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Heroes of the Phoenix Rising by Vision One World A Childhood Full of Good Memories I'm an addict named Cindy. And the truth is, there’s no logical reason for it. I come from a good home, a loving family, and no known history of substance abuse. I wasn't abused. I wasn't neglected. My childhood was good. I was adopted at six months old. To me, my adoptive parents are simply my parents. I grew up with a younger brother and sister on 10 acres of land just north of Atlanta, Georg

Heroes of the Phoenix Rising by Vision One World It Started With Pain “It was just plain stupidity. It all started from relieving myself from my excruciating menstrual cramps.” What began as a way to escape chronic pain slowly became an escape from life itself. The more pain Suzanne Nistelberger felt—physically and emotionally—the more she leaned on pain medication. Over time, the drugs stopped working, and she did what felt like the only solution: she increased her dosage. “

Heroes of the Phoenix Rising by Vision One World A Near-Fatal Crash. A Six-Week Coma. And the Will to Live Again. On January 25, 2003, Sarah’s life changed forever. What started as a normal day ended in tragedy when a devastating car accident left her with internal brain bleeding, a torn liver, and almost no chance of survival. “The hospital wanted to take me off life support.” But somehow, Sarah defied the odds. After six long weeks in a coma, she opened her eyes to a new li