Community Testimonies
I was destitute and hopeless. Kratom habit lasted off and on 2 years and ruined my life. I became a shell of a person and what started as a way to increase my energy insidiously snuck in and made me hollow. By the end of my use I was spending thousands. I stumbled upon QKS and TIAWO signal chat and was renewed with hope. There are, unfortunately, so many people like me who suffer from this junk but have found a way for support. I could not do this without this community.
-Sunnie 🌞
For nearly 8 years, kratom ruled my life. What started as a dependency on kratom leaf powder eventually spiraled into a full-blown addiction to 7OH (7-Hydroxymitragynine). A free sample at my local smoke shop led to my destruction. I was trapped in a relentless cycle, suffering catastrophic consequences—mentally, physically, and financially. I experienced multiple grand mal seizures. And yet, I still couldn’t stop. The grip this substance had on me was unshakable; no matter the cost, I couldn’t quit. At my lowest point, I was desperate for a way out, and I began searching for answers. That’s when I stumbled upon a podcast that gave me a glimmer of hope—and that hope led me to kratomquitters.com. I couldn’t believe what I found: an entire community of people who not only understood my addiction but were walking the same path of recovery. For the first time, I didn’t feel alone. I had tried other recovery platforms in the past, but none of them acknowledged or understood the devastating reality of kratom addiction. In most spaces, it was ignored, downplayed, or misunderstood entirely. But here, I was met with compassion, knowledge, and connection. The 24/7 Signal chat embraced me like family. I attended meetings still in active addiction to 7OH, but when I heard my story echoed in others’ voices, something clicked. I realized: if they could do it, maybe I could too. Kratom has been the hardest substance I’ve ever had to quit—and I have a long history with drugs and alcohol. Today, I’m approaching three months kratom-free, and while the mental hold still lingers at times, I know I’m not fighting it alone. This community has carried me through my darkest hours. Every time I’ve reached out, someone has been there. I arrived here full of anxiety, desperation, and hopelessness. Now, I’m a meeting host, showing up for others the way people showed up for me. I’m a better wife, mother, employee, and a better human being. My life has been transformed. Kratom no longer controls my life. I do. I owe that to the incredible people in the There Is A Way Out (TIAWO) community. If you’re lost in the deep end of this addiction, please know: you don’t have to do this alone. We’re here. And there is a way out.
-Lisa 🫶
I found this community 30 days into my recovery and I was on the verge of relapsing, until I found out about signal chat and the meetings. The people inspired me from day 1, many reached out to me personally and I finally felt like I belonged. Iv always struggled to fit into the "perceived normalacy" of people and I find them so judgemental. I finally had a space where I wasn't judged and I was supported 24/7. This group CHANGES lives! I am inspired by the hosts, all the members and to Decima for actually starting up this community. It wouldn't be possible without her working timeously on it. I cant believe I'm on 8 months now and I am a host, which is all due to the kratom Quitting people. Stopping kratom is so hard but it is possible, especially with a whole community who has your back. I feel like I belong and the other hundreds of members feel the same way. Thank you to everyone involved who makes this group and meetings exist. I love you all and it's my family that I have chosen to be apart of. Sometimes blood family isn't enough for addictions. Create your own support system and lean on us ALWAYS!
