Hello Friends,
For the past 5 months I have been leading a double life. I haven't wanted to expose my secret for fear of losing some of you as friends. To some, this is a taboo subject. To others, it's trivial. But to me, it's my life.
I became a medical marijuana patient this last fall to treat the severe anxiety I was suffering from. My existing IBS symptoms became worse, and I was no longer able to eat or move for long periods of time. My quality of life was diminishing. At first, I was really nervous about openly using cannabis as medication. Simply because I grew up in the 80's, I attended D.A.R.E. Drugs were bad, and pot was a drug....right?
The Campaign for the Restoration and Regulation of Hemp (CRRH) began a patient based service called the Cannabis Club Crawl. I of course attended as an employee and patient of the crawl. Going into the dispensary for the first time was nerve racking, but the excitement and happiness of having the resource took over. I began exchanging stories with other patients and learning the true impact cannabis has had in all of their lives, and it changed me. It motivated me and turned me into a voice for those who can't speak up.
We need this medicine. It's saving our lives, making our lives fun again. There's nothing wrong with promoting health and happiness. Even if it does come from a source most are not used to. We now have the opportunity to make not only our health, but our economy better by allowing this plant to return to our crops. The impact of industrial hemp in Oregon would create jobs, sustainability, and a financial future for our communities.
So there it is. Thank you for taking the time to read this and allowing me to share it with you. I hope the information can be passed along and help another person in need.
Peace, Love, Unity
Anne
Campaign for the Restoration and Regulation of Hemp
