What is it like growing up with drug addict parents ? How have you turned out as an adult ?

What was it like growing up in a household with drug addict parents, did you follow their example and become an addict yourself or carve out a new destiny for yourself ?

I’m currently 22 and I’ve grown up in a household with two drug addict and uneducated parents (heroin, crack cocaine, sleeping pills etc.). Nothing traumatic happened to me except for been neglected a lot and not thought how to basic day to day stuff. This thought me to be more independent and motivated to achieve my goals in life.

I’ve never taken any drugs apart from drinking alcohol now and again (once every 3 months)

I’m currently in my final year of university and on my way to getting my degree. I’ll be the first in my family.

Does anyone have any success stories in life coming from a similar background ?

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