Former WWE star and recent Hall of Fame inductee, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, is struggling through the holiday season dealing with addiction. It's difficult to read but he offers some helpful words for others in a similar situation.
Some free Xmas advice because I love you and don't want you to suffer the pain or fear that comes with addiction. Holidays are tough. DONT!!
— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) December 23, 2014
Bad decisions and memories flooding my mind today. It's really difficult to endure. Got to focus. My history will not b my destiny!!!
— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) December 24, 2014
Pain, anger and the SHAME are damn near unbearable. Forgiving myself is the hardest. Crazy but that's the way it works. Time to use. No way.
— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) December 24, 2014
Even with all the help, support , friends, therapy, AA meetings, antibuse and bright future I still must fight those fn demons. Bad news!!!
— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) December 24, 2014
There is no cure for addiction. So don't do it. It not only cripples you but also family is tortured and filled with fear. Don't ruin xmas
— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) December 24, 2014
Social media can be ugly at times but it can also be incredibly helpful for those in need, even if it serves as a relatively safe place to vent. All the best to Roberts as he continues battling with demons who sometimes seem impossible to defeat.