I’m not quite sure how to respond to this information.
It does sound a bit like you are justifying your own personal use of drugs, which i do find makes me feel a bit uncomfortable. I have used drugs myself (rave generation from 1992 to the present time), but i don’t do charity work. I’m not sure of the relevance. Cocaine in particular is drug that many people use very frequently and still just about function… or they think they are anyway. From the outside looking in, not so much! Trust me on that!
I might also say my husband almost completely destroyed his relationship with his kids because of his obsession to use. He would of course all along have declared how much he loved them, but only now he has a properly clear head can he see how utterly horrible his behaviour was during his active addiction years – he couldn’t see it then and the drug stopped him giving a ***k. He is rebuilding relationships gradually but has wasted precious years getting high – he won’t get them back ya know.
Anyway, i am glad you’re happy with yourself and the direction your life is going though. Your story isn’t his.
I did wonder what you mention about your law degree…do they not insist on drug testing in that type of workplace…or will you cross that bridge when you come to it?
Good luck on your journey wherever it takes you.