My Addiction Started When I Was 11 yrs old ...
In July 2024, I returned to Turning Point Men’s Home straight from the hospital after my fifth overdose. My name is Francisco Almazan, and I am 23 years old. Today, I wake up sober, able to speak with my family without them fearing for my life. All the glory belongs to God—I wouldn’t be here without Him.
My addiction began when I was just 11 years old. Despite growing up in a loving home with everything I needed, my teenage years took a dark turn. Depression and anxiety became my daily battles, and I sought relief in alcohol, drugs, and relationships—always trying to fill a void that never seemed to go away.
At 18, I suffered my first overdose. My mother took me to church, hoping I would find help through a friend who was in the program. But in my stubbornness, I refused to submit to God. My addiction only deepened, and over time, I lost my family’s trust, the woman I loved, my home, my job— everything that once gave me a sense of purpose. My life had become a nightmare.
Hitting rock bottom, I finally gave both Turning Point and God a chance. During my six months in the program, I grew close to God, worshipping Him and playing guitar for the church. But I was only going through the motions. The day I left, I relapsed, and everything I had regained slipped away once more.
My addiction began when I was just 11 years old. Despite growing up in a loving home with everything I needed, my teenage years took a dark turn. Depression and anxiety became my daily battles, and I sought relief in alcohol, drugs, and relationships—always trying to fill a void that never seemed to go away.
At 18, I suffered my first overdose. My mother took me to church, hoping I would find help through a friend who was in the program. But in my stubbornness, I refused to submit to God. My addiction only deepened, and over time, I lost my family’s trust, the woman I loved, my home, my job— everything that once gave me a sense of purpose. My life had become a nightmare.
Hitting rock bottom, I finally gave both Turning Point and God a chance. During my six months in the program, I grew close to God, worshipping Him and playing guitar for the church. But I was only going through the motions. The day I left, I relapsed, and everything I had regained slipped away once more.
