people who share my vision and work with me, people I've lost, people who lost people, people who are lost, people I have yet to meet, and my own family.
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This isn't the first time I experienced loss and gain, relapse and redo with my Dad. But today, after 6 years, I got to spend a few hours woth him. It was absolutely beautiful. Years ago, I had to completely step back because I told him his choices did not work and he was an option, not a necessity,to my amd my kids' lives.
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It broke me. But, I grew up in this world and I'd be damned if my kids would be a product of the same dysfunction of my childhood. I blame no one. I just needed to be a better example for 2 kids with whom God blessed me, that doctors told me I'd never have.
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I'm proud of my father. One day at a time. One decision. One choice. Addiction is real. It sucks. We are all a bunch of addicts. We just have a different choice of "drug." For some it's opiates. For others, alcohol. Others choose s*x, gambling, money, work, or the gym.
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We are all sinners. And if it weren't for second chances (or 50th) we'dallbe alone.
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Dealing with someone addicted to something they and you cannot control?
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Trust me when I say, I know when you're done with the lies and manipulation amd have to walk away. Damn! That's as hard as their addiction. It's admitting defeat. And it's admitting that your own wellbeing must win or the whole ship will sink. And that, is okay, too. To save yourself. Just Pray for them and wish them.well. BUT, if God tells you try again, consider.