My name is Tameryn Ellis I'm a recovering tik, rock , meth and heroin addict.i have struggled with my addiction for a couple of years, using on and off.My addiction overpowered me . I had no control, I ended up being human trafficked because of my addiction I was easily lured into a trap that cost me my freedom.I was kept hostage for a year and in that time my addiction grew as I just wanted to escape the reality that I was being used for prostitution . Many times I tried to commit suicide by overdose, it never worked instead my tolerance for drugs grew. Early hours of the morning God spoke to me in my high drunk state . God told me to jump out the window of a double story building, at first I thought it's the drugs , then I said what do I have to loose as I didn't want to live anymore , again this gentle voice spoke to me and said my child I got you ,your only way out is through that window. I stood at the window and looked down . I decided to throw my make-up bag down and in my state I assumed that if the bag stays intact then we'll I'd be OK. So I threw the bag and it landed on the ground intact.I got excited I then sat at the ledge of the window with high heels I looked down and said here goes nothing. I jumped landed on my back and as I looked up they had heard that I jumped the window immediately I got up and started running by the grace of God the first car that drove past just stopped asked no questions and drove me to safety. I then met with the hawks and was placed into witness protection.My addiction to heroin didn't stop.I was brought to Kimberley and I continued to use on the sly.I started attending out patient classes at Agape rehabilitation centre and got clean for 8 weeks then I justified my relapse. Mr and Mrs B were very vigilant and saw the change in me , as much as I was in denial I had to accept that I made a mistake and I needed help. Mr and Mrs B spoke to the people of witnesses protection and they decided that it was in my best interest to go to rehab.I think that was one of the best decisions that was ever made for my life.I went to rehab in June 2018 , the love care counselling and spiritual guidance I received helped me to deal with my emotional triggers.I was tough to deal with my emotions and face reality.Today I am one year four months clean and still in recovery as it's a daily fight to keep your sobriety , I have become the project development manager of the safe house I stayed in during my witness protection and I currently stay there and help with the raising of funds and creating awareness. I thank Mr and Mrs Baxter both junior and senior without you unconditional love understanding and prayers I wouldn't be the woman I am today.If you need help with your addiction Agape is definitely a place I will recommend to all in need of help. Raising Awareness of Tamar Shelter society and that there is help for abused woman and children. 

Tameryn Ellis: Recovering Addict