Will Smith

Christopher Smith’s Third Party Article # 12

How did I overcome my addictions?  It was at Pur Detox, a high-class detox center in California, where I spent a considerable amount of time,  But let’s back up so I can share with you a little bit about how I ended up in a luxurious rehab center by the sea to become the person I never knew that I could be. Detox For Executives

I am the only child; dad was an untreated alcoholic and mom didn’t care much about dad’s drinking problems.  Most of my childhood days were uneventful because my father was always drunk and mom and I drove off to escape my father’s rages. 

Dad’s doctors suggested he take Antibuse but he didn’t do it.  Mom forced him to take the pills each day, but finally she grew tired of this life.  When I was a teenager, she met another man and we left my dad. 

It was too late for me, though.  I was used to getting drunk at age 15. 

Although I had been a good daughter and an above average student, my heart ached.  I crave for attention from my parents.  Life at home was a living hell with dad’s drinking taking centerstage. 

Being a good kid was not getting me the attention that I desired.  Looking back, I see where I went wrong.  I decided that any attention – even negative attention – was better than nothing.  So I started behaving in such a way that would certainly annoy my parents.  I skipped classes, lied to my mom and my teachers and didn’t do my homework.  I was hooked into shoplifting and I constantly drank with kids whom I believed were my friends. Detox For Professionals

After several months, my mom’s attitude toward me changed.  Suddenly she seemed to be on a mission to save me.  It was good as it last.  I was able to finish high school and became a successful travel agent.  I loved what I was doing – the challenge of my work, being around with clients, most of whom are executives.  That lifestyle appealed to me.  I wanted to savor the good things life can offer because my own life was nothing but problems after the other. 

About five years into my career, I started to feel like I was losing control.  I was engaged but I was blinded to even take notice of the warning signs.  He was a lot like my father.  My mom tried to caution me right at the onset but I didn’t pay attention to her.  The next thing I knew, I was sipping champagne at the company Christmas party, and then my life started to fall apart once again.  I had so much to lose this time. 

My mom and my stepdad took the initiative to bring me to Pur Detox in Laguna Beach.  At first, I was hesitant about going to rehab.  I thought of musty, dingy and prison-like confinement together with people from the streets.  My fears were just a figment of imagination. 

Pur Detox was like staying at a luxury resort, with the added benefit of being able to focus on myself and my recovery.  That love must start within myself.  Loving myself enough to stick with the medically supervised program at Pur Detox has been the greatest gift that I could ever receive.  On top of that, I have learned to love and accept others unconditionally. Detox Program

Your words and thoughts have physical power – Will Smith