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Dear Community,

“I Never Thought My Son Would Die Before Me”

I’ve been in and out of jail since I was 18 years old. I’m now 47, and after years of addiction, pain, and incarceration, I never imagined the greatest loss of my life would be losing my oldest son to a drug overdose this past April.

His death changed me forever.

For the first time, I stopped running from the truth. Addiction doesn’t only destroy the person using—it destroys families, children, and generations. I realized if I didn’t heal, the cycle would continue.

Today, I’m asking for help.

I want therapy. I want recovery. I want guidance and support from people who understand addiction and healing. I don’t want to lose another child, and I don’t want my story to end the same way it began.

To anyone struggling with addiction: please ask for help before it’s too late. Healing starts with honesty, support, and the courage to change one day at a time.

Even though I’m still incarcerated, mentally and spiritually, I’m fighting to become free.

Your support helps women like me access therapy, recovery resources, mentorship, and hope for a second chance.

With gratitude and grace,

Charmaine Holland

Spiritual Mentor & Prison Chaplain