Hello, my name is Carol Degler, and I am writing to you to ask if you could help me with a dream I've had since I got clean, free of drugs, and found NA, and I haven't looked back. May 28th, 2015, was the day I saved my life. I am a single mother of three awesome humans. I am 59 years young. I left home in 1981, at 15 years old. I started using drugs. By 16, I was hooked on cocaine, weed, speed, and mushrooms. Being molested since I was a very young age left me struggling and acting out in sexual ways before I was even in school, and as I got older, I found ways to numb the memories and the pain. And so my life of drug use for 35 years started. Since getting clean in 2015, I have returned to school. Where I earned my high school diploma and an associate's degree, in Addition to Studies. I am working towards my bachelor's in Child, Youth, and Family Services. I shocked myself by earning a 3.7 GPA. If I can help just one addict see how good a clean life is, I could die happy. My biggest dream is to leave a footprint on this world when I pass. This scholarship would help me more than you know. I am in my final two quarters, earning my bachelor's degree. Which opens doors I never imagined I could walk through.

Hello, my name is Carol Degler, and I am writing to you to ask if you could help me with a dream I've had since I got clean, free of drugs, and found NA, and I haven't looked back. May 28th, 2015, was the day I saved my life. I am a single mother of three awesome humans. I am 59 years young. I left home in 1981, at 15 years old. I started using drugs, and I got pregnant (I am thankful that my mother raised my daughter). She is an amazing young woman. Thanks to Messenger, we chat often. I guess you could call me the poster child of what NOT to do in your teenage years. By 16, I was hooked on cocaine, weed, speed, and mushrooms. I moved to New Jersey with my daughter's dad. I lived in Atlantic City on Brigantine Island. Taking acid, Quaaludes, and getting into clubs. This is where time gets rather hazy. This barely scratches the surface of my wild life. Being molested since I was a very young age left me struggling and acting out in sexual ways before I was even in school, and as I got older, I found ways to numb the memories and the pain. And so my life of drug use for 35 years started. Since getting clean in 2015, I have returned to school. Where I earned my high school diploma and an associate's degree, in Addition to Studies. I am working towards my bachelor's in Child, Youth, and Family Services. I shocked myself by earning a 3.7 GPA. After dropping out of school in the 9th grade. Ok, enough about me. Onto my dream. I want to write a book about my story and earn enough money to buy a farm. I love the holistic approach when it comes to recovery. On this farm, I would clear and build a drive-in movie theater. When was the last time you went to a drive-in? It has been years since we’ve even seen a drive-in anywhere in Washington. I'm pretty sure we have one left down south somewhere. I remember going to the drive-in with my family every Saturday, paying $5 a carload. We filled the trunk with people and tried sneaking them in for free. Crazy fun until they caught on. What amazing memories. That's what I want recovering addicts to experience. If I can help just one addict see how good a clean life is, I could die happy. My biggest dream is to leave a footprint on this world when I pass. My goal is to help someone enjoy the life I have known for ten years after 35 years of doing drugs. Show that recovery is possible and how amazing it is to see the person you are meant to be. This scholarship would help me more than you know. I am in the last two quarters earning my bachelor's degree. Which opens doors I never imagined I could walk through. By making my dream of helping the still-struggling addict, even if only one, I will leave this earth knowing I did good.

Hello, my name is Carol Degler, and I am writing to you to ask if you could help me with a dream I've had since I got clean, free of drugs, and found NA, and I haven't looked back. May 28th, 2015, was the day I saved my life. I am a single mother of three awesome humans. I am 59 years young. I left home in 1981, at 15 years old. I started using drugs, and I got pregnant (I am thankful that my mother raised my daughter). She is an amazing young woman. Thanks to Messenger, we chat often. I guess you could call me the poster child of what NOT to do in your teenage years. By 16, I was hooked on cocaine, weed, speed, and mushrooms. I moved to New Jersey with my daughter's dad. I lived in Atlantic City on Brigantine Island. Taking acid, Quaaludes, and getting into clubs. This is where time gets rather hazy. This barely scratches the surface of my wild life. Being molested since I was a very young age left me struggling and acting out in sexual ways before I was even in school, and as I got older, I found ways to numb the memories and the pain. And so my life of drug use for 35 years started. Since getting clean in 2015, I have returned to school. Where I earned my high school diploma and an associate's degree, in Addition to Studies. I am working towards my bachelor's in Child, Youth, and Family Services. I shocked myself by earning a 3.7 GPA. After dropping out of school in the 9th grade. Ok, enough about me. Onto my dream. I want to write a book about my story and earn enough money to buy a farm. I love the holistic approach when it comes to recovery. On this farm, I would clear and build a drive-in movie theater. When was the last time you went to a drive-in? It has been years since we’ve even seen a drive-in anywhere in Washington. I'm pretty sure we have one left down south somewhere. I remember going to the drive-in with my family every Saturday, paying $5 a carload. We filled the trunk with people and tried sneaking them in for free. Crazy fun until they caught on. What amazing memories. That's what I want recovering addicts to experience. If I can help just one addict see how good a clean life is, I could die happy. My biggest dream is to leave a footprint on this world when I pass. My goal is to help someone enjoy the life I have known for ten years after 35 years of doing drugs. Show that recovery is possible and how amazing it is to see the person you are meant to be. This scholarship would help me more than you know. I am in the last two quarters earning my bachelor's degree. Which opens doors I never imagined I could walk through. By making my dream of helping the still-struggling addict, even if only one, I will leave this earth knowing I did good.

Hello, my name is Carol Degler, and I am writing to you to ask if you could help me with a dream I've had since I got clean, free of drugs, and found NA, and I haven't looked back. May 28th, 2015, was the day I saved my life. I am a single mother of three awesome humans. I am 59 years young. I left home in 1981, at 15 years old. I started using drugs, and I got pregnant (I am thankful that my mother raised my daughter). She is an amazing young woman. Thanks to Messenger, we chat often. I guess you could call me the poster child of what NOT to do in your teenage years. By 16, I was hooked on cocaine, weed, speed, and mushrooms. I moved to New Jersey with my daughter's dad. I lived in Atlantic City on Brigantine Island. Taking acid, Quaaludes, and getting into clubs. This is where time gets rather hazy. This barely scratches the surface of my wild life. Being molested since I was a very young age left me struggling and acting out in sexual ways before I was even in school, and as I got older, I found ways to numb the memories and the pain. And so my life of drug use for 35 years started. Since getting clean in 2015, I have returned to school. Where I earned my high school diploma and an associate's degree, in Addition to Studies. I am working towards my bachelor's in Child, Youth, and Family Services. I shocked myself by earning a 3.7 GPA. After dropping out of school in the 9th grade. Ok, enough about me. Onto my dream. I want to write a book about my story and earn enough money to buy a farm. I love the holistic approach when it comes to recovery. On this farm, I would clear and build a drive-in movie theater. When was the last time you went to a drive-in? It has been years since we’ve even seen a drive-in anywhere in Washington. I'm pretty sure we have one left down south somewhere. I remember going to the drive-in with my family every Saturday, paying $5 a carload. We filled the trunk with people and tried sneaking them in for free. Crazy fun until they caught on. What amazing memories. That's what I want recovering addicts to experience. If I can help just one addict see how good a clean life is, I could die happy. My biggest dream is to leave a footprint on this world when I pass. My goal is to help someone enjoy the life I have known for ten years after 35 years of doing drugs. Show that recovery is possible and how amazing it is to see the person you are meant to be. This scholarship would help me more than you know. I am in the last two quarters earning my bachelor's degree. Which opens doors I never imagined I could walk through. By making my dream of helping the still-struggling addict, even if only one, I will leave this earth knowing I did good.

Hello, my name is Carol Degler, and I am writing to you to ask if you could help me with a dream I've had since I got clean, free of drugs, and found NA, and I haven't looked back. May 28th, 2015, was the day I saved my life. I am a single mother of three awesome humans. I am 59 years young. I left home in 1981, at 15 years old. I started using drugs, and I got pregnant (I am thankful that my mother raised my daughter). She is an amazing young woman. Thanks to Messenger, we chat often. I guess you could call me the poster child of what NOT to do in your teenage years. By 16, I was hooked on cocaine, weed, speed, and mushrooms (boy, have I got some crazy stories to tell, some good, some bad). I moved to New Jersey with my daughter's dad to Brigantine Island, NJ. My first experience of big city living. Being molested since I was a very young age left me struggling and acting out in sexual ways before I was even in school, and as I got older, I found ways to numb the memories and the pain. Since getting clean in 2015, I have returned to school. Where I earned my high school diploma and an associate's degree, in Addition to Studies. I am working towards my bachelor's in Child, Youth, and Family Services. I shocked myself by earning a 3.7 GPA. After dropping out of school in the 9th grade. Ok, enough about me. Onto my dream. I want to write a book about my story and earn enough money to buy a farm. I love the holistic approach when it comes to recovery. On this farm, I would clear and build a drive-in movie theater. When was the last time you went to a drive-in? It has been years since we’ve even seen a drive-in anywhere in Washington. I'm pretty sure we have one left down south somewhere. I remember going to the drive-in with my family every Saturday, paying $5 a carload. We filled the trunk with people and tried sneaking them in for free. Crazy fun until they caught on. What amazing memories. That's what I want recovering addicts to experience. If I can help just one addict see how good a clean life is, I could die happy. My biggest dream is to leave a footprint on this world when I pass. My goal is to help someone enjoy the life I have known for ten years after 35 years of doing drugs. Show that recovery is possible and how amazing it is to see who you are meant to be.

Hello, my name is Carol Degler, and I am writing to you to ask if you could help me with a dream I've had since I got clean, free of drugs, and found NA, and I haven't looked back. May 28th, 2015, was the day I saved my life. I am a single mother of three awesome humans. I am 59 years young. I left home in 1981, at 15 years old. I started using drugs, and I got pregnant (I am thankful that my mother raised my daughter). She is an amazing young woman. Thanks to Messenger, we chat often. I guess you could call me the poster child of what NOT to do in your teenage years. I want to write a book about my story and earn enough money to buy a farm. I love the holistic approach when it comes to recovery. On this farm, I would clear and build a drive-in movie theater. When was the last time you went to a drive-in? I remember going to the drive-in with my family every Saturday, paying $5 a carload. We filled the trunk with people and tried sneaking them in for free. Crazy fun until they caught on. What amazing memories. That's what I want recovering addicts to experience. This scholarship could help me make this dream come true. I have one goal in life, and that is to help the still-suffering addict. During my 35 years of using drugs, I never had any intention of getting clean. I never thought I would be clean of drugs for 10 years. My life experiences are full of good and bad moments. But never did I imagine this old druggy could go back to school and earn her diploma and associate's degree with a 3,7 GPA, making the honor roll each quarter. It could be seen as a miracle, but what I see it as is an opportunity to use the skills I have learned to help addicts see that anything you work hard for can change your life for the better. I have come to learn that I am an empathetic person who is determined to help others. With this scholarship, I can be the person I've wanted to be my whole life. I thought I must be crazy returning to school at 56, but doing so has shown me the best me I have ever been. Thank you

Hello, my name is Carol Degler, and I am writing to you to ask if you could help me with a dream I've had since I got clean, free of drugs, and found NA, and I haven't looked back. May 28th, 2015, was the day I saved my life. I am a single mother of three awesome humans. I am 59 years young. I left home in 1981, at 15 years old. I started using drugs, and I got pregnant (I am thankful that my mother raised my daughter). She is an amazing young woman. By 16, I was hooked on cocaine, weed, speed, and mushrooms. I moved to New Jersey with my daughter's dad to Brigantine Island, NJ. My first experience of big city living, I was terrified. Being molested since I was a very young age left me struggling and acting out in sexual ways before I was even in school, and as I got older, I found ways to numb the memories and the pain. Since getting clean in 2015, I have returned to school. Where I earned my high school diploma and an associate's degree, in Addition to Studies. I am working towards my bachelor's in Child, Youth, and Family Services. I shocked myself by earning a 3.7 GPA. After dropping out of school in the 9th grade. Ok, enough about me. Onto my dream. I want to write a book about my story and earn enough money to buy a farm. I love the holistic approach when it comes to recovery. On this farm, I would clear and build a drive-in movie theater. When was the last time you went to a drive-in? It has been years since we’ve even seen a drive-in anywhere in Washington. I'm pretty sure we have one left down south somewhere. I remember going to the drive-in with my family every Saturday, paying $5 a carload. We filled the trunk with people and tried sneaking them in for free. Crazy fun until they caught on. What amazing memories. That's what I want recovering addicts to experience. If I can help just one addict see how good a clean life is, I could die happy. My biggest dream is to leave a footprint on this world when I pass. My goal is to help someone enjoy the life I have known for ten years after 35 years of doing drugs. Show that recovery is possible and how amazing it is to see who you are meant to be. This scholarship would help me make my dream come true, to help other addicts. I am two quarters from completing my degree. This money will help open doors to opportunities I never imagined could be possible. As a survivor of sexual abuse as a young girl, I can use the skills I've learned to help other victims of sexual abuse with mental health and substance abuse issues. In other words, this scholarship could help save another struggling addict. Thank you for your time.

Hello, my name is Carol Degler, and I am writing to you to ask if you could help me with a dream I've had since I got clean, free of drugs, and found NA, and I haven't looked back. May 28th, 2015, was the day I saved my life. I am a single mother of three awesome humans. I am 59 years young. I left home in 1981, at 15 years old. I started using drugs, and I got pregnant (I am thankful that my mother raised my daughter). She is an amazing young woman. Thanks to Messenger, we chat often. I guess you could call me the poster child of what NOT to do in your teenage years. By 16, I was hooked on cocaine, weed, speed, and mushrooms (boy, have I got some crazy stories to tell, some good, some bad). I moved to New Jersey with my daughter's dad to Brigantine Island, NJ. My first experience of big city living. Being molested since I was a very young age left me struggling and acting out in sexual ways before I was even in school, and as I got older, I found ways to numb the memories and the pain. Since getting clean in 2015, I have returned to school. Where I earned my high school diploma and an associate's degree, in Addition to Studies. I am working towards my bachelor's in Child, Youth, and Family Services. I shocked myself by earning a 3.7 GPA. After dropping out of school in the 9th grade. Ok, enough about me. Onto my dream. I want to write a book about my story and earn enough money to buy a farm. I love the holistic approach when it comes to recovery. On this farm, I would clear and build a drive-in movie theater. When was the last time you went to a drive-in? It has been years since we’ve even seen a drive-in anywhere in Washington. I'm pretty sure we have one left down south somewhere. I remember going to the drive-in with my family every Saturday, paying $5 a carload. We filled the trunk with people and tried sneaking them in for free. Crazy fun until they caught on. What amazing memories. That's what I want recovering addicts to experience. If I can help just one addict see how good a clean life is, I could die happy. My biggest dream is to leave a footprint on this world when I pass. My goal is to help someone enjoy the life I have known for ten years. This scholarship will help me immensely. I am two quarters away from earning my degree, which will open the door for so many great opportunities.

Hello, my name is Carol Degler, and I am writing to you to ask if you could help me with a dream I've had since I got clean, free of drugs, and found NA, and I haven't looked back. May 28th, 2015, was the day I saved my life. I am a single mother of three awesome humans. I am 59 years young. I left home in 1981, at 15 years old. I started using drugs, and I got pregnant (I am thankful that my mother raised my daughter). She is an amazing young woman. Thanks to Messenger, we chat often. I guess you could call me the poster child of what NOT to do in your teenage years. By 16, I was hooked on cocaine, weed, speed, and mushrooms. I moved to New Jersey with my daughter's dad. I lived in Atlantic City on Brigantine Island. Taking acid, Quaaludes, and getting into clubs. This is where time gets rather hazy. This barely scratches the surface of my wild life. Being molested since I was a very young age left me struggling and acting out in sexual ways before I was even in school, and as I got older, I found ways to numb the memories and the pain. And so my life of drug use for 35 years started. Since getting clean in 2015, I have returned to school. Where I earned my high school diploma and an associate's degree, in Addition to Studies. I am working towards my bachelor's in Child, Youth, and Family Services. I shocked myself by earning a 3.7 GPA. After dropping out of school in the 9th grade. Ok, enough about me. Onto my dream. I want to write a book about my story and earn enough money to buy a farm. I love the holistic approach when it comes to recovery. On this farm, I would clear and build a drive-in movie theater. When was the last time you went to a drive-in? It has been years since we’ve even seen a drive-in anywhere in Washington. I'm pretty sure we have one left down south somewhere. I remember going to the drive-in with my family every Saturday, paying $5 a carload. We filled the trunk with people and tried sneaking them in for free. Crazy fun until they caught on. What amazing memories. That's what I want recovering addicts to experience. If I can help just one addict see how good a clean life is, I could die happy. My biggest dream is to leave a footprint on this world when I pass. My goal is to help someone enjoy the life I have known for ten years after 35 years of doing drugs. Show that recovery is possible and how amazing it is to see the person you are meant to be. This scholarship would help me more than you know. I am in the last two quarters earning my bachelor's degree. Which opens doors I never imagined I could walk through. By making my dream of helping the still-struggling addict, even if only one, I will leave this earth knowing I did good.

Hello, my name is Carol Degler, and I am writing to you to ask if you could help me with a dream I've had since I got clean, free of drugs, and found NA, and I haven't looked back. May 28th, 2015, was the day I saved my life. I am a single mother of three awesome humans. I am 59 years young. I left home in 1981, at 15 years old. I started using drugs, and I got pregnant (I am thankful that my mother raised my daughter). She is an amazing young woman. Thanks to Messenger, we chat often. I guess you could call me the poster child of what NOT to do in your teenage years. I want to write a book about my story and earn enough money to buy a farm. I love the holistic approach when it comes to recovery. On this farm, I would clear and build a drive-in movie theater. When was the last time you went to a drive-in? I remember going to the drive-in with my family every Saturday, paying $5 a carload. We filled the trunk with people and tried sneaking them in for free. Crazy fun until they caught on. What amazing memories. That's what I want recovering addicts to experience. This scholarship could help me make this dream come true. I have one goal in life, and that is to help the still-suffering addict. During my 35 years of using drugs, I never had any intention of getting clean. I never thought I would be clean of drugs for 10 years. My life experiences are full of good and bad moments. But never did I imagine this old druggy could go back to school and earn her diploma and associate's degree with a 3,7 GPA, making the honor roll each quarter. It could be seen as a miracle, but what I see it as is an opportunity to use the skills I have learned to help addicts see that anything you work hard for can change your life for the better. I have come to learn that I am an empathetic person who is determined to help others. With this scholarship, I can be the person I've wanted to be my whole life. I thought I must be crazy returning to school at 56, but doing so has shown me the best me I have ever been. Thank you

Hello, my name is Carol Degler, and I am writing to you to ask if you could help me with a dream I've had since I got clean, free of drugs, and found NA, and I haven't looked back. May 28th, 2015, was the day I saved my life. I am a single mother of three awesome humans. I am 59 years young. I left home in 1981, at 15 years old. I started using drugs, and I got pregnant (I am thankful that my mother raised my daughter). She is an amazing young woman. Thanks to Messenger, we chat often. I guess you could call me the poster child of what NOT to do in your teenage years. I want to write a book about my story and earn enough money to buy a farm. I love the holistic approach when it comes to recovery. On this farm, I would clear and build a drive-in movie theater. When was the last time you went to a drive-in? I remember going to the drive-in with my family every Saturday, paying $5 a carload. We filled the trunk with people and tried sneaking them in for free. Crazy fun until they caught on. What amazing memories. That's what I want recovering addicts to experience. This scholarship could help me make this dream come true. I have one goal in life, and that is to help the still-suffering addict. During my 35 years of using drugs, I never had any intention of getting clean. I never thought I would be clean of drugs for 10 years. My life experiences are full of good and bad moments. But never did I imagine this old druggy could go back to school and earn her diploma and associate's degree with a 3,7 GPA, making the honor roll each quarter. It could be seen as a miracle, but what I see it as is an opportunity to use the skills I have learned to help addicts see that anything you work hard for can change your life for the better. I have come to learn that I am an empathetic person who is determined to help others. With this scholarship, I can be the person I've wanted to be my whole life. I thought I must be crazy returning to school at 56, but doing so has shown me the best me I have ever been. Thank you

Hello, my name is Carol Degler, and I am writing to you to ask if you could help me with a dream I've had since I got clean, free of drugs, and found NA, and I haven't looked back. May 28th, 2015, was the day I saved my life. I am a single mother of three awesome humans. I am 59 years young. I left home in 1981, at 15 years old. I started using drugs, and I got pregnant (I am thankful that my mother raised my daughter). She is an amazing young woman. Thanks to Messenger, we chat often. I guess you could call me the poster child of what NOT to do in your teenage years. I want to write a book about my story and earn enough money to buy a farm. I love the holistic approach when it comes to recovery. On this farm, I would clear and build a drive-in movie theater. When was the last time you went to a drive-in? I remember going to the drive-in with my family every Saturday, paying $5 a carload. We filled the trunk with people and tried sneaking them in for free. Crazy fun until they caught on. What amazing memories. That's what I want recovering addicts to experience. This scholarship could help me make this dream come true. I have one goal in life, and that is to help the still-suffering addict. During my 35 years of using drugs, I never had any intention of getting clean. I never thought I would be clean of drugs for 10 years. My life experiences are full of good and bad moments. But never did I imagine this old druggy could go back to school and earn her diploma and associate's degree with a 3,7 GPA, making the honor roll each quarter. It could be seen as a miracle, but what I see it as is an opportunity to use the skills I have learned to help addicts see that anything you work hard for can change your life for the better. I have come to learn that I am an empathetic person who is determined to help others. With this scholarship, I can be the person I've wanted to be my whole life. I thought I must be crazy returning to school at 56, but doing so has shown me the best me I have ever been. Thank you

Hello, my name is Carol Degler, and I am writing to you to ask if you could help me with a dream I've had since I got clean, free of drugs, and found NA, and I haven't looked back. May 28th, 2015, was the day I saved my life. I am a single mother of three awesome humans. I am 59 years young. I left home in 1981, at 15 years old. I started using drugs, and I got pregnant (I am thankful that my mother raised my daughter). She is an amazing young woman. Thanks to Messenger, we chat often. I guess you could call me the poster child of what NOT to do in your teenage years. I want to write a book about my story and earn enough money to buy a farm. I love the holistic approach when it comes to recovery. On this farm, I would clear and build a drive-in movie theater. When was the last time you went to a drive-in? I remember going to the drive-in with my family every Saturday, paying $5 a carload. We filled the trunk with people and tried sneaking them in for free. Crazy fun until they caught on. What amazing memories. That's what I want recovering addicts to experience. This scholarship could help me make this dream come true. I have one goal in life, and that is to help the still-suffering addict. During my 35 years of using drugs, I never had any intention of getting clean. I never thought I would be clean of drugs for 10 years. My life experiences are full of good and bad moments. But never did I imagine this old druggy could go back to school and earn her diploma and associate's degree with a 3,7 GPA, making the honor roll each quarter. It could be seen as a miracle, but what I see it as is an opportunity to use the skills I have learned to help addicts see that anything you work hard for can change your life for the better. I have come to learn that I am an empathetic person who is determined to help others. With this scholarship, I can be the person I've wanted to be my whole life. I thought I must be crazy returning to school at 56, but doing so has shown me the best me I have ever been. Thank you

Hello, my name is Carol Degler. I am writing to you to ask if you could help me with a dream I've had since I got clean, free of drugs, and found NA, and I haven't looked back. May 28th, 2015, was the day I saved my life. I am 59 years young. I left home in 1981, at 15 years old. I started using drugs. Since getting clean in 2015, I have returned to school, where I earned my high school diploma and an associate's degree in Addiction Studies. I am working towards my bachelor's in Child, Youth, and Family Services, earning a 3.7 GPA. I am currently working on my bachelor's degree in Child, Youth, and Family Services. I am currently unemployed and cannot afford school. I have applied for financial aid, but I don't think I will be able to receive it. My Pell grant is at its limit. Therefore, I cannot cover the $3898 for my classes, my books, or supplies. This scholarship would help more than I can say, but mainly it will help me finish my degree. I am heavily involved in the NA program. Together with the staff at my apartments, I chair NA for the residents in the community. As well as volunteering at a variety of events, being of service. Providing help in low-income communities and senior living. As a single mother, I often struggle, and with this degree, I can provide for my family better. Helping the community and other addicts is my goal. With this degree and my associate's degree, I can provide the needed resources to those in need. My main goal is to one day own a holistic, clean, and sober house for young women, and this scholarship can help me make that dream come true. My biggest dream is to leave a footprint on this world when I pass. My goal is to help someone enjoy the life I have known for ten years. Show that recovery is possible and how amazing it is to see the person you are meant to be. I’ve lost so many people close to me to drugs, and it's not getting any better for the struggling addict. Addiction runs deep and is often generational. If we can break that chain, we can improve so many lives. In all of my years using drugs, I never imagined I'd return to school or get clean.