Breaking Free!! How I Reclaimed My Life from Addiction

My name is Daniel Otim, and I’m from Mbale, Uganda. For many years, I fought a battle that nearly ruined everything—drug addiction. What began as harmless experimentation in high school spiraled into a serious habit that consumed my entire life. I lost friendships, let down my family, and couldn’t keep a job because I was powerless against my cravings. By age 27, I had exhausted every option—rehab centers, therapy, detox plans—but nothing gave lasting results. I’d stay clean briefly, then relapse even worse. My family gave up on me. I began to think I was doomed.

There were mornings I woke up trembling, drenched in sweat, and sobbing, vowing to change. But the addiction always won. I sold things I once valued, borrowed money I never returned, and wrecked bonds I held dear. I despised the person I had become, yet I felt trapped with no way out. People viewed me as a lost cause, but inside, I was still Daniel—desperate for one final chance to break free. To Read more, Tap here