On April 9, DMX — one of America’s most well-known and successful rappers — died of a heart attack brought on by a drug overdose.
DMX’s history of addiction is well-documented, and as a fan of his who also has a history of substance abuse, I found myself rocked to the core by his death.
I have found that my past trauma is deeply connected to my substance abuse, and I am often triggered by news of celebrities overdosing or struggling with addiction.
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