Today on Sean's radio show I heard Ashley say that she has failed at 2 previous rehab attempts, that her family had shunned her, and that at the time of the incident with the killer, SHE WAS STILL A PRACTICING ADDICT. Then she went on to say that somehow, she was able tell the killer, without prompting. "I've got ice."
She was asked if she had been attending NA (narcotics annonymous) or another similar program, to which she replied. "No, I have been too busy with the book to go to those. My family has kept me safe." Again, my own personal experience caused red flags to wave. If her family had done such a great job protecting her before, why had they shunned her and allowed her to fail at 2 rehab attempts? Are they going to do something magic for her this time? Insanity is doing the same thing, and expecting different results. The answer is: Ashley is not telling herself, or us, the truth. Again.
I am not condemning her for her addiction - she needs help. I am condemning her continuous dishonesty, something which must be done to enable addicts to realize their denial will not allow them to continue their destructive behavior.
Lastly, if you go to any 12 step program and you will hear this: "You want to find religion, go to church. You want to overcome your addiction, come here."
Ashley is still in denial and unless she gets the 12 step help she needs, she will be using again, if she isn't already.
Your opinion, I am in no position to jump to that conclusion, and suspect the opposite. But you may be correct, and I appreciate your post #78. I may not agree with all the conclusions, but can respect that type of discussion and analysis.