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My name is Evelyn, and I am from Kampala, Uganda. I am a businesswoman and a mother of three children. However, one of the most difficult challenges my family has ever experienced has been dealing with my daughter’s drug use.
Although she was raised in a financially stable home and had opportunities to receive a good education, she slowly developed habits that changed her behaviour and strained her relationship with other family members.
Initially, we believed she was just experiencing the normal challenges that come with growing up. Unfortunately, her situation continued to deteriorate as time went on. She began associating with people we did not approve of, spending long periods away from home and becoming increasingly difficult to talk to. Whenever we attempted to advise her about changing her behaviour, she would become defensive, leading to frequent disagreements within the family.
My husband and I made several attempts to help her overcome the situation. We gave her financial assistance, held numerous conversations with her and explored different ways of helping her get her life back on the right path. Sadly, nothing seemed to change, and I gradually became afraid that we were losing our daughter. The experience was particularly heartbreaking because, despite having the financial means to provide her with almost everything she needed, finding a lasting solution to her problem proved extremely difficult. One day, a friend introduced me to.To read more, tap here
